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Few brands exemplify the relaxed-yet-luxe L.A. vibe like Fred Segal. The SoCal-based retailer, which has outfitted everyone from Farrah Fawcett to David Beckham, is now bringing that same aesthetic into our homes. The first Fred Segal x CB2 collaboration was all about the living room and home office. The most recent collection, released today, is taking it outside. Dubbed the Pool Party Collection, most of the pieces are designed to work either indoors or out.

If you’re having trouble remembering the myriad ways Amazon delivers to you, well, they’re about to make it a little easier. The Seattle based retailer seems to be merging Amazon Fresh with Prime Now. The news was reported by Yahoo Finance on Tuesday, while explaining why the online giant cut a bunch of jobs.

Boho babes, rejoice: Target’s newest in-house home decor brand, Opalhouse, launches next week, and we have your first look at all the amazingly colorful pieces you’re going to want to snatch up. The bullseye announced the new brand back in February on their corporate blog .

Taking energy efficiency to the next level appears to be the goal of this “energy positive” hotel that’s set to be constructed within the Arctic Circle. Design firm Snøhetta teamed up with a few other Norwegian companies to create a vision for the hotel that’s energetic output will surpass the resources it consumes over the span of its 60-year lifetime.

Looking to upgrade underfoot? We have great news for you. Amazon’s Deal of the Day today is for rugs, and there are some serious savings to be had. It’s President’s Day weekend, and that means there are a ton of home sales to take advantage of, especially on big purchases like sofas and rugs. And in the latter category, Amazon doesn’t disappoint; most 5′ by 8′ rugs and smaller are under $100 today.

How are you planning on celebrating President’s Day? (Besides listening to the Hamilton soundtrack, of course.) If you’re lucky, you’ll have Monday off. But unlike most other three-day weekends, there aren’t President’s Day get-togethers or traditions. Unless you count the not-so-official tradition of shopping online sales. Which, thankfully, is something we can all do, even if you don’t get Monday off.

Big news, Disney fans: now you can deck out your whole house, courtesy of the mouse. That’s right, a new store dedicated exclusively to housewares has opened at Disneyland in Southern California. Located in the Downtown Disney District, Disney Home sells (you guessed it) Disney-themed home goods from glassware to linens, kitchen accessories and more, according to a Disney Parks blog post about the opening. The curated assortment will also change seasonally.

While the end of Fixer Upper may have dashed our dreams of getting our very own shiplap makeover courtesy of Chip and Joanna, their collection with Target has been one way we can emulate the duo’s farmhouse chic aesthetic. Their collaboration with Target was first announced in September of last year, and this is the second time the line has undergone a “refresh” with seasonally-pegged items.

Shopping really can do some good. Nordstrom announced Monday that its in house charitable brand, Treasure & Bond, is branching out into the home category. The give-back brand, which was previously focused solely on apparel, introduced tabletop and decor items this season, including ceramic dishware, artisanal cheese boards and textured glass pieces, as well as bedding, textiles, stylish throws and pillows, with pricing that ranges from $15-$199.

Minimalism doesn’t have to be boring, and this new home collection from Nendo is just that. Muted colors and clean lines mix with surprising elements to create a gorgeous and fascinating new take on common objects. Award winning Japanese designer Oki Soto of Nendo released his series of new designs for 2018. His collection for Zens is characteristically streamlined and intriguing—a mix of furniture, home and kitchen accessories.

Amsterdam has a distinctive architecture style, but we can guarantee that this giant crane-turned-residence sticks out among the city’s livable structures – in a good way. Typically, old construction equipment and luxury don’t go hand in hand, but that’s the best way to describe this unique spot.

When it comes to unique aquatic escapes, the possibilities are endless thanks to an abundance of floating hotels around the world. The latest comes from Paris design firm Atelier Lavit, which has constructed a group of ten prefabricated hotel suites docked on a marine reserve near Avignon, a city in the southeastern region of France. Guests use a wooden ramp that goes from the shore to each of the suites. The rooms are constructed in either a circular or square shape.

Sure, you’ve probably heard that retail is dead (and malls along with it). And while some abandoned malls are becoming something more, like schools, others like Los Angeles’ Westfield Century City mall are busy revamping themselves for the Instagram set. With a major dose of unique style from designer Kelly Wearstler, Westfield Century City has become a design lover’s dream.

It’s a sad day for L.L. Bean devotees. We’re crying into our Bean boots, because the Maine-based retailer has gotten rid of its legendary lifetime return policy. The generous return policy meant that even if the same backpack you had from middle school got a rip, you could exchange it for a new one. That all changed Friday morning when the company posted a letter to customers explaining the update.

If you swoon over the pastel patterns of textile designer Rebecca Atwood, we have some great news. The Brooklyn based brand just announced the launch of their newest product line, and you’re going to want to lie down for this. This is Rebecca Atwood’s first permanent bedding collection—the designer sold a handful of one-of-a-kind-quilts created from fabric scraps last year—and it’s as dreamy as you’d expect.

If you’re a fan of flexible, affordable upgrades to your current property — like the idea of adding a tiny home or ADU to the backyard — then you’re going to love these Pinterest-perfect kit homes from Finnish firm Pluspuu. Especially since many of the standard model log cabins come complete with a sauna option.

Forget Elf on a Shelf—now you can put yourself on a shelf. Doob is a company that has pioneered a new type of 3D selfie that creates a custom-printed figurine from a single photo booth session.

Amazon is making it easier to snag a bargain. The online retail giant is taking a cue from dollar stores with its latest shopping experience. While many shoppers head to Amazon with an idea of what they’re looking for and to price compare, it’s not exactly top of mind for browsing. However, extreme deal and off price retailers, like dollar stores and discount brands such as Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx, thrive on the thrill of discovery.

Of all the extraordinarily creative seating options we’ve found and subsequently fawned over, this artistic indoor/outdoor armchair has to be one of our faves thus far. This unique seating option, known as Felix, is the result of a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Vivanco and furniture company Los Patrones.

If you have a palate for culinary-inspired artwork, then these miniature embroidered foods will definitely appeal to your creative taste buds. Japanese artist ipnot is the nimble-fingered mastermind behind an amazingly detailed assortment of tiny, handmade embroidered foods. The extremely realistic designs range from a bowl of ramen and a sushi roll to tiny chocolates and apple and tomato slices.

It’s been a year and a half since IKEA and Tom Dixon first announced their upcoming collaboration. In those 18 months, we’ve learned that the “platform for living” is called DELAKTIG, and is a sofa-slash-bed that is endlessly hackable. Now, the British designer has released even more details about the line—including some of the “add-ons” that will be available. At its most basic, DELAKTIG is an aluminum platform that serves as a single bed.

With a new collection that can only be described as Alice In Wonderland meets the circus meets Hot Topic meets The Babadook meets that one Halloween costume of a CVS receipt, IKEA partnered with fashion activist Bea Akerlund to add a surprising amount of goth drama to your fave affordably priced retailer.

Amazon’s latest corporate office building, The Spheres in Seattle, features 40,000 plants, organic architecture inspired by botanical design, and a “biophilic” environment for both Amazon employees and the general public. And if it works out well, just might have the mega-retailer influencing the design of workplaces everywhere.

Normally news of a van hanging out in a parking lot would be concerning, but in this particular case it’s cause for celebration. Amazon announced today that their Treasure Truck will park its big beautiful self in Whole Foods parking lots across the country. A natural step in the Whole Foods/Amazon marriage, bringing the Treasure Truck program to the grocery store parking lots is kind of genius. The Treasure Truck program has been running for a while, and is basically a daily deal service.