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Curated by award-winning interior designer Holly Becker, this journal is a visual diary designed to inspire those who long to connect more deeply with their spaces, infuse emotion into their decorating, and find joy in the art of styling. Though these articles, Holly celebrates the beauty of home, creativity, and meaningful design as she shares soulful glimpses into her world and those whom she admires. Whether it’s a lovely home tour, a thoughtfully styled vignette, or a handmade treasure discovered on her travels, come along as she explores the magic of design that tells a story... Layered, lived-in, and full of love.

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Dimore Gallery Crush - Milan Design Week 2018

Dimore Gallery, founded by genius, gorgeous and extra create couple Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran, blew me away this year. Last year, their gallery was more literal with rooms and scenes that you could imagine living in. This year, they flipped everything that was right into a very good "wrong" that worked somehow and stimulated my imagination like crazy.

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We're Off To Milan! See You Again On April 23rd!

Hello friends of decor8! I am heading to Milan first thing in the morning, and a few of your decor8 columnists will be there too for Design Week and the Salone del Mobile. In fact, I'm working alongside Mary Middleton and Agata Dimmich at the fair on Thursday to cover a bunch of Italian brands, so follow my Instagram to see more @decor8. I'll also be working on a special assignment

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12 Favorite Makers From Craft Council's Collect London 2018

Collect, the Craft Council’s annual fair, was established to showcase the premium end of contemporary craft, from museum-quality pieces in ceramic, glass and wood to conceptual installations. Collect filled the entire Saatchi Gallery for its fourteenth edition, where the Crafts Council gathered 40 of the most prestigious galleries together to show more than 400 artists,

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10 Special Things That I Loved About Formland Fair in Denmark 2018

Hello everyone. I was recently at Formland in Herning, Denmark for the first time and so I wanted to tell you all about it because it was just great! I was invited as a special guest to give the opening speech along with two lectures, one on trends for 2018 and the other on the unexpected health benefits of good design. I had a great time and I will definitely return again someday, for

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10 Fantastic Interiors Finds From Maison & Objet Paris

Just last week I was at Maison & Objet in Paris for their January edition of the trade show. If you’ve never heard of it, or been, it’s BIG. With over 3,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest international home wares, furniture, accessories, and lighting in 8 halls. It’s easy to clock up

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My Visit To Piet Hein Eek

I've had the pleasure and privilege during the span of 12 years in the design industry to meet and see some of the most inspiring people and places. I consistently feel lucky to have these experiences and despite how some may begin to feel comfortable doing so many fancy things,

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