I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I would never have in my home.

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As an interior decorator, I'd never have cheap throw pillows or soft-sided storage cubes in my home.
As an interior decorator, I'd never have cheap throw pillows or soft-sided storage cubes in my home.

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Florists share the 7 mistakes to avoid when buying someone flowers

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Asking a florist for something custom might help you get a better bouquet than you'd find on the shelf.

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I've worked at Anthropologie for over a year. Here are 8 of my favorite things to get there.

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I've worked at Anthropologie for over a year.

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15 home trends you'll probably regret in a few years, from interior designers

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Elements of modern-farmhouse design style can appear dated.

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I moved from Manchester to New York City. Here are 7 things I miss about living in Northern England.

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I love NYC, but I miss some things about Manchester, England.

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A couple converted a $10,000 school bus into their dream home. Now they're exploring the US while working full-time.

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Pooja and Kumar converted a school bus into a home and have traveled across the country since 2021.

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I'm a Canadian who's lived in NYC and Toronto. Quality of life is better in Canada, but I still prefer the US.

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The author (not pictured) is Canadian and has enjoyed living in the US.

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From no natural light to low ceilings, interior designers share 15 clever fixes to common design problems

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Interior designers have simple solutions to brighten up your living space.

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Former Dollar Tree employee shares the 7 things they never buy at the discount chain

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Dollar Tree has some excellent products for a low price — but it also has a few things I don't think are worth it.

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12 tricks to make your cheap furniture look more expensive, from interior designers

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There are a few cheap ways to upgrade your furniture.

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