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Eat Play Love

Eat Play Love’s tagline says it all: “A space to play; Time to think…eat & drink!” Located on Battersea Park Road, this destination is more than an eatery—it’s a fun-filled center that kids and parents just rave over. “My local child-friendly café has proved a godsend,” says Kate Freud. “I can have a cappuccino and …

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Give Your Home That Personal Touch With These Elegant Frames

When it comes to decorating our interiors, we seek out pieces with that magical touch, treasures that make a house feel like a home. Though we love our trendy, just-for-show items, there is quite a lot to be said for personal mementos—like a wall full of pictures, for instance. Whether in the form of snapshots or formal portraits, seeing …

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Learn to Stop Yelling at Your Kids (& Other Loved Ones) in 5 Steps

“A lot of parents told me, ‘I don’t know why I’m yelling so much, I don’t know how to stop,’” says Berkeley, CA-based nurse and temperament specialist Rona Renner. “There really are consequences to yelling. It leads to more aggressive children and children who are more depressed. If we can reduce that, our children will be so much …

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Whitewashed Décor Ideas To Give Your Home That Scandinavian Look

Scandinavian home décor is all about minimalist design and rustic charm. The idea of a quaint cottage in the woods piled high with books begging to be read, white sofas perfect for lounging and lots of natural wood furnishings sounds idyllic, right? It’s also the farthest thing this city-dweller can imagine at the moment. That said, urbanites don’t …

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Vintage Chandeliers That Will Add Charm To Your Home

When decorating our homes, we look for charming pieces that will (hopefully) make our living spaces more relaxed and inviting. After the grind of a grueling workday, where we are relegated to bleak office cubicles, it is nice to leave that all behind during our off-duty time. This is why we are giving our homes that …

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In Honor of Her Birthday, Barbra Streisand’s Coffee Mallow Ice Cream

Happy birthday, Barbra Streisand! The best-selling female artist of all time turns 72 today. Coincidentally enough, that’s the same number (in millions) of albums she’s sold to date…in the United States alone. Also on her resumé are two Academy Awards, eight Grammys, five Emmys, a Peabody, a Tony, and more. And let’s not forget that in …

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This Mini Mani Monday, Give Chic Marbleized Nails a Try

We can’t speak for you ladies, but when we’re craving eye candy and inspiration, we turn to Instagram. Interior designers @homepolish inspire our redecorating projects. @Bumbleandbumble keeps us up to date with new hairstyle ideas. And when it comes to scoping out cool nail designs to experiment with on mini mani Monday, @wahnails and @mpnails have us covered. Lately, a major manicure trend that’s surfaced …

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Taste the Best Dishes From the Buzziest NYC Restaurants—At Home

Cooking on the cheap shouldn’t mean minute rice and buttered pasta every night. With a little creativity and a little planning, Gabriella Paiella shows us how to make the most of a tight budget — without sacrificing flavor or variety. Today: Recreate must-try restaurant dishes at home, for a fraction of the price. One night, about a …

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