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When Amanda moved into her second house, she knew the dark and dated split entry needed to be brightened up -- a dark door, peach-hued walls and a tall wall with nothing on it just didn't fit her style.

Fujiko Nakaya: Veil is a site-specific installation that enters into dialog with the Glass House, the iconic building that was designed American architect Philip Johnson and completed in 1949. The Japanese artist Fujiko ...

S.B. from Redlands, Calif., writes: Where do storm drains lead? Marilyn responds: With spring rains upon us, it's a good time to note that storm drains usually do not lead to wastewater treatment facilities (the way sani...

In George Bernard Shaw's "The Philanderer," directed by Elaine Herman for the Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, Leonard Charteris (Andy Gerges) is a cad that masquerades as a progressive lover. He finds himself in ...

Project by: Bronwyn PooleLocation: Bronte Beach Sydney Australia From designer Bronwyn: I furnished this Bronte Beach Sydney apartment for a young professional couple, Amie and Andy. They came to me with a Palm Springs a...

CANNES, France (AP) -- The 67th annual Cannes Film Festival featured a number of remarkable performances, many of them from big-name stars. These were among the actors that had Cannes buzzing: -- Steve Carell: It was an ...

Andi takes Eric on a first date during which they get lessons from snowboarder Louie Vito on "The Bachelorette" (ABC at 8 p.m.). Later, 14 of the men perform routines for a charity event at an exotic male revue.

The first trailer for Denzel Washington's new movie, "The Equalizer," is here and based on the provided clips, the movie is going to be very Denzel Washington. The actor plays a man with "possible military training," who...

Name: Luis and AlexLocation: West Seattle. Seattle, WA My wife Alex and I bought this charming 1950s mid-century house last year in a quiet 50s neighborhood in West Seattle, about 20 minutes from downtown. It's a really ...

Though it might not sound as fun as throwing a party or decorating your outdoor area, a lucrative garage sale can be a blast to have (and the extra money in your pocket a nice bonus). This post is for the folks who need ...

As the last of the daffodils, tulips and other spring bulbs fade away, there is a natural desire to clean up the remaining shriveled flowers and the inevitable floppy leaves that were so welcome just a few weeks ago, but...

Great at starting projects (or thinking about things you'd like to do) but not so great at finishing and following through? From DIY projects to organizing the closet to decluttering, these are seven secrets to getting a...

It was on this day, May 25, in 1977 that "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" first made its debut in theaters. Thirty-seven years later, our fascination with the galaxy far, far away has yet to diminish. While we may neve...

By David Rosenberg It's an unusual question that isn't often asked: What happens to sex workers once they retire? Photographer Bénédicte Desrus spent six years answering that question while documenting Casa Xochiquetza...

Whether you go big, keep it small, or land somewhere in the middle, weddings are expensive. It seems like every time you turn around someone is asking for money, or you're having to pick up yet another "one last thing" t...

Name: Musician Jess Williamson, Mikaylah Bowman (co-owner of local Austin bookstore Farewell Books) and Frankie DogLocation: East Austin, TexasSize: Two bedrooms, one bathYears lived in: Renting, 1.5 years There's a soft...

The key to small-space living is generally to pare down, but after a look at all things new and innovative at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), even we -- small-space, New York City dwellers -...

As deranged manifestos go, the final YouTube video made by suspected Isla Vista, Calif., mass murderer Elliot Rodger was remarkably well-made. Filmed by Rodger in his black BMW, with palm trees in the background and his ...

View Photo Gallery -- Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, known by many as Kimye, have been called "the world's most talked about couple" by Vogue magazine. They have a daughter, North, and planned a Ma...

View Photo Gallery -- Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, known by many as Kimye, have been called "the world's most talked about couple" by Vogue magazine. They have a daughter, North, and planned a Ma...

Todd Erickson of Haven in Miami Beach asked fellow chefs to be his new-menu guinea pigs.

Between sleeping, working, going to school and more, most of us spend 90% of our time indoors. That's why cultivating and maintaining an outdoor area -- your own tiny spot of connecting to nature -- isn't a luxury, it's ...