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Plenty of people redo old furniture to give it a second life but most of them don't transform their former changing tables into super-chic, almost unrecognizable pieces. Claire did.

Whether someone is stopping by on short notice or you just can't stand the mess yourself but are short on time, a speed cleaning session can be the perfect solution. This doesn't replace regular, deeper cleanings, but is...

The New Orleans chef adds book signing event after Durham cooking class sells out.

Behind every great song-and-dance routine is a sibling rivalry. Or so it seems, if you take a moment to Google tap-dance history, or read the cast list for the upcoming Arena Stage musical revue "Tappin' Thru Life." The ...

Never underestimate the usefulness of a vampiric fairy. Such a supernatural creature--or, to be more accurate, the idea of one -- played a critical role in the birth of "Matthew Bourne's 'Sleeping Beauty,' " the dance ...

"Are you ready?" Ramsey Aburdene demands of the assembled buoyant audience. "Are you ready to go to North Korea?" The fans at the Dunes in Columbia Heights hoot and wave their hands. They are ready, if not to go to North...

-- Kevin James having dinner at DC Coast. The "King of Queens" actor (also known for "Hitch," "Grown Ups," etc.) was in town for his stand-up show at Warner Theatre on Wednesday night, and afterwards, headed to the seafo...

Talk about performance anxiety! The Literary Review, a monthly magazine published in London, has announced the finalists for what it calls "Britain's Most Dreaded Literary Prize": The Bad Sex Award. Now in its 21st year,...

For certain generations, though less so today, baby shoes carried such emotional significance that people would bronze them to preserve the memory of a child's first steps.

Click here to watch the TEDTalk that inspired this post. I became an artist by accident... figuratively, and literally. Although I had published three books in my 50s, they weren't born out of any great artistic yearning...

There are a lot of decisions to make at the movies: butter or no butter, large or extra-large, center or aisle. But perhaps the most important decision comes before you even enter the theater: Whom do you want in the sea...

Computers need to be put in their place. They really do. That's why I've been looking forward to the DVD release this week of Andrew Bujalski's cult Sundance hit Computer Chess. Computer Chess finally spills the beans ab...

Doge tired yet? Such sleepy. Happy wow weekend!

We're not sure how we missed these nudist-inspired chairs from Italian design firm Casamania when they debuted back in 2008, but it was clearly an oversight for the ages. The "Him & Her" chairs, crafted by Fabio Novembre...

Here's where this ping pong video went wrong. Last month, Tumba Ping Pong Show released a particularly impressive video that showcased their ping pong knife act with Miss Ping. The video attracted as much skepticism as a...

If you love fresh pancakes drizzled with warm maple syrup... then for the love of all things holy, do NOT click play on this bizarre video above from attymch. We know that almost sounds like a dare, but we are very serio...

Allen Wittert's "Kerry Anne." Still from UGallery. Six years ago online art site 20x200 was launched. Its motto, "art for everyone," spoke to a business model that emphasized affordable, limited-edition prints and photo ...

Every week, one of our photographer colleagues goes to a party for a regular feature in the Sunday Style section called The Scene. This week, photojournalist Evy Mages headed to Embassy Row to the home of Swiss ambassado...

After a decade-long moratorium on public mural painting, the City of Los Angeles has finally reached a consensus to lift the ban. The perennial debate between city council members, non-profit organizations, attorneys, ar...

While most of us can't drop everything to travel the world, the Internet affords us all the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of exotic locales vicariously. And with the weekend approaching, now seems like the...

Name: Ella GraceLocation: Westlake Village, CARoom Size: 120 square feet Ella Grace's room is a very special haven for a very special little girl. Creamy walls and neutral rugs are a soothing platform for the myriad of s...

Today Maxwell and Betsy bring us a creative storage solution chock-full of sparkle, personality, and style. Added bonus; it's also super functional! Today Maxwell and Betsy bring us a creative storage solution chock-full...