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Is This the Palm Springs Midcentury of Your Dreams?

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Related stories: On the Market: A Brooklyn Townhouse, a Craftsman in Oakland, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week A Finely Finished Craftsman Commands $1.5M Built by W.G. Hercules, the pristine home has rock walls, big glass doors, the requisite pool, and a $1.7M acres From the Agent : " Built in 1961 by noted Palm Springs builder W.G.

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You Can Thank British Beach Town Nostalgia for the "Coastal Grandmother" TikTok Trend

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The #coastalgrandmother tag now has more than 148 million views on TikTok and has inspired think pieces and explainers everywhere from The Atlantic to Vogue and The Wall Street Journal.) After four years in Brooklyn we were desperate for a bit of space and nature," Lizzy told The Times. "We

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We Asked the Experts If Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Actually Worth It

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Ikea is particularly appealing because it can be customized and there are a ton of online tutorials showing you how to get a custom look with the Ikea price tag." "They provide the high design look for a fraction of the cost. Regardless of your budget, the final result of the makeover will be worth it.

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Why Are These Sleek Shelving Systems From the ’60s Suddenly Everywhere?

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When I moved into my apartment," says Nino Frank, a 30-year-old creative director in Brooklyn, "I couldn’t afford a Haller. And while future upgrades require some intention due to the price tag, once you start, it’s hard to stop. "I But it’s always been on my mind." It was too tall," he says, "like an entryway table.

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Make Your Home Smell Like It’s On Vacation, Even If You’re Not

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It’s a low-cost trip to Greece Paddywax Santorini Candle Top Notes: Citrus, Fresh Eucalyptus, Thyme, Aldehydic Middle Notes: Rose, Clove, Orris Base Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Leathery This candle smells much fancier than its price tag would lead you to believe. Burn it while watching 2001: A Space Odyssey with the AC on full blast.

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A Summer in Fire Island—Spent Working, Not Shacking Up

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Figueroa, who has lived alone for many years and owns a one-bedroom in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, does anticipate sharing a bunk bed with a roommate in the 25-person staff house with a communal kitchen and shared bathrooms will be an adjustment. Now I get to enjoy both sides," he says.

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Reflections on Year 1 in New York City [3]

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We saw adults learning to ride a bike for the first time using the Citibike bike share system on the streets of Brooklyn. Kids were running around playing laser tag. Walking and Biking became the primary form of transportation as people stayed away from the subway and most stuck close to home. Families were having picnics.

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