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The official program began at 7:15 p.m. with, as emcees, Tamica Lee and Liz Reyes (who was also the Survivor Speaker); and the recognition of gala 2025 co-chairs Taryn Brown, Rena Jolly and Emily ...

Are you still stuck on the usual Diwali gift ideas? This time, choose a stunning vase to bring lasting beauty to your loved ones’ home. Diwali, the festival of lights, is all about joy, warmth, and ...

From brightly colored bud vases with narrow stems that look like glazed porcelain with hand scrawled designs to an orb that mimics the appearance of shiru-wan (Japanese soup bowls) traditionally made ...

The interior of a thrift store with lots of items on display on shelves - Bezbod/Shutterstock Your bathroom counters are an often-overlooked space, prone to cluttering and a build-up of daily ...

There's something so lovely about vintage finds. They're comforting, inspiring and thoughtful—making you think about days gone by. I love vintage glass, but I'm not necessarily the most patient when ...

The search for the next basketball-playing pup is on. Almost three decades after the first "Air Bud" became a sleeper hit, creator and producer of the 14-film franchise Robert Vince announced a new ...

DecorateCreateCelebrate (@decoratecreatecelebrate) posted a short clip showing off the repurposed pill bottles. "These are prescription pill bottles turned into bud vases for fall," the creator ...