If there’s ever a time to overdo it in the decorating department, it’s the holiday season. But frankly, all those twinkling lights and red and green festooned surfaces can be pretty overwhelming.

We’ve been invited into the homes of some truly special people this year. As 2017 draws to a close, we’re looking back at some of the amazing clients, memories, and spaces that made 2017 a magical year of design.

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Miami Beach’s tropical climate and sandy white beaches make it a popular vacation destination all year long.

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The color red is a lot of things. It can mean love and anger, passion and power.

Humans may have more in common with bears than we think. When the temperatures drop, most of us like to hide away until the sun returns.

Toys — they don’t make them like they used to. A trip through your local toy store yields aisle after aisle of mass-produced, plastic, tacky and breakable eyesores that your kids will forget about in a month’s time.

Though malls and department stores are twinkling with Santa displays and yuletide lights, Christmas isn’t the only holiday that comes this time of year.

There are few things in life that bring us more joy than really good food. But if we had to name anything, it would probably be our home.

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After years of Cali casual and boho slouchy interiors, Traditionalism is making a graceful comeback, from wingback chairs to chintz to heirloom rugs.

Any good guest knows that the number one rule of attending a holiday party is to never show up empty-handed.