Lavishly decorated library with a Christmas tree, red chairs, a roaring fireplace, and ornate chandeliers.
Here’s How You Can Virtually Attend Biltmore’s Christmas Tree Raising Ceremony
“This Christmas Eve marks the 125th anniversary of George Vanderbilt welcoming friends and family to Biltmore House for the very first time,” the Biltmore website reads.
Oct 27, 2020
Cow Cuddling Can Improve Your Mental Health—Here’s Where You Can Book a Hugging Session
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This activity will surely improve your moo-d.
Oct 26, 2020
Target Launched a New Feature That Lets You Shop By Appointment and Avoid Lines
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You can find out in advance if there's a line outside your store.
Oct 26, 2020
7 Genius WFH Solutions From the 2021 IKEA Catalog
Set yourself up for remote success the IKEA way.
Oct 23, 2020
These Escape Room Kits Let You Experience All the Fun and Mystery from Home
All the fun of an escape room, but in your own living room.
Oct 22, 2020
HGTV Will Add 16 New Series To Its 2021 Lineup
The 16 new shows will consist of some HGTV favorites as well as new pilots and docu-series, and this batch of fresh programming represents more than 109 episodes that will be coming in the next year.
Oct 22, 2020
This Is the Perfect Year to Send out Holiday Cards—And Now Is the Time to Start Working On Them
Here's how to do them safely and get them mailed and delivered on time.
Oct 20, 2020
Your Dog’s Personality Changes When They Hit “Middle Age”—Here’s What to Expect
One new study found that dogs actually experience a personality shift around their third birthday.
Oct 19, 2020
The Most Popular Classic TV Shows By State, From “The Golden Girls” to “The Jeffersons”
Which TV show is most popular in your state?
Oct 17, 2020
A Builder Made Her Dog a Selfie Booth With LEGO Pieces
A three-legged selfie star is born.
Oct 17, 2020
Williams-Sonoma Is Hiring for Holiday Work-From-Home Jobs
Yes, that includes the 40% employee discount.
Oct 16, 2020
Check Your Parent’s House—Your Old Disney VHS Tapes Might Be Worth a Fortune
Time to dig through your closet.
Oct 14, 2020
These Weird Prime Day Finds Will Suck Out Your Pores, Turn Your Bed Into Bacon, and Keep You Regular
Here are some of the most random and bizarre items you’ll find marked down today—just in case you think you might need to snag them (or just need a laugh).
Oct 13, 2020
This Tool Makes Deciding What Movie To Watch Next So Much Easier
It crowdsources actual movie critics' knowledge to give you more accurate and relevant recommendations.
Oct 9, 2020
100 Things to Look Forward to This Fall and Winter
There's plenty going on in the months of October through March.
Oct 7, 2020
These Are the Scariest Basements From Iconic Horror Movies and TV Shows
Each was given a Basement Evil Score.
Oct 5, 2020
IKEA Will Stop Selling Non-Rechargeable Batteries to Reduce Global Waste
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed by next year.
Oct 4, 2020
These Charming Treehouse Villages Blend Into Nature
The modular designs are constructed in a way that allows them to easily blend in with their natural surroundings.
Oct 4, 2020
Let Nicole Kidman, Oscar Isaac, & More Celebs Soothe Your Mind With This Tranquil New Series
"A World of Calm" is the perfect series for these chaotic times.
Oct 3, 2020
Home Depot’s 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Is the Star of Halloween Memes
Just because large social gatherings are being discouraged at this year’s Halloween festivities doesn’t mean you also have to skip the large decorations.Home Depot is celebrating the spooky season in a big way, quite literally. They’re selling a 12-foot-tall skeleton figurine that has eyes made of LCD screens, allowing it to stare and blink at unsuspecting trick-or-treaters.
Sep 30, 2020
I Tried Trader Joe’s Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo Bar, And Here’s What I Thought
And yes, it does smell as good as it sounds.
Sep 29, 2020
If You Need Some Socially Distanced Vacation Ideas, These Are the Top U.S. Camping Destinations for Fall 2020
Whether you’ve got your eye on an idyllic cabin setting or prefer an RV resort, there’s something to fit every budget, preference, and family.
Sep 27, 2020
Trader Joe’s Is Selling Cinnamon Brooms for Under $1
They're pretty wicked.
Sep 25, 2020
Japanese Paper Lanterns Inspired the Design of This Treehouse on Reddit
This unique treehouse spotted on the DesignPorn subreddit.
Sep 24, 2020
“The Great Pottery Throw Down” Is Like “Great British Bake Off” But With Ceramics
Say hello to your next reality TV obsession.
Sep 19, 2020
These Throw Blankets Look Like Classic Horror Movie VHS Tapes
Creepy Company’s "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Halloween" VHS Throw Blankets are based on the original VHS covers for the 1970s-era horror flicks—front, back, and spine.
Sep 15, 2020
Pantone Released Its Color Trend Report For Spring/Summer 2021
Burnt coral! Marigold! French blue!
Sep 12, 2020
This Streaming Service Wants to Help You Fall Asleep
Dubbed the “Netflix for sleep,” Restflix is a restful sleep streaming service that helps you fall asleep faster and encourages continuous, productive rest.
Sep 11, 2020
This Free App Helps Avoid the Biggest Disagreements with Your Roommates
It's like having another, extra responsible roommate.
Sep 11, 2020
Looking to Level Up? LinkedIn Just Made Its Most Popular Courses Free for the Month of September
LinkedIn has just released a list of 20 of the most popular courses on its Learning platform. Even better, all of these courses are now completely free to watch until September 30.
Sep 10, 2020
This Family Created a Candy Slide for a Safe, Socially Distanced Halloween
One family came up with a super creative way to safely dole out candy to trick-or-treaters: a DIY candy slide that allows them to pass treats through without hand-to-hand contact.
Sep 9, 2020
You Can Rent a Tiny Home That Comes with a Car for $1 on Airbnb
Experience all the fall foliage your heart desires with this deal.
Sep 8, 2020
Find Out What Books You Should Read Next Based on Your Dream Destination
You can “travel” to just about any time period and location in the world—no passport or suitcase required.
Sep 7, 2020
You Can Earn $1,000 Just by Chilling in an RV at a National Park—Here’s How
The need to unplug is more real than ever.
Sep 4, 2020
Google Just Launched a Solution for Your Too-Many-Tabs Problem
Those must-read articles won’t fall by the wayside as you get bogged down in work.
Sep 1, 2020
From Velvet Thrones to Gold Toilets, This Buckingham Palace-Themed Mobile Home is Fit For Royalty
Take a virtual tour of The Royal Caravan with a Queen Elizabeth lookalike.
Aug 29, 2020
You Can Actually Follow the Yellow Brick Road Inside This ‘Wizard of Oz’-Themed Hotel Room
It leads you to the wall mural of Emerald City.
Aug 26, 2020
Sick Of Your Roommates? Panasonic Has a Cubicle Designed for WFH
Maybe you can pencil them in for lunch.
Aug 25, 2020
The Farmers' Almanac Prediction for This Winter Is All Over the Place
One part of the country might get hit extremely hard with snow this year.
Aug 25, 2020
You Can Virtually Celebrate the Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Dive into the history of suffrage in the U.S. from the comfort of your living room.
Aug 24, 2020
A Real Halloweentown Exists in the U.S.—and it’s Where the Movie Filmed, Too
The beloved Disney flick filmed in a city in Oregon.
Aug 22, 2020
How America's Favorite Room Has Changed Since the Pandemic Began
Respondents are itching for a little more peace and quiet than just a year ago.
Aug 19, 2020
Want an HGTV Home Renovation? Here's How to Up Your Chances
For one, keep your budget lower than 150K.
Aug 19, 2020
Sherwin-Williams’ ColorMix Forecast Gives Off Calming Vibes for 2021
Take a deep breath and let these colors in.
Aug 18, 2020
Having a Pet During Quarantine Can Help You Keep a Healthy Routine, According to a New Study
Whether you recently adopted a pet or already had furry friends before the pandemic, you’re probably loving having something to snuggle and play with at all hours of the day. But for Gen Zers and millennials, having pets during the pandemic has actually been a serious source of self-care, according to a new study.
Aug 13, 2020
The World’s Last Blockbuster Is Now on Airbnb and You Can Stay There for the Price of a $4 Movie Rental
As a wise tween once sang, “Hey now, hey now. This is what dreams are made of!”
Aug 11, 2020
This New Streaming Service Is Like Netflix for Design Nerds
A new streaming service promises to bring some of the world's more inspiring design and architectural stories straight to you has just launched.
Aug 10, 2020
Google’s New Feature Brings Dinosaurs to Your Neighborhood
As well as being a free way to have fun with your phone and feel like you're in "Jurassic World", the 10 AR dinosaurs are also realistically sized, move in a detailed real-life way, and are a great way to learn about the past.
Aug 8, 2020
This App Can Turn Any Text Into an Audiobook
It was founded by a dyslexic student who wanted to make it easier for others to enjoy written texts.
Aug 7, 2020
An August Letter From the Editor: This Month Is All About Comfort
Get ready for a month filled with Comfort Decorating, which is like comfort food, but for your home.
Aug 3, 2020
It’s Not Just Barbados: 3 More Countries Are Offering a Remote Work Abroad Option
Here are a few to consider if you're looking for a change of scenery.
Aug 3, 2020
An 18th Century Italian Villa Fit For Royalty is on Airbnb
The villa has ties to real-life royalty, too.
Aug 2, 2020
You Can Rent a Celebrity Tour Bus For Your Socially Distanced Summer Road Trip
The star-studded celebrity client list includes Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cher, Drake, Dolly Parton, Adele, and Rihanna.
Jul 31, 2020
Science Says Girls’ Trips Are Good for Your Health, and Here’s Why
Filling your Instagram with envy-inducing vacation selfies of you and your closest gal pals living it up may serve as a temporary ego-booster, thanks to all the likes you’re bound to rack up. But there could be more—scientific studies suggest that there’s an even more crucial benefit connected to taking girls’ trips: It’s actually good for your health.
Jul 30, 2020
Science Says Night Owls Who Wake Up Late Are More Intelligent Than Early Birds
Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous phrase, “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” His viewpoint sounds nice, and his own personal success gives his advice some strong support. However, now night owls and researchers alike would beg to differ. During the last few decades, there’s a growing body of fascinating research on the relationship between sleep patterns and intelligence.
Jul 30, 2020
This Is Why You Have Trouble Sleeping in the Winter
Winter, the season of cozy hygge, seems like it would be the best time of year to catch up on all those ZZZs we miss out on during the more active months. But it turns out that—whether or not you’re one of the 10 million Americans who suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year—the long and dark days actually wreak havoc on our sleep schedules, both in the quality of our sleep and the number of hours of rest we’re getting each night.
Jul 30, 2020
Finland Wants to Teach You How to Be Happier, and Give You a Free Summer Vacation
They say misery loves company, but it looks like joy does, too. And since the US is apparently the unhappiest it’s ever been, Americans could certainly make some pretty good use out of Finland’s “happiness guides,” and get a free summer vacation in the process.
Jul 30, 2020
These Desktop Water Fountains Are ASMR Moments of Zen
Design and science experts have assured us that one way of reducing your stress levels is to get yourself near some water for a healthy dose of what’s known as “blue mind,” or the calming effect that simply being in the vicinity of H2O has on people. It’s not quite possible to bottle those good vibes up and take them home, but the next best option is to invest in indoor fountains, like these beautiful, zen-emitting devices by Lily Clark.
Jul 30, 2020
This Is How Drew Barrymore Spends Her Perfect Night In
Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home. “Charlie’s Angels,””The Wedding Singer,””Never Been Kissed,” “Ever After”—the list of iconic Drew Barrymore classics goes on and on (and on). As it’s known, however, Barrymore’s success goes well beyond the big screen.
Jul 30, 2020
JVN Hit Over 100 Episodes of “Getting Curious” and Hunny, We’ve Learned A Lot
There have been so many milestones to celebrate in the world of grooming expert-turned-figure skater Jonathan Van Ness. First, as we already know and have binged, the third season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” premiered this month. Second, the Fab Five member turned 32 today (happy birthday, JVN!). And third, Van Ness’s beloved podcast “Getting Curious” aired over one-hundred episodes. Can you believe?!
Jul 30, 2020
How Melissa Rauch from ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spends Her Perfect Night In
Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home.If you’re a fan of “The Big Bang Theory,” you’ll recognize Melissa Rauch, who plays Howard’s wife Bernadette. She was introduced in the show during the third season and quickly became a regular—and 10 seasons later, this will be her last as the beloved TV sitcom comes to an end.
Jul 30, 2020
How Molly Bernard From ‘Younger’ Spends Her Perfect Night In at Home
Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home.I’m putting this truth out into the universe: my life changed for the better after watching the first episode of TV Land’s “Younger” (season 6 premieres tonight, June 12).
Jul 30, 2020
6 Stand-Up Specials to Watch If You Need a Good Laugh
No matter what your current self-care routine looks like, it could probably benefit from a few hours of laughter.
Jul 29, 2020
Grocery Stores Have the Most Trusted Safety Protocols of All Retailers, According to a New Survey
It's a relief given the essentialness of them.
Jul 29, 2020
A New Harry Potter Board Game Was Just Announced, and You Have to Defeat Voldemort
Make room in your official collection of all things Harry Potter for a new wizardly addition: Board game and puzzle manufacturer USAopoly recently announced the forthcoming release of a new collaborative game. HARRY POTTER: Death Eaters Rising is based on the fifth book/film, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” The game, which will be available in Fall 2019, pits players against the infamous Death Eaters on a quest to ultimately corral and conquer Lord Voldemort.
Jul 28, 2020
6 Planets Will Be Visible for 12 Days Straight—Here’s When You Need to Be Outside
An almost 2-week long event when you can visibly see multiple planets in the sky. Count us in!
Jul 27, 2020
Iceland Wants to Broadcast Your Screams Into the Wilderness
It's been a rough year. Iceland wants you to scream it out.
Jul 25, 2020
Take a Peek Inside an Off-Grid Dome in the Texas Desert
Social distancing goals.
Jul 24, 2020
Need a Moment? Mini-Meditations Are Now Available Inside Snapchat for Free
The company recently rolled out the Headspace Mini, one of many bite-size applications developers and companies can launch on the platform.
Jul 23, 2020
“The Sims” Has Its Own Reality TV Show—And It’s Really Entertaining
It's fun, even if you don't regularly watch other people play video games.
Jul 22, 2020