As we work to personalize our homes and make them a celebratory reflection of ourselves, incorporating hobbies is such a great thing to do.

If you’re searching for a menorah, kinarah, or diya, here are a few to consider.

My recipe for holiday decor is pretty simple; I lack the time and patience for anything much more involved. Here’s what I like to do.

Here’s what I do for my Thanksgiving and Christmas tables.

I’m a big believer in adapting holidays and the traditions we associate with them to better represent you and your family.

The room here is known as “the grandparents’ sitting room” but one grandparent is no longer living, so we made sure to incorporate his presence into the space.

I generally stick to a clean, modern gallery frame in white, black, or a lighter natural wood finish, with a white mat. Here’s where I go for good-looking frames, from least to most expensive.

People often tell me they don’t have anything on their walls because they’re afraid of getting it wrong.  Good news: if you get it wrong, you can redo it! 

No, they’re not going to block the sunlight (not if you hang them well). Even if you already have blinds or shades on your windows to functionally let light in or keep it out, adding drapes will ensure the room feels more complete. They’re also a way to add texture and interest to your walls. And you don’t have to spend a fortune on them.

All the better if you have some hard-back books or coffee table books for stacking, but this tip can work even with paperbacks like novels. You’ll just need to size down the bowl or dish you set on top of the stack of books.

I always replace a plain white or ivory lampshade on a lamp with a more colorful, patterned lampshade. I think of beautiful lampshades as pieces of art; if you’re a lover of color and pattern like I am, they can really transform a room.

When a room needs a little extra something, go for wallpaper, and don’t be afraid to go wild and bold.

If you want the instant cohesion, fun, and sophistication wallpaper brings to a room and you’re an art lover, maybe it’s time to jazz things up with a mural?!

When you want to create interest in a room or add a hefty dose of color and pattern but aren’t sure about committing to wallpaper on all the walls, wallpaper on the ceiling might be a good option.

I like to use console tables with a shelf on them in homes for families with kids; then I put felt baskets on the lower shelf to store toys where kids can easily get to them.

Rugs are a critical element to helping a room feel polished, cohesive, and complete. But buying them can be maddening and a good way to go broke, you know?

The colors and patterns hide all the spills and stains; mine have endured red wine, pasta sauce, and chocolate as well as multiple rounds of dog messes, and they still look amazing.

Hallways and powder rooms are great for making riskier design choices and getting a little weird because these are spaces you pass through and don’t spend extended time in (unless you’re really sick).

I’m not being paid to write this; I just love their lighting so much. I’ve tried to get a client to buy at least one of their lamps, pendants, or chandeliers on every project I’ve done.

In this dining nook, both the wallpaper and the fabric seen on the window seat bench are laminated, making them entirely wipeable and extra kid- and pet-friendly.