
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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