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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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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
3 Autumn DIY Entertaining Ideas You Will Love
Last week, I welcomed my girlfriends with whom I meet for regularly for cooking dinner together for many years. For our ladies gathering I combined flowers in warm yellow shades and pale pink nuances, accompanied by autumn leafs, pink cloud berry and eucalyptus branches.
Late Summer Tabletop Style In Rich Colors
Are you ready for autumn? I guess I am a bit ambivalent (as every year) as on the one hand I love autumn with its rich colors, warm light, fruit and veggie crop, then again I don't really want to let go summer.
Summer Floral Party Ideas
For this month, let's lay a summer table in shades of pink, red and apricot, sip on a berry-infused drink, munch on some bread sticks before lunch is served and enjoy a relaxing gathering with friends, what do you think?
Springtime Entertaining With Pink Confetti + Tulips
This month's tabletop column is a homage to this petal-confetti time of year and though I've not used cherry blossoms, they inspired this overall look for the perfect spring tabletop which is lovely for tea time.
Decorate With Spring Green + White Luncheon With Friends
I am already dreaming of relaxing on a green summer meadow which is why I've decided to create a green garland for my table theme this month. Everything else was inspired by my garland which was made using several branches of my all-time favorite eucalyptus and shepherd's
Elegant Holiday Entertaining Ideas
I don't know about you, but I'm in countdown mode with a long "to do" list to handle but what about you - are you rushing around too or are you laid back with all preparations done already? While enjoying a rare break on my sofa the other day I discovered a beautiful DIY story with embroidery frames in
Midsummer Entertaining Ideas
today I'm both very happy and excited to be sharing my first new column on decor8 all about tabletop decorating. I'll show you the same table in my dining room each month styled a different way to hopefully inspiring your next gathering. Entertaining is a big trend, wouldn't you agree, and it will
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