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I’ve interviewed many designers throughout my career, and they always say the best way to make your house look cohesive is to fill it with stuff that makes you smile. The pieces don’t have to match perfectly or be on trend, they just need to be things you like. There’s actually a phrase to describe this idea: dopamine decor. It’s a take on the term “dopamine dressing,” popularized a couple of years ago by psychologist Dawnn Karen to describe how certain clothes can boost your mood. I love dopamine decor as a concept because we all want our home to bring us joy—and I can’t think of a better way to sum up this magazine. We’ve always been about you doing you. Want to fill your farmhouse with sleek, modern…
COVER Photograph by Meghan Beierle-O’Brien. Styled by Sunday Hendrickson INTERIOR DESIGN Christine M. Horbach, horbachdesign.com…
NOT BAD AT ALL! NOT SO BAD! KINDA BAD! PRETTY BAD! REALLY BAD! SUPER BAD! how bad is it to grind coffee beans the night before? Coffee made from freshly ground beans just tastes better, says Mark Boccard, owner of Southdown Coffee shops, located across Long Island, NY. As soon as you grind the beans, they become exposed to oxygen, which makes coffee lose its aroma and go stale. “If you must grind ahead of time,” he says, “store the coffee in an airtight or vacuum-sealed container.” PRETTY BAD! how bad is it to leave dishes soaking in the sink overnight? You might feel like you’re making progress on your chores, but leaving anything in the sink at night will come back to bite you in the morning, says Rachel…
36 hours in marrakesh BY BACKDROP “Because this is a guest room, I was able to have fun with an earthy, slightly muted pink. Using the color on part of the wall and the ceiling makes the space feel really cozy.” —Alexandra Gater, @alexandragater, Toronto, Ontario luminous BY COUNTRY CHIC PAINT “Bright yellow goes with just about everything and was exactly what I needed to revive an old drop-front bureau. Yellows are great for furniture because you can move pieces around to add color to any room.” —Megan Redden, Lubbly Jubbly Furniture, Oshawa, Ontario drizzle BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “This color adds life to this kitchen without the commitment of a supersaturated hue. It’s a small area, so I tried to maximize the paint’s effect by pairing the cabinets with a white…
1 Test all your pens to see which ones actually work. Toss the ones that don’t. 2 “Attack your stack of mail with a camera: Take photos of any coupon codes or other info you need to keep (and any cards you feel bad tossing), then recycle that extra paper.”—Jasmine Roth, Help! I Wrecked My House 3 Toss or donate one item you’ve been holding on to just for sentimental reasons. 4 Hang hooks at eye level in your entryway, garage, and closets, using lower ones for kids. Repeat this mantra: “Don’t put it down; put it away.” 5 Stash pet toys in a storage ottoman where you can keep them out of sight until your pup is ready to play. 6 Get your address off junk mail lists. The…
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