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Just In: Modern by Dwell Magazine at Target

Modern by Dwell Magazine Home Collaboration At Target

Dwell Magazine x Target Home Collection

The newest Target collaboration—Modern by Dwell Magazine—debuted last week. The 122 piece home collection, which includes furniture, decor, lighting, rugs, patio furniture, and tabletop, is available at select Target stores (including some Boston area locations) and online. Prices range from $16.99 to $399.99.

The items, developed with Dwell magazine, have clean lines and on trend finishes. There are matte side tables and flatware, pale wood trays and cocktail tables, and furniture and accessories with copper accents.  Hover over the icon for the price; click to view and purchase items from the Target collaboration online at Target.com

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New Year’s Resolutions for 2017

Empty Bed With White Sheets

Photo by Marni Elyse Katz/StyleCarrot

A friend posted her New Year’s resolutions on Facebook last week saying that she heard that telling people your resolutions helps you stick to them. In this realm of fake news masquerading as fact, I vow to confirm information prior to spreading it, even something as benign as this.

Indeed, according to the American Psychological Association, discussing intentions strengthens accountability. Forming realistic resolutions—and not too many of them—helps too. As does being specific rather than generalizing.

I spent the morning lolling in bed with my tea, paring down and honing my list of New Year’s resolutions. Here’s what i’ve settled on, in no particular order. Feel free to share your resolutions below. They say it helps.

My resolutions for 2017:

• I will continue to voraciously read well-researched articles on respected sources, eschew sensationalism, and keep an eye on what the other side is saying. Becoming better informed was the single positive outcome of the election for me.

• I will be involved in our political system in a way that effects change in the 2018 midterm elections and the 2020 presidential race. I have some ideas that I’ve been researching and discussing, and will keep you informed once they’re better developed. (Unless you think a design blog isn’t the place?)

• I will blog regularly, creating more original content. (Sorry I dropped off this past year.)

• I will tackle one de-cluttering project per week.

• I will do cardiovascular exercise daily. Really.

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Giving Tuesday: Send Money

Sending postcards to encourage women to vote.

Marni Elyse Katz/StyleCarrot

Most years my charitable contributions have been focused on arts organizations and the educational institutions that either I or my children attend(ed). This year I gave heavily to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, and following her defeat I set up monthly donations to Planned Parenthood and have been sending bits of money here and there to other causes, including Emily’s List, and also to established print and online news sources.

We are embarking upon a new era; one that demands informed outspokenness, solid actions, and a plethora of funds. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, please consider contributing to a cause that is important to you and that can help solidify both our democracy and our planet . There are so many; here are nine. Feel free to leave your favorites in the comments section.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Nonpartisan, non-profit organization defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country .

Anti-Defamation League New England
Fights anti-Semitism and all bigotry, defends democratic ideals, and protects civil rights for all.

Emily’s List
Helps to elect pro-choice Democratic women to office.

Everytown for Gun Safety
Fighting for common-sense reforms to reduce gun violence.

Planned Parenthood
Provides reproductive health services including birth control and abortion.

Project Vote
A national, nonpartisan, nonprofit believing in an organized, diverse electorate, works toward Voter Participation, Election Administration, and Government Agency Voter Registration.

ProPublica
Independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation.

Sierra Club
Preserving clean air, safe drinking water, wildlife.

Deal Alert: Every Cyber Monday Sale You Need

So today is the day you must shop. Seriously, if you need anything at all it’s on sale. Fancy handbag splurges, winter boot necessities, tween fleece, toddler pajamas, cookware, rugs, sofas, light fixtures, jeans, workout wear, books. holiday cards, holiday gifts, makeup essentials, running shoes, sweaters, and even brownies. Here’s a list of my favorite brands & stores with special Cyber Monday sales.

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
for Women, Men, and Kids
Abercrombie & Fitch
50% off everything plus free shipping

Amazon Fashion
30% off select clothing & accessories

American Eagle Outfitters
50% off sweaters, shoes and more

Ann Taylor
50% everything off + free shipping

Anthropologie
20% off full-priced items

Athleta
20% off with code RECHARGE

Banana Republic 
50% off everything – NO exclusions!

Bare Necessities 
30% off almost everything with code MONDAY30

Barneys New York
40% off sitewide

Barneys New York
40% off designers sitewide

Bloomingdale’s 
25% extra off select items / 30% off select regular-price handbags
$25 off of every $200 you spend sitewide + up to 50% on select items

Boden 
30% off + free shipping & returns over $49 with code 3Y8N

Bonobos
30% off sitewide with code CYBER2016

Club Monaco
25%-35% off $150-$400 + extra 30% off sale with code THANKSAGAIN

Coach
30% off full-price items with code THANKS2016 / Up to 50% off select styles

GAP
50% off everything – NO exclusions! with code CYBMON

Gymboree
50% off entire purchase + $25 off $100 + Free Shipping

Hanna Andersson
20% off everything + free shipping

Hollister Co.
50% off  everything with code CYBER50 + free shipping

J.Crew
40% off and free shipping with code MONDAY

J.Crew Factory 
50% & 60% off everything + extra 40% off clearance with code HAPPYSTYLE

Jack Wills
30% off everything

Kate Spade
30% off everything with code WIRED

Land’s End
45% off with code CYBER + PIN: 1000

L.L.Bean 
20% off $50 purchase with code THANKS20

Loeffler Randall 
Up to 40% off fall boots, shoes, handbags

LOFT
50% off everything _ free shipping with code CYBERMONDAY

Lou & Grey 
20% off $100 + free shipping with code SHARESALE

Lord & Taylor
Up to 75% off with 25% off savings pass and code CYBER + free shipping

Macy’s
Extra 20% off with code CYBER + free shipping with $25 purchase

Madewell 
25% off entire purchase with code CYBERMONDAY

Marc Jacobs
20% off sales styles with code CYBER

Modells
20% off all regular priced items with code CYBER20

North Face
Up to 30% off + free 3-day shipping

Old Navy 
50% off everything – NO exclusions!

Overstock 
Up to 70% off Cyber Monday deals + free shipping

Neiman Marcus 
Save $50-$750 with $250-$3000 purchase with code GC4YOU
Up to 40% off designers + free shipping  /  Up to 70% off clearance items

Nordstrom
Extra 20% off select sale items

Rag & Bone 
25% off everything with code CYBER25

Rebecca Minkoff
25% off $100 purchase  /  Up to 75% off wear-now styles

Revolve 
Up to 75% off + 20% off final sales with code CYBER20

Saks
Earn up to $750 gift card with code CYBER16

Shopbop
15%-25% off with order of $200-$800 with code GOBIG16
(Same deal for men’s at East Dane) http://rstyle.me/n/b72cvmufr6

Ssense
Up to 50% designer men’s & women’s

Tory Burch 
30% off with code THANKS + free shipping

Zappos
Cyber Monday sale includes Uggs, Toms, Sorel, Hunter, Nike & more

BEAUTY
Bergdorf Goodman
$25-$200 off beauty when you spend $250-$1,000 with code BEAUTY

Blue Mercury
Spend $100 for free $20 gift card with code TWENTY / Spend $250 for free $50 bit card with code FIFTY / Free overnight shipping

Bobbi Brown
20% off everything + free samples + free shipping & returns

Glossier 
20% off everything + free shipping

MAC
Free overnight shipping or five additional samples

Saks
Sample-filled gold pouch with $225 beauty purchase with code CWBEAUTY

Sephora
Shop spring launches today only

ART, CARDS, BOOKS & FRAMING
Amazon Books + Amazon Movies
Cyber Monday deals on books and movies

Art.com
50% off sitewide

Framebridge 
20% off black frames with code BLACK20

Minted
20% off everything with code CM2016

Papersource
40% off custom cards; extra 15% off non-custom items with code EXTRACYBER

Saatchi Art
20% off framed prints with code CYBER / 15% off original artwork over $1,000 with code HOLIDAY / 10% off originals under $1,000 with code GIFT

Serena & Lily
25% off everything with code BESTEVER

Shutterfly
Up to 50% off + extra 25% off with code CYBER25

Society6
20% off + free shipping until midnight

HOME
Amazon Home
Various Cyber Monday deals across home categories

Amazon Electronics 
Various Cyber Monday deals in Electronics

Burke Decor
25% off orders under $500 with code THECYBER25 / 30% off orders up to $2500 with code THECYBER30 / 35% off orders over $2500 with code THECYBER35

CB2 
15% off full-price items with code SAVE15 + free shipping

Crate & Barrel 
15% off full-price items with code SAVE15 + free shipping

Cost Plus World Market
15% – 30% off purchases of $50+ + free shipping $50+ with code CYBERSAVE

Design Within Reach 
15% off Herman Miller + other deals + free shipping

Domino Magazine Gift Shop
30% off sitewide with d CYBER30

Furbish Studio
20% off + free shipping with code GIVECHEER

Furbish Studio
20% off everything with code HOLIDAY20

Horne 
15% off top brands with code HOLIDAY16

Jonathan Adler
20% off everything with code MANICMONDAY

Land of Nod
20% off furniture, holiday decor & more + free shipping

Lulu & Georgia
15% go 25% off purchases of $250+ with code BLACKFRIYAY15,20,25

Lumens
Save up to 70% on modern lighting, fans, furniture & more today only

Mitchell Gold + Bob Wiliams
20% off everything including custom upholstery

One Kings Lane
Extra 20% off furniture, rugs, mirrors, art, lighting & accents

Overstock 
Up to 70% off Cyber Monday deals + free shipping

Pier1 Imports
Save 30% on furnishings & holiday decor + free shipping with code FREESHIP

Pottery Barn
100s of deals sitewide, including PBKids, PBteen, PBBaby, PBDorm

Rejuvenation
Save 10%-25% with purchase of $250-$1500 + free shipping with code FREESHIP

Serena & Lily
25% off everything with code BESTEVER

Sur La Table
Extra 20% off clearance items with code SAVEBIG16 / Up to 75% off sitewide + free shipping over $59

The Shade Store
15% off all orders + free shipping

Wayfair
Up to 80% off

West Elm
Up to 50% off everything

Williams-Sonoma & Williams-Sonoma Home
10% to 25% off with purchase of $50 to $500 + free shipping with code SAVEMOORE

Wisteria 
25% off everything with code OURFAMILY

YLighting  
Up to 50% off Cyber Monday flash sale

FOOD
Dancing Deer
30% off sitewide with code 30CYBER

Dylan’s Candy Bar
25% off with code FANDF25 + free shipping over $75

Food52
20% off + free shipping with code GIVECHEER

Just In: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Fall Collection

One of my favorite Boston furniture stores and StyleCarrot partner is Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and not just because I’m friendly with Andrew Terrat, the company’s talented regional visual director. The pieces are simultaneously tailored and feminine, classic and glam.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams fall collection is replete with the season’s most sumptuous home decor trends. Luscious velvets in blues and autumnal hues, burnished brass, matte blacks, and cool marble all make pointed appearances. And of course, they all work perfectly when layered with its sleek case goods and shaggy rugs.

Fall always makes me want to redecorate, and of course that’s best done well before the holidays, given ordering times and such. I’m contemplating a new living room sofa, though that will have to wait until after our master bath renovation, which is finally happening early next year.

However, there is a very tempting sale. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams extended its Fall Sale Event. The entire collection is 20 percent off through October 23. It includes pretty much everything not on clearance, even special order upholstery.

They’ve also debuted a drapery collection with three styles in seven different fabric options including Belgian linen, velvet, and semi-sheer linen. Hardware comes in three finishes (polished chrome, brass, and black nickel) and there are five finial styles.

While you’re contemplating which room needs sprucing up, have a look at my favorite on trend pieces from theMitchell Gold + Bob Williams fall collection

Blue Velvet Sofas + Marble Topped Coffee Tables

Fall Decor Trends Blue Velvet + Marble Top Tables•    •    •

Matte Black Finishes + Brass Details

Fall Decor Trends Matte Black Finishes + Brass Details

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Autumnal Hues

Fall Decor Trends Autumnal Hue Furnishings