Target’s home section has become one of the easiest places to score pieces that look designer without the price tag. The trick is knowing what to buy — and how to style it. With the right mix of lighting, texture, and placement, you can make affordable pieces look custom. These finds have that high-end feel…
You don’t have to spend designer prices to make your home look polished. Walmart’s been stepping up its game lately with pieces that look high-end without the big price tag. From furniture and lighting to decor accents that mimic what you’d find at Pottery Barn or Target, you can pull together a space that feels…
Tommy Hilfiger’s homes get labeled “over-the-top,” but when you strip away the square footage, the formula is simple: strong architecture, one memorable moment per room, and playful color grounded by classic bones. His Palm Beach place, reworked with Martyn Lawrence Bullard, reads like a relaxed coastal hotel—arched openings, stone underfoot, and rooms that flow outdoors….
Macy and Felicity Huffman’s Los Angeles place isn’t flashy. It’s an older Mediterranean-style home layered with craft, wood, and textiles that earn their keep. The house shows how to make “collected” feel peaceful: honest materials, personal work on display, and comfort over trend. Lead with craft and natural texture Their L.A. home (a 1920s Mediterranean…
When the sun drops, most rooms rely on one overhead and call it done. That’s why evenings can feel flat or a little dreary. The fix is layering—different sources at different heights—with bulbs that flatter your finishes and skin tones. Think warm, dimmable, and aimed where life actually happens. Build three layers: overhead, task, and…
When winter shuts everything down, your pantry has to earn its keep. I like stocking Aldi with a few specific staples that can pivot into soup, skillet meals, or “everyone build a bowl” nights without a grocery run. These are the shelf-stable heroes I reach for when the roads are icy and the kids are…
Holiday brunch is where real life shows up—kids in pj’s, guests arriving early, coffee that needs a refill before you’ve cracked an egg. I love TJ’s because a few smart shortcuts let you cook less and host better. Here’s how I build a spread that looks planned, tastes homemade, and still lets me sit down….
I’m a big believer that a small porch can still give a big welcome. You don’t need a truckload of décor or a weekend project list—just a few smart choices that work hard and look intentional. I’ve done this in rentals, tiny stoops, and breezeways that barely fit a doormat. Here’s what actually works when…