Sorry minimalism, gem-maxxing is taking over our homes – here’s how to make the whimsical trend look chic

If your algorithm is anything like mine, then you’ll likely be familiar with gem-maxxing; the viral trend that involves embellishing everyday items with gemstones. For the past month, my feed has been filled with…

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Neutrals May Be Easy to Live With, but Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year Proves ‘Calm No Longer Has to Mean Colorless'

A time when leading paint brands share the shades set to define the year ahead, insight into next year's color trends begins now. A few names have taken the lead, and next to launch their color choice is established…

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7 Plants to Prune in September – Encourage One Last Flourish and Prepare Your Garden for Fall

Focus on indeterminate tomatoes, basil, lavender, wisteria, garden phlox, daylilies, and currants or gooseberries, making only the light, plant-specific cuts that improve ripening, shape, flowering, or health before cold…

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Tess Daly uses this £14 Habitat bestseller to brighten her home – it’s the essential decor item you’ll find in every stylish space

Habitat’s now iconic wiggle vase first launched in spring/summer 2024, and has been a constant bestseller for the brand ever since, even selling out in the first six weeks of its original launch. Now available in a wide…

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24 Vintage-Inspired Halloween Decorations for a Nostalgic Holiday – Because the Best Halloween Decor Should Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

And for 2026, I want to channel that same energy – which is exactly why I’ll be staging my house with vintage-inspired Halloween decorations. Bring on the kitschiness and the playful charm; I want to feel like I’m back…

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Your Mattress Needs a Reset Ahead of Fall − This Non-Toxic Spray Tackles Tough Odors and Keeps It Fresh for Longer

If you're not quite ready to embark on the deep clean, though, a quick spritz of a designated cleaning spray will breathe new life into your sleep space, with virtually no effort required. For this, the GEODE Mattress…

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Jennifer Lopez’s Hotel-Style Bathroom Proves Checkerboard Tile Isn’t Dated – It’s a Lesson in 2027 Curated Heritage

However, as Jennifer Lopez has proved in her Hidden Hills home, that same ambiance is within reach. You just need to know exactly what to introduce. Despite turning her bathroom into an office for the day (as per her…

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September Is the Perfect Time to Start an Indoor Herb Garden for Fall – 5 Varieties to Grow Now

In fact, September is a great time to start some herbs on your windowsill, as lingering warm temps and long daylight hours support early growth. Establish an indoor herb garden now and you can keep a fresh supply going…

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Behind the Scenes: Great Design Does Not Happen in a Vacuum

It looks effortless, perfectly lived-in, and serene. But as someone who has spent over two decades navigating the communications and business side of the luxury design world, I can tell you that 'effortless' takes an…

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Fall Colors, Pretty Patterns, and Thanksgiving Essentials – Anthropologie's Labor Day Kitchen Sale Is Filled With 'Ber Month Must-Haves

The cooler temperatures mark the return of deeper tones, seasonal patterns, homemade dishes, and, of course, the Thanksgiving celebrations. And nothing welcomes the season like refreshing your kitchen ideas , whether…

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