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Curated by award-winning interior designer Holly Becker, this journal is a visual diary designed to inspire those who long to connect more deeply with their spaces, infuse emotion into their decorating, and find joy in the art of styling. Though these articles, Holly celebrates the beauty of home, creativity, and meaningful design as she shares soulful glimpses into her world and those whom she admires. Whether it’s a lovely home tour, a thoughtfully styled vignette, or a handmade treasure discovered on her travels, come along as she explores the magic of design that tells a story... Layered, lived-in, and full of love.
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5 Eye-Catching Black + White Party Ideas
Hello friends, I had a most lovely book party in Hannover before Christmas when I launched Decorate For a Party (or in German, the book is called Feierlaune) in the city where I live with my friends and family whom I love so much. A bonus was that my little boy Aidan
Live Trends from Ambiente: February 11 + 12
I am thrilled to announce my newest partnership with one of the most important trade shows in the world, Ambiente Frankfurt, where I will be reporting to you live on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12. I'll tell you more in a moment, but first, how are you? It's Friyay and I hope that you have some nice plans for the upcoming weekend. If you don't, try to make some because it will make you feel better if you have something to look forward too. So...
18 Interiors Trends for 2017 "Fashion Comes Home"
I have great things to share with you now that I'm back from the imm Cologne and Living Kitchen after spending two very full weekends there. I worked with a film crew to do videos for the fair which has become my new favorite thing to do! But of course, my focus was my booth and in
Winter Tabletop Dinner Party Ideas
I wish you a happy new year and next, bring you some ideas and inspiration for a winterly tabletop. What I did this time was I put every tree-shaped candleholder (plus decoration) I own on our dining table.
The Bloggers Trend Show @ imm Cologne + Living Kitchen
I am typing with excited fingers because the decor8 booth at the imm Cologne + Living Kitchen fair is up and running! The imm is one of the most important interiors and kitchen fairs in the world and certainly, in Europe. If you're an American, imagine being asked to have your own
decor8 Booth at imm and LivingKitchen Fair in Cologne!
Okay, so! I have to tell you about this very exciting and a very big FIRST TIME project I'm currently assigned to by the imm and LivingKitchen fair (more info here and here). But first...Do you know about the imm and LivingKitchen? If not, it's one of the largest fairs in the world, and certainly most influential,
14 Stylish Prints For Your Walls at Desenio
I have a great offer for you today from Desenio plus my 14 favorite prints so if you are a fan of stylish and minimalistic Nordic-inspired artwork, you're gonna love this (scroll to bottom of post for the special offer!) I'm such a fan of beautiful prints and frames and I tend to lean towards
Relaxing + Cozy Tabletop Decor Inspired By Finland
I've been inspired recently by a short trip to Finland. While doing window shopping I spotted interior design in moody colors like bordeaux, marsala, dusky pink, mossy green, grey and black everywhere. Though this isn't your typical Christmas motif, and now Finland is decked out in the most traditional holiday colors, my trip last

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