A chic throw pillow will give an instant face-lift to even the shabbiest of sofas and chairs. At the same time, you can easily swap out your throw pillows to give your seating a whole new look. As it turns out, you can snag plenty of decorative pillows made from luxurious designer fabrics on Etsy. I've rounded up a few of my favorites for you. Read more

My living room needed an overhaul, so recently we scraped together what we could to purchase two new sofas. They're my dream pieces, but their spare mid-century design screamed for a little adornment, and our investment left little in the way of a budget for throw pillows. Additionally, I forgot to account for the cost of what seemed to be simple decor items (often $100 or more) and the fact that Read more

Is the Winter season leaving you with a feeling of wanderlust? Indulge your travel dreams by decorating with maps. Whether you'd like to cover an entire wall, a small coffee table, or just a throw pillow, we've rounded up some of the best map decor — plus a handful of clever DIY map design projects. Take a look and decide whether the globe-trotting trend is for you. Read more

Ditch the überfancy dinner this Valentine's day and enjoy your meal on the floor! Throw down a big comfy blanket and lots of pillows to turn your living room into a romantic indoor picnic (or if you want to get really creative, build a fort for two!). Play a classic romantic movie (we suggest An Affair to Remember or Casablanca) on your laptop and serve a picnic-inspired menu, loaded with Read more

Christiana Coop, co-owner of Hygge & West and Ferm Living Shop has a chic style that I've admired for several years. This year, she's sharing some of her favorite ideas for holiday gifts, inspired by, in her words, "animal.ish" designs and cozy wool. Of the wool pieces, she notes, "I love the coziness of wool and think it makes a great gift. Living in San Francisco, I actually get to enjoy it Read more

A longtime lover of the arts, Scott Hill worked odd jobs at galleries and played with his rock band, the Heroine Sheiks, before landing a freelance gig building retail windows at Ralph Lauren. Passionate and undeniably talented, he became the director of creative resourcing and design for the company before eventually opening his own store, Old Village Hall, in upstate New York in 2004. Five Read more

Making your bed is like making a cup of coffee; some of us like cream and sugar, and some of us like three dozen throw pillows. If you're looking to freshen things up in the bedroom, considering rearranging your pillows in a different way. It'll make the space feel brand-new! Here are a few ideas. Read more

I've always had a thing for mixing patterns. I especially love layering blankets and quilts handmade by my grandmother and mismatching floral, striped, and dotted accent pillows and throws. Currently the floral and stripes combo has caught my eye with its nontraditional look that can either be sweet or energetic, depending on the colors and decorating style. See how this eclectic Read more