Creative tips

Metallics are tricky. I used to think wearing anything metallic automatically meant you’d look like a disco ball that escaped from a 1977 Studio

I used to think armchairs were just somewhere to dump laundry. Then I bought a mid-century modern piece—walnut legs, burnt orange upholstery, the whole

I used to think color was just about picking something you liked and slapping it on the walls. Then I moved into a house where every room felt like a different

I used to think monochromatic schemes were boring—like, aggressively boring. But here’s the thing: somewhere between my third apartment repaint and

I used to think farmhouse design was just about throwing some mason jars on a shelf and calling it a day. Turns out, the whole thing is way more layered

I used to think Mexican hacienda design was just about terracotta tiles and wrought iron, but then I walked into a restored 18th-century estate outside

I used to think outdoor kitchens were just glorified grills with counters nobody actually used. Then I watched a staged home with a half-finished patio

I used to think matching wood tones was about following rules. Then I watched a furniture restorer spend forty minutes holding stain samples against an

I used to think arranging furniture in an open concept space was about making everything face the TV. Turns out, that’s exactly how you end up with

I used to think pom poms were just leftover craft supplies from middle school art class. Turns out, these fluffy little spheres have quietly become one