6 mistakes to avoid when decorating for the holidays, according to interior designers

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A living room decorated for Christmas, complete with a tree and presents, a wreath on the wall, and other decorations.
Interior designers shared mistakes you should avoid when decorating your home for the holidays.

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I worried I'd hate living in Portland — but just 5 years later, I've completely fallen in love with the Oregon city

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Author Elizabeth Aldrich smiling at a waterfall
I thought I'd always hate living in Portland, where I grew up. After five years of living here as an adult, it's become my favorite city.

Elizabeth Aldrich

I went on a Mediterranean cruise in the winter and was pleasantly surprised. It's the best season for this kind of travel.

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The author and her husband posing together on an excursion from their cruise.
I went on a winter cruise to the Mediterranean and think it's the best season to visit the region.

Rebecca Deurlein

I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 7 of the best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A four-piece gift set with holiday-themed mugs, ornaments, and chocolates.
As an employee, I've found some great things to get at Costco for the holidays.

Veronica Thatcher

This 5-minute breakfast recipe helped me lose 35 pounds. Over 7 years later, I still eat it often to stay on track.

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Rachel Hosie holding bowl of overnight oats with berries and nut butter on top
Adding fresh berries and nut butter to my oats satisfies my cravings.

Rachel Hosie

I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 10 best ones to visit during the winter.

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Wyoming - The author posing at the top of Corbet’s Cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
At the top of Corbet’s Cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Katherine Parker-Magyar

We bought a century-old house filled with character. Eight years later, it's more of a nightmare than a dream.

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Author Samantha Priestly in front of house exterior
Owning a century-old house isn't as dreamy as we hoped it would be.

Samantha Priestly

I live in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed. Here's what it's like, fake snow and all.

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simone standing looking over a balcony of decorations and Christmas trees at the festival of trees in victoria canada
Victoria is a charming town on the west coast of Canada.

Simone Paget

9 items to remove from your closet before 2026, according to professional stylists

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A close-up of a woman's cream-colored turtleneck sweater with another light-gray sweater wrapped around her neck.
Stylists shared which clothes and accessories we should remove from our closets before 2026.

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Every year, I drive across the country to live with my mother-in-law for a few months. It's become my favorite tradition.

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Author Mar Yvette smiling with mother in law
Being able to spend a few months with my mother-in-law every year has been a gift, especially since she lives quite far away from me and my husband.

Mar Yvette

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