'Bookshelf wealth' is the latest way to show people you're genuine

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The "bookshelf wealth" design aesthetic is trending.

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I'm an interior designer. I love HomeGoods, but there are 7 things I never buy there.

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HomeGoods has a lot of great items, but there are some items I don't buy there.

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I shopped at Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel for holiday decorations, and there was a clear winner on the festive front

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Author Terri Peters at Pottery Barn and Terri Peters at Crate and Barrel with the names of the stores written on top of each store
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel both offer high-end decor.

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The 3 biggest home staging mistakes people make when trying to sell their houses

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Insider spoke to an interior designer about tips for staging your space.

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