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"Exploring my identity through queer literature was like putting together a puzzle with pieces that no longer mismatched."

A stay fit for a monarch.

Do you fantasize about having the kind of home that everyone wants to hang out in? Do you daydream about dinner parties where the lights are lit low, the food is delicious and the conversation a mix of intelligent discourse and lighthearted teasing? Do you want to start your own tradition with friends in your own home? Whatever your reasons for wanting to have the kind of place that your friends always want to hang out in, here are the things to try in your space to transform it.

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If you are hosting a party this Sunday, you may be pretending that it’s all about the outcome of the battle between Patriots and Seahawks. But, everyone knows that the real reason for any party is for everyone to have a good time and the best way to make that happen is to be a relaxed and happy host. If you want your Superbowl shindig to be a success, the time between now and Sunday evening is key.

Including its first LGBTQ+ film.

I’ve been working with flowers for a few years now, yet somehow I do not own a vase. Not a single one – and frankly, you don’t need one! When it’s time to display some flowers, I can always scrounge up plenty of teapots, teacups, bottles, bowls, and more. Here are some of my favorite flower-holding alternatives. Teapot: Above we have my grocery store flower arrangement, plonked in a teapot.

Books with plenty of thrills and chills.

Get paid to travel Westeros and Middle Earth from the comfort of your couch.

Cue up the art heist films.

It looks just like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds's house!

It's time for a Halloween movie marathon.

The hit sequel was filmed throughout Rhode Island.

There's even a cute succulent planter.

Can you guess which sign prefers performance art?

Consider checking out one of these five shows.

My favorite piece cost just $5.

Netflix and chill, anyone?

Tis the season for simmer pots, roasting seeds, and cozy movies.

It cost $465 million to create the inaugural season.

Pharrell Williams is a co-partner.

Here are six new shows to add to your TV lineup this fall.

Star and screenwriter Billy Eichner was "very involved" in the design.

Whatever you fancy watching, there’s sure to be something to satisfy your reality TV cravings this season.

Hosted by the Sanderson Sisters themselves.

Grab your hot apple cider and cozy sweater, because you're going to want to curl up with these shows this fall. 

I'd go as far as to say it's Shah-mazing.

Here’s a look at some favorite comedies returning to the airwaves this fall.

Since zietgeist-y shows like HBO's "House of the Dragon" or the now-concluded "Insecure" draw in a massive amount of weekly viewers, a watch party is a chance to bond with your other pop culture-enamored friends. Here are my tips for throwing a good watch party, where everybody has fun.

Here are a few categories that will help narrow down the options.

If you’re looking for an escape from reality in the form of heists, disguises, and sneaky behavior, check out one of these TV shows that delve deep into the lives of liars, scammers, grifters and the people who fall victim to their cons — and then consume all the supplemental books, articles, documentaries, and podcasts that go along with them.

For this journalist, 30 minutes of a feel-good sitcom is just as beneficial as yoga.

Bookworms, listen up!

Black magic not included!

So long, giant stack of art I never get around to hanging.

Make some room on your bar cart.

Don’t forget to bring your Kate Bush cassette with you!

You can fill the hole in your heart by binge-watching one of these five shows.

Wiz Khalifa and Dakota Johnson and DJ Zedd, oh my!

All in one pot!

It’s basically “Shark Tank,” but for real estate.

My TBR pile is shrinking by the day.

From pickleball to 100-piece puzzles, here's how to kick off the season.

Magic Treehouse books optional.

Here's how to let go of that hobby that's become a chore, according to a therapist.

Grab a fuzzy blanket, divulge in your favorite pumpkin-flavored treat, and get cozy with one of September’s new book releases.

Are you ready for sweater weather?

It’s like “Selling Sunset,” but it’s set in Newport Beach, California.

The “Game of Thrones” prequel series was filmed in the U.K., Spain, and Portugal.

Which house reigns in your state?

Be gone, awkward before-the-food-is-ready gap!

Reunite with your favorite family.

If you’ve already — ahem — devoured all eight episodes of FX on Hulu’s critically-acclaimed series The Bear, you might be craving more.

Get home inspo from your favorite characters.

Literally no one has named their kid Joffrey.

If you're already missing the gal pals then you may find comfort in the fact that there are other shows featuring older women as they tackle life, aging, family, friendships, and everything in between.

Want to explore more of the world through your TV?

Do you have a kitchen witch?

With all of the details of the iconic Tanner home.

That cottagey, antique aesthetic from years past is making a comeback in a big way.

The couple’s home renovation empire has a new home.

It's never too early for spooky season.

Whether it's a slumber party for the kiddos or an all-nighter with your friends.

“They don't know that we know they know we know."

Add it to your beach bag.

The estate is where "BTS In the Soop" was filmed.

Calling all bookworms!

With stories that portray real human struggles and complicated characters.

Marble trays, mirror boxes, and macrame, oh my!

Most, if not all, televisions are made for a home living room, but one looks as though it belongs in a museum.Austrian electronics brand C SEED has unveiled its latest model, the C SEED N1, which can fold and unfold into a sculpture. In the video below, the device looks like a sleek aluminum bench, but then slowly rises up and spreads its displays, revealing itself to be a futuristic TV.Its other features are impressive, too.

It was inspired, in part, by the work of artist Edward Hopper.