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When stepping into a holy place, our eyes seek the light. If we're lucky, the light will be shining through a stained glass window, adding illumination and beauty at once. Stained glass windows tell a stories, educate an...

Project by: Natasha JanszLocation: Los Angeles, California Have you ever moved into a new home where your old furniture just wasn't a match? That's what happened to this family, who had moved from a bigger Mediterranean-...

Name: FayeLocation: New York City, New York My home is decorated very bohemian like. It's very cozy and tiny! It's a studio in Manhattan -- 200 square feet. Most of my furniture is from Urban Outfitters, the garbage, or ...

A playwright sets her story against a historical or otherwise significant backdrop to provide verisimilitude, credibility, and context. Sometimes the backdrop is as interesting as the story. That's the case with Sarah Ru...

Why only tackle one DIY project at a time, when you can tackle two that combine to create one sweet sitting vignette to spice up a corner of a room in your house? Pascale challenged himself to fix up this chair and stool...

We often suggest bringing in home accessories and furniture into the home that have meaning to you -- that have a great story. We feel like this is a great way to create a rich, authentic home filled with interesting ite...

You know how in some small spaces doors are like, always in the way? If you own your home or have an open-minded landlord, consider one of these four easy ways to replace a standard swinging door to reclaim a little extr...

Haven't put that much thought or effort into your bathroom's trash can? Yeah me neither (currently rocking the cheapest, blandest plastic one I could find). But most especially in those who have small spaces, that little...

Looking for a quick and unique DIY home decor accessory project you could tackle easily in a weekend afternoon? This cute bookend idea is perfect for music-loving folks who are looking for something to spice up their boo...

Name: Ax + Apple / Founder Jamie LynLocation: Downtown; Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 800 square feetYears worked in: 1.5 years; rented Blue velvet tufted couch, Barcelona chair, tools and trinkets, a shrine to Rihanna an...

Nothing quite compares to the power of a photograph to communicate the goings on in the world. Ranging from the serious to the silly, these photos offer peeks into what happened around the globe this week. 1. Muslims fle...

Leonard da Vinci was the original Renaissance man, dabbling in not just art, but anatomy, geology, botany, cartography, mathematics, literature and much, much more. Not only do we give him credit for masterpieces like "T...

By Ella Morton Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Like something out of an epic fantasy novel -- or maybe The Lego Movie...

Writers and politicians have toyed with the legendary "battle of the sexes" since men and women were first pigeonholed into hunters and gatherers. If, however, one's perspective on gender roles has automatically been pre...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie lit up the big screen and the tabloids in 2005's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," and it looks like they're set to stage a repeat. The Oscar-nominated pair is reportedly inking a deal to star in another...

A new photo book is aiming to bring visibility to a camp that provides a safe space for young children -- of all gender identities and expressions. Called "You Are You," the book focuses on a unique weekend summer camp f...

It's here! Another weekend! Free time to relax and not have to wear a tie. Do you want to know the secrets to enjoying your Saturday and Sunday to its absolute fullest? We've got four things to consider doing so you enjo...

The 2014 White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend is finally here. Among its share of signature events is Saturday afternoon's Garden Brunch -- hosted by Tammy Haddad, president and founder of Haddad Media. The brunch ...

Fans of "House Of Cards" already know that Frank Underwood is fond of spouting sing-songy phrases, so imaging him in a barbershop quartet isn't that much of a stress. Don't believe us? Then you should watch this clip fro...

This trip to Goodwill was originally intended to find something to be crafted into a make-up storage vanity for a friend. But when Jae finished a few simple tweaks to transform this old tool cart, it seemed like a no-bra...

View Photo Gallery --As the annual dinner approaches, a look back at past performers who have elicited big laughs and awkward silence, and the famous names who made their way to the celebrity-studded event in Washington....

View Photo Gallery --As the annual dinner approaches, a look back at past performers who have elicited big laughs and awkward silence, and the famous names who made their way to the celebrity-studded event in Washington....