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December 26, 2017
Written by Sarah Yoon
Photography by Jamie Salomon
Styled by Jacqueline DeMontravel

Sometimes the holidays feel smothering and stressful, whether you’re cleaning the house for a big bash or choosing gifts for everyone you know. But New England-based designer Kristina Crestin takes…

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Christmas Kitchen

December 23, 2017
Written by Kristin Dowding
Photography by Laura Hamburg
Styled by Laura Hamburg

The kitchen can be a tricky place to make festive for the holidays, as you don’t want anything to get in the way of your meal prep. Laura Hamburg, owner…

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How to Make Small Spaces Feel Luxurious

December 21, 2017
Written by Shelby Deering
Photography by Dustin Peck
Styled by Ally Whalen

When interior designer Ally Whalen refreshed this Charlotte, North Carolina gem for an artist homeowner and her family, one of the goals was to ” use a cleaner aesthetic and…

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Sewing-Themed Christmas Crafts

December 15, 2017
Written by Jickie Torres
Photographed by Bret Gum and Jickie Torres

For flea-market fans, the fun of collecting and decorating with vintage finds doesn’t end when the holidays come around. This tree is bedecked with clever and crafty ornaments made using a…

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House Tour: A Rustic & Festive Cottage on the Coast

December 12, 2017
Written by E.S. Ro
Photographed by Eric Striffler
Styled by Jacqueline DeMontravel

Red and green are quintessential Christmas colors, but that doesn’t mean creamy neutrals and natural wood tones can’t achieve the same holiday ambiance. Located in East Moriches, New York, on…

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2 Merry Mantels with Creative + Unique Style

December 9, 2017
Written by Kristin Dowding

The fireplace mantel is a picturesque part of the living room and the perfect place to solidify your Christmas style. Whether your style is traditional or modern, use your…

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House Tour: A Colorful Cottage Christmas

November 30, 2017
Written by Kris Christensen
Photographed by Bret Gum
Styled by Jickie Torres

If you’re a lover of the cottage aesthetic, chances are the word “new” isn’t a good thing. Rainbows of color don’t immediately come to mind when you think of time-honored…

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House Tour: A Soothing & Serene Lake House

November 27, 2017
Written by Autumn Krause
Photographed by Ashley Avila

Forget everything you know about rustic and nautical style because the Michigan cottage on Lake Charlevoix breaks every design stereotype, making it a unique oasis of cozy style. Inspired by…

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House Tour: DIY Style with Dark Woods & Natural Touches

November 21, 2017
Written by Kelly McBride
Photography by David Sparks
Styling by Julie Fiato

Decorating for fall can be tricky—how do you celebrate the season while keeping your seasonal décor integrated with the rest of the home? Julie Fiato, of the blog Redhead Can…

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