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Table Decor Maximalists Will Love: Introducing Our Exclusive St. Frank Collection

When you think of maximalist decor, it’s easy to imagine the bright colors and bold mix of materials and patterns that’s been trending in homes and table settings in recent years. But the home decor brand St. Frank, which just launched in our Shop, brings even more depth to the maximalist look by working with artisans from around the world to bring one-of-a-kind pieces to your home.

“Our look is defined by a globally-inspired combination of traditional crafts, pattern-on-pattern pairing, a strong embrace of color and texture, and a high-low mix,” says St. Frank co-founder Christina Bryant Herbert, who describes St. Frank’s style as “eclectic maximalist.”

8 Design Trends to Inspire Your Holiday Hosting

Every September, Etsy’s official trendspotter Dayna Isom Johnson digs deep into her company’s vast library of handmade and vintage goods, pinpoints the pieces shoppers are searching for, and uses this data to uncover the season’s biggest holiday trends. This year’s big reveal includes trends like “Grandpa Chic” and “Gingerbread Girl”—terms that sound a little made up. But when you look closely at the materials and objects that encompass each trendline, they begin to mirror the styles that design pros are gravitating toward.

In speaking with Vogue stylist-turned-interior designer Jenna Chused (who recently opened the shop, Antik, in Brooklyn Heights) and Fawn Galli, who designs showrooms for retailers and interiors for a roster of NYC clients, the decor they’re loving for the holidays echo some of the styles that pop up in Etsy’s findings.

9 Fall Cookware Favorites That Bring the Modern Farmhouse Look Home

As we discussed last week, there are many ways to set a farmhouse-inspired dinner table. Whether you lean traditional or modern, the underlying feel of the design aesthetic tends to encapsulate a simple, chic, and cozy feel.

Typically, the modern farm…

Typically, the modern farmhouse style is a combination of traditional farmhouse characteristics—brass accents, exposed woods, and antique pieces—with more modern touches, like glossy finishes, darker industrial metals, and soft, clean lines. From there, you can have even more fun by adding intentional pops of color, textures, or patterns—even with your cookware.