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Homes for the Holidays House Tour of Plainfield

In Plainfield, the past is always present and that was never more evident than during the 2018 “Homes for the Holidays” house tour. Homeowners and local designers pulled out all […]

17 Gift Ideas To Please Everyone On Your List

It’s Cyber Monday, which means we are deep in the throes of holiday gift buying (which coincides with frenzied decorating, frantic baking, and frenetic party going).  If  your Black Friday […]

5 Ways To Decorate With Black

Incorporating black into your décor can seem tricky. You want your room glamorous, not gloomy, sophisticated, not shadowy, chic, not bleak. How much is too much? What’s the perfect balance […]

A Peek Inside the Pantry

With the countdown to Thanksgiving and the hectic holiday season in general, now may be a good time to reassess your pantry and storage needs. Bob Lewis, CEO & President […]

Deck the Tables!

Three New Jersey designers–Suzette Donleavy, Laurie Finn and James Yarosh–served up beautiful table settings and shared their tips and tricks on decorating for the holidays. Still beautiful and timeless, each […]

High Point Highlights: Tracking the Trends – Part 3

Karen Wolf — principal and owner of Karen B Wolf Interiors in Short Hills — never misses a trip to the bi-annual High Point Market: her go-to-source for inspiration, fashionable […]

High Point Highlights: Tracking the Trends – Part 2

Market veteran Lori Levine, an ASID Associate and principal of Lori Levine Interiors in Basking Ridge, weighs in on her recent trip to High Point Market – from sensible shoes […]

High Point Highlights: Tracking the Trends – Part 1

In this three-part blog series, three New Jersey-based designers share their three top picks, trends or discoveries from the largest furniture market in the world: High Point Market in North […]

Boo Who? 8 Ways to Create a Friendly—Not Frightening—Halloween

All Hallows’ Eve doesn’t have to be scary. If you’d prefer décor that’s slightly spooky rather than totally terrifying, take a look at the products below. They’re sure to charm […]