As an interior designer, here are the things I'd buy at Pottery Barn and what I'd skip, from throw pillows and holiday decor ...

The humble placemat may seem like a placeholder for more important decorative items, like, for example, your new East Fork dishes. But as is often the case with decorating—and with life—it’s the ...

My mom always has placemats on her kitchen table, and when I was younger, I loved noticing the different designs she pulled out for a holiday or new season. Blustery snowmen appeared in January to ...