10 things that invite pests right up to your front door

10 things that invite pests right up to your front door

If you’ve ever had ants, spiders, or even mice hanging around your entryway, they’re not there by accident. The area around your front door is prime real estate for pests—it’s where food smells drift out, moisture collects, and light attracts bugs at night. Once they get comfortable there, it’s only a matter of time before…

10 Target finds that fake a designer look if you style them right

10 Target finds that fake a designer look if you style them right

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…

10 Walmart buys that look way more expensive than they are

10 Walmart buys that look way more expensive than they are

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…

What Tommy Hilfiger’s estate says about getting that “resort at home” vibe on a budget

What Tommy Hilfiger’s estate says about getting that “resort at home” vibe on a budget

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….

How William H. Macy’s California retreat mixes rustic and polished in a way you can copy

How William H. Macy’s California retreat mixes rustic and polished in a way you can copy

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…

Lighting swaps that lift a room after daylight hours

Lighting swaps that lift a room after daylight hours

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…

Aldi pantry picks that turn snow day dinners into comfort food

Aldi pantry picks that turn snow day dinners into comfort food

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…