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High Impact
House Beautiful US

High Impact

For a family keen on modernizing their stately D.C. home, one designer zeroed in on unifying moments.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2024
LIGHT HOUSE
House Beautiful US

LIGHT HOUSE

A century-old Missouri grande dame warms up and wows-with an unlikely muse.

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3 mins  |
May - June 2024
Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?
House Beautiful US

Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?

“Like an infinitely wearable LBD, a great paint color can give home interiors eternal flexibility, so I asked experts and designers to share their go-to shade.”

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1 min  |
May - June 2024
Gazing Inward
House Beautiful US

Gazing Inward

A newly built West Palm Beach home's sense of place comes from within.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2024
Risky Business
House Beautiful US

Risky Business

A home in the heart of North Carolina pushes— almost beyond—the limits of layered vibrancy.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2024
Colors of the World
House Beautiful US

Colors of the World

An old-worldamansion rendered anew, a jungle enclave enriched sical decor, or a freestanding treehouse perched on the glittering Pacific coastline bold hotel design has the power to unleash the imagination and cement a sense of place. Beyond the scenic landscapes they occupy, these luxury properties are travel experiences in themselves, with scene-setting details spanning from clever color palettes and artisanal textures to historic architecture and bespoke furniture.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2024
WHEN SPARKS FLY
Traditional Home

WHEN SPARKS FLY

WEST COAST LIFE IS REKINDLED AS ONE HOME'S ASHES GIVE RISE TO A NEW RESIDENCE WITH SEAMLESS SERENITY

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3 mins  |
Summer 2024
VIVA LA FIESTA
Traditional Home

VIVA LA FIESTA

Long live the party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where the mountains meet the desert, the desert meets the sea, and the fun never ends

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3 mins  |
Summer 2024
FEEDING THE SOUL
Traditional Home

FEEDING THE SOUL

A Minnesota kitchen remodeled to embrace Scandinavian simplicity nourishes a wellness coach and her family

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1 min  |
Summer 2024
Q&A with Lori Weitzner
Traditional Home

Q&A with Lori Weitzner

This product designer's work with textiles, tile, stone, and tiebacks is technical and tantalizing.

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1 min  |
Summer 2024
HOST RELAX INDULGE
Traditional Home

HOST RELAX INDULGE

THESE APPLIANCES, FIXTURES, AND ACCESSORIES SIMPLIFY ENTERTAINING, INSPIRE UNWINDING, AND OFFER SOMETHING EXTRA

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3 mins  |
Summer 2024
RED WHITE & VIEW
Traditional Home

RED WHITE & VIEW

IT'S A RUSH TO SUMMER FOR ONE COUPLE WHO TURNED TO AN INIMITABLE DESIGN DUO FOR THEIR ALL-AMERICAN SHORELINE SANCTUARY

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3 mins  |
Summer 2024
I Am Traditional
Traditional Home

I Am Traditional

Leanne Morgan Comedian, actress, and author currently promoting her sold-out stand-up tour Just Getting Started.

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1 min  |
Summer 2024
Island Idyll
Traditional Home

Island Idyll

A NEW HOME ON THE ATLANTIC COAST PAYS RESPECT TO THE PAST WITH THE PERMANENCE TO CARRY ON

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Summer 2024
HOME TO STAY
Traditional Home

HOME TO STAY

A CALIFORNIA COUPLE MAKE WAVES WITH COASTAL STYLE THAT PUSHES THEM TO STAY PUT

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3 mins  |
Summer 2024
FUN HOUSE
Traditional Home

FUN HOUSE

AN ORLANDO-AREA HOME IS THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH - AND THERE'S NO ADMISSION FEE

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3 mins  |
Summer 2024
WHEN YOU'RE A PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATOR
Real Simple

WHEN YOU'RE A PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATOR

A science-based look at why your home is never cleaner than when you're on deadline. Plus, how to break the habit.

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5 mins  |
May 2024
RULES OF THE DOG PARK
Real Simple

RULES OF THE DOG PARK

It's all fun and games-as long as you plan your visit correctly and everybody plays nice.

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3 mins  |
May 2024
Oldies but Goodies
Real Simple

Oldies but Goodies

My home has crooked floors, drafty windows, antique dishes, and a bed that doesn't even fit a standard mattress. I wouldn't have it any other way.

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4 mins  |
May 2024
The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond
Real Simple

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

The Cemetery of Untold Stories, the latest by literary legend Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies), centers on Alma, a writer living in Vermont who inherits a small plot in the Dominican Republic, her family's homeland.

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2 mins  |
May 2024
DIY IDEAS - GET IT DONE!
Real Simple

DIY IDEAS - GET IT DONE!

All those amazing projects you've been saving on Instagram and Pinterest? It's time to start crossing them off your list! We rounded up some popular home and life improvements, with how-tos from the people who, y'know, got them done!

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9 mins  |
May 2024
THINGS COOKS KNOW - NEVER SWEAT SUPPER AGAIN
Real Simple

THINGS COOKS KNOW - NEVER SWEAT SUPPER AGAIN

Armed with these meal-planning tips, you'll always have an answer to that dreaded 5 o'clock question: \"What's for dinner?\"

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3 mins  |
May 2024
Outdoor Furniture
Real Simple

Outdoor Furniture

Disinvite dirt and grime from cookouts, pool hangs, and patio parties.

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2 mins  |
May 2024
Is It OK to Use Soap on a Cast-Iron Skillet?
Real Simple

Is It OK to Use Soap on a Cast-Iron Skillet?

Everyone's got thoughts! We collected yours, then called on the experts to settle the debate once and for all.

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2 mins  |
May 2024
What DIY project are you most proud of?
Real Simple

What DIY project are you most proud of?

I wanted a little more character in my foyer, so I made stained-glass windows using metal strips, glass paint, and patience. The light splashes color onto the walls each morning and makes me happy.

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3 mins  |
May 2024
Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries
Real Simple

Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries

KRISTEN ASKS... My friend works very hard as a teacher. Her husband has a couple of side jobs that don't bring in any real income to support their family. Whenever something goes wrong, like a problem with the car, her husband has his hand out asking for help from friends and family. As a result, they owe me money-but I see them going out to dinner and shopping. How do I ask for my $500 back?

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3 mins  |
May 2024
MOTHER GODDESSES
Real Simple

MOTHER GODDESSES

The \"divine female\" has taken many forms across time and cultures.

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2 mins  |
May 2024
DOING LONG DISTANCE
Elle Decor US

DOING LONG DISTANCE

With her clients on the opposite coast, designer Ashley Lavonne Walker steers a masterful renovation of a landmark house in Los Angeles.

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3 mins  |
May 2024
THEY ASKED FOR DRAMA
Elle Decor US

THEY ASKED FOR DRAMA

Designer Sarah Dray oversees a sparkling transformation of a classic French city apartment.

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3 mins  |
May 2024
BREAKING THE FIFTH WALL
Elle Decor US

BREAKING THE FIFTH WALL

Designers are taking ceiling decor to new heights, with creative treatments that range from elevated to over-the-top.

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2 mins  |
May 2024