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Living in a tiny house is a test of wills--but vacationing in one can be the ultimate luxury. What these one-of-a-kind hotels lack in size, they make up for in [...]

Byline: Eleni Gage Photographs by Yiorgos Kordakis MORE THAN MYTH For millennia, Athens has hovered at the crossroads of past and present. Now, after a series of crises, the ancient [...]

This article from Better Homes & Gardens features Noz Nozawa, a San Francisco-based interior designer, who believes that good design comes from recognizing inspiration all around you. Nozawa encourages people to be open to inspiration everywhere and to feel free to experiment with bold and unexpected color combinations. She breaks traditional design rules, such as symmetry, and instead embraces asymmetry and crookedness to create lovelier and warmer rooms. Nozawa also emphasizes the importance of incorporating black in a room to provide balance and rest for the eyes. The article showcases various examples of Nozawa's design style, including unconventional color palettes, mixing different styles of furniture, and using bold statement colors on walls. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Better Homes & Gardens discusses the renovation of an 1894 summer cottage on the Jersey Shore. Trish and Rick Lynn purchased the cottage as a place for their family to build lasting memories. Over the course of a decade, they completed four renovation projects, including expanding a bathroom, adding a screen porch, and creating a guest suite. The family has also made updates to the exterior, such as replacing the awnings and adding cedar shingles. The cottage has become a beloved summer retreat for the Lynn family, where they enjoy sailing, swimming, and spending time with friends and family. [Extracted from the article]

This article introduces the 2024 class of Color Stars, a group of interior designers who specialize in using color to create impactful spaces. The designers, including Dabito, Hilary Matt, Jessica Davis, and Ariel Okin, share their expertise and provide tips on how to effectively use color in interior design. Kesha Franklin, the creative director of Halden Interiors, also offers insights on combining metallic shades. The article emphasizes the importance of texture, contrast, and creating a cohesive color palette throughout a space. Additionally, the article includes interviews with Bobby Berk, Leah Ring, Corey Damen Jenkins, Heidi Caillier, and Mandy Cheng, who provide further advice on using color in home design. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the power of awe and its benefits for brain health. It explains that awe can help us relax, improve our health, and make us more satisfied with our lives. The article emphasizes that awe can be found in both big and small experiences, and researchers have identified eight wonders of life that can trigger awe. The article also explores why awe is important and how it can be cultivated in everyday life. It concludes by suggesting a method called AWE (Attention, Wait, Exhale) to practice awe and experience its benefits. [Extracted from the article]

Feeling awe promotes concentration and rigorous thinking, encourages community and connection, relieves depression and anxiety, and can reduce inflammation, aiding our cardiovascular health. Researchers have learned through brain imaging that experiencing awe activates our parasympathetic nervous system, shutting down the fight-or-flight stress response, and spurs our bodies to produce inflammation-fighting substances called cytokines. That's all Amster and Eagle say you need to practice their AWE method, which they describe as a kind of "microdosing mindfulness.". [Extracted from the article]

This article from Better Homes & Gardens explores the use of blues and natural colors in interior design, specifically in the context of creating a soothing bedroom environment. The article features examples from three designers and includes reader responses to a social media question about naming the color palette. The text also provides information on specific paint colors and techniques used to achieve the desired effects. The article emphasizes the calming and balanced qualities of the blue and natural color combination, and highlights the use of natural materials to bring warmth and coziness to the space. [Extracted from the article]

MARK D. SIKES, I interior designer i Light & Airy LEANNE FORD In this Pittsburgh designer's hands, white isn't just a color, it's I the i color. I like a deep, moody color and a zing!" Color Lesson "I LOVE TO DO REALLY SMALL SPACES LIKE A POWDER ROOM IN BOLD, BRIGHT COLORS. Color on the trim - even another color just slightly darker than the walls - outlines the room with a decorative, cozy layer without having to add more furnishings. It's a red-letter day: We are announcing our first-ever list of interior designers whose work represents the gold standard when it comes to transforming a space with color. [Extracted from the article]

There is such a thing as too much gold, so on the top half of the wreath, let the greenery take center stage, placing pinecones and nuts in small groupings here and there. Southern Shimmer Dress up magnolia leaves, pinecones, and nuts in gilded holiday finery. B 4 ARRANGE b Tuck in painted evergreen sprigs and attach the clusters to the bottom of the wreath with florists wire and hot glue, covering about half the wreath. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses two topics: migraines and loneliness. It explains that migraines can be triggered by fluctuating weather, allergens, vitamin D levels, and lack of sleep. The author suggests ways to manage migraines, such as avoiding food triggers, maintaining good sleep hygiene, limiting caffeine and alcohol, and finding healthy ways to manage stress. The article also highlights the loneliness epidemic in America and the importance of human connection. It suggests that friendly interactions with strangers can increase mood-elevating hormones in the brain and encourage prosocial behavior. The author provides tips on how to initiate conversations with strangers and emphasizes the potential impact of making someone else's day. [Extracted from the article]

Brown * FIND THE RIGHT HUE Go only one degree darker at a time. You can always go darker step by step, but if you go overboard, you'll need a [...]

Maybe you're curious to know whether natural feels better and is better for you. Maybe you'd like to reduce your exposure to chemicals. Or maybe you've read some scary news [...]

The article discusses the color peach and its versatility in interior design. Designers highlight the warm and uplifting qualities of peach, comparing it to a soft sunset or juicy stone fruit. The Pantone 2024 Color of the Year is Peach Fuzz, which emits a warm glow on walls. The article also provides examples of how peach can be paired with different accent colors to create various moods, such as a preppy Palm Beach style or a dusky cotton candy-inspired palette. [Extracted from the article]

[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] When someone seeking travel advice recently told me she'd brought her three-week-old to Turkey and, later, toted her toddlers around Sicily, I suggested she take her two girls […]

MexicoEs Oaxaca state is known for its unique native 'muxe' culture, w hich accommodates and celebrates different concepts of s exuality. All the information required for a traveler who intends to visit this Mexican state is provided.

The city of Athens is all torn up with construction as it is preparing itself for the Olympics, 2004. Critics argued that there wasnEt much to love about the city but the leaders and politicians of the country feel that everybody going back home will have fallen in love with Athens.

"A host should never expect a gift", Post says. What costs can I cover?" Always hash out cash concerns right away, says Bonnie Tsai, founder of Beyond Etiquette, a corporate relations and etiquette firm: "Money can make things get ugly." Solutions to your summer etiquette conundrums, from weekend stays to tipsy shindigs Summertime, and the living is…often more complicated than the beloved song and nostalgic lemonade commercials would have us believe. If you're the host, "it's really important to offer your guests water constantly", Post says, along with other booze-free options, like seltzers, lemonade, or mocktails. [Extracted from the article]

The islands of the Ionian Sea are a wonderful vacation spot. The islands of Paxos, Lefkada, Ithaca, Kefallonia, Zakinthos and Kithira are connected to each other by high-speed catamaran and ferry.

A driving trip through New Mexico is described with emphasis on its attractions. The state is sparsely populated, but there is life and plenty of history between its wide open spaces.

The article offers ideas to inspire start of chain reaction of change in community including creativity, sharing passion and being dog's best friend. Topics discussed include launch of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine by Robert Lee, son of Korean immigrants, to ferry extra food from restaurants, shelters provided by animal shelters and composts in cities.

In this article, the authors share stories of love, loss, and learning amid COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include use of book reading as a tool for pleasure, peace, and restoration; rebuilding relationship with mother over FaceTime; and loss of relationship with husband during recovery time of knee injury.

Departments: Experiences TRAVELERS' TALES, FROM NEAR AND FAR ONE REASON I travel is to envision lives other than my own, or to picture my own life in new, irresistible settings. Hiking the Taygetos mountains in 1962, they spied Kardamyli, and decided to build a house - which Joan funded by selling jewelry she'd inherited from her aristocratic parents - just outside the village. Joan died in 2003, and after Paddy followed her in 2011, the Benaki approached Aria Hotels - a Greek company known for its atmospheric, historic properties - to take on hosting duties. [Extracted from the article]

The author presents personal narrative of the older generation who have faced various challenges including the civil rights movement, racism and Nazi persecution.

The article highlights the tips for traveling such as pick up a single route as hop on a twowheeler: USA Bike Tours that offers guided and self-guided trips in every state and Canada, take the road less travelled, and focus on to travel local with international travel spending. It also focuses on virtual travel option during the period of covid-19.

The article discusses tips on overcoming fear and worry despite various situations. Topics explored include the emotional response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the acknowledgment of situations or creatures which tend to contribute to one's fear, and the physiological impact of fear on the hypothalamus, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus.

The article highlights the career profile of rock climber, Shelma Jun. Topics include her journey to the west ridge of Mount Conness in Yosemite National Park, California; her childhood experience in surfing, skateboarding, and biking along with mountaineering; and master's degree in urban planning that earned her a job as a community planner.

The article explores how several ideas can change routine of everyday activities. Topics discussed include crowd sources volunteers to ferry extra food from restaurants, shops, and schools to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other charitable organizations; additional states to provide similar services to incoming Americans; and charities that sell them to fund community philanthropies such as job placement programs.

I've done lymphatic massages and facials and tried different cover-ups and eye creams, but these were BandAids, temporary fixes. First, the doctor did a blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid surgery, removing excess skin and, in my case, reducing excess fat. Then, because I had such terrible bags under my eyes, he did a lower blepharoplasty, where he pulled down my lower eyelids, made an incision, and removed the fat pads. [Extracted from the article]

Named after a character in a 17th-century French romance novel - a shepherd who always dressed in green - celadon is neutral without being boring. CALAMINE I Farrow & Ball i Match celadon walls with "a really muted pink, like a ballet slipper crown molding." Since "celadon is a color pulled from nature", Smith says, he sought furnishings in natural colors and textures. [Extracted from the article]

At 18, I went to Athens, and I couldn't see the stars,'' recalls Andreas Dourakis, who, like many young Cretans, left his small village to study and work. ''Later I [...]