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The Hay Uchiwa Lounge Chair and foot stool standing in front of a built-in bookcase with the Hay PC table lamp creating a cozy vignette. Image via Nest.co.uk.

December 10, 2019

12+ Stylish Table Lamps to Upgrade Your Space

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It just so happens, that a stylish table lamp is…

A living room vignette with a background Oxford Blue and Athenian Black chalk blue paints in the background and a striped white chaise long with rusty red decorative pillows in the foreground. Image via Annie Sloan.

December 5, 2019

Pantone Color of the Year 2020 :: Classic Blue

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At last, my favorite color is on the spotlight thanks…

An egg sandwich in the background and the words nutrition coaching standing out on an overlay.

December 4, 2019

Looking Into Nutrition Coaching With Kelina Fili

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As a mother of two in my early forties, I…

Three women in winter outfits featuring a leopard coat and two teddy coats. Image via M&Co.

December 3, 2019

Most Elegant Winter Coats 2019

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About ten days ago I had to run an errand.…

A bright Scandi-boho chic bedroom with rusty hue bedding, looking out of this world. Image via IN BED. Photo by Terence Chin Photography.

November 29, 2019

How To Create the Perfect Scandi-boho Home Style

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Think this for a moment: YOU are only four steps…

A dark blue velvet jumpsuit ideal for a night out! Image via Pure Collection.

November 27, 2019

Holiday Season Outfits 19/20

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While in London two weeks ago, one of the things…

Fluid Forces is the Elle Decoration installation during the 2019 Dutch Design Week. Here's one of the three spaces.

November 22, 2019

Highlights of the 2019 Dutch Design Week

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It’s a wrap! The dust has settled down and it’s…

A beautifully styled Christmas tree with blush pink baubles. Image via John Lewis.

November 20, 2019

Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas for 2019-2020

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The latest collection of Christmas Tree decoration ideas. 10 ideas to fire up your imagination this coming holiday season.

November 19, 2019

The 2019 Amara Interior Blog Awards

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It’s been just over a year, since my last visit…

An illustration of a cityscape as you look up into the sky and the scrapers appear to come together.

November 8, 2019

Growing Up :: Leaving My Hometown

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Leaving my hometown to study abroad was one of the…

Elisabeth and Ifiyenia doing an exercise outdoors using a resistance band aiming for the lower body.

November 6, 2019

Resistance Band At Home Workout | Lower Body

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After a few months, I came upon the realization that…

November 2, 2019

Marble Decor Ideas For a Luxe Look

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Marble is one of the most prized interior materials. It…

A sketch of a woman in a strapless blue green outfit.

October 29, 2019

The Bad Outfit

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There are days when you wake up in the morning…

Partial view of a stunning luxurious living room of an Upper East Side residence. Image credit: ©BARRY GROSSMAN

October 24, 2019

Inside an Upper East Side Luxury Residence

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Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, this luxury…

A pasmina worn over a camel coat and a burnt orange skirt and slouchy boots. Note the colors both that cute dog and woman sport so well. Image via Hobbs.

October 22, 2019

Winter 2019 Fashion Lookbook

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As we move into colder weather, I think it’s time…

A marble bathroom installation from Atlas Concorde at the Cersaie 2019. Love the accent wall with the fishscale tile accent.

October 18, 2019

Cersaie 2019 Highlights

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At the end of September every year, the city of…