Kate Dries is Dwell’s Executive Editor. She previously worked at VICE, Jezebel, BuzzFeed, and WBEZ, and has written for many other publications. She's passionate about patinas. Get in touch: kate dot dries at dwell dot com

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A Love Letter to “Material World,” a ’90s Photo Book of Families With All of Their Possessions
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One Night in a Five-Star Resort at the Center of Big Sky’s Transformation
During my stay at Montage Big Sky, I got an up-close look at what major development has meant for the formerly sleepy Montana...

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Holiday Decorating Advice From Someone Who Loves Martha But Unfortunately Will Never Be Her
Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.