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If there’s something TikTok loves (besides hauls and dances), it’s cleaning and organizing. There is even a side of TikTok dedicated to cleaning hacks and organizational tips (CleanTok, of course)—and with this comes endless ways to organize your home.

TikTok has a new design theory on the rise: anyone whose couch doesn’t touch their walls is living in luxury. Having your couch in the middle of the room, according to many TikTok users, is the mark of an expensive home.

If there’s one thing celebrity recipes are guaranteed to do, it’s spark a (lightly-controversial) conversation in the comments of their social media. Reese Witherspoon did just that after she shared a new creation with the world on TikTok January 18: a mug of snow mixed with cold brew topped with salted caramel and chocolate drizzle.

With bold floral prints and themes coming back for 2024, now is the perfect time to add the most striking kind of decor to your space: a living plant wall.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the plant side of TikTok, you may still have heard of the art of mini ecosystems.

The housing market is finally starting to loosen up a little in 2024. But if you’re looking to get the most value out of your home before putting it on the market, you might want to consider a remodel.

Easyplant has released its list of plant trends for the new year, along with aesthetic styling tips to match every plant.

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Are you busy propagating plants or trying to make your plant-cutting arrangements last a little longer? Plant cuttings involve taking a leafy plant—think pothos or philodendrons—and cutting it below a section of leaf, where you might already be seeing small aerial roots forming.

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If you’re wondering about the flower and plant trends of the next year, 1-800-Flowers is one step ahead of you. The brand announced its 2024 Flower and Plant of the Year: the peony and the philodendron, respectively.

Every year, new trends and tricks pop up for holiday decorating. And this year, one holiday question that is perplexing us is: should you be washing your artificial Christmas tree?

Gift-wrapping season is here, and with it comes those awkward scraps of wrapping paper that you're not quite sure what to do with. But if you have a bunch of wrapping paper that doesn't fit any gifts, there's solution that’s so adorable you just might end up wanting to save every scrap of leftover wrapping paper you’ve got: turning it into ribbon for your gifts.

Who doesn’t love a gorgeous arrangement of snapdragons in the spring? Not only do these flowers keep their blooms for several months, but they often come in beautiful bold colors and gentle ombre varieties.

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Bright, white kitchens have long been a classic design choice, but a new contender for kitchen trends is entering the scene in 2024. The dark and moody design trend isn’t stopping at powder rooms: we predict that dark-toned kitchens are going to be a hit next year.

Pinterest is back with big news this week—they've released their annual Pinterest Predicts report for 2024. The report details all the trendiest search terms that are likely to make a big splash next year so you can be first in line for a mini life makeover.

This year, you may want to rethink the way you’ve been stringing your Christmas tree lights. If you’re tired of the hassle of walking in endless circles around your tree to string up your lights, why not try lighting your tree vertically instead? This easy Christmas tree hack will help you save time—and, more importantly, save you the struggle of running 800 mini-laps while your family watches). 

If you couldn’t get enough of the velvet bow trend on your Christmas tree this holiday season, this easy napkin folding hack is the perfect way to bring the theme straight to your dining table. The fold is straightforward and a great way to add a holiday accent that won't take too much time.

If you’ve been searching for a professional-looking DIY to take care of your holiday gifts this season, DIY cocktail candles might be the perfect option.

If you hate raking your yard during the fall, you might be in luck. The appropriately named «Leave the Leaves» initiative says it’s better to avoid touching the leaves in your yard, instead leaving them to decompose naturally over the winter.

We're big fans of upgrading your current Christmas decor on a budget and want to encourage you to do the same. With the new decorating trend that uses velvet ribbon bows as an elegant (and easy) Christmas tree decoration, the latest viral ornament upgrade is a no-brainer to try.

It’s no secret that remodeling is a more popular choice than home buying this year, with housing costs still rising. Fortunately, Yelp is on the scene to analyze the biggest and best design trends of 2023 and predict which trends will be sticking around through 2024.

If you’ve ever envied the gorgeous water bead centerpieces often displayed at weddings or large events, TikTok knows the feeling. Water beads are once again trending on social media, with users finding the most creative ways to create gorgeous floating displays for events, holiday decor, or home centerpieces.

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a huge honor for some, but causes a massive headache for others. If you’ve never hosted before and don’t know where to begin, or if you feel like you’re always forgetting an important hosting task before Thanksgiving rolls around, we have you covered.

Whether you’re someone who likes to put up their winter decorations as soon as Halloween is over or waits until after Thanksgiving, wreaths are the perfect decor item that fits with both fall and winter seasons. 

The cocktails and mocktails you serve at your holiday party are just as much a centerpiece as your tree—but finding an exciting recipe without cutting into the time you need for cleaning, cooking, and hosting can pose a challenge. Enter the new twist on a classic festive cocktail: edible glitter ice cubes. 

Are you still dreaming about your next home renovation project? According to the home improvement pros at Thumbtack, the app that connects you to professional contractors, this winter is an optimal time to start those home improvement projects.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg