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Alice, My Mom Refuses to Attend Events If My Dad's Girlfriend Will Be There
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 20:30
Dear Alice, My parents have been divorced for nearly 20 years, and my dad is now remarried to a lovely woman. My mom refuses to interact with my dad and his wife, making for very uncomfortable/stressful moments when we a...
A Vintage Boho Glam Mashup Designed on a Dime -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 22:30
Name: Michael Berger Location: Hamilton -- Ontario, Canada Size: 1,100 square feet Years Lived In: 2 months, renting When it comes to making the most of a new space with a small budget, Michael is a master. He completely...
Mother breastfeeding baby was 'kicked out' of Elevation Church sanctuary. Now, moms fight back.
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 22:01
A group of mothers who breastfeed plan to stage a "Nurse-In" during Sunday worship at Charlotte's Elevation Church this month to show support for a South Carolina woman who said …
Bruce Springsteen Broadway-bound for solo 'words and music' show
Reuters - 9 Aug 2017 21:57
(Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen is headed to Broadway for an eight-week solo theater run that he says will feature "just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music."
From NC, a daily message of hope to the people of North Korea
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 21:52
Even as tensions increase between North Korea and the United States (and between North Korea and the rest of the world), the Cary-based group Trans World Radio is broadcasting daily …
She met Glen Campbell, and he was dreamy
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 21:47
It was the early 1980s, and Glen Campbell needed a car to get around Wilmington during the Azalea Festival. Susan Spring, a young Hertz employee, was eager to help. She …
The Best Budget Wines You Should Be Buying on Amazon -- Kitchn
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 21:45
From Kitchn ' 5 Wines You Should Be Buying on Amazon This Summer
The Happiest Women Gave This Up a Long Time Ago, Survey Finds
My Domaine - 9 Aug 2017 21:45
This makes so much sense.
The Future's So Bright, We're Going to Need a Lot More Succulents
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 21:30
The world is getting warmer -- and landscape architects want to be prepared. Luckily for all the succulent lovers out there, it's a stunning, if a bit prickly, vision of the future. Loading Email Sign-Up Form... If the f...
Ex-disc jockey in groping case says Swift photo is awkward
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 20:49
A former disc jockey accused of groping Taylor Swift while posing for a photograph with her before a concert acknowledged Wednesday that the image is "weird and awkward," but he …
It took a forklift and hammers to make this agave beer, but now it's ready to pour
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 20:38
In Bond Brothers Beer Co.'s efforts to make agave beer, it took a forklift, tarp, meat smoker, hammers, knives and plenty of elbow grease. In other words, not your normal …
Makeover Mistakes That Instantly Downgrade Your Bathroom Design
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 20:00
You decide to work on your bathroom. Before you jump in to remodel or immediately change things up, get to know the major red flags of a sub-par space, and avoid the things that make your bathroom look low budget. You wo...
8 Things You Should Never Buy Used
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 19:00
We're all about finding great deals on stuff, but sometimes drawing the line between secondhand and spoiled can be tricky. Some items -- like tables, art, and gym equipment -- are more than worthy of a second (or third o...
NC Gay and Lesbian Film Festival celebrates art, community, relevance
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 18:30
The North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival may have been scaled down from two weekends to one, but its relevance is as strong as ever, organizers say. The current …
Hillary Clinton wants to be a lay preacher. Here's what her spiritual adviser says.
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 18:10
Hillary Clinton wants to be a preacher, and a Duke Divinity School alum who served as her spiritual adviser during the 2016 presidential campaign says Clinton would be powerful in …
A Joyful Gender-Neutral Bachelor Pad in Los Angeles -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 18:00
Name: Robert Ingraham Location: Eagle Rock -- Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting When Robert, a passionate filmmaker and director from the Midwest, found himself caught betwee...
Review: CrossTies Barbecue, housed in railroad cars, takes diners on a hickory-smoked trip
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 17:48
"All aboard!" As you're being seated in one of the two refurbished vintage railroad cars - decorated in a suitably nostalgic style with brass chandeliers, art deco posters and old …
Subway Tiles to Shiplap: Faux Wall Treatments You Can DIY
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 17:30
(Image credit: Southern Revivals) dream is to find a home that has authentic, original vintage brick, plaster, shiplap, concrete, molding-adorned, or stone walls - would all of the above be too much? - but the reality is...
Emily & Meritt Just Created the Coolest Décor Line With Pottery Barn
My Domaine - 9 Aug 2017 17:10
Style in spades.
One & Done: The No-Fuss Pillow That'll Make Tidying Your Bed a Breeze -- Currently Obsessed
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 17:00
(Image credit: Cup of Jo) I've always been a more-is-more fan when it comes to bed pillows. There are, of course, some of you that think decorative pillows on your bed are a total waste, but a fully styled bed is just so...
When it comes to grilling, 'Fire good' is my motto
News Observer - 9 Aug 2017 16:45
We live in a divided nation. And the split goes way deeper than politics. Deeper even than Duke's vs. Hellmann's, which is a schism on the level of the San …
Before & After: Making a Bland Furnished Apartment Feel Like Home
Apartment Therapy - 9 Aug 2017 16:30
Avery's in-laws moved to Istanbul and found themselves living in an exceedingly basic pre-furnished apartment. Avery swooped in to help them add enough warmth and personality to make the space feel like home. Keeping thi...