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There are few constants in life: Death, taxes... and the perennial appeal of lava lamps. (At least among a certain segment of college students and/or bachelors.) The ultimate mood light has just turned 50. NPR agrees tha...

Q: Over the past several years I've been trying to integrate green lifestyle choices not only for mother nature's sake, but also for my own safety, but I am running into a huge issue with that in my new apartment. We are...

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Dear SOS: I would love to have the recipe for the lemon cheesecake we had recently at the Dutch Frontier.

It's a hard lesson to learn and often a very painful one. Suffering a profound disillusionment or a deep personal loss is what helps to build character. Prior to performing Stephen Sondheim's classic "I'm Still Here" at ...

All aboard the art express! Next week, Doug Aitken’s art train project, Station to Station: A Nomadic Happening, will embark on a cross-country journey making art-infused stops from New York to Oakland that will bring ...

One day, while my daughter was happily distracted with her own marker drawings, I decided to risk pulling out a new sketchbook I had special-ordered. It had dark paper, and was perfect for adding highlights. I had only d...

Q: I just got a waterfall showerhead from my parents. I installed it immediately because it was so pretty, but when I took a shower this morning I felt really guilty wondering about how much more water I was using. How m...

NEW YORK — Reinforcements have arrived for the upcoming cast of "Macbeth" and some big names are joining Ethan Hawke and Anne-Marie Duff. Lincoln Center Theater said Tuesday said the production will have John Glover, B...

"American Horror Story" is known for its unsettling images, so why should its third season, "American Horror Story: Coven" be any different? Check out the official poster for "Coven" below. Warning, there are snakes. Her...

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Q: Our new house in Germany has an awesome bedroom we would like to use as a family room -- but I am having a hard time figuring out how to place our sectional. The one wall that is large enough for our projector screen ...

Name: JasnaLocation: Vancouver, BC, Canada Jasna sent us an email: We love seeing photos of artists' homes--they are always inspiring, loaded with art and unique details and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the peopl...

In San Francisco, tradition has it that the fall arts season begins with the gala opening nights of the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera. This year, the double-header season-opening performances are Sept. 3...

In an overwhelmingly conceptual era, in which nearly all the arts are dominated by precious young geniuses showing off their technical virtuosity and theoretical sophistication, Seamus Heaney was a great experimental old...

Pro-tip: When transporting a piano, it's probably wise to not let it stand upright in the back of a pick-up truck. (via Pleated Jeans)

Tim Gunn is by far one of our favorite television personalities, and after reading his latest interview with Etsy, we can't help but love him even more. Gunn admitted that he's absolutely "crazy" about the site and what ...

If you haven't been referring to legendary author Ray Bradbury as "Ray Ray" all your life, now is the perfect time to start. In the latest episode of the highly intellectual, thoroughly gangsta web series "Thug Notes," S...

On Monday, The Force was strong with a rumor that Benedict Cumberbatch could play a key role in "Star Wars: Episode VII." On Tuesday, the actor's representatives batted down that notion in a statement to the New York Dai...

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Spend time with family and celebrate Grandparents Day. Even if your grandparents aren't around, surround yourself with loved ones. Consider heading out to a baseball game. TAURUS (April 20-May 2...

Brief news from elsewhere: -- Princess Madeleine is expecting a baby! Er, which one is Princess Madeleine? The really, really pretty younger daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden who married a hedge-fund guy in June...

Like this Room for Color 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Katie Location: Staunton, VA Division: Cool Inspiration for my palette: In my last apartment, I wasn't allowed to paint, so when I moved to this place...