#One year of coronavirus sees surge in home renovations

#One year of coronavirus sees surge in home renovations

“#One year of coronavirus sees surge in home renovations” In normal times, new trends in home design and home decorating bubble up simply because it’s time for something different. A few years of bold color and homeowners start painting things gray. After enough minimalism, a hunger for plaids and florals comes roaring back. But this…

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#Designer fireplaces are the hot new pandemic amenity

#Designer fireplaces are the hot new pandemic amenity

“#Designer fireplaces are the hot new pandemic amenity” As the world awaits Santa’s annual stopover (his sleigh isn’t subject to pandemic restrictions), all eyes are on the chimney. But for some New Yorkers, that fixation on the fireplace is a burning obsession, year-round. “Growing up, my family — my parents, grandparents — all their houses…

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#’Mr. Christmas’ Benjamin Bradley shares 5 holiday decor ideas

#’Mr. Christmas’ Benjamin Bradley shares 5 holiday decor ideas

“#’Mr. Christmas’ Benjamin Bradley shares 5 holiday decor ideas” Santa has some competition. Decorator Benjamin Bradley is such a whiz at spreading holiday cheer that he’s earned the nickname “Mr. Christmas.” On his reality show “Holiday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas” (currently streaming on Netflix), he helps families make their homes festive for the season…

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#Philanthropist Audrey Gruss’ wintertime tips for decorating and hosting in the Hamptons

#Philanthropist Audrey Gruss’ wintertime tips for decorating and hosting in the Hamptons

“#Philanthropist Audrey Gruss’ wintertime tips for decorating and hosting in the Hamptons” The Hamptons have never seen a holiday season quite like this. With the who’s who riding out the pandemic from their tony oceanfront estates this winter, the usual warm-weather pallets, décor and table settings simply won’t do. Luckily, Hamptons veteran, philanthropist and super-hostess,…

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#40 best Nordstrom Black Friday 2020 deals

#40 best Nordstrom Black Friday 2020 deals

“#40 best Nordstrom Black Friday 2020 deals” Nordstrom’s Black Friday sale is officially here. The powerhouse fashion brand is discounting dozens of popular items from brands such as AllSaints, Levi’s, Nike, UGG, Kendra Scott, Barefoot Dreams, Adidas, Smeg and more. From now until Nov. 30, you can take advantage of some of the best deals…

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#indoor trees are the hot new plant trend

#indoor trees are the hot new plant trend

“#indoor trees are the hot new plant trend” A tree grows in a walk-up in Brooklyn. Lockdown brought on a wave of nostalgic video gaming, the sourdough-starter craze and now, ambitious indoor landscaping. With New Yorkers still stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, longtime plant parents and new collectors alike are testing the…

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#The 30 best Veterans Day deals of 2020

#The 30 best Veterans Day deals of 2020

“#The 30 best Veterans Day deals of 2020” Veterans Day 2020 is here! It’s the time of year when we can all thank military personnel, veterans and their family members for everything they do and sacrifice for us. To help celebrate the brave men and women who keep us safe every day, many retailers are…

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#You can now buy  bouquets of ‘organic fall leaves’

#You can now buy $15 bouquets of ‘organic fall leaves’

“#You can now buy $15 bouquets of ‘organic fall leaves’” Nothing says “I’m the kind of person who waits all year for pumpkin-spice season” quite like paying for a pack of dead autumn leaves. In San Francisco, the boutique grocer Bi-Rite is shilling bunches of “organic” red, orange and yellow leaves, wrapped in brown craft…

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