I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor. My teen has a clear favorite, but I feel torn.

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Composite of image of author Terri Peters smiling outside of a Michaels and smiling outside of a Hobby Lobby
Both Michaels and Hobby Lobby have tons of seasonal sales and home decor, but the retailers are quite different.

Terri Peters

Vintage photos show how people decorated for the holidays over the last 100 years

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A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I would never get at West Elm.

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A bed with light-brown sheets and pillows with two dark-gray throw pillows and gray comforter with an abstract design on it
I like shopping at West Elm, but there are a few items I'd avoid getting there.

Kelly Kruger

An interior decorator shares 8 mistakes you should never make in your summer home

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A beach home with a red-and-white-striped couch and chair in a living room with a yellow rug, a white chair, and white walls and a bookshelf
As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd avoid putting in a summer home.

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I used Amazon Showroom to design my office. The under-the-radar tool helped me save money, but it was far from perfect.

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A workspace with a white desk, a chair, and a lamp with windows and a bookcase in the background. A candle and laptop sit on the desk
I used Amazon Showroom to design my workspace.

Emma Kershaw

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