10 Online Sources You Might Not Know For Collecting Super Cool Art (Whether You Have $40 or $4,000) + A Quick Ask the Audience
Six years ago, I knew I wanted to create a baseboard-to-ceiling gallery wall in my dining room. The wall was […]
In Search Of Weatherproof Outdoor Stools (That Will Actually Last In Oregon)… Oh, And We Need 10
I’ll be the first one to admit I used to get wrapped up in style and de-prioritize longevity (less so
Really Good Affordable Outdoor Pillows And Rugs (The Sunshine Is Coming!)
Two weeks ago I pulled together our (mostly) annual outdoor furniture roundup. I hope it was really helpful for anyone
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Joann Fabrics Is Closing: Here Are 17 Other Places To Buy VERY GOOD Home Decor Fabrics
Earlier this year, it was announced that Joann (or Joann Fabrics as I will forever call it), was going out
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Emily’s 6 Favorite Green Paint Colors She Would Use Again And Again
It felt like an appropriate day to show love for what feels like the world’s most popular color – green.
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The Official (Mostly Affordable) EHD 2025 Outdoor Furniture Roundup
While it’s not “warm” in most places, yet (in the US at least), it is on its way, meaning our
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Not Ugly AFFORDABLE Ceiling Lights To Replace Your Boob Lights
Hi! It’s me Jess—your resident light fixture obsessed friend. Today I am here to chat to you about your boobs.
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Emily Reviews Her First Professionally Shot Apartment From 2010 (Lots Of Feelings!)
Fifteen years ago (when I was 30) this whole thing began – both DesignStar and the blog launched in early
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Arlyn’s Love Letter to Latin American Designers & Creatives (Well…Sort Of)
Since January 20, 2025—though really, since the morning of November 6, 2024—I’ve felt a heavy weight on my heart as
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Arlyn Is Considering Turning Her Dining Room Into A Playroom: 3 Options To Make It Work
The dining room in my previous home was *literally* the jewel box of that place. It was my showpiece, the
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