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Decorative Balls, Orbs, and Spheres: Unpacking a Designer’s Unwavering Obsession

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Formas De Luz Table Light, Primitive Glass, $450 Not only is this lamp beautifully handcrafted, the two balls and cone shape are interchangeable, and can be rearranged in any sci-fi-inspired way you’d like. This gorgeous table is inspired by the versatility and sparkling effects of metal and reminds me of this fabulous Moda Operandi interior […]

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11 DIY Kitchen Projects That Will Elevate the Heart of Your Home in 10 Minutes or Less

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My dad recently renovated his Manhattan apartment, including a massive kitchen overhaul. The final outcome? Bellissimo. But after seeing all the paperwork, delays, and cold meals he had to endure during the monthslong project, I wasn’t prepared to take that on as a DIY kitchen project for the new home I moved into this past

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18 After-Christmas Sales That Rival Cyber Week Discounts in 2024

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After the hustle and bustle of the holidays and all that gift shopping, you certainly need a rest, but we’d suggest saving that for after you’ve scrolled the best after-Christmas sales. If phrases like “deep discounts,” “holiday sales,” and “markdowns,” get your heart racing (in a good way), read on for more of these clearance

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11 Clever Design Ideas Worth Revisiting From This Year’s Decorator Show Houses

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“Using a dome eliminates harsh edges, which allows the mural to flow without obstructions and adds to the harmony and tranquility found within a sanctuary,” says Gregoriou. Fashioned out of plywood, the arched cove was “then filled and painted, ready for the base layer for Claire to build up her color palette upon. We carefully

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When to Take Down Christmas Decorations: Our Guide to Un-Decking the Halls After the Holidays

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Droptini put it this way: “Outdoor lights? Turn them off by Epiphany to avoid the HOA stink-eye. Principal designer with Niche Interiors Jennifer Jones wholeheartedly agrees, saying: “I implore you to take your Christmas decor down during the first week of January. Nothing drives this designer crazier than seeing icicle lights, oversized ornaments, and inflatable

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Jackie Kennedy at Home: Inside the Icon’s Domestic Life in 15 Photos

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Born into a world of privilege, Jacqueline Bouvier, later known as Jackie Kennedy (and later, as Jackie Onassis—or simply “Jackie O”) spent her early years bouncing from one storied enclave of wealth to another. As a young girl, she lived between her birthplace of Southampton, New York, and 740 Fifth Avenue, a legendary Manhattan co-op

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How ‘A Complete Unknown’ Brings Bob Dylan’s 1960s New York Back to Life

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“Greenwich Village is such a central character and integral to everything happening at the time,” Audouy says. Photo: Macall Polay The Ritz Theater in Jersey City, meanwhile, was a two-for-one. “We had two sets of curtains and two sets of flooring and two sets of dressings in the wings,” Audouy says. First the space became

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The Beatles Behind the Scenes: 15 Photos of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr at Home

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John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr of the Beatles started out in Liverpool, England, but it wasn’t long before the band took the entire world by storm. As the group ascended to superstardom, the famed foursome expanded their horizons and put down roots around the UK and beyond. The group’s 1964 song

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