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During a year when nothing has felt normal, it can be comforting to focus on traditions and find an opportunity to celebrate. Now more than ever we could all use some holiday cheer. Whether you are celebrating in person or virtually, we have rounded ...

For the mother / daughter duo that make up design firm McGrath II, great design has always started with good bones. Even casual readers of design blogs will remember Good Bones, Great Pieces as being the gold standard of well written, knowledgeable, ...

Many of us are spending far more time in a home office these days, so why not make the most of it? Upgrade your space with pieces that make you feel good and look even better. Turn your home office from a room that began as an after thought to one th ...

This Thanksgiving it feels appropriate to double down on gratitude and being appreciative of the good that we have in our lives. While it has been (and continues to be) a uniquely challenging year, focusing on what brings us joy can truly help lift o ...

During a time when so much in life has been upended, it is nice to know that there are still some places we can go to escape to for some much needed inspiration and enjoyment. Visiting the iconic design blog Quintessence is just such a place. We love ...

Charlotte Barnes was working in fashion and jewelry (first at Ralph Lauren Womenswear in New York and later at Pomellato USA in London) when serendipity intervened in the form of a feature in “British House & Garden.” While her eye for person ...

From behind the scenes of super stylish sets, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “The Wolf of Wall Street”, Emmy award winning set decorator Ellen Christensen opens up about vintage shopping, her favorite places to get inspired and how to create ...

Getting lost in a good story is one of life’s great pleasures. When you love design and décor, finding yourself immersed in a story that also features homes that help tell the story, is even better. Jane Green, author of twenty novels (18 of which ...

When you dress your table with designer Julia Amory’s linens in their bold patterns and bright hues, you infuse your event with a kind of joyful sophistication that elevates a special occasion or simply an everyday meal with pure joie de vivre. It' ...

While choosing the right art for your home can be an extremely personal decision, it can also be a daunting one. The way we style our home can alter the mood of a room and thus our own emotions. Amie Appleton Greenspan of Appleton Art Design thrives ...