September 2020

Some way, somehow, 2020 is on its last legs, which means it’s not too early to start planning your holiday decor. If you’re an interior design and home decor enthusiast like we are, then you know that not all holiday decorations are treated equally—in fact, many of them are downright tacky. And while there’s definitely a time and a place for tacky holiday goodness (hello, ugly Christmas sweaters), sometimes you want decorations that feel a little more elevated, and that’s exactly what McGee & Co. has just delivered to us. 

The retail sister of design firm, Studio McGee, McGee & Co. recently released its holiday collection and it’s equal parts elegant and understated, offering holiday cheer with a big ol’ side of style. So, if you’re looking to level up

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Every year, prominent paint company, BEHR, forecasts the trends they expect to be everywhere in the coming seasons, and they’re almost always right. And lucky for anyone who’s looking to give their interior a stylish refresher, the company just announced the color palettes that will be taking over homes this winter and beyond. 

Given the special kind of chaos that 2020 has brought us, it’s no surprise that BEHR’s color trends are leaning toward feelings of calm, comfort, and optimism. The brand grouped each of its trends into categories to make it easy to identify the feelings and types of spaces they most lend themselves to, which we highlight below. 

Calm Zone

Shades of blue and green are well known for their

It’s tough to believe, but we’re just a stone’s throw away from autumn, which means the season of cozy is just around the corner. Seasonal changes, especially during the homebound year of COVID-19, have a lot of us contemplating the best ways to update our interior style. And given the cooler temps of the upcoming seasons, there’s no better place to start an interior refresher than the fireplace. 

Your fireplace is often the first thing people see when they enter a room, so if it’s drab or outdated, it can quickly bring down your entire aesthetic. However, giving your fireplace some TLC on the style front can instantly elevate your home, providing a stylish focal point and cozy hibernation vibes. 

If you like the idea of updating your fireplace, but

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A quick Google search for home decor will yield an overwhelming number of results, which are often dominated by huge global brands, like Amazon and Wayfair. And while we love a great Amazon find as much as the next person, there’s something extra special about purchasing treasures for the home from independent brands with an ethical mission. And Indie home decor brand, MINNA, is just that. 

MINNA began as a small, artist-run online shop in 2013, and now it offers gorgeous items for the home both online and in its brick-and-mortar store in Hudson, New York. The brand is becoming increasingly beloved for its home decor products, which are ridiculously beautiful. Plus, they're ethically made in collaboration with master artisans

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The school year has already started for some, and for most, it looks a lot different than in years’ past thanks to COVID-19. Whether you’re a teacher, a student, or a parent of a student, chances are, you’re suddenly in need of a good space in your home to partake in virtual learning. But even if you already have a nice study-from-home area, giving it a little style refresher can do great things for your daily mood and productivity. 

The following items will make the virtual learning experience a lot easier (and more stylish), whether you’re designing a space from scratch or just looking for a few updates. 

Steelcase Series 1 Ergonomic Task Chair, $415

No matter your age, everybody and every body benefits from a