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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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100 Beautiful Bedrooms And Their Dreamy Interior Decors

100 Beautiful Bedrooms And Their Dreamy Interior Decors
Beauty is indefinable. It depends on too many aspects to be able to establish a set of specific rules or features which could be applied in particular cases. For instance, there are beautiful bedrooms all over the planet but no two are exactly the same. Each time the beauty of the space comes from a source that’s unique to the room, to those who designed it and those who use it. This article contains 100 images of bedrooms, each beautiful in its own way.
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You're About to See This Decorating Trend Everywhere

You're About to See This Decorating Trend Everywhere

This geometry is a lot more fun than anything you learned in school...

We're calling it now. The geometric trend that presented itself in the triangle print here and the faceted vase there is about to blow up. With Pantone declaring it one of the hottest trends of the new year (and we personally agree based on what we've been seeing), you're bound to notice simple shapes picking up speed and adorning everything from tiles, wallpaper, home furnishings and decor. Expect to see plenty of circles, triangles and hexagons galore!

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Home Decor Trends 2018: We Predict Key Looks

Home Decor Trends 2018: We Predict Key Looks

Rich pigments, dark woods, global artisan textiles, tropical prints, and metallic accents. There. Saved you a minute ... but ... go ahead. Take look.

We've seen the previews from all your favorites on the high street and beyond; and trust us when we say there is plenty to look forward to! Here’s our round-up of the top home decor trends to look out for to help you stay ahead of the curve in 2018.

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Diamond Heights Renovation

Diamond Heights Renovation

How do you like this mid century home refresh here in SF?

How does one renovate an existing 1965 Eichler in a meaningful, respectful way? This is a difficult question, given the abuse that Eichler buildings have faced over the years with an overly-aggressive renovation industry applying the current style of the day to these prized structures.

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A Modern Refresh of a Victorian-Era Portland Home

A Modern Refresh of a Victorian-Era Portland Home

Lots of ways to refresh for the new year. What will be your first move?

Andy is a multi-talented real estate agent, freelance interior designer, and professional home-stager, who never thought that he would end up living in and loving a 127-year old home. He and his cat "Cav" live in one unit of a Portland duplex that was built in 1890 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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How to Find Your Personal Home Decor Style

How to Find Your Personal Home Decor Style

Step 1.5: Follow our Pinterest board
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Step 9: Ask us!

If you'd like to hone your home decor style this year, but aren't quite sure where to start, these 7 tiny tricks can help you find your own personal style and create a home that feels like you.

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