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Defend the Trend: Are Decorative Skulls Chic or Scary?

Defend the Trend: Are Decorative Skulls Chic or Scary?

While we all loved the launch of HomeMint, one particular item from Justin Timberlake and Estee Stanley’s line caused a little email chain controversy over here at HGTV. GRANT: Expensive... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: My Favorite Find at ICFF

Daily Delight: My Favorite Find at ICFF

This week, I – along with a couple other editors - have traveled from Knoxville to New York City for ICFF, where there are rows and rows of contemporary furnishings to drool over. Aside from... Continue reading »

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Answer to “What the … ?” Scoop Ice Cream Like the Pros

Answer to “What the … ?” Scoop Ice Cream Like the Pros

Many of you had great guesses, but this week’s item is an ice cream scooper. I can never get my ice cream scoops to like as awesome as they do at the ice cream shop or on commercials (ice cream... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Butterfly Orchid Lights

Daily Delight: Butterfly Orchid Lights

I can’t keep plants alive to save my life. Especially orchids, which is very unfortunate because they are one of my favorite flowers. So I’ve decided to decorate my home with what look... Continue reading »

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What the … ? Sleek and Pink

What the … ? Sleek and Pink

This week’s mystery item reminded me of a pepper grinder, but the only thing it has in common with a grinder is that it belongs in the kitchen. Can you guess what the object is? Give us your... Continue reading »

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The Final Reveal: Our Sunroom

It’s time, friends. Time to introduce you to the final “after” in our long sunroom makeover project! And if you need a refresher on what the space used to be, enjoy a few progress... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: DIY Ice Cream Cone Wrappers

Daily Delight: DIY Ice Cream Cone Wrappers

Ice cream is a staple treat at pool parties, and an easy way to incorporate some color while carrying through the theme of your party is with DIY ice cream cone wrappers. The Happy to Create blog... Continue reading »

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HGTV How-To: Lay a Garden Path

HGTV How-To: Lay a Garden Path

Hello, (almost) summer! Warm weather means more days outdoors, which means you need a charming garden path that’s both functional and attractive for you and your guests when it’s time to... Continue reading »

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Design Crush: Melody Brandon, Dessert Designer

Design Crush: Melody Brandon, Dessert Designer

When I was first introduced to Melody’s work, I was immediately smitten. Melody Brandon is an incredibly talented pastry chef and the co-owner of Sweet and Saucy Shop in Long Beach, California.... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Nautical Wallpaper

Daily Delight: Nautical Wallpaper

As the days keep getting warmer – and since today is National Maritime Day -  I wanted to share a nautical-inspired design with all of you. I love this design style, from Cape Cod architecture... Continue reading »

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Designer MacGyver: Surprising Toilet Paper Roll Arts & Crafts

Designer MacGyver: Surprising Toilet Paper Roll Arts & Crafts

This MacGyver has not been stumped by bottle caps, binder clips or wine corks, but when our own Marianne Canada asked me for inspiring arts and crafts featuring toilet paper roll tubes, I knew I... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Brooklyn Bridge Shower Curtain

Daily Delight: Brooklyn Bridge Shower Curtain

Some of us HGTV.com editors are hitting up the International Contemporary Furniture Fair today to scour for delicious design finds. Lili was able to find some great finds last year, and we hope to... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Wearable Planters for Your Bike

Daily Delight: Wearable Planters for Your Bike

I think today’s delight speaks for itself – adorable. The miniature bike plants by Wearable Planter is a small way (literally) that you can go green. The planter attaches to your bike... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Dessert for the Military Forces

Daily Delight: Dessert for the Military Forces

Happy Armed Forces Day, friends! Today is dedicated to all the men and women out there who serve our country, and one way you can show your appreciation is by filling their tummies with something... Continue reading »

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Home Office: So I’m Organized…Now What?

Home Office: So I’m Organized…Now What?

My final coaching with Julie Morgenstern started by looking back at my home office reorg and finished by looking forward to what comes next. One of my treasures: my elementary-school lunch box The... Continue reading »

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Moms Turn Crafts Into Cash

Moms Turn Crafts Into Cash

If Pinterest has taught me anything, it’s that crafts aren’t just for kids. I don’t even own a glue gun so perusing the lovely photos of handmade items gives me an inadequacy... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Patterned Tableware

Daily Delight: Patterned Tableware

Every time summer comes around, I always tell myself I’m going to throw a lavish outdoor party with fancy hors d’ oeuvres for my guests. I have never actually done that, but this... Continue reading »

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Answer to”What the … ?” Paper Pots for Your Bathroom

Answer to”What the … ?” Paper Pots for Your Bathroom

Michelle was the first to guess tissue holder, but the paper pot from UncommonGoods.com is also a stylish way to store toilet paper in a guest bathroom. The top of the pot unscrews and includes a rod... Continue reading »

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Daily Delight: Strawberry Jam Jar

Daily Delight: Strawberry Jam Jar

Strawberry season is fast approaching, and aside from making Italian strawberry shortcake, you can show your love for them with this strawberry jam jar by Wise Apple Vintage. The lively red color... Continue reading »

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Upcycle 101: From Fruit Crate to Toy Chest

Upcycle 101: From Fruit Crate to Toy Chest

Upcycling. You love it, right? Equal parts upgrading and recycling, the art of upcycling promises to breathe new life into those found objects you just aren’t quite sure what to do with. Case... Continue reading »