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Updated Classics: Holiday Wreaths

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics.  Classic Pick: There’s no better way to dress up a door for the holidays — whether it’s your front door or a door inside your home — than with a wreath. If you’re time-starved this season, opt…

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Inspiring Spaces: 3 Gorgeous Holiday Window Displays

Interiors director Meg Crossley shares her favorite holiday window displays and how to mimic the look in your home. Everyone loves Christmas windows, as evidenced by the throngs of people checking out the displays in major cities across North America. The most notable ones are from high-end department stores like Holt Renfrew and Barneys New…

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Shops We Love: Sweet Violet

When former H&H style editor Michael Penney opened his first store, Penney & Co., in 2012, he never imagined it would spawn a spin-off within as many years. By late 2013, he had moved the store to a larger location, and later opened Sweet Violet, for bed, bath…

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8 Ways To Get Your Home Holiday Party-Ready

Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a lively soirée, here are your top picks for throwing a memorable party this season.

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Updated Classics: Holiday Decorating With Birch

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics.  Classic Pick: Birch logs by the fire. Keeping logs next to your fireplace feels especially seasonal and cozy at this time of year, and birch logs are decidedly prettier than most. In the 2012 Princess Margaret…

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6 Cozy Spaces With Southern Charm

These interiors master the art of southern hospitality.

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15 Splurge-Worthy Holiday Gifts Under $500

Find the perfect present for the design lover on your list.

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A Timeless Home Packed With Vintage Finds

See why it's like a living and breathing museum!

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These Breathtaking Cabinets Mimic The Look Of Skyscraper Façades

British furniture label David Linley launched a new line of cabinets that recreate the look of building façades cast in different shades of light. The collection consists of three designs, each with a twinkling marquetry and mother-of-pearl exterior: Sunrise is a gentleman’s vanity cabinet that depicts a building in early morning light;…

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A Look Inside Ben Pentreath’s Iconic London Shop

Senior design editor Joel Bray shares a look inside famed designer Ben Pentreath's eclectic London store.

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Shops We Love: Hollace Cluny

Hollace Cluny first opened on Toronto’s Yonge Street 17 years ago and quickly became an oracle of style trends, beloved for its striking window displays and artisanal designs. Owner Susan Fowlie later moved the store to nearby Designer’s Walk. Bright, white and sprawling, the new bigger location showcases Fowlie’s…

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How To Create The Ultimate Home Theater

Amp up your at-home viewing experience!

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Get Thomas O’Brien’s Brilliant Decorating Tips

Discover how to achieve his famous "warm modernist" style.

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6 Expert Tips For Decorating With Black And White

Get advice from Australian architect and interior designer Greg Natale.

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5 Tips On How To Buy The Right Rug

To Jürgen Dahlmanns, contemporary carpet designer and founder of the Berlin-based brand Rug Star, a rug is never just a rug. “It’s the most liberal form of creating a space within a space without erecting obstacles,” he says. After completing his architecture degree, Jürgen’s life changed when…