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Artist Rinat Shingareev began his career in Russia and since then, he's spent his time painting the mugs of some of the most iconic people in today's culture - in a pop-art sort of way. Here, the artist walks us …

Danish designer Ragnhild Lübbert Terpling spent weeks in shelters getting to know the people there. Collaborating with homeless individuals, she developed her design for the urban rough sleeper, a tent that folds into a...

I'm increasingly convinced that making the January Cure a yearly practice is a great idea. Not only does your home get a deep clean and a fresh start, but assignments like today's reinforce that positive changes can turn...

Hey Isn't That Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and fiancee, actress Gabrielle Union on a double date with teammate Chris Bosh and wife Adrienne at Madam's Organ on Monday night. The foursome took in live jazz and late-night sou...

While you all were working in your kitchens, I made a good bit of progress on the basement this weekend. I wish there were pretty photos to show you, but really it's just a crumbling stone wall. Thankfully I know all of ...

You may have scored a juicer as a Christmas gift. Or maybe you're thinking of adding fresh juices as part of your New Year's diet clean-up plan.

Will a black cat crossing your path cause bad luck? It's doubtful, and frankly these sweet black cat accessories are worth the risk...

West Elm's latest collaboration taps the fashion world. Steven Alan has designed a home line for the retailer, including bedding, rugs, furniture, and décor items. The collection is available right now online and coming...

The concept of creating a "landing strip" in my apartment to sort through the clutter of the day and attempt to filter through things as they come in is one that appeals to me. However, my petite abode lacks any sort of ...

In just the way a 9-year-old might think a big problem could be wished away with colored pencils and glitter, Anu Yadav conjures a whimsical brainstorm as little Meena, the heroine of her promising solo show, "Meena's Dr...

Cleaning and organizing your home is not easy if you have small children underfoot. If you have a baby, forget about it! I know you can put them in a sling and still do the vacuuming, but have you actually tried it? It's...

I count myself pretty lucky that my flat has a built-in Landing Strip, in the form of a covered radiator with mirror in the entry, and hooks for coats further along the hall. I know not everyone is this fortunate (I live...

Need some more daily steps? Move to a college town. Governing Magazine analyzed census data to find out where people walked to work the most, and places with universities ranked the highest. Topping the list is Cambridge...

If you weren't one of the lucky people to hear U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey speak at the Library of Congress in May, here's the next best thing: The new issue of the Virginia Quarterly Review features an essay ba...

A weekly selection of recommended recordings. WARNING: Songs streaming below may contain explicit lyrics. If you believe dads should be allowed to rock without the music being called "dad rock". . . Check out "Wig Ou...

A weekly selection of recommended recordings. WARNING: Songs streaming below may contain explicit lyrics. If you believe dads should be allowed to rock without the music being called "dad rock". . .

I know that feeling. The new year rolls around and you peer into the kids' room and wish it was beautiful and stylish and yet... it doesn't quite hit the mark. You wish it was better. Is it time to redecorate? But when k...

I've been using a cleaning schedule for a couple of years now, and when I'm good about keeping up with it, I really feel like my house cleans itself. With just a few 15-minute tasks a day, I have a presentable house pret...

Name: John Trefry and Laurel WatsonLocation: Lawrence, KansasSize: 1,200 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years; rented When I first visited John and Laurel's house less than a year after they'd moved in, I was struck by i...

We like to blame Facebook and Instagram for making it seem as though all of our friends lead cooler, more sociable, more interesting lives. But it turns out social networks are not at fault: Your friends really are riche...

We like to blame Facebook and Instagram for making it seem as though all of our friends lead cooler, more sociable, more interesting lives. But it turns out social networks are not at fault: Your friends really are riche...

When I set up our landing strip during last year's January Cure, I mentioned wanting to add a trash bin in the opening just below the little shelf niche. Junk mail makes its way to the kitchen countertop far too often, a...