After seven years with a mostly bare kitchen table, I finally decided to style it. Here’s how I used a few simple elements—flowers, candlesticks, fresh fruit and a new chandelier—to make our everyday dining space feel warm and finished without ever feeling staged.

I used to think I was bad at houseplants. It turns out I was just busy. Here's what I've learned about choosing, styling, and placing plants in a way that makes a home feel finished—not cluttered—and the surprisingly easy plants that have worked best in my own home.