NeKeia McSwain
INDUSTRY ORGANIZER
As a designer and president of Black Interior Designers Inc., she connects Black designers with clients and each other.
Lewis Miller
FLORAL DESIGNER
He's been bringing unexpected beauty to public spaces with his Flower Flash installations since 2016, when he set a ring of blooms around the John Lennon memorial in Central Park.
Annie Sloan PAINT
PRO
Since the 1980s, this artist, color expert, author, and inventor of Chalk Paint has been encouraging us to pick up a brush.
Rebecca Gardner
EVENT DESIGNER
Her gorgeous tables and over-the-top parties turn heads, and her Houses & Parties online shop sells a bit of the magic.
Stacey Bewkes
CONTENT CREATOR
Her Quintessence blog tells the stories behind design, art, and architecture, and she visits the homes of interior designers on her popular YouTube series.
Dexter and Byron Peart
RETAILERS
They're the founders. of Goodee, a curated online shop for artisanal, eco-minded home goods from around the world.
Jake Arnold
INTERIOR DESIGNER
The Expert, an online platform for pro decorating advice he cofounded, and his collection at Crate and Barrel bridge the gap between consumers and the design world.
Patti Carpenter
ARTISANS' CHAMPION
The fashion industry vet is a matchmaker for far-flung artisans and companies that can produce and distribute their work.
Robin Zachary
PHOTO STYLIST
Her hands-on workshops and book, Styling Beyond Instagram, are demystifying the art of making photos.
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A Very MERRY MORNING
When hosting overnight guests, it helps to have a crowdpleasing breakfast recipe in your back pocket.
Party READY
'Tis the season to take some smart cooking shortcuts. Food stylist Susie Theodorou shows how to transform pantry staples into impressive holiday apps in minutes.
Wanda Wen
The expert gift wrapper and owner of stationery store Soolip shares the secrets to creating a beautifully packaged present. (Hint: It's not about the biggest bow.)
COOKIES of the Season
In our quest for the season's best cookies, we scoured new and classic cookbooks and asked creative bakers from around the globe to share favorites. Prepare to steal the show at this year's cookie swap with any of these small wonders.
That's the Spirit!
A FAMILY OF SIX TAKES A HOMESPUN AND ALL-HANDS-ON-DECK APPROACH TO DECORATING THEIR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
hanging up holiday cheer by the yard
Get your people together for a crafty afternoon to make handmade garlands.
Swirling Up -CHRISTMAS
Marbled papers and ribbons in candy colors were all the inspiration stylist Jennifer DeCleene needed for her Christmas look this year. See how she weaves the theme through every part of her holiday decor.
Showstopping Roasts
Go all out for the oohs, aahs, and yums at this year's holiday feast. Admittedly these special cuts cost a little more and take a bit of extra effort, but think of them as another gift to those you love one that will be the talk of the table.
POSH PALETTE
Trimmings in muted jewel tones and soft, chalky finishes set the stage for a handmade holiday. We'll show you how to make these sophisticated beauties for a look that's no glitz but all glamour.
A Sweet Tradition
Inspired by a beloved family friend, writer Riche Holmes Grant shares how a day of decorating gingerbread houses can build lasting memories.
