I moved from NYC to live in a Hawaiian penthouse with 19 strangers. Co-living helped me form adult friendships.

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The author (not pictured) moved to Hawaii to live with strangers and loved it.

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10 things you should get rid of to create a more peaceful space, according to interior designers

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Simple changes can make a room more tranquil.

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I left the US to move to a charming French town sight unseen. It was the best decision I've ever made.

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My husband and I moved to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, sight unseen.

Agnes Groonwald

I left NYC after 20 years so I could live near Disney World. Florida's been great despite some big drawbacks.

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I moved from NYC to Florida in 2023.

Jenna Clark

A day in the life of someone who lives in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed

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There are some beautiful views in Victoria, Canada.

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12 things an interior designer with over 10 years of experience wouldn't have in her own space

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Some home-decor trends don't impress interior designers.

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I'm a Gen Z interior designer. Here 6 things I'd get at Ikea and 6 I wouldn't buy there.

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Ikea has both fabulous and not-so-great items.

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How Christmas is celebrated in 21 places around the world

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London gets decked out for the holidays.

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I'm an interior designer. I love HomeGoods, but there are 7 things I never buy there.

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HomeGoods has a lot of great items, but there are some items I don't buy there.

Paynter Rhed

I was raised in Virginia but didn't appreciate it until I left. Here's what I miss most about my home state.

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I grew up in Virginia and I miss a lot of things about living there.

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