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Doctor's orders.

Heavy is the head that decorates for the crown. The gilded, expansive interiors of television shows about the monarchy are sometimes the best part of discovering a new series. With cozy fireplaces in almost every bedroom...

You're strategically seated on your battered but accommodating sofa in front of your behemoth flat-screen TV, surrounded by your BFFs and the myriad requisite snacks, and it's the peak moment …

Serotonin for the win.

Moving into a new place symbolizes a fresh start--an exciting opportunity to find a blank page and start penning a brand new chapter in your life. But, let's face it, moving can also be an emotionally, physically, and me...

Cierra Fortner didn't even put her groceries away that day. The checkout lady at Wal-Mart had said something to her that she thought about all the way home. After she …

While everyone was ogling at the new PS 2017 collection that debuted last week, IKEA also released another line, a collaboration with fashion designer Kit Neale. SPRIDD is full of bright colors and bold patterns, and is ...

The apron-front, or farmhouse, sink has been a popular fixture in all kinds of kitchens for some time now, and with the rise in popularity of kitchens that mix traditional and modern elements, it feels more appropriate t...

One of the perks of having a mother who was very into both garage sales and interior design was growing up in a house filled with wacky old design books from the 1960s and '70s. In their pages, I was exposed to many stra...

If you live or work in Raleigh or Durham and are feeling a little stressed, one app could have a licensed massage therapist at your door in as little as …

Tiffany and Alan's Austin bungalow is chic and playful, inspired by Tiffany's background in fashion and the couple's travels. Most impressive is that the couple has only been in the space for nine months. You can easily ...

A nutritionist shares her plan.

Caroline Biggs is one of six people tracking their resolutions with Apartment Therapy in real time. You can read her earlier installments here and here. According to a recent study, there are a whopping 2.3 billion activ...

Here's a weekly roundup of upcoming food, beer and wine events, tours, classes, workshops and more across the Triangle. Note: Businesses enter these events online months and weeks ahead of …

A young North Carolina family may have a few joint parties in their future after the couple's new baby daughter was born on the same day as both of her …

Name: Farida Location: IJburg -- Amsterdam, The Netherlands Size: 968 square feet Years lived in: 11 years; owned A twenty-minute ride by streetcar will take you from the bustling Amsterdam center to IJburg, a cluster of...

The kitchen is first and foremost a functional space, but that doesn't mean it can't also be unforgettable. These twelve kitchens each have a single element that sets them apart from the ordinary -- one eye-catching desi...

Lately we've been seeing a trend towards more textured, storied finishes in the home, things that look like they've been there for years, whether made from reclaimed materials or new materials made to look old. Terracott...

Raleigh chef Sarig Agasi will be cooking a Mezza Lebanese Dinner on Feb. 7 at Clockwork. Agasi, who used to own Zely & Ritz restaurant in Raleigh's Glenwood South area, …

San Francisco Magazine Erika Milvy Ian Allen San Jose novelist Khaled Hosseini talks about adapting his work for the stage and dealing with Trump’s America. This is "Think Tank,"an occasional series of conversations wi...

When you're on the hunt for affordable art, some of the best sources to scout are the galleries and thrift stores right in your neighborhood. But if you don't live near a thriving art scene, or just prefer armchair shopp...

(Image credit: Kacie Johnson) Kacie's kitchen lacked personality, especially this corner nook which she found drab and dingy. Armed with paint and plywood, she and her husband created a bright, cheerful spot for family d...