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All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to my selections below you can add M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening and Gus Van Sant's Paranoid Park to your queue today. Oh, and maybe there are folks out there excited to bring home You Read more
Moroccan design and decor may be a popular decorating trend, but for Maryam Montague, the woman behind the beautiful and popular blog My Marrakesh and the new book Marrakesh by Design, it's much more than that: it's a way of life. When Maryam isn't working at her main occupation as a human rights and democracy specialist, she's writing and photographing for her blog; managing her shop, Red Thread Read more
We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more
When it comes to buying cut flowers, sometimes it's hard to remember that behind those beautiful blooms sometimes lurks something more sinister — namely thousands of miles of shipping and herbicides and pesticides. That's why Deborah Prinzing, the author of the new book The 50 Mile Bouquet, recommends that you buy local and sustainable flowers for those you love (like your Mom this Mother's Read more
For well over half a century, the La Cienega Design Quarter, the renowned design district of Los Angeles, has been the go-to stop for interior designers, stylists, shoppers, and those wanting to get a closer look at the best in design, and from May 9 through 11, visitors have something even more incredible than usual to gaze at, as interior designers participate in the fourth annual LEGENDS Read more
Located at 951 Rockwood Parkway, NW, Washington, DC, the 2012 DC Design House has been transformed by 23 regional designers, with each room showing off the individual designer's unique decorating perspective and expertise. The seven-bedroom, seven-bath home will be open through May 13 for visitors, with funds benefiting the Children's National Medical Center. The designers only had five weeks to Read more
Sports was the theme of the weekend for the Beckham clan. After David Beckham went shirtless to celebrate his Saturday night win with the LA Galaxy, he reported to the Staples Center yesterday afternoon to cheer on his favorite basketball squad, the Lakers, as they took on the Dallas Mavericks. David and his son Cruz Beckham were courtside to watch as the Lakers beat the visitors 112-108. Later, Read more
From a squash racquet court, state-of-the-art gymnasium (complete with an electric horse for simulated riding), and heated pool, first-class passengers aboard the Titanic were the recipients of some of the ship's finest perks. It was the elaborate Turkish baths, located on the middle deck, though, that were one of the most impressive amenities of all. Read more
Entryways tend to be smaller, but that doesn't make them any less important — after all, the foyer is a guest's first impression of your home. For that reason, it's worth your time to design an entryway that nicely reflects your style. Not sure where to start? Follow these quick tips to create a foyer that's both functional and well-decorated year-round: Go with a statement piece. The easiest Read more
Think twice about eating at that chain restaurant. Our pal Wise Bread gives reasons why you shouldn't eat there. I’ll reveal my bias upfront — I can’t stand chain restaurants. From their oversized, cheese-topped portions to the excessive use of adjectives in their menus, grabbing a bite at a big-box just doesn’t hit the spot for me. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Read more
