Christmas trees aren’t for everyone. They can be pricey when you’re on a budget, tricky in a small apartment, and nearly impossible with pets. This year we came up with a super affordable, easy to assemble, clever tree that only requires a wall, a roll of tape, a stapler, dexterous fingers, and about an hour of … Read more
Source: Coco Kelley Okay, so you have TONS of tutorials for Christmas stockings that you could tackle between now and Christmas, but you don’t have a mantel on which to hang them. Not to worry! Santa doesn’t really care where the stockings are hung (he has an uncanny ability to find them wherever they are). What I’ve … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some design trends don’t stay trends — instead, their popularity surges year after year, proving that they have major staying power. Like mid-century modern design, which arose in the 1940s and hasn’t gone anywhere since. We’re not surprised, … Read more
The Eames chair, Paul McCobb desks, Eero Saarinen’s white tulip-shaped dining table — you recognize (and may even have replicas or versions of) these iconic furniture pieces that define mid-century modern style. This design movement first hit the American home scene in the 1940s, meaning we’ve been putting MCM on a (clean-lined, minimalist) pedestal for … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Mid-century modern sofas continue to be popular, even as we make our way through the 21st century — and for good reason. Tapered legs, sleek lines, wood elements, and an overall focus on simplicity are all hallmarks of … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Christie Priode and my dog, Sir Pancake Location: Decatur, Georgia Type of home: Mid-century houseSize: 1822 square feetYears lived in: Almost 2 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people … Read more
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