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Curated by award-winning interior designer Holly Becker, decor8 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. This blog, launched in January 2006, has won numerous awards and was, at its the peak, the most-read design blog in the world. Though times have changed, and blogs have evolved, the beloved decor8 blog is still one that Holly keeps active, celebrating 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.Viva la blogging!
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Danish Design for 2020: My Thoughts
It’s amazing to me how Danish design (or Scandinavian Style as it’s often called) never seems to go out of fashion.
Why You Should Go To Vienna (and the BEST HOTEL to stay at)
I recently stayed in one of the most charming and artistic cities in Europe and simply must tell you all about it. Invited by the gorgeous Altstadt Vienna hotel,
The Key Colors For Scandinavian Interiors 2020
COLOR LOVERS UNITE! It’s all about bringing HAPPINESS to the home for 2020
NEW: HOLLY Magazine is Here!
I am thrilled, beyond thrilled, to tell you my news! HOLLY magazine will print 4x this year. We got the budget to continue our project into
My Inspiring Visit to TISCA Rugs in Transylvania: Part 2
TISCA owns a series of buildings nearby to the charming city of Sibiu where they produce rugs made with pure virgin wool,
My Inspiring Visit to TISCA Rugs in Transylvania: Part 1
Rug manufacturer TISCA, who specialize in traditional, woven carpets, asked me to visit
5 Home Decor Ideas To Steal From This Vintage Dutch Shop
Hi everyone, it’s Holly Marder again and this time I have a beautiful shop tour to share with you! Vintage Curators is a Haarlem (Netherlands) based sustainable clothing boutique with maker and entrepreneur Marije Cnossen at the helm.
IKEA Wardrobe Hack In Charming Little Girl's Bedroom
I just love this darling little girl's room, it belongs to a friend of mine in the Netherlands and you're going to just love touring it with me today. It definitely transported me back in time to my own childhood bedroom. I remember how much I loved my room and adored decorating it and like

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