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Whitney's Traditional Meets Glamour Austin Apartment Pin it Many of us probably have an idea of what will be in anyone's bedroom. A bed, nightstands, some clothes storage. Maybe a lamp for reading. But sometimes the most...

Pin it Name: Lynn Serulla and Adam Kuehl and their dog, Oscar Location: St. Joseph, Michigan Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Rented Lynn and Adam's home is a gathering place for people and things. When the ...

Pin it Name: Tim Speicher, Director of Marketing and Communications at Victory Gardens Theater in Lincoln Park, and Ellenkate Finley Location: Lincoln Square -- Chicago, Illinois Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: alm...

Pin it The holiday countdown is ticking away at rapid speed. This time of year can definitely get a bit overwhelming, what with holiday parties, shopping, baking, crafting, and all things festive. If you're hosting a hol...

Many solicitations arrive in the mail this time of year I like the Heifer International charity The occasional cliche isn't a bad thing …

Pin it We needed some extra storage space in our new house and when I spotted this piece that was the perfect size for just 5 bucks, I purchased it with the idea of turning it into something completely different.

Slave cabin, Gullah art among artifacts for Smithsonian's new African-American exhibits Director scours attics, basements and trunks to discover historic treasures …

Charis J. Carmichael Braun, Where Do We Go From Here [Janus], 2015 Acrylic on panel, 8.5 x 11 inches Since I first posted "Ten Memorable Paintings from 2011" on the HuffingtonPost using a virtual slideshow, my annual pro...

Funny doesn't seem right this Christmas But reaching out to help does …

The orchard is infiltrating cocktail hour, with apple-based booze, stand-alone cider bars, and produce-driven cocktails that won't cause appletini flashbacks. The post 3 Grown-Up Ways to Up Your Apple Intake appeared fir...

Pin it Pine needles are part of the deal that comes with bringing a real, living tree into your living room over the holidays - hell,even fake trees shed their tinsel. But that doesn't make the resulting mess any less an...

The Force may be strong, but can it contain a theater full of angry fans? A projector broke down at Hollywood's Arclight Cinemas late Thursday night --midway through a screening of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," accordi...

Poor guys. For years, nearly any interview they do has to inevitably wind up to the big R question. Have you talked to Ray? Is Dave willing to play with the drummer? A tour? A new record? A film? Then here comes Ray, in ...

See video of Janice Walton preparing for prom at Litchford Falls Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Raleigh, N.C. …

Although not as publicized in the mainstream as is perhaps needed, there are several prison-based art programs throughout the state of California. The Prison Arts Coalition website maintains a list of twenty-nine organiz...

This goes out to all the nerds around the world that wear their quirkiness on their sleeves.   ...Tattoo sleeves, that is.  Whether you're a hardcore "Lord Of The Rings" fan, or a serious "Star Wars" aficionado, some...

Following the success of the "Serial" podcast and HBO's similarly engrossing series "The Jinx," it only makes sense that Netflix would jump into the true-crime mix.The streaming service does so this week with "Making a M...

For me, this has been an interesting year of travels, adventures in distant lands, and new experiences. Wherever I have gone, though, I've taken the opportunity to explore theatre and musical performances, film, art exhi...

Kelly Shibari might not fit the profile of a model one would expect to see in a spread for Penthouse. The magazine is historically known for promoting conventional -- i.e. whitewashed, ultra-thin and youth-obsessed -- st...

Pin it Name: Christina Location: Mid City Arts District -- Santa Monica, California My home is a light-filled and well-proportioned 550 square foot loft-style condominium in the Mid-City (Arts District) area of Santa Mon...