Devin Toolen
Devin is a New York-based Style Editor for Livingetc who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world, whether that was taking sewing classes in her hometown, or flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. She spent hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs, often sharing her opinions as if the TV could hear her.
After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was here she refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While there to study fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that felt intentional and personal.
After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at Tom Ford and later Cosmopolitan Magazine. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun.
Latest articles by Devin Toolen
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I Thought the Viral 'Dark Academia' Trend Was Dated — But I've Found Out the Way to Do It So Well
Intellectual, nostalgic, and slightly mysterious — dark academia decor has captivated for centuries and romanticizes the classics
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Maximalist Decor for the Table Is Every Host's Easy Conversation-Starting Trick — Here's How to Shop the Look
A bit of bold color and vibrant pattern is sure to enliven not only the style of your table, but the spirit of your guests
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This Isn't Your Grandma's Mother of Pearl Decor — Shop 9 *Actually* Stylish Pieces
Once considered dowdy and kitsch, some of the coolest designers are reimagining mother of pearl decor, giving it a whole new ethereal elegance
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I Spent Way too Long Smelling Glasshouse Fragrances Last Weekend — But Also Worked Out the Best 6 Scents
From 'Arabian Nights' to 'Midnight in Milan', candles by Glasshouse Fragrances transport you to luxurious destinations around the world with just one whiff
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This is the 'Old-Fashioned' Detail You're Forgetting on Your Table — "They Add a Layer of Height and Texture," Says a Stylist
Got all the ingredients for a good table setting but something still feels wrong? This is the detail you're likely missing
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This Big 12-Seater Dining Table Turns Into Console When You Don't Need It — And It's on Sale Right Now
'The Practical' table from Transformer Table might just be the best piece of modular furniture I've ever seen
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's Latest Furniture Collaboration Was Inspired By a Surprising 90s Film
Timeless styles that are rich, elegant, and inviting — that's the essence of Living Spaces' New Estate Collection
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H&M's Ikebana Vases Are the Only Way I'm Going to Arrange Flowers From Now on
Although an ancient form of floral art, Ikebana is still relevant and widely practiced today. Here, a floral designer explains the practice
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Which Anthropologie Collection Are You? Pick Between These 3 Spring 2025 Looks and We'll Tell You What It Says About You
Modern Romantic, Artful Aesthete, or more Curated Cottage Charm? There really is something for everyone at Anthro
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This Genius Stack Goes From Decor to Plate Set, and Back — And It's on Sale at Saks
Modular design meets table settings in a 1970s design known as 'La Boule'
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"They're From Where?!" — I Scrolled Through 304 Table Lamps From a Surprising Store to Find the Best 9 Styles
Small, but mighty. These tasteful table lamps are the perfect finishing touch to any room in your home
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This Candle Holder Makes Clever Use of the Biggest Eyesore at Any Dinner Party — Empty Wine Bottles
Finished a bottle of wine? Don't throw it out just yet—repurpose old bottles as candle holders with this clever gadget
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3 Design Lessons From Up-and-Coming Design Studio Hommeboys' New California Showroom
It space demonstrates the best of what the design duo can do, alongside their new furniture atelier, Haus of Hommeboys
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Forget Your Wardrobe, 'Power Dressing' Your Home Office Might Be the Best Way to Give Big Boss Energy
Sharp silhouettes and tailored cuts are a major fashion trend for 2025, so we've reinterpreted the style for its interior design counterpart: home offices.
By Devin Toolen Published
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Modernism Week Has Me House Hunting, but While a New Home Isn't on the Cards for Me, Shopping the Look Is Easy
Bringing together the best of mid-century and desert modernism, Palm Springs décor is any inherently cool, and totally timeless
By Devin Toolen Published
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Velvet, Skirts, and Punchy Patterns — Lulu and Georgia's Spring Collection Oozes Refined Maximalism
From pieces drenched in pattern to furniture softened with skirts, Lulu and Georgia's spring collection is whimsical, yet refined in nature
By Devin Toolen Published
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On My Wayfair Wishlist — This Mid-Century Style Coffee Table (and It's Almost 50% Off)
With its warm wood tones and clean lines, this may just be the missing piece your living room is waiting for
By Devin Toolen Published
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This Sarah Sherman Samuel Coverlet Is My Favorite On-Sale Find Right Now
Bedding needs to be top quality and provide the most comfort. This Sarah Sherman Samuel style is just that — and it's on sale
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Like Jewelry for Your Table, This Artist's Silver-Plated Serveware Is a Sophisticated Take on the Chrome Trend
Combining skillful metalwork with playful geometric design, I haven't been able to stop thinking about Natalia Criado's gemstone-adorned pieces
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Don't Care About Hiding Cables Anymore, Because These Cord Organizers Are Just Too Chic
Extension cords and charging cables are things we typically try to hide in our homes, but what if there was another way?
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I'm a Sucker for Staub's Baking Dishes and They're Currently On Sale — And at Over 60% Off
When it comes to the kitchen, good quality products can make all the difference, and it doesn't get much better than this set from Staub
By Devin Toolen Published
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Dinner Parties Are My Love Language — Here's 12 Pieces I'm Setting My Valentine's Day Table With This Year
The loveliest holiday of the year is here, and I've fallen in love with these chic holiday-themed table decorations
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Plaid... for Spring? The Fashion Fave and a 'Fisherman-Core' Component That Works in Your Home All Year Round
As a major fashion trend and an element of the internet's current aesthetic 'fisherman-core', plaid is just the pattern you need to elevate your interior décor this year
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The ‘Sandwich Method’ Is the Foolproof Fashion Rule You Can Steal for an Elevated-Looking Space, Every Time
Interior design and fashion are intrinsically linked, so it only makes sense that we adopt fashion's best styling secret. Enter: the 'sandwich method'
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