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Fresh Approach to Organizing: How to Organize Your Home With Style
Keeping your home neat and organized is no small feat. From the bathroom to the kitchen to the closet, we typically have so many items that we use daily that inevitably descend into chaos by the time the week is over. And let’s face it—sometimes organizing tips and tricks don’t fit in with the décor…
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The 16 Best Candles on Amazon
If you’re anything like us, Amazon is your go-to shopping destination for a litany of items, from basic necessities to random gadgets and gizmos. The next thing you should add to your cart? A chic candle. Yep, there’s a plethora of beautiful, amazing-smelling candles to be found on the site (and many that come with that oh-so-coveted…
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Best 10 Candles to Cozy Up to This Fall
As fall approaches and the temperatures change, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up at home. While pumpkin spice lattes and chunky knit sweaters are sure to keep you cozy, fall-inspired candles are the perfect way to stay warm and fully embrace the season. From autumn hayrides to apple orchards to fresh baked goods, there are tons…
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The 9 Essential Elements of a Great Party
Ionce attended an extravagant party in honor of the Super Bowl. Retired football player Joe Montana was there, as was former Tonight Show host Jay Leno. Many of San Francisco’s top chefs and bartenders served up scrumptious bites and cool cocktails. A replica of the Golden Gate Bridge stood tall in the main hall, and live seals…
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13 Halloween Decorations You’ll Want To Keep up Year-Round
If you’re looking to switch things up with your Halloween décor this year and go with a slightly more upscale theme, pay Pottery Barn a visit. Sure, you can keep the fake cobwebs and farm stand pumpkins, but when mixed with chic harvest wreaths, pillar candle holders, and elegant dinner plates, they’ll make your space feel scary-chic. Whether…
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How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Like a Pro
Popping a bottle of bubbly shouldn’t have to be a stress-inducing moment of will it or won’t it work, but a breezy bottle opening in the midst of a celebration. While it seems like a straightforward process, there is a right and a wrong way to open a bottle of champagne (or sparkling wine like Italian…
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31 Excuses To Throw a Party (for No Reason at All)
There is an unfortunate misconception that a party must be held around a special occasion. A birthday, an engagement, or a holiday, are all great excuses to throw a party. But we’re also firm believers that you can have a celebration whenever you want, for whatever reason. To inspire you to get your host hat out, we…
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The Best Scented Candles to Give Your Home a Relaxing Fragrance
There’s nothing like the warm ambiance of a candle to set the mood for a dinner party, bubble bath, or even laundry day. It makes even the mundane feel special, as your favorite scents transport you to new places or ground you in your rituals. And whether you’re an avid candle collector or you’re just…
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How To Host a Dinner Party in a Small Space
For most of my adult life—15 years, to be exact—I have lived alone in a handful of studios in the Bay Area. My first place had a Murphy bed and a kitchen the size of a closet with almost no counter space. My second place had a kitchen with bar seating but no room for any sort…
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13 Best Halloween Party Themes Fit for Adults
For kids, Halloween is an excuse to stock up on candy, stay out past dark, and enjoy a few hours of make-believe as you dress up as whoever (or whatever) you want to be. All of the above applies to adults, too, with the additional prerogative to tip back a few festive cocktails while hosting friends and…
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15 Ideas for a Truly Memorable 40th Birthday Party
Fortieth birthdays should be a special celebration. It’s a decade of increased confidence and wisdom where all of the hard work and initial decisions of youth seem to hit their stride. If you’re coming up on this milestone birthday and you’re unsure of how to celebrate it, we gathered some 40th birthday ideas to choose from. Whether…
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