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My mother is a fantastic hostess. Growing up we had a revolving door of guests in our home, all whom would rave about her status as 'the hostess with the mostess'. What really set her apart was not a slew of amenities or fancy presentation, but her thoughtful attention to detail that made each person feel valued and special.

We spoke to 17 international experts to get the inside scoop on the hottest home trends

An easy winter project to decorate your home exterior with - all you need is a few simple household items

People often feel daunted at the prospect of decorating, not quite knowing where to start and paralyzed by the thought of making expensive mistakes. The key to keeping the decorating process fun and stress-free is to take the time when selecting solid, functional foundation pieces that will easily adapt and change as your own personal style does.

Design experts weigh in on what's hot right now, best buys to instantly transform a room and more practical decorating tips to make your home fabulous this year