Sara Clark

Hang them with care!

Or should we say, palette cleansers?

The trend for papered walls began in the 16th century as decorative patterns from the east became an exotic fascination to western cultures. Today, wallpaper is more accessible than ever from big box stores to small artisanal brands. Whether you are looking to add a bit of texture to a room with a grasscloth wallcovering or create a twist on an iconic look, you no longer need the designer trade secrets to access a wide range of iconic wallpaper designs.While it’s easier than ever to buy wallpape…

One swatch of fabric has the power to dictate an entire photo shoot or elevate an outfit. In the case of OKA and Adam Lippes, it spearheaded a stunning collaboration. Lippes, an American luxury fashion designer, found an antique fragment of botanical fabric in a French market that inspired the second collaboration between the two brands. With fantastic pieces such as The Magistry Stool, highlighted in our May/June 2024 issue, and stunning desk accessories adorned with a smart ticking stripe, thi…

Two design shows that our editors look forward to every year occur during the bleakest weeks of January: Deco Off and Maison and Objet. The two events, based in Paris, satisfy our creative interests, introduce us to new and incredible products, and allow us to do some trend forecasting for the coming months. Though we tend to favor timeless over trendy, it’s always fun to see what’s new and interesting in the design world. From fabrics and tabletop to furniture and objets d’art, between the two…

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Hanukkah is one of the happiest Jewish holidays of the year. So light the candles, play dreidel, pray, sing celebratory songs, exchange gifts, and celebrate with eight nights of memorable meals and spectacular tablescapes. The heart of the feast lies within the gathering of family and friends, but there’s plenty of fun to be had with sparkling decorations that are sure to punch up the holiday spirit. Maybe this is the year you showcase your burgeoning floral arranging skills with a bountiful bou…

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Our style and market editors think we’ll see these home decor trends popping up everywhere this spring.

Here’s how to pay it forward with holiday gifting this year.

From glorious statement florals to creative object displays, your next holiday table will be brimming with festivity!

Always look up!

Style Editor Sara Clark looks back on her early memories of sewing with her grandmother and her worldly collections.

Bring some life and energy to your home with these ikat-inspired finds.

We’re giving away 5 of these tole flowers exclusively made for VERANDA, and one of them could be yours!

Refresh your home with a natural look, no green thumb required.

Master Muralist Bob Christian brings a near-mystic authority to the life bucolic. The Savannah, Georgia–based artist (who trained under John Rosselli)paints his deeply layered, freehand landscapes on walls ranging from intimate dining rooms to soaring hotel lobbies—and mostly from memory, without a sketch in sight. Now in six hand-painted cachepots created exclusively for Veranda, Christian’s vistas arrive with slender obelisks and statuesque pagodas at water’s edge, even classical “moldings”alo…

Marie Daâge begins her days with calls to Asia and ends them with Zoom conferences in the States. It’s a wonder how, in between it all, she finds time to design some of the most coveted hand-painted porcelain in the world, an endeavor that now also includes her daughters. Daâge bounces between artist and entrepreneur, striking a delicate balance of creative intuition and business acumen first conceived in a sixth-floor walk-up on Rue de Rivoli three decades ago. Daâge now employs an entourage…

From bright and bold graphics to wandering scenery, these classic wallpapers have endured the test of time and still inspire today’s designers.