• Inside a Stunning Modern Home That’s Perched at the Very Top of Beverly Hills
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    Inside a Stunning Modern Home That’s Perched at the Very Top of Beverly Hills

    It doesn’t take long to realize that the driving aesthetic behind this newly revamped 6,500-square-foot Beverly Hills residence is the dramatic views of the Santa Monica Mountains, which surround it. It’s clear outside, as one passes by a vintage silver Porsche Carrera, as well as inside, where floor-to-ceiling windows appear as frequently as head-turning works of art. “The clients are passionate collectors of art and design objects…so we knew their collection needed to play a critical role,” David Lucas, creative director at Seattle-based interior architecture and design studio Lucas, says of his clients—a New York couple who moved to Los Angeles to be closer to their grandchildren. “The goal from the…

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  • The Environmental Gardener: A few holiday gift suggestions for gardeners
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    The Environmental Gardener: A few holiday gift suggestions for gardeners

    With Christmas and Hanukkah just around the corner, our Environmental Gardener columnists Greg Levine and Erica Glasener collaborated on this gift guide for gardeners. Bluestone Perennials We both find that as we get older it can be challenging to buy gifts for friends and family who don’t really need anything. But for our friends that are gardeners or lovers of plants, we have a range of gift suggestions.  A Living Present Erica’s Pick:  It’s hard to go wrong with a living arrangement in a beautiful decorative pot, whether it’s a simple phalaenopsis orchid for indoors (almost foolproof), or a container garden for the patio with winter blooms. Try including violas,…

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  • Brooklyn apartment gets decked out in cozy Christmas decor in festive transformation
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    Brooklyn apartment gets decked out in cozy Christmas decor in festive transformation

    Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change.  On this special holiday episode of 1K Dream Room, host Will Taylor (@brightbazaar) helps Ilene and Jorge turn their sun-soaked Brooklyn apartment into a winter wonderland with a budget of $1,000 and just one day to finish. The couple wants a warm and inviting atmosphere for hosting holiday gatherings that combines the beautiful dining space next to the cozy living area, and they’re excited to see what Will…

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  • Prairie Village may expand home improvement funds
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    Prairie Village may expand home improvement funds

    A homeowner used matching funds from the city’s sustainability grant program last year to help install solar panels. Photo via city documents. More Prairie Village residents could become eligible for two city grant programs aimed at helping homeowners make exterior improvements to their homes Catch up quick: City staff recommended city council approve several changes to the city’s exterior grant and sustainability grant programs. Both programs reimburse qualifying residents for portions of either exterior or sustainability-related improvements to their homes. The upshot: These changes proposed by staff are aimed at allow more homeowners to take advantage of the programs. One proposed change, for example, would reduce a homeowner’s minimum investment…

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  • 7 Luxe Bathroom Ideas to Boost Your Well-Being
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    7 Luxe Bathroom Ideas to Boost Your Well-Being

    With all due respect to the kitchen, we could make a strong case for the bathroom being the heart of the home. It’s the spot where you begin each morning and wind down at the end of every evening. And when you’re in need of a full recharge, there’s nothing quite like a long bath to wash away the stress of the day. The bathroom is vital to health and happiness, which is why it’s so important to create a space that goes beyond merely functional. A few thoughtful design choices—and some pieces from Duravit’s Zen-channeling Zencha collection—can take yours from the place where you shower and brush your teeth…

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  • Walmart holiday deal: Outfit an entire kitchen for  with this 4.9-star-rated The Pioneer Woman cookware deal
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    Walmart holiday deal: Outfit an entire kitchen for $99 with this 4.9-star-rated The Pioneer Woman cookware deal

    Walmart This 20-piece cast aluminum cookware set by The Pioneer Woman includes an 8-inch frypan, two-quart saucepan with lid, five-quart Dutch oven with lid, four-quart Everyday Pan with lid, four felt protectors, 10-inch griddle, nylon spoon, slotted turner, ladle, spoon/lid rest, chef knife with sheath, paring knife with sheath and two cutting mats. The cookware features a charcoal-colored speckled enamel exterior that won’t fade; the interior is non-stick. 20-piece The Pioneer Woman cast aluminum cookware set, $99 (reduced from $150) More ‘The Pioneer Woman’ deals The colorful design of the non-stick cookware set is designed by Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman) to go perfectly with the rest of her cookware line.…

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