An interior designer shares 10 things she would never have in her own living room

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Some design choices can bring down the look of your living room.

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An interior decorator known for affordable luxury critiqued my NYC living room. She said a few small tweaks could upgrade it from bland to 'cozy'

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Interior decorator Kiva Brent critiqued my living room.

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15 home trends you'll probably regret in a few years, from interior designers

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Elements of modern-farmhouse design style can appear dated.

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Figure out what you actually want to do, not what you think you should

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Beware "the tyranny of the should" when choosing a career.

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2 millennials explain their rules to avoid temptation and save money during 'no-spend January'

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Libby Brooks, left, and Ashlee White are trying to cut down on their spending this January.

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The best advice for female entrepreneurs from the founders of SoulCycle, Poppi, Halfdays, and more

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Julie Rice (L), the cofounder of SoulCycle, in discussion with Female Founder World creator Jasmine Garnsworthy (R).

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What it really means to work smarter, not harder

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Henry Blodget is the cofounder and executive chair of Business Insider.

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My famous TV-host boss chewed me out and taught me a searing lesson

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You wanted to see me, Mr. Dobbs?

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Early in my career, I made an embarrassing mistake.

Warren Buffett's advice for college students looking for a career: Don't focus on the money.

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Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger hold court at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting every year in Omaha. Munger has died at age 99.

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Hate your job but can't quit? A career expert says you should do 5 things to change your attitude around work

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You may hate your job, but you can't quit.

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