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Curated by award-winning interior designer Holly Becker, decor8 is a visual diary designed to inspire those who long to connect more deeply with their spaces, infuse emotion into their decorating, and find joy in the art of styling. This blog, launched in January 2006, has won numerous awards and was, at its the peak, the most-read design blog in the world. Though times have changed, and blogs have evolved, the beloved decor8 blog is still one that Holly keeps active, celebrating the beauty of home, creativity, and meaningful design as she shares soulful glimpses into her world and those whom she admires. Whether it’s a lovely home tour, a thoughtfully styled vignette, or a handmade treasure discovered on her travels, come along as she explores the magic of design that tells a story... Layered, lived-in, and full of love.Viva la blogging!
Spring Tabletop Deco For Two in Pastels
If you enjoyed entertaining before, then if you miss it, you can still entertain just for very, very few guests.
My Home Detox Project + Reset Button For 2021
I want to tell you a little story about the morning of January 1, 2021 and how a huge pain in the ass caused me to push a giant reset button on my life.
The Best Glühwein Recipe (Mulled Spiced Wine)
Do you want to make the most delicious mulled spiced Christmas wine, which in Germany is called glühwein? Before Corona, we visited
How To Travel Without Leaving Your City
I overcame my own personal corona crisis this week. What was my crisis? Badly wanting to travel for new impressions and ideas, but unable to do it because
DIY Idea: Dried Flowers Inspired by Ikebana
I am presenting a lovely DIY idea today that you can use on any surface in your home inspired by Japanese Ikebana.
6 Ways To Create a Peaceful, Beautiful Home That Feels Good
This will be a long and somewhat deep, maybe a little controversial, so I’m gonna leave it at that and continue on. Let’s talk about our home and it’s vibe. Let’s go a bit deeper than the surface.
Rent decor8 Studio In Hannover For Workshops, Photoshoots, and more!
I am so excited to announce that I have a beautiful two-room creative space in Hannover, Germany called DECOR8 STUDIO that I now rent out to creatives
Let’s Talk About Curiosity, Midlife Crisis and Fear
I’m a curious person, much more than most of my friends, and when a job doesn’t offer enough excitement and challenge, I move on. I’m also the same with
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