As the new year unfolds, here are some design and decor developments that may encourage you to make some updates.

Say goodbye to that messy drop zone with these pretty and practical mudroom ideas. Create a place to corral your shoes, ...

The word “notion” is an odd one. We’ve all had a notion — a conception or a belief about something. Those are pretty common. You know what is uncommon these days? The other kind of notion. As in ...

Laughter, peace, and playfulness filled the room on Division Road in Bend, Oregon, that serves three very different purposes. Most of the time, it’s a chapel for daily devotions. Lately, it’s been a ...

My first memory of her sewing was when I was about 8 years old. She would be sitting at her brown Singer Sewing Machine for hours. I don’t remember what she was making, but I have a clear memory of ...

If your local shopping center is looking emptier than usual, you’re not imagining things. 2025 was a difficult year for ...

Pottery Barn Outlet is packed with hundreds of amazing after-Christmas deals, with major discounts on furniture, decor, bedding, and storage. The Hayes Tufted Upholstered Dining Chair is 83 percent ...

The dogs are barking, the woman’s screaming and the man’s swearing … it’s the kind of scene you see in a park and think: I’m glad that has nothing to do with me ...

“Quilting is mostly singing,” according to Nettie Young of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Like singing, quilting is often a communal activity. Quilters gather to cut, piece, and stitch layers of fabric together ...