
Ailis Brennan
Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. She left the paper in 2020 and went freelance, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures. A little less than a year later, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.
Latest articles by Ailis Brennan
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22 fall table decor ideas – for a stunning seasonal tablescape
Our beautiful fall table decor ideas will have you layering up warm colors, seasonal decorations and embracing the bounty of the natural world
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18 fall mantel ideas – for a stylish and seasonal decorative display
From elegant fall foliage to cozy candles and artwork, a beautifully decorated mantelpiece will make gathering round the fire even more special this fall
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Fall color schemes – 15 colorful looks to embrace this cozy season
From rich, fiery reds and burnt oranges, to calming neutrals and earthy colors of nature, these fall color schemes will make your home feel invitingly seasonal
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This interior designer's Boston home is a maximalist paradise
Liz Caan's family home is filled with personality, color and even Gucci wallpaper
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Outdoor Christmas decor ideas – 20 looks to bring festive cheer to your neighborhood
Extend the holiday enchantment beyond your home's four walls with our outdoor Christmas decor ideas
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Christmas tree ideas – 16 looks, from the timeless and traditional to the modern and unique
Explore our beautiful guide of Christmas tree ideas for inspiration on how to dress and style your Christmas tree this festive season
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Christmas tree topper ideas – 15 stylish looks for the top of your tree
Explore our fun, festive and unique Christmas tree topper ideas so you can finish your tree in style this holiday season
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Alternative Christmas tree ideas – 18 unique ideas for this festive focal point
Rethink your evergreen with our quirky and stylish alternative Christmas tree ideas
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Christmas mantel decor ideas – 15 fabulously festive mantelpieces
From seasonal florals to fabulous fairy lights, Christmas mantel decor ideas help create a warm heart to festive decor
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Christmas stair decor ideas – 18 festive looks for stylish staircases
Take your Christmas stair decor ideas to the next level with shimmering garlands and fragrant wreaths
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Luxury Christmas decorations – shop and save now
Treat yourself to some luxury Christmas decorations and enjoy the holiday season in style
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How to dry orange slices for Christmas decorations and create festive style and fragrance
Discover how to dry orange slices so you can make your own wonderfully natural Christmas decorations
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When should I put my Christmas tree up? The official dates experts stick to
Asking when should I put my Christmas tree up to celebrate in style? Here’s what the experts say
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Christmas window decor – 20 festive ideas to enjoy indoors and out
These Christmas window decor ideas, filled with both whimsy and style, will help you feel festive inside and out with
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Christmas wall decor – 20 fabulous festive flourishes
Major on Christmas wall decor ideas to make your home feel welcoming and beautifully curated
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Thanksgiving decor ideas – 20 ways to style your space for the holiday season
Make your celebration extra special with these beautiful Thanksgiving decor ideas
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How to decorate a Christmas tree – simple steps to a showstopping design
It should be the star of the show in the holiday season. Discover how to decorate a Christmas tree the expert way
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Christmas porch decor – 20 ideas to create a warm, festive welcome
Get the holidays off to an inviting start with Christmas porch decor ideas that make guests feel welcome
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Thanksgiving table decor ideas – 20 looks your family will love
These Thanksgiving table decor ideas are easy to recreate and guaranteed to wow your family and friends
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Kitchen Christmas decor ideas – 25 festive design tips
Give your cooking space the festive treatment with these kitchen Christmas decor ideas
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Fall planter ideas – 15 looks for seasonal containers
Embrace the changing season with fall planter ideas that will bring color to your garden and handle the cold
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Halloween door decor ideas – 15 spookily stylish designs
Spook your neighbors, scare trick or treaters, and be horribly elegant with Halloween door decor ideas that are as fabulous as they are frightening
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Yellow living room ideas — 11 designs, from buttercup to ochre
Yellow living room ideas create the warmest and most inviting of spaces - and they're perfect for every home. These are the most elegant ways to use this bold bright color
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No-carve pumpkin ideas – 18 easy, stylish gourd designs for Halloween and fall
These no-carve pumpkin ideas are perfect for creating a colorful witching hour, without the knifework. From decoupage to painting, here's what to try
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