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Decorating with Color

March 27, 2025
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Photography by Bret Gum

Are you afraid of adding bold color into your home? Wendy Conklin isn’t, and she’s made it her business—quite literally—to show other people the ropes for decorating with color. “I’ve always been that way, wanting something unique,” she says. “I don’t want what everybody else has.”

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DIY Holiday Décor with Wallpaper Scraps

December 22, 2024
Written by Jolene Nolte
Photography by Little Greene

Did you recently wallpaper a room and have an awkward amount of extra? Thanks to the folks at Little Greene, we have some ideas for ways you can use your wallpaper scraps for beautiful holiday décor.

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Make Your Own Cookie Ornaments

December 21, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Stacie Moore

Cookie ornaments are a fun DIY project with kids or grown ups. These come from the natural and neutral home of Stacie Moore. Here is her favorite cookie ornament recipe.

homemade paper snowflakes hang in window of curated holiday home with vintage and new collections

Wintry Night Paper-Bag Stars

December 20, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by David Sparks

This sweet DIY is age-appropriate to do with children—in fact, homeowner, curator, collector and shop owner Kari Boetsch created hers with her 11-year-old daughter Molly, creating rustic stars and special…

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A Neutral and Natural Holiday Cottage

December 19, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Stacie Moore

Christmas on a foothill farm nestled by the Appalachian Mountains means loads of fresh greenery in Stacie Moore’s holiday house, harvested right from the land. “Our home has an eclectic cottage twist and I love making it my own,” says Stacie, who is a decorator, homemaker and mother of four. “During the holidays, we forage on our farm for greenery to use throughout our spaces.” Swags, garlands and mini trees from their farm or other local growers, add a timeless, organic Christmas romance to Stacie’s interiors—along with an intoxicatingly fresh piney scent.

dining room with natural tree without ornaments and greenery as table runner

Curated Holiday Collections

December 12, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by David Sparks

For curator, collector and creator Kari Boetsch, the holiday season is a favorite time of year. It’s when her home and her online shop, The Collected, undergo their winter transformations and emerge full of vintage Christmas inspiration courtesy of her curated holiday collections and the creativity that shapes them.

wreath on the corner of fence with view to exterior of Pantry Hill dusted in snow

A Pantry Hill Christmas in the Country

December 5, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Darien Rozell

There’s nothing quite as beautiful or nostalgic as a snowy Christmas in the country! This country home in Saratoga Springs, New York, is a new build, but over the last seven years, Eric Rozell and his wife, Darien, have been turning it into a refined country home called Pantry Hill. Here, Darien chronicles life through social media, a seasonal e-newsletter and a website—each one providing a peek inside Pantry Hill, telling its story in recipes, family history and traditions, such as the popular pie-making workshops that are held at Pantry Hill’s kitchen.

cottage kitchen decorated for Christmas with bright color palette

Spinning the Christmas Color Wheel

November 30, 2024
Written by Laura Shimko and Kris Christensen
Photohgraphy by Bret Gum
Styling by Alison Kandler and Jickie Torres

When it comes to Christmas color palettes, it’s unusual to break from the traditional colors of red, green, white and even blue. However, for interior designer Alison Kandler, doing the unexpected is exactly her cup of tea. Her Christmas kitchen features all the colors of the rainbow—and then some. “Color is my thing,” Alison says. “I came to this project wanting color; it makes me happy.”

outdoor nook in California garden with cozy seating area with orange throw pillows and table with decorative pumpkins and almond croissant

An Outdoor Nook for a Fall Feel in Warmer Climates

November 21, 2024
Written by Kelly McMaster
Photography by Bret Gum
Styled by Claudia Reese
Recipes by courtesy of Food52

Why not take advantage of cooler moments and create a small outdoor nook for a fall feel? It’s perfect for reading, napping, scrolling on your phone or having a loved one over for warm drinks and a bowl of soup, and we think everyone should have one. Gather some tips and recipes here and enjoy your outdoor nook and the fall feel.

dried plants ready for use in fall decorating

Perfectly Preserved: How to Decorate with Dried Plants

November 14, 2024
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Sabrina Rothe/Taverne Agency
Styled by Frauke Jank

This year’s fall trend celebrates the beauty of nature at any stage of life. From flowers to grasses, from cloches to place settings, learn how to style your home with the beauty of dried plants.

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