Drew Barrymore can pinpoint the very moment she became "totally obsessed. by her own admission, with home design. It was 2001, and she was sitting on the floor of the woodpaneled living room of her Montecito, CA, house, staring at the lone object in the space: a deeply uninspiring metal desk. Earlier that year, she'd lost most of her possessions which, she says, included a sizable record collection but very little furniturein a fire at her previous place in Los Angeles. For months, she'd been camping out in her new abode with next to nothing. "It was bare walls, bare floors. I didn't have a can opener. I didn't have a bedsheet," she says. "That day, I looked around my empty living room and thought, OK, this is getting really depressing. I have got to become a homemaker."
And boy, has she ever. After spending nearly 20 years wallpapering, painting, and furnishing her West Coast home to eclectically layered perfection, Drew now lives in a sunny, art-filled apartment in Manhattan with her two daughters, Olive, 10, and Frankie, 9-plus four cats, two dogs, and an occasionally free-ranging bearded dragon lizard named Jeremy. The family relocated to be closer to the girls' grandparents and cousins. Their father, Drew's ex-husband Will Kopelman, is a native New Yorker.
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CRAFTED WITH CARE
When it comes to holiday decorating, this California homeowner opts for heartfelt embellishments over fancy flash. Every vignette adds seasonal spirit without distracting from her home's function.
ALL ROADS LEAD HOME AT Christmas
A West Virginia native honors the Appalachian traditions of her childhood and re-creates the holiday magic for her own young family.
will you STAY FOR DINNER?
Many cherished Christmas memories are made around the table. Set the scene with one of these fresh takes on festive tablescapes.
Making MAGIC
A flurry of paper creations sparks delight for a budgetconscious homeowner who picked up her scissors-and couldn't put them down.
HOLIDAY TREASURE hunt
On the prairies of western North Dakota, this farmhouse brims with merry holiday collections from Christmases past.
spreading the CHEER
Festive decor both indoors and out means Christmas is especially merry at this North Carolina family's farm.
all through the HOUSE
Every December, a couple relish their family traditions-and celebrate the magical season with decorations and gifts inspired by their home's setting.
TIMELESS CHARACTER
Well-worn finishes and upcycled materials mix with muted colors and rich textures to elevate wintry icons into instant heirlooms.
Natural DELIGHTS
Modern interpretations of evergreens and mistletoe imbue spaces with cozy warmth and textural impact. Use fabric, wood, yarn, and wool felt to assemble holiday decor with farmhouse-friendly appeal.
THE bright side OF THE season
Let your decor shout with joy. Vivid colors highlight seasonal favorites, bringing lively energy and unexpected excitement to Christmas trees, tabletops, and packages.