NEW: Holly Becker x Tisca Rug Collection

New for 2026: Holly Becker x Tisca collection of 8 rug designs, available in 100 colors. All handmade in Europe.

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decor8, one of the first design blogs in the world, was launched in January 2006 by Holly Becker. Today, decor8 is where Holly posts monthly. Get weekly articles on her decor8 studios Substack.

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Courses & Consulting

Enjoy online courses and 1:1 consulting and coaching sessions with Holly Becker. Topics range from small business pivots, content and course creation, photography, book authorship, interior and product styling, creative writing, and more.

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The All New DOMOTEX 2026
The All New DOMOTEX 2026

This month marks a major turning point for one of the world’s most influential flooring and rug fairs. DOMOTEX 2026 is not just a new edition,

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A Conversation With Denise Boomkens of AndBloom - On Aging, Design, and the Art of Being Bold
A Conversation With Denise Boomkens of AndBloom - On Aging, Design, and the Art of Being Bold

In this 30-minute conversation with Denise Boomkens of @AndBloom, we talk about aging, creativity, and the quiet bravery of staying true to yourself as life evolves. Dee, now 50, has built a global following of over 1.3 million on Instagram by showing women what it looks like to own their visibility with confidence, softness, and style — not performance.

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A Designer’s Review of the Metallbude TAVIR Lowboard: Style, Function, and Feel
A Designer’s Review of the Metallbude TAVIR Lowboard: Style, Function, and Feel

I’m writing today from a soft corner of my living room, where one of my newest (and most beloved) furniture pieces now sits - and I simply must share the story, the feel, the little joyful details of it. I am talking about the Lowboard TAVIR from Metallbude…

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Designing from the Inside Out: How Our Homes Shape Who We Are
Designing from the Inside Out: How Our Homes Shape Who We Are

In this heartfelt podcast conversation with lifestyle editor Maria Le Mesurier, Holly Becker explores how emotional design transforms our homes - and us. Discover how to design from the inside out, break old patterns, and create a soulful space that reflects who you truly are.

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How I Helped My Client Create Her First Online Course
How I Helped My Client Create Her First Online Course

Today I’m celebrating a huge milestone for my Atlanta-based client, Cathleen Smith, who officially launched her very first online course: Spice Up Your Life: An Inflammation Reset Using Herbs & Spices.

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When Life Breaks You Open: The Real Story Behind My Newest Mini Course
When Life Breaks You Open: The Real Story Behind My Newest Mini Course

Loss sucks. In 2020, I found out that my father had passed away the year before in 2019 - his cancer came back, and he didn’t have a second battle left in him. I hadn’t known because my mother, who had Lewy Body Dementia, had forgotten to tell me, or rather, she said she thought she did tell me.

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Dreamy New Sustainable Bed for My Son From Matri by Fennobed
Dreamy New Sustainable Bed for My Son From Matri by Fennobed

There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep, wouldn’t you agree? And yet, so many of us invest more money in a sofa or vacation than in a mattress and bedding. After relocating from the US to Germany,

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Are You Codependent on Your Business?
Are You Codependent on Your Business?

I’ll be honest: running a small business is personal. It’s not just about products, posts, or profits. It’s about putting yourself out there, sharing your voice, and letting the world see you. And that can be terrifying, especially when your self-worth gets tangled up in your business’s performance.

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Holly Becker is an American Interior Designer and Author, and the founder of the internationally acclaimed blog decor8, based in northern Germany. She has four bestselling books on design and creative living. Since 2006, her work, including her blog, books, and online courses, has been featured in top-tier publications around the world, such as The Wall Street Journal, Elle Decor, Brigitte, Elle Decoration UK, Where Women Create, Real Simple, domino, and hundreds more. She has written forewords for numerous design books and served as the co-Founder and Creative Director of HOLLY magazine, published by Gruner + Jahr in Germany.

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