Hideaway 2 (Fall/Winter 2018) by Havenly

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Welcome! We’re excited to share our second issue of Hideaway with you—a collection of

7 Deadly Sins of Entertaining

Design 101: Prepping Your House for Guests

Winter Wonderful Blooms

Perfectly Imperfect: A Style Philosophy

At Home with Alison Roman

A Mantle Three Ways

Cheap & Cheerful

Keltie Knight: A California Cool Collaboration

Life of the Party

New England, Naturally

Bohemian Dreaming

An Above Average Holiday Tablescape

Bring the Light Inside

DIY: Holiday Garland

Fashion Forward Fall

Design 101: How to Personalize Your Rental

Untraditional Traditions

stories, tips and pretty pictures from the team at Havenly. We’ve created this publication to leave you inspired and motivated to make your space feel more like yours. Challenging yourself creatively while not taking yourself too seriously can lead to really beautiful things. This thought process is at the core of the content and inspiration we pulled together in this issue. We dare you to push yourself this holiday season while you dress your home in delightful and seasonal reminders of the things that make your space feel spirited. That’s what it’s about—it’s about what feels special to you! Outdo yourself this year by being you. Gillian Grefé Founding Editor Senior Brand Manager

FOUNDING EDITOR

SPECIAL THANKS

Gillian Grefé

Lee Mayer Jessie Dixon Matthew Erley Margarida Malarkey Alison Roman Kiera Slye Clare Leahy Clancey James Flora by Nora

WRITER & EDITOR

Kate Connors ART DIRECTION

Thomas Lloyd Valentina Salazar

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7 Deadly Sins of Entertaining Words by Kate Connors Illustrations by Valentina Salazar

SLOTH

GREED

Thou shalt wipe down thy bathroom

Thou shalt offer thy guests thy

surfaces before thy guests arrive.

leftovers to take home.

GLUTTONY

W R AT H

Thou shalt not use thy unwashed

Thou shalt forgive the breakage of thy

fingers to taste test thy gravy.

“good wine glasses.”

LUST

ENVY

Thou shalt allow thy guests to bring

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s

significant others.

mother-in-law suite.

PRIDE Thou shalt not make a big fuss over the cost of thy recent renovations.

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DESIGN 101

Prepping your house for guests Words by Kate Connors

It’s the time of year when many of us are preparing to host friends

Photography by Morgan Levy

and family. It can be stressful to house the out-of-towners, no matter how low-key they are. Luckily, we’ve pulled together our favorite tips to make your home as welcoming as possible. Don’t thank us too soon though—if you follow our advice, your guests may never leave!

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Make necessities easy to find Guests don’t want to go rooting through your cabinets any more than you want

Test your guest’s experience This sounds like a no-brainer, but before the guests arrive, try sleeping in your guest room (or basement, or living room, etc.). Is it too cold at night? Now you

them to, so make a point of setting out comfort items. Snacks, coffee and tea, the wifi password, an extra blanket, a hairdryer, and phone charger make their stay more comfortable, and your job easier.

a fan or other white-noise maker to help drown out ambient noise. No one is expecting your house to be a luxury hotel, but by trying out the digs yourself, you’ll be able to make any visitors much more comfortable.

Before your guests arrive, turn off the overhead lights and turn on your less harsh accent lighting! Light a candle, put

know to turn up the heat. Do creaky floors wake you up absurdly early? Place

Welcome warmly

Create a bedside library Personally, I always love to dive into a new book when I’m traveling. Create a small library in your guest room for any night owls or guests who forgot their own reading material. You can even

on some music, and make your place feel homey and lived-in. Prep for arrival by having snacks on hand, and maybe a bottle of wine ready to open. There’s nothing like walking into a warm and welcoming space, so this is the perfect time to leave the lights on just this once.

create a “take a book, leave a book” policy, which serves as a nice reminder

Consider the bathroom Bathrooms are fraught with danger as

of friends hosted and welcomes new guests in style.

Our final tip is less practical and more

a guest—especially if there isn’t a designated guest bath for your use. It can be awkward to ask for supplies, so keep the cabinets stocked with toilet paper, feminine products, and extra toiletries. A plunger is also great to have. Should the worst happen and the toilet clog, your guest doesn’t have to be embarrassed. Don’t make your guests go looking for towels, either. Place a stack in their room so there’s no confusion as everyone tries to get ready for their day!

Don’t stress

theoretical, but still simple. Don’t stress

Provide space for luggage No one wants to throw their clothes all over your spotlessly clean space, so provide a place for your guests to set their luggage. A luggage rack allows them

about hosting guests! Your guests will understand if not everything is perfect, because they live in homes of their own that probably aren’t perfect either. Instead, focus on enjoying time with family and friends, and don’t sweat the details.

to unpack at waist-level, which is an unexpected luxury. Don’t forget hanging clothing either—make sure clothes don’t get wrinkled by clearing out some closet space and providing a few hangers. Small touches like a mini steamer and tide pen are also nice way to help your guests keep their holiday wardrobe neat.

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Winter Wonderful Blooms Words by Gillian Grefé Photography by Clancey James

After styling a room, setting a table, or even cleaning the

to treat yourself. We worked with florist Flora by Nora

kitchen, there’s nothing better than adding fresh flowers.

to curate moody, winter arrangements with seasonal

Personally, I always feel like a better version of myself

yet dramatic vases to inspire your green thumb this

when I’m styling flowers on my kitchen countertop.

holiday season. Use dark colors and sculptural blooms to create a bold look. Don’t be afraid to do something

Florals are a great way to fake refinement, to dress up

different: the beauty here is in the unusual look of these

an everyday space, to make a statement or, of course,

show-stopping arrangements.

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Chair by Wayfair, Vase by West Elm

Table by Kathy Kuo Home, Vase by CB2

Chair by Safavieh, Vase by West Elm

Chair by Wayfair, Vase by West Elm

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Winter Wonderful Blooms

Roses are worth the splurge. Save on the greenery and other filler. Stiff, symmetrical and tailored bouquets are out. Organic and loose is the way to go.

Vase by Hearth & Hand for Target

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How to Make Your Guests Think Everything is Okay When Everything is Not

Perfectly Imperfect: A Style Philosophy

Entertaining is a lot of pressure and it’s not for everyone. But, just like most things, there are ways to fake it—ways to make

by Gillian Grefé

your guests think it’s easy, it’s fun and it’s what you were cut out to do. And, when it gets stressful after your guests have arrived, find the bathroom and have a pep talk with yourself in the mirror just like they do in the movies.

“Wabi-Sabi.” You hear this term when someone is showing off a collection in their home that’s a

Other than that life changing advice, we’ve pulled together our

bit mix-matched. It’s often used as an excuse for

top 5 tips for you to have in your back pocket this holiday season.

imperfection, which is accurate in description but no one should ever have to excuse imperfection.

01 Fresh fruit for my tablescape?

If you’re like me, you find joy in styling anything and everything around you. You find solace in

Yes. When you’re grabbing food at the grocery store for your gathering, add citrus (all shapes and sizes!), pomegranates or gourds to add to your tablescape for an immediate festive fix. Cutting the fruit in half will add even more color and make you a true stylist.

cutting flowers and unrestrictedly bundling them alongside loose and wild looking stems and greens. You like to break expectations in pairing colors and patterns. You prefer collections of

02 Lighting is everything (we’ve said it once and we’ll say it again).

items in multiples of threes instead of twos. You’re particular but not too particular—because

If you go to Ikea and stock up on candles, you’ll probably only have to go once every five years. And, candles don’t need to be in a candle holder to have an impact on ambiance. Try getting various sizes to create a more dynamic tablescape or setting.

you find joy in the imperfect and you like things to be just a little bit ‘off.’ Allow your space to be a continual work in progress—the good kind. This bodes well for

03 Don’t be afraid to embrace take out.

shelf styling or vignettes. This feels right for the

No one said just because you’re entertaining, you’re required to cook. You just need to commit to it—own it. Honestly, the classic chinese food take-out containers could add some personality and authenticity to your tablescape.

‘always be adding’ type. The actual art of perfectly imperfect is that there is no art—it’s about styling, arranging and finding what feels good to you in your own home. Even

04 Simplify the setting and stash in your extra room.

if this means needing to explain to others (who have different requirements for perfection) that

Take 20 minutes to just move all your extra ‘stuff’ out of the way of your party. Even if it means shoving things into a closet and jamming the door shut (it’s just one night!). Chances are you’re putting on a good face for your party so your space needs to, too.

the coffee table books are off-center because you want them off center so please stop centering them.

05 Party favors for a pick-me-up. Don’t overthink this one. Find charm in timeless but accessible items that can add some quirk. Like a box of Cracker Jacks or even a set of sparklers for the guests to use after dinner.

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At Home with Alison Roman Interview by Gillian Grefé Photography by Margarida Malarkey

If you’re on Instagram, you’ve seen her (salted chocolate

quirky hybrid of old and new furniture, books-on-books,

chunk shortbread) cookies. If you read the New York

and plenty of seating for all of her dinner guests. We

Times cooking section, you’ve seen her weekly recipes.

worked with Alison to connect her with a few key

Perhaps you maybe even have a copy of her cookbook,

pieces to round out the additional square footage she

Dining In. Alison Roman lives an admirable, colorful

gained with her new apartment. And, of course, we

and delightful day-to-day. Which is why, naturally, her

had some questions for her to get us motivated for the

railroad-style apartment in Brooklyn is a colorful and

season of entertaining.

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At Home with Alison Roman

Havenly: Looking at your cookbook, we get the sense

Havenly: Since it’s the holidays...what’s a great gift for

you really like cooking for others. When did you first

a foodie?

start entertaining and what is it you love about it?

AR: I love gifting my favorite ingredients, like a little

AR: I don’t really love the word “entertaining,” I prefer

pantry starter kit. A great bottle of olive oil, a good tin

the term “having people over.” I don’t remember when

of anchovies, some nice Jacobsen Sea Salt, and then

exactly I started, but I imagine when I first got my own

something a little less familiar like Yuzu Kosho or Haris-

place, about 5 years ago. Having people over is a lot

sa paste. Other than that, you can’t go wrong with nice

more intimate than going to a restaurant—you get the

ceramics—people that are into food generally appreci-

opportunity to talk to everyone rather than yell across

ate nice things to serve their food on.

“

a table, eat exactly what you want, and then get to fall asleep immediately after people leave. I love curating what we eat (too much food), what we listen to (a lot of Janet), how many candles are lit (all of them)—all that stuff matters in making a really great evening.

People sense when you’re stressed out and then it stresses them out, so be cool!

Havenly: If you were having guests over and you only had $50 to spend, how would you spend it? AR: If I had $50 to spend in general, it would be on the food, of course. Without food, what are we even doing? Havenly: Recipe you’ve created you’re most proud of? AR: I guess it’s gotta be “The Cookies,” aka the Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread. They have become so wildly popular, it feels amazing to have created something that’s made its way into so many people’s homes and lives, and also inspired them to actually bake! Havenly: What’s the vibe you channel when you’re entertaining? AR: The chillest vibe possible. People sense when you’re stressed out and then it stresses them out, so be cool! Just remember that it will never go as poorly as you think it might. Even if all the food is ruined, you can always order pizza.

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A Mantel Three Ways

Words by Gillian GrefĂŠ Photos by Clancey James Styled by Kylee Trunck and Elyza Brillantes

I grew up in a house without a fireplace. But fret not, my mother foraged an antique mantel that we kept in our living room, where a traditional fireplace might have been placed. The white paint was chipped and the wood that peeked through had a charming light blue tint. The mantel always had a strong presence, but the holidays were its true time to shine with freshly clipped garland and sentimental objects. A mantel is a blank canvas for your holiday decorationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;each year can be different, inspired by something new. We tested out three new looks this year: Coastal, Classic (never gets old!) and Colorful.

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C OA S TA L Something about these cozy knitted stockings and a festive magnolia wreath has us channeling a beach house holiday. Products Magnolia Home Décor Collection Wreath 24” $129, Pottery Barn Frosty Mini Pinecone Wreath, $24.99, World Market Chunky Roving Knit Stocking $49.50, Pottery Barn Wood Bead Garland $29, Crate & Barrel Merry Reindeer Brass Objects, Reindeer $79, Pottery Barn Ball Wreath 12”, $30.49, Target

CLASSIC Plaid and gold foster an immediate need for snow on the ground in our minds—you? Products Magnolia Home Décor Collection Wreath 24” $129, Pottery Barn Gold Garland $38, Anthropologie Tartan Stocking with Velvet Cuff $29, Williams Sonoma

C O LO R F U L Take a walk on the wild side this season with bright colors and an unexpected collection of mantel decor. Products Merry and Bright Stocking $38, Anthropologie Shining Star Stocking Holder $38, Anthropologie Block Party Art $64.99, Target Franke Pillar Candle Holder $49.94 - $59.95, CB2 Aqua Mercury Glass Votive Candleholders $19.95, World Market Swoon Hurricanes 49.94 - $59.95, CB2 Ceramic Cityscape Houses $19 - $29, West Elm

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Cheap & Cheerful How to Fake a Dinner Party Words by Kate Connors Illustration by Thomas Lloyd

I am a habitual reader of high-end design magazines. The photography is gorgeous, ten dollar words abound, and everything is well, expensive. While I still harbor dreams of luxe dinner parties in my future, my current 24-year-old lifestyle and income just don’t make them possible (for the moment). Instead, I decided to lean into the ‘bohemian shabby chic’ vibe and fake a dinner party without all of the fancy glassware and tablescaping. Here’s how I did it:

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Thrift store finds To complete my tablescape on the cheap, I visited my local goodwill and shopped the home section. Platters, interesting glassware, and various vases don’t match at all but somehow create a fun and eclectic look that’s a little shabby chic.

Two dollar greenery My biggest secret to creating a super-classy dinner party on a budget is getting tons of great greenery. Eucalyptus is usually about two dollars a bundle, and a few bundles go a long way. You can arrange it artfully on the tabletop, or create a lush look by placing a huge bunch in a ceramic pitcher. I love the luxurious feel of tons of greenery, and it’s so accessible.

BYOB Look, by hosting the party, you’re doing your friends a service. You’re organizing a get together and taking care of the logistics. So, let your friends help you out and make your invite BYOB. This way, you’re sure to have a variety of beverages to try. You can make it even more fun by adding a prompt to your invite, like “BYO Beverage that you think Martha Stewart would love.”

Embrace Disorder Ultimately, throwing a great dinner party is all about ambience. So, lean into the fact that you don’t have the budget of an Architectural Digest spread. Use your coffee table and throw pillows on the floor for seating. Play a drinking game before food is served. Keep the music going throughout the night. Let your guests serve themselves!

In the end, there truly are no rules. Don’t marry yourself to the traditional dinner party experience, and try the cheap and cheerful route instead! It’s sure to be a good time. 17

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Keltie Knight:

A California Cool Collaboration

Design by Kylee Trunck

Photos by Claire Leahy

Words told to Gillian GrefĂŠ

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Art by High Fashion Home, bench by TOV, Vase (right) by CB2

She’s funny and ambitious—attributes we love at Havenly. Lucky for us, we had the pleasure of designing Keltie Knight’s master bedroom in her new Hollywood home. An older house typically means a unique layout and design quirks, which made this project special. Comfort, good use of space and timeless style were key for Keltie—if we had a successful podcast and our own show launching on E! (‘LADYGANG’ tune in!) we’d need luxurious sheets and a reading nook in our bedroom, too.

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Keltie Knight: A California Cool Collaboration

Bed by RH, Lighting by Lamps Plus, Rug by Loloi, Bedding by RH, Throw Pillows by CB2 and RH (and other), Throw Blanket by CB2, Shelving by Crate and Barrel

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Keltie Knight: A California Cool Collaboration

Note from the editor: edited for length and clarity

“The way to curate your personal style is to just surround yourself with the things you love, and then the theme will be...you”

Havenly: How would you describe your home style? KK: California cool with my best friends...my plants. Havenly: Where do you find home inspiration? KK: Of course, I read all the sites, Pinterest and magazines. But, I love to travel and I’m always taking pictures of the different cool hotels I stay in, and I always collect pieces from all over the world. I once heard, that the

selling them at the market, and Kylee added them. I love

way to curate your personal style is to just surround

seeing such a special memory of a special trip

yourself with the things you love, and then the theme

throughout the room.

will be...you. Havenly: What’s one thing everyone should include in Havenly: Favorite thing to do when you have downtime

their bedroom?

in your home?

KK: 1. Absolutely invest in beautiful sheets and blankets.

KK: As a correspondent on Entertainment Tonight

Kylee helped me pick out the most amazing RH set and

and star and executive producer of my own show

slipping into bed after a long day is super luxe.

LADYGANG on E!, in addition to my twice weekly

2. Kylee and I custom-designed the bedside tables to

podcasts...I don’t get much downtime. The way I relax

fit the room. We put a hole in them so that the phone

is to get in my comfy bed and dig into a book with my

chargers and cords could be hidden behind the books.

doggo snuggled up with me. So, creating the bedroom

It keeps everything organized!

of my dreams was really a game changer for me.

3. I’m a BIG believer in NO TV in the bedroom. My room is for reading, dreaming and relaxing only!

Havenly: What’s your favorite part of your bedroom design?

Havenly: When working with Havenly designer, Kylee,

KK: I can’t pick just one! I LOVE having my own

what was the one thing you needed your bedroom to

individual reading lights beside the bed. I LOVE the

reflect?

black wood wall and it’s a risk I would have never taken

KK: I told Kylee from the start that I wanted the room

without Kylee, my Havenly designer, suggesting it!

to be beautiful and have a great design but I wanted

Kylee originally picked out a more expensive rug, and I

it to be functional. I was really torn between doing a

couldn’t afford it so she came back with the Magnolia

big colorful, rich palette or a black and white motif

option from Loloi and I am obsessed. It hides all the

with plants like the rest of my house. She drew up two

dirt, is soft under my feet but is also really stylish. I

entirely different designs and then we talked through

love the fireplace and mantle. I love the giant art. I

which one I loved the most. It was incredible to have

was recently in Rwanda and bought all these baskets

so many options that were perfectly curated, no matter

from the local women who support their families by

what I picked out it was going to be perfect!

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Keltie Knight: A California Cool Collaboration

Chaise Lounge by RH Modern, Art by Artfully Walls, Light Fixture by France & Son

Havenly: What decor brands inspires you?

like a real grown up!

KK: Listen, I’m a massive Fixer Upper fan and everything

Fun fact: I had my electrician, Isaac, come over three

Joanna Gaines does, I want. But, I was surprised how

different times to figure out where to place it, that’s how

many amazing things we found at Wayfair and West

important it was to me!

Elm. I also love to go on the Chairish app and look through all the one of a kind prices.

“Keltie was a dream to work with! She has great taste and came in with a few ideas which made it a truly collaborative project.”

Havenly: What is your ‘decor dream’ (one thing that you’ve always wished you could do in your home but just isn’t realistic)? KK: I always wanted to have a chandelier in my bedroom. I think it’s so chic and romantic. We put ours on a dimmer that we can control with our phone. I feel

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Life of

Words by Gillian Grefé Photography by Clancey James

Do you ever find yourself regretting the ‘yes’ RSVP but living it up the moment you arrive? Whether it’s handing out business cards or making new acquaintances laugh out loud with little effort, sometimes you just need to throw yourself into the mix and let your personality do all the work. We curated a mix of holiday party personality-driven specialty drinks for the season. Which guest are you?

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‘Tall Glass of Water’ - Glassware by Anthropologie

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Life of The Party

Breath of Fresh Air You’re a bit offbeat, but in a fun way. You prefer a cocktail with a little fresh ginger because you’re into that sort of thing.

Ingredients: Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur (.5 oz) Sparkling Wine or Champagne (4 oz) Pear Juice (about 1.5 oz) No need to shake this one—just add the ginger liqueur to a champagne glass (duh) with sparkling wine and top with the pear juice. Garish with a slice of ginger.

Glass by Anthropologie

Tall Glass of ‘Water’ You know this cocktail is called ‘Ranch Water’ in Texas, but you also know that you’re the best dressed in the room.

Ingredients: Tequila (2 oz) Lime juice (splash) Topo Chico Lime for garnish Add tequila and lime to a (tall) glass of ice and top off with cold Topo Chico. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Glass by Anthropologie

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Chatty Cathy You make cocktail parties easy for the introverts. We made you an orange-y margarita because a marg makes everyone talk talk talk!

Ingredients: Tequila (2 oz) Grand Marnier (1 oz) Orange juice (1 oz) Splash of lime juice Orange peel garnish Add the tequila, Grand Marnier, orange juice and lime to a shaker with ice. Shake and serve with ice and a garnish.

Glass by Anthropologie

Stage 5 Clinger A purple cocktail is generally a red flag but Stage 5 Clingers know what they want and what they want is purple!

Ingredients: Bombay gin (2 oz) Luxardo liqueur (½ oz) Crème de Violette (¼ oz) Lemon juice (½ oz) Lemon peel garnish Add gin, Luxardo, Crème de Violette and lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Shake and serve with garnish. Glass by CB2

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New England, Naturally Words by Kate Connors Photography by Kiera Slye

When Amanda Whalen moved to New Hampshire from

she couldn’t say goodbye quite yet. Instead, the home

Texas several years ago, she fell in love with this sprawl-

could be repurposed into a vacation getaway, a retreat

ing old colonial at first glance. It wasn’t hard: the home

from the hustle and bustle of a busy family life.

is nestled among old-growth trees and looks down a wooded vista that is quintessentially New England.

Because the Whalens moved all of their furniture to their new home across the country, Amanda was over-

After an idyllic few years “living in a vacation home

whelmed by the idea of choosing new furnishings for

every day,” work opportunities pulled the Whalens away

the whole house, all with rental guests in mind. Turning

from rural Keene. The home, which they named ‘Hark’s

to Havenly designer Kylee Trunck, she was able to outfit

Hill,’ was hard to part with. Several months passed, and

the entire home over the course of a single summer.

the home stayed on the market, but Amanda realized

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New England, Naturally

Chandelier: Pottery Barn. Chairs: Modway. Console Table: World Market. Console Art: Z Gallerie. Dining Table: Restoration Hardware. Fireplace Art: World Market (coral), Z Gallerie (seascape). Candlesticks: Crate and Barrel.

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Accent Chairs: Modway. Sofas: West Elm. Art: One Kings Lane. Blue Side Chairs: Modway. Pillows: Serena and Lily. Console: Overstock. Rug: Safavieh. Coffee Table: Wayfair. Bench: Overstock. Floor Lamps: West Elm. Mirror: Surya.

While the family would continue to make use of the

massive walls of windows. The new look incorporates a

home, it also had to be durable and stylish for rental

light and beachy feel that brings the outside in, but fits

guests—nothing too precious, but modern and beautiful.

with the classic bones of the space. Whites and blues

Amanda was wary of falling into the “chintzy” trap—so

reflect the beautiful light, and natural wood finishes feel

many homes in the area make heavy use of dark antiques

casual enough to host the whole family.

and feel too formal for what she envisioned. Comfortable and inviting was key!

A massive historic home is a design challenge, but Kylee and Amanda managed to update the space with-

By Labor Day, Kylee’s design was complete. Amanda

out compromising its simple beauty. Overlooking the

was thrilled. The gracious home, freshly updated, pro-

forested New Hampshire hills, a design refresh breathed

vided a retreat for long weekends and quickly became

new life into a space that has long been home to happy

very popular on Airbnb and Homeaway while the family

memories. Now, Hark’s Hill is once again ready to host

was gone.

family and friends far and wide.

In her design, Kylee honored the historic feel of the house, with its detailed moldings, rambling layout, and

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DREAMING For owner Kimberly, this relaxing retreat in the New Hampshire hills needed a bit of excitement. Havenly combined textures and patterns to create a personalitydriven home almost as fun as its owner. Words by Kate Connors Photography by Kiera Slye

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Blue Chair: Allmodern. Pillows: Loloi, Anthropologie. Sofa: Interior Define. Fireplace Art: Pottery Barn. Corner Lamp: Elk Group. Rug: Lulu and Georgia. Fireplace Art: Society6. Coffee Table: Apt2B.

Ingredients for the Perfect Bohemian Getaway

Plenty of pillows (mix rather than match)

Plants for every surface (the more the merrier)

Cozy textures (knits, quilted, anything natural)

Funky accents (hanging chairs, vintage pieces)

Art for days (add art on top of your art, please)

Color + pattern (maximalism is key)

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Holiday Tablescape The ‘modern farmhouse’ look generally triggers a cozy, ‘I’m just going to stay here’ feeling (Joanna Gaines, I’m looking at you). That’s why we wanted to take a break from glam and glitter for this holiday table setting. Inspired by a casual and rustic feel, Words by Gillian Grefé

Havenly designer, Elyza Brillantes, curated a layered tablescape

Styled by Elyza Brillantes

look that feels sophisticated, modern and approachable.

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‘It’s holiday without being in your face’ - ELYZA

PRODUCT ROUNDUP Wheaton Stripe Table Runner $47, Pottery Barn 20-Piece Pattern 127 Flatware Set $69.95, CB2 PB Found Dough Bowl Medium $229, Pottery Barn Aria Copper Napkin Ring $2.95, Crate and Barrel Holden Vase $49.95, Crate and Barrel Center Strip Woven Runner in Slate $39, West Elm Metallic Textured Charger $39, West Elm Yvette Short Wine Glass $6.95, CB2 Aqua Green Glass Bud Vases $6, World Market Modern Brass Candleholders $29 - $34, West Elm Devi Bronze Glass Appetizer Plate $1.95, CB2 Pitch White Dinner Plate $9.95, CB2 Black and White Napkins $39.95, CB2 Marble + Brass Cakestand $39.95, West Elm

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Bring the Light Inside Words by Kate Connors Photography by Clancey James

With colder temperatures on the horizon, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re head-

feels simultaneously natural and otherworldly. For those

ed indoors for the season. Short days and long nights

who love a playful twist on a classic, a baby-pink dome

mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to brighten up your accent lighting. Bring

lamp feels like a recall of studious library lights without

a warm glow into your home with architectural task

the stuffy connotations. On the modern end of the

lamps that illuminate a cozy reading nook perfectly.

spectrum, a sculptural piece feels artful whether on or

The bedside is another prime candidate for a lighting

off. Materials matter: use brass and bronze to reflect and

upgrade: the mystical glow of a crystalline sculpture

refract indirect light around an entire space.

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From left to right: Rejuvenation, Lynwood Task Lamp, $149. CB2, Polka Dot Table Lamp, $119. Home Depot, Punk White Table Lamp, $228. West Elm, Glass Gem Table Lamp, $159. Target, Delavan Tripod Table Lamp, $37.99. CB2, Hanna Pink Table Lamp, $179.

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Make this!

DIY a Casually Elegant Garland

A garland thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anything but basicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bring some twinkle and greenery to your fireplace mantel with our DIY version of a holiday classic.

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YOU’LL NEED: - micro LED string lights - assorted greenery: silver dollar or seeded eucalyptus, lemon leaf, bay leaf, and evergreens are classic options for the season, but get creative with what you can find locally and in season! - florist’s wire - rope or twine - scissors

Cut your rope or twine to the desired length for your garland. Remember: if you’re draping this across a mantel, you’ll want enough length to give it a bit of drape, so be sure to account for that!

Trim your greenery to manageable pieces and remove small leaves or branches from the lower part of the stems.

Using your wire, wrap the branch to the rope base,

Repeat these steps along the rope’s full length,

making sure it’s secure.

ensuring you’re overlapping the branches so you get full coverage over the rope.

When you’re satisfied with the greenery coverage, intertwine your micro LED string lights around the rope + greenery.

Take a step back and admire your handiwork! Hang with Command Hooks, or lay it down the center of a long dining table for a dramatic and fragrant tablescape.

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Fashion Forward Fall

In our humble opinion, a perfect fall outfit must be layered and cozy, with tons of texture. Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the perfect fall room be the same way? So, we asked our Head of Design, Shelby, to create a room based on her favorite fall outfit. The result is pretty perfect. Sheepskin accent chairs, a camel sofa, and a moody color scheme prove fall is the sweet spot for fashion and decor.

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01 Anthropologie, Edlyn Sofa, $4,198. 02 Serena and Lily, Pescadero Tiered Chandelier, $998. 03 CB2, Belsize Small Stool, $499. 04 CB2, Gwyneth Boucle Chair, $899. 05 Loloi Rugs, Porcia Rug, $1,622. 06 Jayson Home, Path Pillow, Dove, $320. 07 Little Design Company, Graffito, $133.

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DESIGN 101

How to Personalize Your Rental Words by Shelby Girard

Oh, to be a renter! Plumbing issue? Not your problem! Electrical

Photography by Morgan Levy

issues? Not your problem! Damaged roof from the recent hail storm? Yeah, you get the point. As a renter, much of the day-to-day upkeep of your home is in the hands of your landlord. Unfortunately, many of the design details are also in the hands of your landlord. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to make those small changes to make your space feel like home, without losing that security deposit.

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1. Paint So many rental units come with a sad off-white/beige paint color that they use because it can hide dirt. Painting your rental with a fresh coat of bright white will make the space feel larger, brighter, and cleaner! And bright white works with any style and is the perfect backdrop to art. It’s also color that your landlord will likely be okay with since it’s a neutral that won’t require you to re-paint before you move out.

2. Replace plastic blinds with shades or curtains Stash away those cheap plastic blinds in the back of your closet until it’s time to move out. A custom roman shade or curtains that frame your windows will make your place feel much more like home.

3. Decorate your kitchen Rental kitchens are often out of date and in need of a major facelift. As a renter, you can’t do much in terms of remodeling work, but changing out cabinet hardware, adding art, and displaying beautiful serveware can go a long way to elevate a rental kitchen.

4. Don’t forget about the bathroom Like the kitchen, rental bathrooms need some love too. Opt for a more traditional rug, like a Kilim or Persian rug, in lieu of a bath mat, use decorative bowls and mugs to display Q-Tips, cotton balls, or for holding makeup, and don’t forget the art…I love a gallery wall in a bathroom!

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UNTRADITIONAL TRADITIONS As standard as holiday celebrations are, everyone has their own twist. We asked our colleagues about their weirdest “untraditions” and got some amazing answers. We just may implement these in our own holiday plans!

“We do blind wine tastings and try to see who is best at identifying varietals and price points! I generally win.”

“Christmas morning starts with looking under your pillow for your candy cane flavor and you follow a candy cane trail to your pile of presents!” SUSANNAH

JAN

Manager of Customer Ops

VP Of Revenue

“My mom makes her signature “christmas bacon,” and it’s the only day every year she’ll make it, no matter how much I beg.” LC

ALLIE

Design Program Manager

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“We eat mushroom soup with tiny star pasta every Christmas Eve dinner...and I have no idea why.” Sr. Manager, Growth

Game time.

FINISH

S TA R T

Decorating your home can be a maze. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get lost in the process: weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to help!

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