Journal
How to Choose a Vase Size for Every Spot in Your Home
A practical guide to choosing a vase size that suits your table, mantel or shelf, the stems you use, and the pieces around it.
How to Layer a Cowhide Rug Over Another Rug
Layering a cowhide over a larger rug adds texture and makes a room feel finished. Here is how to choose the base rug, get the proportions right and keep the hide flat.
How to Seal a Marble Fireplace: A Step by Step Guide
Sealing protects a marble fireplace from stains caused by soot, wax and spills. Here is how to tell when your surround needs it and how to do the job well.
How to Choose a Kitchen Island Chandelier
A practical guide to choosing a kitchen island chandelier, from sizing and hanging height to deciding between one fixture or several and picking a style that suits your kitchen.
How to Style a Console Table: A Simple, Practical Guide
A well-styled console table comes down to a few simple principles. Here is how to anchor the wall, layer heights and keep it practical for everyday life.
How to Style a Cowhide Rug in a Bedroom
Where to place a cowhide rug in a bedroom, what size suits your bed, which colors work and how to style the room around it.
Carrara vs Calacatta Marble: Which Is Right for Your Fireplace?
Carrara and Calacatta both come from the same Tuscan mountains, but they look very different on a fireplace. Here is how to tell them apart and choose the right one for your room.
How High to Hang a Chandelier Over a Dining Table
The simple 30 to 36 inch rule for hanging a dining room chandelier, how to adjust it for taller ceilings, and tips on sizing and placement for any table shape.
How to Mix Metals in Home Decor Without It Looking Accidental
Brass, nickel, black iron and bronze can share a room beautifully. Here are the simple rules for mixing metal finishes so your home looks collected, not mismatched.
Cowhide vs Jute vs Wool Rugs: Which Is Right for Your Room?
Cowhide, jute and wool rugs look, feel and wear very differently. Here is how they compare on comfort, durability, spills and style, plus how to layer them.