Ailis Brennan
Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. She left the paper in 2020 and went freelance, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures. A little less than a year later, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.
Latest articles by Ailis Brennan
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11 Thanksgiving table decor ideas for a seasonal refresh
Elevate your dining experience with these expert-approved holiday designs
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14 spookily stylish Halloween door decor ideas to try this year
Whether you want to spook your neighbors or create a cozy, warm welcome into your home, our Halloween door decor ideas are as fabulous as they are frightening
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12 Halloween table decor ideas for a stylishly spooky display
Make sure your dining space is ready for spooky season with these Halloween table decor ideas
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How can you decorate dining room walls? 11 ideas to add character and charm
Dining rooms are the perfect space to bring some style and personality into this practical space, here we asked designers about how to decorate this key area
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11 Christmas mantel decor ideas – style your mantelpiece to perfection this festive season
From rustic florals and foliage to twinkling string lights and festive ornaments, our Christmas mantel decor ideas can uplift your fireplace with inviting seasonal style
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15 outdoor Christmas decor ideas – bring chic holiday cheer to your neighborhood with a stand-out festive display
From classic wreaths to beautiful festive lighting, extend the holiday enchantment beyond your home's four walls with our favorite outdoor Christmas decor ideas
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15 fall porch ideas that create a cozy, warm welcome into the home
From piles of pumpkin to flickering lanterns, the best fall porch ideas combine elements of the natural world with the coziness you crave
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This interior designer's Boston home is a maximalist paradise
Liz Caan's family home is filled with personality, color and even Gucci wallpaper
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Christmas tree ideas – 16 looks, from the timeless and traditional to the modern and unique
Explore our beautiful guide of Christmas tree ideas for inspiration on how to dress and style your Christmas tree this festive season
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Christmas tree topper ideas – 15 stylish looks for the top of your tree
Explore our fun, festive and unique Christmas tree topper ideas so you can finish your tree in style this holiday season
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Alternative Christmas tree ideas – 18 unique ideas for this festive focal point
Rethink your evergreen with our quirky and stylish alternative Christmas tree ideas
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Christmas stair decor ideas – 18 festive looks for stylish staircases
Take your Christmas stair decor ideas to the next level with shimmering garlands and fragrant wreaths
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Luxury Christmas decorations – shop and save now
Treat yourself to some luxury Christmas decorations and enjoy the holiday season in style
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How to dry orange slices for Christmas decorations and create festive style and fragrance
Discover how to dry orange slices so you can make your own wonderfully natural Christmas decorations
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When should I put my Christmas tree up? The official dates experts stick to
Asking when should I put my Christmas tree up to celebrate in style? Here’s what the experts say
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Christmas window decor – 20 festive ideas to enjoy indoors and out
These Christmas window decor ideas, filled with both whimsy and style, will help you feel festive inside and out with
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Christmas wall decor – 20 fabulous festive flourishes
Major on Christmas wall decor ideas to make your home feel welcoming and beautifully curated
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How to decorate a Christmas tree – simple steps to a showstopping design
It should be the star of the show in the holiday season. Discover how to decorate a Christmas tree the expert way
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Christmas porch decor – 20 ideas to create a warm, festive welcome
Get the holidays off to an inviting start with Christmas porch decor ideas that make guests feel welcome
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Kitchen Christmas decor ideas – 25 festive design tips
Give your cooking space the festive treatment with these kitchen Christmas decor ideas
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Yellow living room ideas — 11 designs, from buttercup to ochre
Yellow living room ideas create the warmest and most inviting of spaces - and they're perfect for every home. These are the most elegant ways to use this bold bright color
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Kitchen curtain ideas – 10 ways to style your cooking space with drapery
Adding kitchen curtain ideas to your cooking space can add elegance and style
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Thanksgiving wreath ideas – 15 tips for stylishly festive decorations
These Thanksgiving wreath ideas can add a festive flourish to your front door, entryways and beyond
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Bedroom curtain ideas — 10 tips for perfect sleep space drapes
These bedroom curtain ideas include luxurious linings, eco-friendly picks and sunlight-banishing fabrics so you can find the drapes of your dreams
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