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For once, the long shot, and the best idea, has prevailed. The city announced today that it will award the opportunity to redevelop the historic Franklin School to the Institute of Contemporary Expression and EastBanc, a...

This year's Greenroom at the Oscars is inspired by urban lofts. Architectural Digest, who has sponsored the Greenroom design for the past 12 years, has enlisted David Rockwell and Susan Sarandon to create the open, airy ...

If Washington has one thing in common with Hollywood it's a weakness for people watching and power lunches. Whether it's at the Palm, Capital Grille, or Bobby Van's, settling into a booth or at a bar stool is an unavoida...

Put this in the category of "non-surprising TV show renewals": Netflix has ordered a third season of political thriller "House of Cards." The popular D.C.-set drama was a hit when it debuted last year as the online subsc...

Put this in the category of “non-surprising TV show renewals”: Netflix has ordered a third season of political thriller “House of Cards.” The popular D.C.-set drama was a hit when it debuted last year as the onli...

Name: Ivy and MarlowLocation: London, United KingdomRoom Size: 13' x 13' feet The simple white color palette that forms the base of sisters Ivy and Marlow's bedroom really highlights the stunning architectural details of...

When antiques dealer Rod Hopskind was young, he regularly hit the flea markets with his parents. Along the way, he developed an incredible eye for good pieces. Naturally, now that he's an adult, his home is Oakland is a ...

Bring the water, sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and black tea bags to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the orange zest and prunes, then remove from the heat and let stand until cool. Discard tea bags and refrigerate un...

Airport security is something we can't avoid, but Jeremy Miller, a Masters student at the School of Visual Arts, thinks it doesn't have to be so unpleasant. Miller's thesis project was an ad campaign to humanize the TSA,...

I am at war with my laundry drying rack. It has won most of our battles, which usually end with me banging it into place and then waking in the middle of the night to the sound of its inevitable collapse. On the hunt for...

There's a facelift coming for food labels. It's about time.

If your home is a labor of love, and you're currently slogging through a DIY renovation project yourself, take heart. Others have come before you, and their work all turned out just fine. Check out these eight great proj...

Facebook surprised its users last week with the launch of a new app, Paper, which is meant to help streamline mobile Facebook browsing. Even more surprised were the people behind Paper — the original Paper. The one tha...

Name: Maddie (5), Harry (3)Location: Dallas, TX We have a small upstairs playroom just off the laundry room. The goal was to maximize the space and encourage learning/creativity by designing creative book and art walls.

When you see something perfect you love, do you splurge on it? Or save some pennies by seeking a more affordable version? Look even further and you might steal the look for a whole lot less. Here are three black lattice ...

I'm a bit skint right now, so I'll be making a valentine for my valentine, but if you've got a little cash and a lot of love, express yourself with a one-of-a-kind, totally customizable, just-for-your-true-love work of a...

Steal this trick from restaurant chefs: Sear first, finish in the oven.

Nora, the furious narrator of Claire Messud’s spectacular novel, “The Woman Upstairs,” tells us early on: “I’m neither fat nor thin, tall nor short, blond nor brunette, neither pretty nor plain.” Not to add t...

Nora, the furious narrator of Claire Messud's spectacular novel, "The Woman Upstairs," tells us early on: "I'm neither fat nor thin, tall nor short, blond nor brunette, neither pretty nor plain." Not to add to Nora's agg...

Since it's often the smallest room in the house, the bathroom is a playground for anyone wanting to explore and experiment with different design ideas. Dramatic decor, which can overwhelm a bigger room, somehow manages t...

A weekly selection of recordings you should be listening to. WARNING: Songs streaming below may contain explicit lyrics. If you like your rappers courageous and obnoxious . . . No one in hip-hop is exploring the properti...

A weekly selection of recordings you should be listening to. WARNING: Songs streaming below may contain explicit lyrics. If you like your rappers courageous and obnoxious . . .