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Pink dollhouse with multiple rooms, including a bedroom, living room, and bathroom, set in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

An Architect Reviews Barbie Dreamhouses

*Disclaimer: Although I practiced for five years, I never actually got licensed as an architect. Becoming an architect is actually really hard. You can read all about the requirements right here, and then, the next time you see one of your architect friends, tell them you’re really impressed with what they’ve accomplished. When I was little, I begged my mother for a Barbie Dreamhouse. It was the toy of toys: utterly huge, insanely pricey. I never got one.

Nancy Mitchell

May 3, 2018

Before and After: This Nautical Bathroom is Now Much More Subtle

This smart redo preserved everything that was great, and changed everything that wasn't.

Tess Wilson

May 3, 2018

We Bet You Could Use Some “Lagom” in Your Life Right Now

Lagom is a Swedish lifestyle trend that just won’t quit. Defined loosely as “everything in moderation,” the concept of lagom (pronounced law-gum) is all about finding balance in your everyday life. To help us better understand the concept of lagom, we called on Niki Brantmark, creator of My Scandinavian Home and author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life, to break it down.

Caroline Biggs

May 3, 2018

This Is the Weirdest State to Buy and Sell a House

Pop quiz: In which state is it illegal to milk another person’s cow, give your child a silly haircut and take more than three sips of beer while standing? Texas, of course. Unless you’re an outlaw dairy farmer with a mullet (to match your kid’s hairdo) who drinks her beer on the run, it’s unlikely the feds will come after you for any of the above indiscretions.

Rose Truesdale

May 3, 2018

This Small Home Has the Boldest Bathroom Tile Ever

Name: Daniel and Diego Location: Palermo — Buenos Aires, Argentina Size: 590 square feet Years lived in: Owned, 12 years After living in Spain for 15 years, Daniel wanted to move back to Argentina. During a visit he found this apartment, fell in love with it, and began a long-distance restoration relationship that would last almost a year. Luckily, Daniel’s experience as an interior designer helped him sail through the process with ease.

Federico Paul

May 3, 2018

Pinterest Was Obsessed with These House Tours Last Month

Choosing a favorite photo from a recent house tour is basically impossible, but the numbers don't lie...these are the most pinned house tour photos from April.

Adrienne Breaux

May 3, 2018

Simple Hacks To Keep Flowers Fresh

May 3, 2018

1 Costco Bouquet, 3 Arrangements

May 3, 2018