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Peek Inside the African Glamping Resort Where Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Are Reportedly Honeymooning
Forget sipping piña coladas on the beach. For their honeymoon, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are rumored to be heading out on a “glamping” trip in Africa. “Glamping,” which stands for “glamorous camping,” is a twist on the traditional tentpoles and campfire method of enjoying the great outdoors. Instead, Glamping sites come with all the luxe amenities of a hotel, while still immersed in nature.
Megan Johnson
Apr 11, 2018
Here’s Why Chip & Joanna Gaines Named Their Business “Magnolia”
When the final episode of Fixer Upper airs tomorrow, April 3, fans will finally get a clue where the Magnolia empire began. In a clip from Tuesday’s episode, Chip explains to his four kids why the Gaines family is so attached to the word “Magnolia.” It turns out that it’s all rooted in one of the first times Chip and Joanna went out on a date, when Chip did his best to romance his lovely lady. “You know what’s interesting about a magnolia tree?
Megan Johnson
Apr 2, 2018
Chip & Joanna Gaines Have Exciting Plans For The Original Magnolia Store
Joanna Gaines loves a bargain, and the Fixer Upper star is about to sell a few of her own. Gaines announced she and husband Chip will reopen the original Waco location of the Magnolia Store as a “warehouse shop” this Thursday, PEOPLE reports. In a tweet on the main Magnolia account, they wrote “We’re re-opening our tried & true Little Shop on Bosque as a #MagnoliaWarehouseShop! It will be open Thursdays-Saturdays from 10am to 5p.m. starting Thurs., March 22nd.
Megan Johnson
Mar 19, 2018
This Is a Baby Name Expert’s Top Guess For Chip & Jo’s Fifth Child
It’s not just the sex of Chip and Joanna Gaines’s new baby that’s causing quite the discussion. Now that the Waco duo has revealed their baby’s gender, the world is plotting away trying to determine what the little boy’s name will be. As any Fixer Upper superfan would know, the Gaines family already has two boys: Drake, 12, and Duke, 9. (There are also two little girls, Ella, 11, and Emmie Kay, 7.
Megan Johnson
Mar 9, 2018
This Campground Turned Tiny House Resort Is Coming to Pennsylvania
Tiny house, big vacation? That’s what’s on tap at Tiny Estates, a former campground in Elizabethtown, Penn. that’s opening this spring as a Tiny House resort, the Daily Herald reports. Previously known as the Ridge Run Campground, the property was recently purchased by the Hobson family, who plan to build dozens of tiny homes for vacation-goers looking to get away. Each house will be unique, with its own design.
Megan Johnson
Feb 27, 2018
This Upside-Down Tiny House Is Turning the Playground On Its Head
Forget the splinter-prone two-by-fours and rusty nail playgrounds of your elementary school years. The children of tomorrow are getting something a little bit more colorful. British architectural office Alma-nac is set to create The Upside Down House in Green Park Village, located in the city of Reading, England.
Megan Johnson
Feb 26, 2018
Starbucks Embraces Tiny Houses With Shipping Container Stores
Care for a venti latte in a tiny house? Well, Starbucks is about to make your dream come true. The coffee mega-chain is embracing the tiny house trend by establishing shipping container coffee shops, Delish reports. The ‘bux actually created their first shipping container store, a 450-square-foot space, back in 2012.
Megan Johnson
Feb 26, 2018
Here’s How Your Home Can Smell Like a Royal
She may be an English rose, but she smells like Orange Blossom. According to multiple sources, Kate Middleton’s signature scent is the citrusy floral from London based perfumer Jo Malone. The scent is described as “a shimmering garden oasis,” with notes of clementine flower, orange blossom, and water lily, with undertones of orris and balsamic vetiver.
Megan Johnson
Jan 20, 2018
Daniel Craig May Have Bought This Fixer Upper in Brooklyn
It looks like James Bond himself may be Skyfall-ing into Brooklyn. Daniel Craig, the dashing Englishman known for his roles in Bond flicks like Spectre and Casino Royale, is rumored to be the new owner of a $6.75 million home in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood along his wife, the equally-as-stunning Rachel Weisz. Naturally, the brownstone, which was built in 1901, previously belonged to another famous Brit: author Martin Amis.
Megan Johnson
Jan 9, 2018
The Reason The Queen Keeps Certain Photos on Her Desk
When Queen Elizabeth II sits down to make her annual holiday address to TV cameras, she takes a cue from her lively collection of family photographs on her desk. Turns out, she’s not playing favorites with the photos that are displayed. According to people.
Megan Johnson
Dec 30, 2017
Can’t Bring Yourself to Take Down the Tree? The Queen of England Keeps Her Christmas Decorations Up Until February
We probably wouldn’t have pegged the Queen of England as one of those holiday decor stragglers, but it turns out that Elizabeth II is a February type of gal. According to Architectural Digest, the Queen and Prince Philip keep their halls decked until February 6th every year. That means they’ve got tinsel and candy canes kicking around until almost Valentine’s Day!
Megan Johnson
Dec 29, 2017
Here’s Where To Snag Affordable Versions of Meghan Markle’s Iconic (And Sold Out) Looks
The future royal's fashion choices are already selling out, be we tracked down some affordable versions.
Megan Johnson
Dec 11, 2017
Here’s Why The Young Royals May Never Live In Buckingham Palace
They may be a couple of royal tykes, but Prince George and Princess Charlotte may never really call Buckingham Palace home, according to Marie Claire. The younger generations of England’s monarchy seem to have a different view royal life, that doesn’t include actually residing in the 775-room estate.
Megan Johnson
Dec 6, 2017
Celebrity Homes That No One Wants to Buy
Even the biggest stars on the planet can’t always sell their homes. After all, not everyone can afford multi-million dollar properties in the ritziest of locations. And sometimes, these sprawling mansions spend lots of time dwindling on the market, waiting for someone with a serious bank account to come along and snatch them up. Here are three properties associated with some of the biggest names that just can’t seem to find an owner.
Megan Johnson
Dec 6, 2017
How to Escape a Bad Lease (& Keep Your Security Deposit)
A new baby on the way, a cockroach infestation, a creepy roommate: While there are many legitimate reasons to break a lease, it’s often easier said than done. But you’re not entirely out of luck if you’re looking to hightail it out of there in one piece. Here are our tips for escaping with your sanity and your security deposit: When you’re hoping to break a lease, time is of the essence. Be honest and open with your landlord, and explain your situation.
Megan Johnson
Dec 5, 2017
Buying a Home at the End of the Year Can Really Pay Off (in Actual Dollars) — Here’s How
‘Tis the season to be house hunting. Yep, you heard us right; if you’re looking to score a deal on your dream home, the end of the year is a great time to do it. Now, you may be asking yourself, “Who would want to trek to open houses in 20-degree weather when you could be curled up by the fireplace at home?” And the answer would be: People who really, really want to get a good deal.
Megan Johnson
Nov 9, 2017
Chip Gaines on One Mistake Many Home Buyers Make
Fixer-Upper star Chip Gaines knows a thing or two about buying homes. As one half of the dynamic duo behind the HGTV mega-hit, Chip has gutted and transformed boatloads of homes with his wife/partner Joanna. Now, the home reno regular is sharing the most common mistake he sees from prospective home buyers. “It’s interesting to us how often people make the mistake of poor planning,” Chip Gaines told MONEY.
Megan Johnson
Nov 7, 2017
Here’s How Much It Costs To Be On Fixer Upper
Want to see your home get a full makeover on Fixer Upper? Well, it turns out it’ll cost you a pretty penny. According to TheCheatSheet.com, contestants must be willing to drop a minimum of $30,000 on renovations in order to have the wonders of Waco, Chip and Joanna Gaines, show up on your doorstep ready for a full demolition. All that shiplap is darn expensive, y’all!
Megan Johnson
Nov 1, 2017
What Chip Gaines’ Night In Jail Taught The Fixer Upper Stars About Money
They may be HGTV tycoons these days, but that wasn’t always the case for Chip and Joanna Gaines. The duo, who recently announced that they’re ending their beloved home renovation show Fixer Upper, say they learned their best lesson about money over a decade ago, when Chip was tossed in the county jail after he was busted for having $2,500 racked up in tickets.
Megan Johnson
Oct 10, 2017
Rent on the Rise: Prediction Says It’s Going Way Up in 40 of the 50 Biggest Cities
If you’re living in a major metropolitan area, chances are you think your rent is pretty brutal. Well, it’s time to batten down the hatches, because it could get even higher. A new study conducted by Apartment List predicts that rents in big cities are on track to significantly increase in the next couple years, and for an unlikely reason: job growth. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “More jobs! That’s great!” And certainly it is, for unemployment rates.
Megan Johnson
Sep 11, 2017
Fierce Negotiating Tactics for a First-Time Buyer
Just because it’s your first time buying a home doesn’t have to mean you go into negotiations completely clueless. While the whole process may be new to you, there’s actually some benefits to having it be your first time around. Here’s some tactics for negotiating your first home purchase: It’s always a good idea to go with a buying agent that knows their territory. You know how it feels like everyone who went to summer camp knows each other?
Megan Johnson
Aug 28, 2017
What You Need to Know Before Getting Into a Bidding War
If you’re hoping to buy a property in a competitive market, then you probably know that a bidding war with another hopeful buyer may be in the cards. But you don’t have to be a real estate tycoon to know how to negotiate; the key to surviving a bidding war is to be prepared. Here’s what you need to know before you head into battle: Cash is a universal language that everyone understands.
Megan Johnson
Aug 24, 2017
Cost-of-Living Smackdown: New York City vs. Philadelphia
Are you a New Yorker who has found yourself chatting with someone from a smaller city, only to discover that their rent is about what you spent on Seamless last month? Okay, an exaggeration (we hope) but it’s safe to say that the contrast between living expenses in New York and those in smaller “secondary” cities can be significant. Recently, Mercer’s Cost of Living survey determined that New York continues to be the most costly US city to live in.
Megan Johnson
Jul 29, 2017
Cost-of-Living Smackdown: Los Angeles vs. Phoenix
Before you hop onto the roof of your car on the 405 and bust out some dance moves, we have some devastating news: Life in Los Angeles isn’t like a scene out of La-La Land. But that certainly doesn’t mean that the City of Angels is without merits. With almost four million residents, Los Angeles is a diverse metropolis that attracts people from every corner of the world in search of success, be it professional or personal.
Megan Johnson
Jul 28, 2017
Cost-of-Living Smackdown: San Francisco vs. Sacramento
When you imagined yourself living in San Francisco, did you assume you’d be renting a palatial pad that looked like the Tanner residence on Full House? Of course! Then you probably arrived, only to discover that homes like that sell for over $4 million. You see, the fact is that San Francisco is one of the priciest U.S. cities to live in. There are plenty of reasons why people pony up major money to live in San Fran.
Megan Johnson
Jul 27, 2017