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Cow hide rug under dark metal framed bed placed in front of an accent wall of reclaimed wood panels.

Reclaimed Wood: How to Source and Use Salvage Finishes in Your Designs

June 15, 2021
Written by Camellia Ghotbzadeh

Charm and character, woodworking — specifically reclaimed wood– and salvaging is bound to deliver both. In her book Styling with Salvage: Designing and Decorating with Reclaimed Materials, Joanne Palmisano details…

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Sweet Simplicity

May 25, 2021
Written by Lauren Hofer
Photography by Chris Bradley
Styling by Mickie Johnson

Sometimes when you buy a home, it comes with a dream. When Mickie Johnson and her husband, John, purchased this darling cozy country cottage outside Chicago almost nine years ago,…

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The Magical Power of Paint

May 6, 2021
Written, photographed and styled by Toni Mogensen

Hi friends! Happy spring! I’m so excited to be hanging with you! I don’t know about you, but with the blossoming of spring comes the bug to change things up.…

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How to Make a Face Mask (Or 1000, If You Can)

April 2, 2020
Written by Kris Christensen

Can wearing a face mask reduce your chances of catching or spreading the coronavirus? For weeks, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) maintained that masks were unnecessary for those who…

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An aerial shot of a cup of black tea in a tea cup laid on a dish towel and surrounded by herbs and shrubbery.

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Tea Time

October 8, 2019
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Styled by Jickie Torres and Victoria Van Vlear
Photography by Henry deKuyper

There’s a chill in the fall air which can only mean one thing… it’s Tea Time! Tea has all the makings of a good gift. It’s practical, appropriate for both…

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Cozy fall textiles surrounded by crafted pumpkins, eucalyptus sprigs and fall to-to lists.

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Crafted Pumpkins: Fall DIY

September 23, 2019
Written, Photographed and Styled by MELINDA GRAHAM

Autumn is a wonderful time to nest and make your home feel cozy. Warm up your home by creating handmade autumnal décor. These crafted pumpkins projects are not only simple,…

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Forced Bulbs: Gifts That Grow

September 19, 2019
Written by VICTORIA VAN VLEAR
PROJECTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY by STEPHANIE ROSE

A live present will brighten anyone’s day! In Garden Made, author Stephanie Rose combines her passion for gardening and crafting to create beautiful pieces that will liven up any indoor…

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Dough bowl centerpiece on a white backdrop filled with natural autumnal decor.

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DIY Fall Crafts

September 16, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

The air is changing and we’re thrilled for the change in season. Any chance to switch up the decor and create a new look. Sometimes the budget allows for a…

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Three small glass canisters filled with custom seasoned salts on a linen napkin with a silver serving tray in the background.

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DIY Flavored Salts

September 10, 2019
Written by Jickie Torres
Photographed by Jickie Torres

Flavored salts are a wonderful finishing touch to any dish. Gift these simple-to-make seasonings to impress your foodie friends and to help home cooks give their meals even more flair.…

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home made essential oil room spray with eucalyptus

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Homemade Aromatherapy Spray

July 23, 2019
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Rest Easy recipe by Maya Pagán Donenfeld and Anna Wingfield

Have you ever dabbled in essential oils and aromatherapy? You don’t need to be an expert to make your own great smelling homemade aromatherapy spray and essentials that will help…

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