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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Your fireplace is often the first thing people see when they enter a room, so if it’s drab or outdated, it can quickly bring down your entire aesthetic.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

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Plants can do a lot more than elevate your aesthetic; studies suggest that they can improve your productivity, make you feel happier and less anxious, and even boost your immune system. But as helpful as they are, they can also be pretty finicky, often requiring very specific conditions to thrive. 

If you love plants, but you don’t have as much natural light as you’d like, then you already know how tough it is to pass up (or kill) all kinds of plants because they need more sun. Well, this new planter lets you say goodbye to your low-light plant woes for good. 

The Uplift Planter by Modern Sprout comes with a built-in grow light that hovers directly over your plants. The full-spectrum light acts just like the sun

When the outside world seems more chaotic than ever, it feels all the more crucial to organize our homes so that we have a clean, orderly retreat from the chaos. Of course, the thought of organizing an entire home can be an overwhelming one, so it’s key to start small and go at your own pace. Just doing a little bit at a time will yield big rewards in the long.run, especially if that little bit involves these organization hacks. 

From innovative magazine rack uses to a technique that will change the way you fold clothes forever, the following organizational tips and tricks will leave you with an exhale-inducing, Pinterest-perfect home in no time. 

Roll Up Your Dresser Clothes

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It’s hard to believe, but somehow it’s already August and fall is just around the corner. In addition to cozier nights and endless iterations of pumpkin spice, one of our favorite things about the beginning of fall are its boundless opportunities for interior updates. 

Many home brands are releasing their fall lines now to help you get a jumpstart on transitioning your space for the new season, and H&M Home is topmost among them. The retailer recently released a ton of new fall decor products that are equal parts affordable and beautiful. Full of warm neutrals, cozy textures, and classic patterns, the following items will delight minimalists and hygge enthusiasts alike. 

Patterned Cushion Cover, $5.99

This timeless

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From adding warmth and vitality to your aesthetic to boosting your mood and purifying your air, houseplants bring big benefits to every space they live in. But as any plant owner knows, loving botanicals doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to keep them alive. In fact, even seasoned plant parents can struggle to keep their houseplants thriving, especially during the summer. 

If you noticed that your plants are struggling more than usual right now, then you’re definitely not alone. Many people don’t realize that even plants that live inside are affected by seasonal changes outside. 

Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to keep your plant friends happy throughout the long days of summer, you just need to apply the right tips and

Looking for your next adventure or a reason to plan one? Well, Airbnb recently highlighted its most-wished-for rentals from the past decade and they’re guaranteed to make any architecture, design, and/or adventure enthusiast swoon.

From a stunning vacation home carved directly into Santorini's caldera cliffs to a hand-carved (!) home sculpted entirely from sustainable materials, the following highly-coveted Airbnbs will most definitely inspire you to book your next getaway. 

Hector Cave House

One look at the Hector Cave House makes it obvious why the rental is so popular. Carved directly into the caldera cliffs of Santorini, Greece, the house was originally a wine cellar constructed more than 250 years ago before being repurposed into a

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Staying home more than usual means that many of us are taking a closer look at our interiors than we have in years, leading us to wonder if now might be the time to finally update it. Of course, knowing you want to update your interior and actually executing it are two very different things. 

Figuring out where to start, choosing the right colors, and deciding on furniture and decor can all feel pretty overwhelming for the average dweller. Fortunately, online interior design service, Modsy, is making it way easier with a new app the company launched this past week. 

The app, aptly named Modsy Interior Design, can capture all of your space’s dimensions, including details like window panes, outlets, and moldings, using just your

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Whether you’re working from home permanently or because COVID-19 temporarily necessitates it, finding the motivation to be productive while in the comfort (and amidst the distractions) of your own home can be challenging. Fortunately, technology has made it much easier to find motivation, get organized, and simply enjoy your work-from-home space a little bit more.

From self-warming coffee mugs to feature-packed organizational hubs, these are our favorite gadgets for optimizing any home office (even if said office is just a corner of the living room). 

Google Nest Hub, $89.99

The Google Nest Hub is packed with valuable features for any home office, ranging from a simple clock and calculator to the ability to