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Pattern is everywhere—our homes right now have never been more colorful. These eye-catching designs not only make a strong style statement, they lift the spirits and, teamed with surface design, bring a joie de vivre to walls, soft furnishings, and floors. Technology has also helped this maximalist trend, giving new designers the opportunity to start…
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One of the greatest gifts we are given is the ability to choose our response to events, people and situations that instill fear in us. Although it takes practice to utilize this gift and doesn’t mean we don’t experience uncomfortable feelings. Still the opportunity is present for each of us. There is great freedom in…
If you’re anything like me, you love a good coastal escape—the kind where salty sea air fills your lungs, rugged cliffs stretch for miles, and life slows down. That’s exactly what Mendocino in northern California delivers. In this weekend guide, I’m spilling all my best tips—where to stay, what to do, the best time to…
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Breakfast places in Oslo are not in short supply but rather a matter of quality and wishes. Many breakfast places can provide both buns and soft drinks for breakfast. There are also some treasures in Oslo if you want a tasty breakfast. I chose to share five breakfast places in Oslo that give a good…
In America’s streetgrid pattern of cities, our subway and metro systems tend follow the streets, whether under, over or sometimes in the streets. Last time we looked at future rail in Oakland, including a second transbay crossing, with a north-south alignment through downtown along Jackson Street. This time we turn the compass east-west. Will the…
Disney European Cruise Review This was our second Disney European Cruise, and I still think that its one of the best ways to see Europe with children. I reviewed our experience cruising Europe on the Disney Magic in detail here and here. Since I’ve already been through the ins and outs of a Disney European Cruise,…
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It is essential for you to learn from your mistakes or you better get prepared to fail again and again. Not the perfect recipe for a successful life. Jules Verne said, “Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make because they lead little by little…
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Don’t Forget These 14 Dorm Room Essentials for Girls Bubbly Moments is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Heading off to college is an exhilarating chapter in any young woman’s life. It marks a transition from…
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Staying at a hotel should be a relaxing experience, but hidden fees can quickly turn your trip into a costly surprise. Whether you’re booking a hotel near NAIA for a quick layover or a resort hotel for a long vacation, extra charges for amenities, parking, or even Wi-Fi can add up unexpectedly. If you’re not…
The view looking down into the park from the entrance above. Updated February 2025 The model for its contemporary American cousin, The High Line, Paris’s Promenade Plantée––also known as the Coulée Verte or “Flowing Green”––was the world’s first and only elevated park before its New York relative spawned numerous followers, including Chicago’s Bloomingdale Trail, Philadelphia’s Reading Viaduct, Rotterdam’s…
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