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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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New Course: Unlock Your Creative Potential with Mood Board Magic
I’m so excited to introduce you to Mood Board Magic, a course that could truly transform how you bring your creative ideas to life. If you've ever had that spark of a brilliant idea but felt stuck, unsure of how to communicate it or bring it into the world—this course is for you.
Fashion Meets Interiors: Harlequin's New Collaboration with Henry Holland
I have long loved a good collaboration between brands and thankfully, we’ve seen a lot of them coming out of the UK/USA over the years yet it never gets old when the collabs are good.
Creative Ways to Modernize Your Heritage Home While Honoring History
Let’s dive into the world of old homes and explore how to modernize them while preserving their unique charm and history.
Let’s Talk About Zara Home x Collagerie
Collagerie, if you don’t know about them, is a gorgeously curated fashion and home site by British fashion experts Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood.
Grey is Making a Comeback: Interior Ideas For This Classic Hue
I see a rise of grey returning to the world of interior and it comes as a bit of a shock since grey was dominated design and then was largely overtaken by beige and “greige” (grayish beige tones)…
Minimalist Kitchen Organization Ideas
My little kitchen is my happy place, whether I'm savoring a morning cappuccino in the sun or whipping up a yummy cake batter while my son draws at our tiny vintage table.
Holly Becker x Tisca: My New Rugs - Coming Soon!
Hey everyone! I have some super exciting news to share—I’m launching my first rug collection with Tisca, and it’s all set to debut around early 2025. I spent time in Romania this Spring where I teamed…
My Mood Spaces Exhibition for Domotex ‘24
Hello friends! I’m excited to share my Mood Spaces exhibition for Domotex 2024. It was an honor to be entrusted with the planning and design of this project for the second consecutive year…
I'm Holly Becker - a bestselling author, designer, photographer, and the creative force behind decor8 with over 18 years of design and business experience shaping captivating spaces, brands, and mentoring thousands through my online courses and coaching. Welcome to decor8.
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