Interior designers share the 9 trends they wish they saw more of in homes

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A living room with a green ceiling and lightbulbs hanging down from it, a wooden wall with personal art pieces, and plants throughout the space.
Interior designers want to see more personal art pieces, biophilic elements, and colorful ceilings in homes.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.

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A view of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro showcasing a mosaic of sidewalk and mountain Dois Irmao in the background.
Some destinations lend themselves better to romance than others.

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I own a collection of over 100 perfumes. Here are 3 red flags I look out for when shopping for fragrances.

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Eliza standing in front of a wall with shelves displaying her perfume collection.
I own over 100 perfumes and know what to look out for when buying a fragrance.

Eliza Partington

I travel a lot for work. Here's how I maximize my time in each city to turn every trip into a mini vacation.

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Olivia is standing in front of a painting at the Chicago Art Institute.
I've learned how to make the most of my work trips.

Olivia Bardo

I've perfected my Costco runs to be under 10 minutes. Here are 11 staples I buy for my family of 4.

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Boxes of Amylu chicken meatballs lined up in rows at Costco.
Because I know exactly what I want to buy, I can be in and out of Costco in under 10 minutes.

Jessica Tzikas

I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

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Emily taking a selfie in front of the Southernmost Point in Key West, Florida, with the ocean in the background.
I wouldn't plan trips around some of the major US tourist attractions.

Emily Hart

I'm an executive member at Costco. Here are 13 items I buy to make meal prepping easy.

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Lara holding up her Costco executive membership card in the store with her shopping cart.
I shop for my meal-prep essentials at Costco.

Lara Walsh

I take the train to Trader Joe's and only buy what I can carry home. Here are 11 items I love to pick up.

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Side-by-side photo of a bag of freeze-dried berry medley and bags of romaine hearts and arugula from Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's is my go-to grocery store now that I live just a few train stops away from it.

Lara Gale

4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach

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People sitting on rows of seats on a plane, with one person reaching their hand up to call for a flight attendant.
There are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane.

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I stayed in a bare-bones bungalow inside Kruger National Park. It was a good value, but I'm not sure I'd do it again.

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Zebras, elephants, giraffes, and other animals drinking from a watering hole in Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Although I enjoyed the bare-bones experience, I'd pay more for a private lodge in the future.

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