There’s this moment every year right after Thanksgiving when I look around my living room and realize my usual holiday trimmings just don’t feel fresh anymore. The same garland, the same ornaments, the same old Santa figurines… I know I’m not alone in craving a modern, stylish update, but I also know how overwhelming it […]
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You’ve got your first string of fairy lights hung, a scented candle flickering, and the calendar is creeping toward Christmas but if your apartment is the kind where the coffee table doubles as a dining table, you know: every inch counts. Instead of wrestling with bulky trees and inflatable snowmen, let’s talk about real, lived-in
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Okay so, I’ll be honest sometimes, after a long, hot summer, my living room starts to feel a little bland. You know that feeling? Same sofa, same throw cushions, same everything. Halloween is the perfect excuse to snap out of that decor rut, to have a little fun with your spaces without going overboard or
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I know that feeling walking into your living room and immediately spotting the clutter. Maybe it’s that pile of mail, the kids’ toys, or the blankets that never seem to find a home. It’s not just about tidiness; a disorganized living room makes your whole home feel chaotic. But here’s the good news: with a
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Most of us don’t think twice about what’s in our bedroom beyond the basics: bed, dresser, maybe a lamp. But if you’ve ever woken up feeling groggy or spent restless nights tossing and turning, you might be missing a simple, game-changing (but not with that phrase!) element: plants. I noticed this at a workshop a
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If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a tiny bathroom maybe the one in your first apartment, an older house, or that awkward ensuite in the guest room and thought, “There’s just not enough space for style and function,” then you’re not alone. I’ve lost count of how many friends, and readers (including myself, in my first
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You know that feeling when your kitchen just doesn’t spark like you want it to? Maybe everything melts together, or the whole space looks a bit flat, no matter how many plants, bowls, or shelves you add. I’ve been there more than once. A few years back, I was staring at my own kitchen, wondering why it
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Have you ever bought a cute plant stand, set it up outside, and watched as it faded, wobbled, or worse, fell over the first time the wind picked up? I’ve been there. When I started artfullhouses.com, I wanted to fill my patio with plants, but store-bought stands just didn’t cut it they were either too
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Nothing kills the holiday spirit faster than spending a Saturday wrestling with tangled fairy lights, only to end up with a table that looks like it was decorated by a sleep-deprived elf. I’ve been there. That’s why I want to promise you something real: You can create a gorgeous, welcoming Christmas table without stress or last-minute
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stared at your front porch during the holidays and wished it had just a little more magic. Maybe you’ve tried a basic pine garland, draped it over the railing, and hoped for the best only to feel like your house still looks “meh” compared to the ones you
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