Seasonal & Holiday Decor

You have a glue gun. You have three days until the Fourth. You’ve already looked at twelve Pinterest boards and

There’s a version of patriotic decorating that involves plastic table covers and inflatable eagles. This is not that. The homes

The generic wreath and a mat that says “Welcome.” That’s the standard American summer porch. That’s what ninety percent of

The front door is doing a job. It’s the first thing anyone sees before they ring the bell, walk into

Everyone pins the gorgeous party photos. Nobody reads past the first step of the tutorial. Then July arrives and they’re

Most people’s idea of decorating for the Fourth is buying a $12 pack of paper plates and calling it themed.

Farmhouse decorating has a test that most seasonal décor fails. The test is: does this look like it belongs here,

Red, white, and blue is harder than it looks. Three colors that belong on a flag don’t automatically belong on

Nobody ever looked at a balcony and thought: this is plenty of space. You’ve got a railing, a wall, maybe

Somewhere along the way, outdoor entertaining became about the checklist. Red tablecloth: check. Mini flags: check. Bag of red, white,