2+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) Baylee Bunce is an experienced researcher and writer who has been a freelance writer for over six years. Her writing has appeared on A-Z Animals and ConsumerAffairs. 10 Affordable Thrift Store Finds That Instantly Upgrade Any Tablescape Creating fantastic tablescapes can be expensive, whether you like to switch them out every season or prefer a casual vibe. If you tend to buy new items to suit a seasonal theme or match a specific style, why not try stepping back and imagining other possibilities? One of the best places to look out for fun tablescape ideas for every occasion is your local thrift store. Take your time walking around the aisles, and you can find all kinds of items to add that finishing touch to a table or place setting. Some examples include ornate metal candlestick holders, quirky ceramic figurines, unique silver-plated…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (315+ words) Lisa has been a writer her whole life, and a published writer for more than 20 years. Her first ever news article was published in the college newspaper in 2003 and appeared on the front page above the fold " the most prominent placement for any newspaper story " and she had not yet taken a single newswriting course. Have Limited Money To Spend On Your Living Room Upgrade? Try Just One Affordable Addition If you're feeling like your space needs a refresh but you can't financially swing a d'cor overhaul right now, you may be wondering what to do. Surprisingly, there is a very inexpensive way to change the entire feel of a room, and fortunately, the possibilities are endless. Simply light a candle! Many people overlook the importance of scent when designing their home d'cor, but a lovely smell makes your home…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Kristina gained her first experience working with plants in a family-owned garden nursery over 30 years ago. After spending nearly a decade and a half in Paris, France, she made her way to the high desert of Utah where her small farm features a large vegetable garden as well as fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. Give Your Holiday Tablescapes An Upgrade With An Elegant Thrift Store Find When planning a holiday meal for family or friends, we all want to set the scene to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For those of us who don't have our own sets of family heirlooms to add a sense of tradition to the gathering, secondhand items can help create a setting filled with comfortable elegance. Plus, you can create a completely unique design since those items aren't available in stores. Embroidered linens, such as…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (315+ words) Sarah is a seasoned entertainment and lifestyle writer with nearly a decade of experience crafting content for various publications. Throughout her career, she's been lucky enough to write about some of her favourite topics, including film and television, interior design, and travel. Before And After: DIYer Turns Ordinary IKEA Storage Into Stylish Showpiece Because living rooms are often a central part of a home, it's natural to want the space to look just right. If you don't have enough storage space, though, it's easy for the room to get cluttered " and for your personal style to get lost in it. Luckily, there are plenty of DIY living room storage ideas to give your home a customized look " including an IKEA hack recently shared on Instagram by Scandinavian content creator @eilandhuisjevanhetnoorden, who used the L'DMAKARE bookshelf system to create a unique…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (332+ words) Sarah is a seasoned entertainment and lifestyle writer with nearly a decade of experience crafting content for various publications. Throughout her career, she's been lucky enough to write about some of her favourite topics, including film and television, interior design, and travel. The Whimsical Wall Art You'd Be Lucky To Score At The Thrift Store There are lots of different items people head to thrift stores in search of finding " from secondhand furniture such as chairs, tables, and dressers to valuable vintage kitchenware and decor pieces. But one thing that people often forget is that thrift stores are also an underrated place to score unique art for your walls. And there are actually plenty of reasons why you may want to thrift your wall art instead of buying from home decor stores " one of the most obvious being that it's…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) Amanda has written for many different topics and mediums, but home and garden remain her favorite, leading her to write for House Digest. With a strong background in journalism and a penchant for DIY projects, she hopes to share her personal experiences with readers and put her penchant for research to work. Say Goodbye To The Eyesore Of Entryway Clutter With A Sleek Hidden Storage DIY We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's the first thing people see when they walk into a home, and yet the entryway always seems like the most difficult place to keep organized. There are boots, shoes, coats, hats, dog leashes, and the decor we manage to sneak in (it's the wild west in there). The most obvious option is to clear the clutter by installing an entryway shelf, but this…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (310+ words) Meg began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. She began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. The One Overlooked Room That Nate Berkus Loves Designing With Vintage Items Award-winning interior designer and HGTV star Nate Berkus is a proponent of what he calls meaningful design. He and his husband, Jeremiah Brent, love to incorporate a client's beloved personal pieces into a redo, rather than consigning them to an out-of-the-way space. This design vibe extends to the often-overlooked kids' rooms, where Berkus repurposes vintage items into useful, but timeless, design elements. Rooms that you think are fine as long as they…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (328+ words) As a news writer for House Digest, Trinity has perfected her expertise on a variety of topics, including DIY projects, cleaning hacks, and pest prevention tips. She also contributed to articles highlighting the many innovative gadgets showcased at The Inspired Home Show (TIHS) in 2024. The Interior Home Trend Designers Are Happy To Put Down, And Why It's For The Best Some of the interior design trends that have gained popularity are better left untouched. Not every trendy home decor piece is worth implementing into your living space. For example, designers are happy to put down the popular trend of using faux materials throughout a home. Think fake marble countertops, fake stone, or vinyl faux wood flooring. Although these materials are cheaper upfront, they come with downsides and just don't measure up to the real deal. They are typically more easily…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (282+ words) Kelsey Mulvey is a New York-born, San Francisco-based freelance journalist with over a decade of experience in print and digital media. After receiving her degree, she worked at the Wall Street Journal, Off Duty, and Business Inside, where she covered lifestyle and e-commerce topics, respectively. The Cutest Place For Wallpaper You Probably Haven't Considered From florals to stripes to fierce animal prints, a little bit of wallpaper can deliver big-time style in almost any room. But while wallpaper will never go out of style completely, you might want to rethink where and how you apply it to create a modern wallpaper look. After all, the once-cool accent wall that was popular in the 90s has become a wallpaper trend that instantly cheapens your space. Instead of covering a lone wall with a pretty repeating pattern, many design lovers are placing wallpaper…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (364+ words) Buffy is a writer for Static Media who has published articles on brand sites like Mashed, Foodie, The Takeout, Chowhound, and now, House Digest. She has worked in the media industry since 1999, contributing to outlets like Der Spiegel Online (Berlin, Germany), USA Today Travel, AZ Central, CBS Radio, and more. WiFi Routers Can Make A Space Look Cluttered'this Thrift Store Find Is The Perfect Disguise We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your internet router is a lot of things: Hopefully functional, necessary if you want to play video games or work from home, and very often, an eyesore. It's the latter issue that can be addressed with a trip to the thrift store ' provided, of course, if you come home with a slotted magazine holder. Specifically, you're looking for a variation of the kind that you…...