
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 Found an Earl Grey Candle That Actually Smells Like a Cup of Tea With Lemon
They're strong, but not overpowering. Dynamic, yet always fresh. APOTHEKE's candles know how to captivate you from first whiff
By Devin Toolen Published
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My Favorite New Home Fragrance Discovery? These Candles Are Made by Expert Perfumers With Access to Extraordinary Ingredients
Fragrance making is an art, and Essential Parfums honors that
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The Coquette Aesthetic Is Still Going Strong in Homes in 2025 — But Now It's Charming, Whimsical, and Has Modern Flair
A designer weighs in on how you can make the classic coquette trend feel modern while still retaining its whimsical elegance
By Devin Toolen Published
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Design Team Just Dropped a Charming Retro-Inspired Homewares Collab with West Elm
From bold patterns to alluring textures and vintage-inspired silhouettes, this collection is nostalgia, stylized
By Devin Toolen Published
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Designing a Home for 7 (Plus Pets) Is No Easy Feat — This Designer Took the Challenge Head-On, and the Results Are Stunning
This mid-century home demonstrates how practicality and style go hand-in-hand when designing for large families
By Devin Toolen Published
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The Edgy 'Grunge' Aesthetic Is Making a Comeback, and Here's How to Channel It Through Your Interiors
Maybe it doesn't need to be just a phase... While subversive at its core, the grunge movement can manifest itself as practical, stylish, and refined
By Devin Toolen Published
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This Storage Coffee Table Has Drew Barrymore's Stamp of Approval — And It Brings Secret Storage to Your Living Room
This is certainly not your average coffee table. With a removable lid that reveals a storage pit, this coffee table can store living room clutter in the most stylish way
By Devin Toolen Published
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These Privacy Screens From QVC Are Just What You Need to Make Any Outdoor Space Feel More Secluded
Your outdoor space should feel like a secluded sanctuary. With privacy screens from QVC, you can make that happen in the most stylish way possible
By Devin Toolen Published
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Your Kitchenware Could Use Some Italian Elegance — Get the Look With Crate & Barrel's Tuscan Kitchen Collection
Complete with products all made from sleek, beige marble, this collection captures the rustic charm of Tuscany through practical kitchenware that's simply stunning
By Devin Toolen Published
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Decorative Table Linens Might Be The Key To Making Your Tablescape Come to Life — A Designer Weighs In
Why settle for bland tablecloths, placemats, and napkins? From now on, we're styling our tables with exciting linens in all sorts of decorative colors and patterns
By Devin Toolen Published
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These Michael Aram Candles Are Like a Work of Art — I Spent 45 Minutes in Store Finding the Best Fragrances
Aside from a captivating olfactory experience, Michael Aram candles offer a tasteful addition to your home decor through their decorative lids
By Devin Toolen Published
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The End of 'Quiet' Interiors? Loud Luxury Is the Trend Redefining Modern Opulence
The cultural pendulum is swinging. This time, bold, drama-filled, luxury interiors are taking center stage
By Devin Toolen Published
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Scalloped Jute Rugs Are Having a Moment — I've Just Found the Best One Right Now With $50 Off
This Walmart rug does scallop trim so well. And combined with jute fabric? Consider this the summer rug of my dreams
By Devin Toolen Published
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Portable Lamps Are Getting Better and Better, But This Anthro One Might Be My Favorite Yet
With its distinctive shape, glossy finish, and practical portability, this lamp is bound to enhance your home decor in more ways than one
By Devin Toolen Published
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These Privacy Screens From Wayfair Will Turn Your Backyard Into An Outdoor Oasis — And Keep Nosy Neighbors Away
Privacy screens are a necessary feature of backyard design, and Wayfair has some of the finest options. Here, outdoor design experts explain their importance
By Devin Toolen Published
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5 Things Every Good Spring Table Should Have on It — These Decor Ideas Capture the Spirit of the Season
Bring your tablescape to life with spring table décor — from floral arrangements to charming decorative accents
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Used to Live in Paris — And I Think This Candle Brand Actually Captures the Essence of the City in a Fragrance
From hailing a cab in Saint-Germain-des-Prés to partying all night in Pigalle, candles by BDK Parfums evoke the essence and allure of the city of love
By Devin Toolen Published
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This Outdoor Rocking Chair Actually Looks Cool and Modern — And It's Budget-Friendly Too
Rocking chairs might seem like an outdated outdoor furnishing, but this one from Walmart proves that they can be a top choice for modern outdoor living
By Devin Toolen Published
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These Chess-Inspired Candles Are My New Fragrance Obsession — They Smell (and Look) Amazing
Become a grandmaster of fragrance. Inspired by the ancient game, MIND GAMES' candles ignite sophistication and thoughtfulness with every strike
By Devin Toolen Published
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"A Balance of Restraint and Irreverence" — How This Home Masters the Art of 'Playfully Mature' Style
Interior designer Annie Downing designed a home for an old friend, blending playful personality and mature sophistication
By Devin Toolen Published
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Walmart Has Great Planters Right Now — My 9 Picks Will Give You the Best-Dressed Houseplants
I've scrolled through thousands of styles to find nine Walmart planters that will have your plants dressed to, well... the nines
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published