Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that'll be huge this year, and 2 on their way out

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A living room with wood paneling details, a reading nook, and a beige couch.
Craftsmanship and antique decor will both be trending this year.

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I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family — here are 4 things that surprised me most about our trip

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Author Alesandra Dubin, her kids, husband smiling on canal boat in Amsterdam
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions.

Alesandra Dubin

I cooked chicken breasts 4 different ways, and the impressive results changed the way I'll prepare meat moving forward

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poached chicken breast
Whenever I have a recipe that calls for shredded chicken, I poach the meat.

Rachel Hosie

I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

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Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

I'm an interior designer who works with wealthy clients. Here are 10 things I never see in their kitchens.

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A photo illustration of Benjamin Franklin doing a thumbs-down next to a modern kitchen.
If you want your kitchen to feel high-end, you may want to take notes.

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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting and the 2 you can skip.

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An aerial view of a beach at sunset, with houses along the dunes.
In my opinion, the panhandle beaches are popular Florida tourist spots worth visiting.

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I flew to one of Hawaii's most rural islands. My trip was so beautiful and wild — I'd only suggest it to certain travelers.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling in front of Mokulele plane in selfie
The only way to visit Molokai, one of Hawaii's least-touristy islands, is via a small commuter plane.

Ashley Probst

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.

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wedding table food family style
A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on.

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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.

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Carts outside a Costco.
Costco is known for having some great deals.

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I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

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diana riding an amtrak train and an interior shot of an antrak observation car
I spend days riding two Amtrak trains to get from California to Washington, DC.

Diana Kruzman

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