Devin Toolen
Devin is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world; from taking sewing classes in her hometown to flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. Devin would spend hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs and made sure to vocalize her opinions, as if the television could hear her. She has her parents to thank for her highly particular taste, as they ingrained in her the importance of both style and quality in everything.
After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France, to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was in Paris where Devin refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While she was there to research topics in fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that always felt intentional and personal. She considers herself lucky to have lived in such a beautiful city with sources of inspiration around every corner.
After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at titles including Cosmopolitan Magazine and Livingetc, which led her to her position at Homes & Gardens. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun.
Latest articles by Devin Toolen
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John Derian’s New Target Holiday Collection Is Full of Whimsical, Nostalgic Christmas DecorThis Christmas (or should I say 'kitschmas'?), we're decking the halls with all sorts of playful holiday decor from John Derian's fabulous Target line
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Lulu and Georgia’s Holiday Collection Is a Masterclass in Luxe Maximalism – Here’s What to Buy for a Lively, Layered Home This ChristmasLulu and Georgia's latest drop nails the look of a collected, considered, and characterful holiday home. I swear, Christmas has never looked this chic
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20 Stylish Halloween Porch Decor Picks for the Spookiest Curb AppealNobody wants to trick-or-treat at a house with no porch Halloween decor. Make your home look frightfully fitting for the season with these spooky styles
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Joanna Gaines Has Designed a Puzzle Lamp to Illuminate Game Nights, But I’m Using It On My Kitchen CountersBringing focused light to any spot in your home, this portable lamp is a must-have
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Joanna Gaines’ Christmas Collection at Target Feels Like a Merry Memory – Here’s Everything to Shop for a Heritage-Inspired HolidayWood accents, brass touches, and timeless shades of red and green complete this holiday drop – perfect for bringing character to your house this holiday season
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This $20 Portable Lamp Is the Finishing Touch My Fall Decor Has Been Missing – and It Embraces One of the Season’s Biggest Color TrendsFinished in one of the top color trends for fall, this portable lamp from Walmart can make any corner of your home shine a little brighter this season
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A Book Nook Is Only As Cozy as Its Decor – Shop 20 Pieces To Make Your Reading Corner the Spot You’ll Never Want To Leave This FallIf you're feeling called to curl up with a book this fall, we know just what you need to create the coziest reading nook set up at home
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Not So Dated Anymore – Shop 24 ‘Old-Fashioned’ Decor Details That Are Finding Their Way Back Into the Most Stylish Homes in 2027From fringe and tassels to pleats and ruffles, these fussy, old-fashioned details are back in style, giving homes the sense of character they've been lacking
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Bye Bye Plastic Pumpkins, I’m Choosing These ALDI Paper Decorations Instead – They Make My Seasonal Displays Look So Much ChicerMy Halloween scene has never looked more tasteful thanks to these paper pumpkins from ALDI. They're charmingly rustic, DIY-inspired, and perfect for any spot
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This Super-Slim Wayfair Shoe Cabinet Fits 24 Pairs Without Taking Over My Tiny Entryway – and It’s Surprisingly ChicIts farmhouse style caught my attention, but its spaciousness sold me. This shoe storage cabinet is the key to an organized and design-driven entryway
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You've Heard of Dopamine Decor, Now Meet Dopamine Storage – 16 Fun Organizers to Brighten Your HomeSo long, boring storage. It's time to swap uninspiring pieces for personality-packed alternatives that put the fun in functional
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Lone Fox and West Elm Just Released the Coziest Holiday Collection – It Feels Like Stepping Into a Nostalgic StorybookWoodland influences, warm palettes, and old-world charm meet in Lone Fox's new collection at West Elm. It'll give your home a cozy feeling this fall and winter
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Beata Heuman’s Playful Patterns Have Landed Stateside at Nickey Kehoe – And They’ll Help Your Home Get Its Personality BackBeata Heuman's latest partnership with Nickey Kehoe is a reminder that the best homes are the ones that feel collected and personal, not prescribed
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IKEA Just Quietly Dropped Its Kitschy Scandi Christmas Collection – These Are the 16 Pieces We Think Will Sell Out FirstWith folk art-inspired serving trays and kitschy Christmas pillows, IKEA's VINTERFINT range brings charming nostalgia and festive fun to the holiday season
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7 Storage Trends for 2027 That Bring Style and Smart Organization to Every RoomThese designer-recommended storage trends make home organization something worth celebrating
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Sarah Sherman Samuel’s New Lulu and Georgia Fall Line Is Full of Contrast, Curves, and CharacterLeave it to Sarah Sherman Samuel to drop a furniture and decor line so whimsically wonderful, it leaves you wanting more
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Shea McGee’s Target Swivel Chair Taps Into Fall’s Biggest Trends – Yet Its Vintage Feel Is Totally TimelessFringe-lined, swivel designed, and made with lasting appeal. This accent chair from Shea's Target line is the standout of the season for more reasons than one
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If Fall Were a Pattern, It Would Be Plaid – Shop 24 Picks in This Seasonal Print for a Warm and Inviting HomePlaid is fall's favorite pattern for a reason. Whether in the form of blankets, pillows, or accent chairs, this heritage print will make your home feel so cozy
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Love Natural Light but Need Privacy? These Sheer Curtains From Quince Promise BothMy apartment wouldn't be the same without these curtains from Quince. They're lightweight, soft, perfect for privacy, and just the right level of sheer
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Joanna Gaines Just Unveiled Her Christmas Collection – and These 4 Old-Fashioned Holiday Trends Are Set to Be HugeChristmas came early thanks to Joanna Gaines. Her holiday drop at Magnolia gives us the inside scoop on what trends to try this season – and we're obsessed
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IKEA’s BILLY Bookcase Might Be a Living Room Hero – But I Tried It in My Tiny Kitchen and Doubled My StorageThis bookcase is better than a custom-built pantry. It's spacious, sleek, and so affordable – I only wish I had it in my kitchen sooner
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IKEA's New Vintage-Inspired Portable Light Is the Perfect Alternative to Candles for Your Fall TablescapesTaper candles are messy and unstable. This tiny LED light – inspired by vintage oil lamps – is a much safer option that can deliver the same old-world charm
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Move Over Maroon, It's Time For Purple to Reign – 20 Elegantly Moody Pieces To Refresh Your Interiors For FallIt might be cooler than traditional autumn tones, but purple is a more elegant twist on burgundy and maroon
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Tennis Icon Venus Williams Just Released a Collection With Crate & Barrel – It’s a Love Letter to Sport, Timeless Style, and Soft SophisticationVenus Williams served an ace with this 128-piece, quiet luxury-inspired collection, and you've got a courtside seat to see it all
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