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First-Time Home Buyers Tackle a 1950s Apartment Reno

First-Time Home Buyers Tackle a 1950s Apartment Reno

Fun and bright mid-century remodel. Great use of color and restored pieces. (warning: Mario has a ponytail).

Mel is a designer and her husband Mario is a filmmaker; when they decided to purchase a home, there was one thing that was most important. "We knew we wanted a renovation project where we could design everything ourselves."

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a home in the hills of Malibu

a home in the hills of Malibu

How about a little Monday diversion to Malibu?

take one step into this malibu home and it’s apparent that the owners have impeccable taste. and the fact that most of the furnishings are vintage or handmade makes the overall aesthetic that much more impressive and unique. founder and lead singer of the band awolnation aaron bruno along with his wife (also) erin, recently wrapped a year-long renovation on their new house nestled in the hills of Malibu and were kind enough to share it with us. the whole space is warm and inviting and the light… a photographer’s dream. since most of the items were one-of-a-kind vintage scores, erin let us in on her favorite resources below. enjoy!

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Bring Your Vacay Home With These Spa-Inspired Bathrooms

Bring Your Vacay Home With These Spa-Inspired Bathrooms

First choice, stay on vacation, ... but I guess this is a close second choice...

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We’re *all* for a little pamperingespecially when it involves not leaving home. Lucky for us, spa-inspired bathrooms are the latest thing taking over our Pinterest feeds, and we can’t get enough of them. Featuring everything from cascading rain shower heads to elegant deep-soak bathtubs, these swoon-worthy washrooms promise to give you the true royal treatment, all on your own time. Take a look below to see some of our favorite examples.

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33 Anti-Valentine’s Day Gifts For People Who Despise Valentine’s Day

33 Anti-Valentine’s Day Gifts For People Who Despise Valentine’s Day

Feeling a little less romantic this week than all the tv ads say you should be? Here's a bit of fun solace...

The world is full of realists and romantics. Romantics get one day a year to indulge their sentimental sides with candy hearts, long-stemmed roses, giant teddy bears and other cheesy gifts.

Unfortunately, there’s no Realist Appreciation Day, but anti-Valentine’s Day gifts come pretty darn close to the spirit. That’s why we’ve rounded up some painfully-accurate, too-real gifts to give the folks in your life who really don’t want to be caught in Cupid’s line of fire.

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100 Romantic (& Simple) Gestures to Show Your Love on Valentine's Day

100 Romantic (& Simple) Gestures to Show Your Love on Valentine's Day

Ugh, Valentine's Day is next week. Need a little inspiration? We could all use it now and again...

Yes, Valentine's Day has become a totally overcommercialized mess — but it's still the perfect opportunity to let little romantic gestures shine. And who couldn't use a chance to celebrate love in their life a little more?

Though you might be hard-pressed to find someone who will actually turn away a box of chocolates, there are plenty of other things you can do to show your love that are a million times more meaningful than buying things. We've come up with 100 little ways to be lovey-dovey to celebrate Valentine's Day — no credit card needed.

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