Dear HGTV Magazine

See this lamp— and more awesome accessories—starting on page 36.

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a cce s s o r ie s ar e a big deal!

Whenever I fall in love with a new lamp (this happens often), I always want to take home two so I’ll have a matching set. It’s probably because in our living room growing up, my mom always had matching lamps on the matching end tables on either side of the sofa. Come to think of it, my grandma Ann also had a stylish pair of matching living room lamps flanking her sofa, and so did my grandma Helen—though she called her sofa a davenport, which my sisters and I thought was the funniest thing ever. For me—and apparently for my mom and grandmas too—a striking pair of lamps in the living room is the ultimate finishing touch. Little things like lamps are what give a home spark and personality. That’s why we created a special section in this issue that puts a spotlight on the real heroes in a room: the accessories. Whether you want to layer new pillows on your bed, arrange cute coasters on your coffee table, or add just the right decorative box to your bookshelf, we’ve found the best buys. And if you’ve been on the lookout for a new lamp, I suggest you double up and buy two. Sure, one standout accessory could do the trick, but a matching set would double the fun.

keep in touch!

Email: sara@hearst.com Instagram and Twitter: @sarahgtvmag Sara Peterson Editor in chief

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dear magazine, Readers share their thoughts and tell us which stories inspired them most.JThe Help Wanted section of your magazine is always full of practical, useful tips—one of the reasons I enjoy reading it. I often cut out my favorite advice and save those stories for future reference. I even tape some of them inside my kitchen cabinets for easy access.

—Jodie Newberry, Taft, TN

The set of dinette chairs you made

over in your October issue [“Would You Let These Chairs in Your House?”] really spoke to me. Last year I found similar ones, covered in plasticky 1970s-era material, and revived them with white paint and funky retro fabric. I was thrilled to see you did something similar to the set you found. Love the magazine!

—Brenda Scott, Lake Mary, FL

Thank you for the October story

“The Actually Useful Junk Drawer.” My boyfriend loves gadgets and helpers like the items you featured. Your story was a one-stop shopping guide for his stocking stuffers.

—Amanda Finin, Lexington, KY

Decorating my front door and steps

for fall was on my to-do list, but I didn’t know where to start until I saw “It’s Fall! Welcome Home” in your October issue. Instant inspiration! I created my display using elements from all three porches, including the DIY idea of putting house numbers on a pumpkin. It was the first thing people commented on.

—Kristy Purcell, Listowel, Ontario

My 11-year-old borrowed my copy of

HGTV Magazine and bookmarked the pages she liked, which included “The High/Low List,” and things she wants to buy for our future home. The products she picked work within a color scheme, too. She just might be an interior designer in the making!

—Sarah German, Mount Pleasant, SC

After years of searching for a front

door color, I knew my hunt was over when I spotted the paint shade Chili Pepper by Olympic in July/August’s “Wow! What Color Is That?” I went for it and love the look.

—Jennifer Wilcox, Georgetown, OH

I was mesmerized by the black-

and-white geometric wallpaper in September’s “Entries Love Wallpaper.” Inspired by that pattern, I freehanded geometric shapes in mint, aqua, and pink onto a wall in my home. Thank you for motivating me to keep experimenting.

—Carla Charity Yount, Knoxville, TN

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I can hardly wait for your magazine

to arrive in the mail each month. It’s my favorite because the stories are colorful and down-to-earth, and they offer stylish decorating suggestions that don’t empty my bank account.

—Shirley Brown, Colborne, Ontario

Chili Pepper by Olympic

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