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This “Very Standard” 495-Square-Foot Got a Colorful but Renter-Friendly Refresh Tours

Paola and Slava used peel-and-stick wallpaper, secondhand finds, and ‘70s-inspired DIYs to turn a "quiet and empty" apartment into a vibrant and kind of nostalgic sanctuary.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 14, 2026

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Bouqs Co. x LEGO Botanical Is Back with a Limited Holiday Set Life

My parents are always the hardest to shop for around the holidays because, as they always say, they have everything they need. But when I saw that the Bouqs Co. x LEGO Botanicals collection was back with another limited-edition collab just in time for the holiday gifting season, I immediately knew this would be the perfect gift for them. Each purchase includes a LEGO bouquet of red roses and baby’s breath that lasts forever, and a farm-fresh bouquet of Bouqs Co.

LJ Smelker

about 1 hour ago

My Home Was Infested with Clothes Moths — Here’s What Experts Told Me to Do to Get Rid of Them Cleaning

There’s a ton of misinformation out there — so I reached out to some professionals.

Lizzy Francis

about 2 hours ago

The $30 Holiday Gift That My Loved Ones Rave About All Year Decorating

And the best part? You can use it together to make memories all year long.

Emma Dangel

Nov 6, 2025

A Prop Stylist & Interior Designer Turned a Rental into a Parisian-Inspired Home Tours

Prop stylist and interior designer John Dittrick transformed his quirky Carroll Gardens rental with layered vintage finds, thoughtful color, and rental-friendly upgrades into a cozy, Parisian-inspired home filled with character.

Adrienne Breaux

about 3 hours ago

Amanda Seyfried’s Upstate NY Farm Is as Cool as She Is Real Estate

Amanda Seyfried has been in the news quite a bit lately with the release of You Can See Everything, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s sprawling documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. (Seyfried played Holmes in the Hulu series The Dropout.) And right now, you might be wondering where exactly Seyfried lives.

Lizzy Francis

about 4 hours ago

I Haven’t Bought Toilet Cleaner Since My Mom Showed Me This Trick Cleaning

Skip the harsh cleaners — and the scrubbing.

Karli Edmondson-Matthews

about 5 hours ago

I Transformed My Tiny "Landlord Special" Hallway Using a Brilliant IKEA Hack Decorating

It's PERFECT for small spaces.

Cori Sears

about 5 hours ago

Joanna Gaines Is Bringing Back This Glamorous Holiday Texture Decorating

The texture is everything.