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I love walking into a living room and having plenty of ‘stuff’ to look at — as a maximalist, I feel you can really capture a snapshot of a person by looking at their bookshelves and observing the way they’ve arranged their coffee table. That said, the best spaces always have a sense of curation…

Pleasure from a pair of kitchen scissors? On a daily basis. My husband and I keep Japanese shears by our kitchen sink in a wooden wall pocket and we both comment on how exceptional they are: for cutting herbs, trimming stems, deboning chickens, and, in a pinch, freeing our dog of burs (they come apart,…

Most people spend the majority of their day indoors, but we rarely think about the invisible quality of the air we breathe. Stale air full of carbon dioxide can slowly cause headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and poor sleep without us ever realizing why. While traditional air quality monitors try to fix this with bright, confusing…

My moth orchids are starting to look a little sorry for themselves by the time August arrives, which is why I do several things to revive them and set them up for strong blooming next year. Even though orchid care is highly particular, I’ve learned that less is more for these indoor flowering houseplants. However,…

Welcome to The Meaning of Home, the new Livingetc series asking the big questions that shape, undo, and rewrite the way we live, think, and feel between our domestic walls. Through essays, interviews, and personal stories grounded in design, each piece explores what our spaces say about us — and the concealed universes they embody…

Updated: Mar 15, 2026 by Kris Jarrett Spending the holidays cooking in the kitchen has never been my favorite part of hosting, but decorating the table? That I love! Setting a beautiful table and creating a space that feels welcoming and special for everyone gathered around it is one of the best parts of any…