I'm an interior designer. Here are 7 things that should never be in your living room.

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A living room with blue walls, open bookshelves, and lots of decor.
As an interior designer, I don't think cluttered book collections should be in a living room.

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I'm a travel planner who's been on over 26 cruises. Here are 10 things I always pack and 2 I never bring.

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I've spent years figuring out the best things to bring on a cruise, plus a few items worth leaving behind.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Phoenix for the first time, and 8 things surprised me

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The author smiles in downtown Phoenix
From hiking trails to the downtown area, there's a lot to love about Phoenix.

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The most famous celebrities from every state, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift, Lebron James, and Leonardo DiCaprio
Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Inside Jackie Kennedy Onassis' luxurious homes, from sprawling estates to full-floor apartments

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The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.
The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.

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Inside 14 of the most unique bookstores around the world, from boats to bank vaults

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Walls lined with books at Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice, Italy.
At Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice, Italy, part of the store's infrastructure is built from old books.

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How Air Force One has changed through the years

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President Donald Trump disembarked from Air Force One for a ceremonial welcome in Beijing on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump disembarked from Air Force One for a ceremonial welcome in Beijing on Wednesday.

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I spent 5 days in the Great Smoky Mountains with just a backpack. Here are 9 items I'm glad I packed and 1 thing I didn't need.

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A backpack was all Business Insider's reporter needed for a five-day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.

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All 24 'American Idol' winners ranked from least to most successful

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Hannah Harper after winning season 24 of "American Idol."

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I'm a former flight attendant. Here are 12 ways I've watched passengers ruin their experience on long-haul flights

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I used to work as an international flight attendant and have seen many travelers repeat the same mistakes over and over.

Tiffany Hawk

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