An interior designer with over 40 years of experience shares 9 things he'd never have in his own home

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Living room with marble wall with faux fireplace open concept into kitchen with glass coffee tables and light-colored couches
This interior designer would skip small coffee tables and faux fireplaces.

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I tried on work pants from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. I was blown away by one pair's stylish shape and fit.

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Chloe wearing three pairs of slacks in brown, black, and tan colors.
I definitely would have purchased the Gap pants if they were on sale during my visit.

Chloe Caldwell

I moved from the US to France. It took 4 years and one great piece of advice for the country to finally feel like home.

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Sand beach beneath the colorful old town Menton on French Riviera, France
When I moved from the United States to France, one piece of advice and a few years of living in my new country helped me adjust.

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4 mistakes you should never make at the grocery store, according to an etiquette expert

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A woman pushes a shopping cart and pulls items off a shelf in a grocery store.
According to an etiquette expert, there are a few things you shouldn't do at the grocery store.

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I used to work at Hermès. I saw customers make the same 5 mistakes — especially when trying to get a coveted Birkin.

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Exterior of an Hermes store with a gold design on the door and gold plaques on the storefront next to the door
I used to work at Hermès and saw customers make the same mistakes over and over again.

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I try to follow the Mediterranean diet on a tight budget. Here are 7 things I buy at Trader Joe's.

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AuthorAlison Van Glad taking a selfie outside of Trader Joe's
I try to buy affordable staples at Trader Joe's.

Alison Van Glad

I follow the Mediterranean diet. Here are 16 groceries I love to buy at Aldi and how I use them.

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goat cheese and pesto from aldi
I stock up on Mediterranean-diet staples, like goat cheese and pesto, at Aldi.

Kristina Lopez

I tried every Celsius energy-drink flavor I could find and ranked them from worst to best. One clearly blew the others away.

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Seven cans of different flavors of Celsius lined up in a row.
I tried seven different flavors of Celsius energy drinks.

Beth Heyn

I cruised almost the same itinerary with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, and there was a clear winner

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A woman and her husband dining on a cruise ship and smiling.
My husband and I have fallen in love with going on cruises.

Felicia Slattery

6 red flags to look out for when hiring a personal trainer, according to fitness professionals

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A personal trainer helping a woman do reps with a weight.
Hiring a personal trainer is an investment, so it's important to choose the right one for you.

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