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Tour a Modern Downtown Manhattan Home With French Flair
Perched on an impossibly high floor in Downtown Manhattan, with rows of enormous windows facing east, south, and west, Kay Olivia and Ryan Jackson’s duplex overlooks the Brooklyn Bridge, the World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty. As far as views go, it doesn’t get more New York than that. And yet the apartment’s interior, in a very modern and abstract way, calls to mind a Parisian address, what with its enfilade of reception rooms, floors covered in herringbone parquetry, and ecru stone mantelpiece anchoring the central salon, which is furnished with eclectic sofas in beige hues. “We got married in Paris, so we wanted to bring a little bit of…
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Taipei: A Design Lover’s Guide to Taiwan’s Capital
Taipei, Taiwan, is nothing short of an aesthete’s dream. With its dramatic landscapes and lush vegetation, there’s a reason Taiwan was nicknamed ilha formosa, or “beautiful island,” when the Portuguese stumbled upon it in the 16th century. Decades later, the isle’s capital is still worthy of the name, though now it’s full of soaring buildings, centuries-old temples, and modern-day marvels. Don’t worry, though: Taipei may be a bustling urban metropolis, but you’ll still find that Taiwan’s capital has no shortage of verdant nature among its built wonders. The city is full of captivating architecture and design, and below you can see AD’s guide to the must-visit spots in Taipei. Where…
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Pueblo real estate businesses hit hard by housing market slowdown
Pueblo’s real estate market is continuing to slow down, and the fallout is impacting businesses industrywide. It’s not just Realtors feeling the impacts — it’s home builders, mortgage lenders and title companies too. “Overall, the housing slowdown is having a ripple effect across the industry as we see more title companies, mortgage companies and builders reducing staff,” said Dave Anderson, Pueblo Association of Realtors communications chair. “There’s layoffs coming, I am sure,” said Randy Nobiensky, self-employed contractor with RH Builders who is seeing the impact on builders and Realtors. “We are all connected, all in the same boat, and with the interest rates where they are. People are not buying,…
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Best gold Christmas decor | WREG.com
Which gold Christmas decor is best? Red and green are not the only colors that show off a festive holiday spirit. Metallic shades of silver and gold are popular decoration options for those who want a more glamorous Christmas scheme. A trendy decorated home sets the mood for the holidays, and what better way to show off your holiday spirit than with a chic display of gold Christmas décor? The best place to start with a new Christmas collection is with the essential set of XinXu’s 42-Count Gold Christmas Balls Ornaments. A beautiful set of metallic painted ornaments, these gold Christmas decorations come in 10 styles for decorating your tree,…
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Senior Citizen Home Improvement Is ‘Changing Lives’ | News, Sports, Jobs
The City Council discussed the success of the Senior Citizen Home Improvement program that has been wildly popular in the community during Monday’s work session. Pictured, from left, are City Councilman William Reynolds, R-Ward V, and Housing Committee Chairwoman Marie Carrubba, D-Ward IV. P-J photo by Timothy Frudd The Senior Citizen Home Improvement program appears to be making a major impact in the community. Although the Housing Committee did not meet during Monday’s City Council work session due to the special meeting session on the 2023 budget, the City Council discussed the successful implementation of the Senior Citizen Home Improvement program. During November’s voting session, the…
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7 best home decoration items for the holiday season in UAE
If you, like many others, have been procrastinating getting decorations up for the holiday season, it’s time to pause and let an undisputable fact sink in: there’s less than a week left for Christmas! Don’t panic, because we’ve got you covered. From Christmas trees to string lights to various fragrant add-ons, we have several festive options for you from noon, as you spruce up your house before guests arrive. Take a look, add to cart, and get your items delivered to you before time runs out! 1. Best Christmas Tree (Large): Sincher Artificial Christmas Tree, Spruce, 6 Feet (Accessories Included) Are you looking for a last-minute, no-fuss Christmas tree? Look…
