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Project by: Robert Bentley of Blink.is Location: Downtown Austin, Texas This small loft in downtown Austin is a mix of stunning high-end furniture finds and a few affordable pieces from places like IKEA and West Elm. Des...

A weekly feature in which we discuss the most confusing moment on the most recent episode of "Orphan Black." There are always many to choose from, so this could get divisive. There were technically things that were more ...

A weekly feature in which we discuss the most confusing moment on the most recent episode of "Orphan Black." There are always many to choose from, so this could get divisive. There were technically things that were more ...

Christina's second bedroom is a tight eight feet wide by 13 feet long. But, despite the small size, she needed it to function both as an office and craft room, and a guestroom that could sleep two people. Christina turne...

John Nava, one of America's pre-eminent realist artists, is the subject of a small show of twelve portraits -- paintings, monotypes and Jacquard tapestries -- now on view at the Vita Art Center in Ventura. Sober, affecti...

I have no statistics to back this up, but it's my impression that of all operas, "The Magic Flute" has a particular siren call to artists from other disciplines. Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Maurice Sendak, William Kentr...

We've got three more common design detours -- the kind of design mistakes that almost seem to sneak up on you, but have a really negative impact on the way your home feels. But of course, we've also got three ways to fix...

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra offered a curious pairing of large-scale works at Strathmore on Saturday; Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto with Yefim Bronfman, and the virtually unknown Twelfth Symphony of Shostakovich. T...

Serge Koussevitzky shepherded many compositions into existence as conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In his final years, he established two foundations to carry on the work of commissioning new music. These foun...

Surprisingly subtle and occasionally quite serious, Adventure Theatre MTC's "The Jungle Book" proved pleasurably hypnotic for tots and even toddlers at a recent performance. The lack of fidgets and whispers indicated how...

A common problem with many living spaces is either going too overboard with stuff that the whole space feels unpleasant, or trying to go minimal and ending up with a room that feels empty. But there's a perfect sweet spo...

The S&R Foundation Concert Series has thrust itself into the musical life of the city in a big way; eight programs since early March, the final one Friday at Georgetown's historic Evermay Estate. Somewhat like its neighb...

Of all the rooms in a house, sometimes the most impressive spaces aren't really rooms at all -- and these outdoor areas are certainly proof of that. From their stunning seating areas to their swoon-worthy fireplaces and ...

Name: Carrie Gifford & Hal Mertz Location: Los Feliz; Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 1,500 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 years; rented This is by far one of my favorite tours that I have ever gotten to shoot for Apartment...

Small, windowless apartment (and house!) bathrooms can sometimes be dark, boring and incredibly uninspiring. Fortunately, there are ways you can add some life and interest to tiny bathrooms, even if they don't have windo...

This article first appeared in Sacred Matters housed at Emory University. The Bible was written on scrolls, papyri, and parchment, and rendered in languages ancient or dead. For some religious people, it would seem an ac...

Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar are just some of the countries lending treasured Hindu and Buddhist sculptures to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for its stunning 'Lost Kingdoms' exhibition. The show's titl...

View Photo Gallery --Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Tony Romo, Lupita Nyong'o and other celebrities arrive at the 2014 White House Correspondents Dinner, May 3, 2014. The White House Correspondents' Dinner is essen...

Ama had found this piece of furniture at a garage sale but wasn't quite sure what to do with it for a few years. It had great bones, but the finish was in pretty rough shape. Though not a drastic change, the finished pro...

Nitzan Krimsky is a Jerusalem-born photographer who has spent the last ten years documenting his transition into living as his fully realized gender identity. "Boi -- Song Of A Wanderer," a documentary, photobook and exh...

We're quickly coming to the bitter end of another riveting season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," and one fan has taken his dedication to the show to a whole other level. Instagram user paperdragrace has spent his time over the...

President Barack Obama might be a tough act to follow when it comes to speeches, but comedian Joel McHale proved he was worthy during the 2014 White House Correspondents' Dinner. McHale was the host of the dinner, cracki...