Latest articles by Julia Demer
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Out of the 1,365 Items in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Home Sale, These Are the Only 24 I’m Eyeing as a Style EditorCozy Earth, Flamingo Estate, Le Creuset, Matouk, and more are finally on sale for Nordstrom’s 125th anniversary event
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I’m Replacing My Bistro Set – This Space-Saving Walmart Alternative is Far More Comfortable and Frees Up Nearly 4 Feet of Patio SpaceWalmart's just-restocked nesting style is a chicer, cozier take on your former favorite small backyard solution
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24 Stylish Dog Bowls and Dining Accessories for Pups – and Owners – With Great TasteServing dinner for them, and a design moment for you
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This 2-in-1 Antique-Style Hose Pot Turns an Unsightly Garden Hose Into a Stylish FeatureBallard Designs' chic shield-crest hose pot prevents frustrating tangles while disguising one of high summer’s least glamorous necessities
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‘Tuscan Villa’ is Summer 2026’s Most Romantic Outdoor Trend – 20 Finds to Transport Any Patio to ItalyForged-iron pendants, mosaic tile rugs, and weathered terracotta planters are this season's shortcut to la dolce vita
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38 Dorm Room Ideas to Make Even the Blandest of Freshman Rooms Feel Like HomeTransform a bland and boring dorm room into something to really call home with these interior designer-approved dorm room ideas
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Your Garden Party Is Missing One Thing – 20 Chic Ice Buckets to Keep All Your Drinks Cold Even When the Weather Is ScorchingClad in leather, cut crystal, and unexpectedly punchy patterns, these revelry-ready vessels are the only thing cooler than your drink
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IKEA’s $35 Space-Saving Parasol Is Replacing Clunky Umbrellas – Sparing Small Patios Nearly 4 Feet of ClutterThis square-shaped shade is a big deal for small backyards
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This $300 ‘Boneless’ Couch Is the Furniture Move-In Hack Every College Parent Needs to KnowMove-in day is chaotic enough. This stylish, expand-upon-arrival sofa would’ve made both my life and my parents’ infinitely easier
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20 Outdoor Wall Lights to Boost Curb Appeal and Make Any Patio Look More TimelessThey lend every exterior a little more authority, and a lot more ambience
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Why Leave the House? These 16 Chic Outdoor Bar Cars Make Entertaining at Home Even BetterThey're the only hotspot in town that doesn't require a reservation
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16 Stylish Laundry Bags for Effortless Carrying – It's the Dorm Room Essential I Still Use Seven Years LaterFrom buzzy fashion collaborations to timeless canvas styles they won’t tire of by sophomore year, these are the laundry bags they’ll actually want to use
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16 Chic Outdoor Ceiling Fans to Keep Your Patio Cool (and Looking Good) This HeatwaveAn oxymoron, no longer. Survive the dog days of summer with design-first styles we're actually happy to look at
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The Biggest Trends Everyone Will Be Talking About by September Are Already 30% off at AnthropologieIt’s sweltering outside, but these ruffles, scallops, and chenilles are offering a fabulous distraction
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10 IKEA Dorm Room Must-Haves Every Parent Should Buy Before Move-In – I Wish I’d Had Them in CollegeThese are the IKEA finds I relied on most, wished I’d packed, and would’ve killed to have back then
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What's New at Walmart This Summer? 24 Editor-Approved Pieces to Buy Now to See You Through The Hot WeatherExpect sneaky 2-in-1 storage, whimsical scallops, and all-new Beautiful by Drew Barrymore
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West Elm’s Sleek 2-in-1 Storage Trunk Is Replacing Clunky Patio Cabinets – and Maybe Even Your Coffee Table
This coastal-cool trunk swallows big outdoor eyesores – and somehow becomes the best-looking piece on the patio
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Parachute for $12? The Luxury LA Bedding Brand’s Sold-Out Target Collection Is Back – and I Don’t Expect It to Stay in Stock for LongThe laid-back California collection is perfect for anyone fed up with fussy bedding – or paying hundreds for luxury sheets
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20 Hamptons-Inspired Decor Finds for a Nancy Meyers–Style Summer Home, Wherever You AreIt’s not just a place; it’s a decorating style. Here’s every striped, linen-laced, coastal-cool detail Manhattanites like myself reach for when it’s finally time to slow down
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I’m Obsessed With This One Hotel Staple That Keeps Backyards Cool and Private – And I Can’t Believe It’s Just $140It’s the resort-inspired shade upgrade I’d choose over a parasol every single time
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This Philips Hue Color-Changing Smart Lamp Will Do More for Your Patio Ambience Than Anything Else This SummerIt offers 48 hours of continuous, voice-activated glow, but it’s the atmosphere, not the tech, that sold me
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24 Charming Porch Decor Finds That’ll Make You Want to Sit Outside All SummerFrom planters to pillows, these are details that make a fabulous first (and last) impression
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Arhaus Has Captured the Biggest Vintage Trends of 2026 in One Effortlessly Liveable CollectionEverything is always ‘new.’ This leopard-, fringe-, and tapestry-clad collection says that’s the least interesting thing a home can be
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I Grew Up in 2000s California – So If I Were Headed to College Today, This New Hollister x Target Bedding Would Be a Must-Have in My Dorm RoomI would have begged my parents to decorate with this effortlessly cool collection
