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What Your Favorite Classic Novel Says About Your Decorating Style

Got a favorite classic novel? Chances are it says more about your design style than your literary tastes

Homes & Gardens · Apr 19

I Slept on Sferra’s Thousand-Dollar Giza 45 Sheets – My Honest Review of the World’s Most Coveted Bedding

Luxury hotels may come close, but this is another tier. Here’s what I really think after sleeping on Sferra’s famous ‘45 sateen

Homes & Gardens · Mar 5

I Finally Tried Ruggable’s New All-in-One Washable Rug – Here’s My Honest Opinion as a Devoted Wool Snob

I tried Ruggable’s new single-piece, machine-washable rug in my own living room to see if it could convert a skeptic

Homes & Gardens · Feb 15

7 Kips Bay 2025 Show House Trends I’m Still Dreaming About – and What I’m Buying Because of Them

For its 50th anniversary, the iconic show house debuted six floors of design ideas so fresh (and livable) I’m already scheming how to steal them

Homes & Gardens · Oct 27, 2025

The Cordless Cult Favorite Lamp That's Changed The Way I Light My Home

This viral cordless light turns out to be the lazy-girl lighting essential I didn’t know I needed

Homes & Gardens · Oct 14, 2025

Are Lola Blankets worth the price? I've been living with mine for weeks, and here's what I think of this viral blanket so far

It’s soft, it’s viral, and yes, it’s really expensive. Everyone’s raving about Lola’s ‘life-changing softness,’ so I put it to the test and here's my review so far

Homes & Gardens · Sep 29, 2025

These game day hosting essentials guarantee a crowd-pleasing and stress-free party

It's game on with these stylish and fun buys for watch parties at home to tailgating

Homes & Gardens · Aug 27, 2025

I couldn't stop thinking about the vintage lamps from my stay at the iconic Lafayette Hotel – so I found these equally stylish lookalikes to bring some old school Hollywood style home with me

My latest vacation provided me with so much interior inspiration, but it's a particular lamp that stood out as a look I needed to recreate at home

Homes & Gardens · Aug 26, 2025

'It's the Birkin basket of cable management' – I've only ever seen bland plastic designs, but this ultra-chic woven box can stylishly stash every unsightly wire and it's only $10.99

Finally, a practical spot to place cords and cables that's actually cute

Homes & Gardens · Aug 24, 2025

I just went into Anthropologie to see the fall collection in store – and unexpectedly it wasn't pumpkins and leaves that caught my eye

As an editor, I thought I had my classic fall favorites picked. Then I saw the candle holders

Homes & Gardens · Jul 21, 2025