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14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
26 Magnificent Home Decor Pieces
A disco ball balloon dog that'll look doggone delightful when the sun hits it just so, creating a light show in your living room. A framed canvas painting — hang this above your bed and you may find yourself swan-diving into your duvet at the end of each night, eager to bask in the quiet luxury you've surrounded yourself with, one well-priced painting at a time. A Rifle Paper Co. rug from Loloi for warming up your space by adding fun, frilly florals to the cold, hard floors. Get ready to feel your living room come to life, thanks to this botanical beauty. A hammered glass ceiling light with brushed brass hardware and an iridescent glow — this is sure to dazzle everyone who walks down your hallway with its diamond-like lighting effect. A heart hands statuette basically made for every Swifty who got their hands on a hearty collection of friendship bracelets during The Eras Tour. This is such a lovely way to display those keepsakes! A pair of linen café curtains reviewers use both over their windows as a way to create privacy (while still getting light!) *and* as a gorgeous upgrade to unsightly storage spaces. If you find yourself glaring down at the cereal boxes and mismatched dishes you have underneath your kitchen island, set these curtains up and hide that all away *while* making your kitchen look chic-as-can-be! An MCM wall clock so you can prove to the naysayers that minimalism will always be bold. A personalized pennant for highlighting the MVP in your life with a snazzy flag that's all their own. A set of floating bookshelves — they're gonna add a lot of magic to your plain white walls, while saving your minimal floor space from bulky bookshelves. A mixed set of coupe glasses and wineglasses with luxe, dark hues that are so eye-catching they'll double as kitchen decor if you place them on your open shelves. A botanical tapestry with tassels and a long, vertical design so you can finally dress up that awkward empty space between your dresser and bedroom door. Grab more than one and cover your walls in florals! Tapestries are a real wallpaper time-saver. A tomato cocotte that'll look tomat-oh-so-lovely as a staple centerpiece on your kitchen counter. This one-serving baking dish is the perfect addition to your kitchen if you're looking to add staple cookware you'll use all the time. Cocottes open up a world of homemade meals! A dried flower Lego centerpiece for creative folks who love covering their home in handmade masterpieces. A hand-tufted wool rug I simply can't believe is available on Amazon. Guests are gonna think you discovered this one-of-a-kind piece while hunting through dozens of handmade rugs at a craft fair they must have missed. The high-quality woven design and sharp collection of colors are simply to dye for. I love it, and I must have it. A microwave dinner wall sculpture to serve up a heaping dose of tasty, tasty nostalgia in your home. Did I mention these *sparkle?!* Delicious. Or a dino nugget pillow that'll make your heart dino-soar every time you see it. Gorgeous felt "tile" wall art — these customizable pieces are sound-dampening and pinnable (like cork board) to create decorated walls that have useful functions in the home. A full length irregular mirror made with a wood frame covered in plush fabric, giving the entire piece a high-end vibe that'll improve the look of any room — all on its own. Dang, this thing is so nice it's making me feel all squiggly inside. A jungle mural I am personally drooling over at this very moment. The faded, vintage aesthetic is gonna make your wall look plucked straight out of a Victorian mansion. A Nordic style desk lamp that has a modern mushroom silhouette and soft pastel palette for folks who want a calming room that has them audibly say "awwwww" when they step inside. Or an abstract table lamp with two cool light orbs that'll give your room a modern glow — complementing photographs, framed art, and elevating your beloved King of the Hill poster tenfold. A pair of plush velvet pillow covers that have large ruffled edges, because adding rich jewel tones to a room full of black adds depth and interest. Cozy, plush materials like velvet are gonna organically complement your dark, romantic aesthetic. A dreadfully darling welcome mat with a smirk that'll appropriately prepare guests for your lackluster social skills. Marvelous. A TikTok-famous sunset lamp to give yourself some soothing light therapy every night — letting you enjoy a sunset even if the view from your window is the brick wall from the building next door. A wireless library light you can use to highlight favorite books or pieces of art in your home. It has both warm and cool light settings, so it can easily match your seasonal aesthetic shift. And finally, a whipped cream wall mirror that'll *literally* be the cherry on top of your home decor.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Buffalo Harbor Cruises set to launch 54th season this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Harbor Cruises will officially set sail for the season this weekend, marking the start of its 54th year on the water. Operating since 1971, the company offers two-hour cruises along Buffalo's Harbor, a seasonal favorite for locals and visitors alike. 'When we first show up to our summer dock, people come up. They are so happy to see us like we're the spring robin, like summer is finally here,' said Ryan Hayhurst, the president of Buffalo Harbor Cruises. The first cruise of the season is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. It's the popular 'Rolling on the River' tour, a history focused cruise that features visual displays comparing Buffalo's waterfront past and present. 'We've got a bunch of photos we put down in the middle of our dance floor area on buffet tables so they can get a visual aid as to what it looked like then as opposed to what it is now,' Hayhurst explained. New season brings new fun to Blueberry Treehouse Farm While the history cruise runs every Saturday, the cruise line offers a wide range of themed experiences from sightseeing and happy hour trips to live music cruises. A new addition this year is already generating buzz, a Taylor Swift-themed cruise. 'It's on July 13, which I hear is her birthday, and it's our first one,' Hayhurst said. 'We're going to have a DJ and it's going to revolve around all of her music. We'll have 'Swifty' bracelets, a selfie station, and other giveaways. You can buy regular tickets or a VIP pass that gets you on board early. The snack bar will even have mocktails inspired by Taylor Swift.' Hayhurst, who grew up working on the boats, said the best part of the job is seeing the excitement of passengers, especially the younger ones. 'My favorite is just the kids. Right now, we're in field trip season, which is insanity but it's great,' he said. 'You get a boatload of fifth graders, 150 of them all fired up and having a ball. They go home and tell their families and friends. I think that's a big part of what we do.' Tickets for Buffalo Harbor Cruises are available now. More information on schedules, cruise types, and booking options can be found by clicking here. Gwyn Napier is a reporter who joined the News 4 team in 2025. See more of her work by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Tribute to Taylor Swift coming to MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Elizabeth Burnett is scheduled to perform as Taylor Swift in Legends in Concert at MGM Springfield this June. From Charleston, South Carolina, Elizabeth sang in choirs at church and school before her brother taught her to play Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' on the guitar. Inspired by Taylor Swift, Elizabeth instantly became a Swifty, and fine-tuned her musical guitar and singing skills. Springfield among Mass. casino cities losing community mitigation funds Taking the stage as early as elementary school, performing as Taylor Swift, Elizabeth reached the main stage at national festivals and pursued her career in a tribute band, Legends in Concert. The band features an uncanny resemblance to iconic stars with a talented cast of singers, dancers, and live musicians. They have entertained more than 40 million fans around the globe since 1983. Legends in Concert is set to perform A Tribute to Taylor Swift at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom on Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Friday at MGM Rewards members receive exclusive presale access on Thursday. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Swifties shower 13-year-old Bucks County girl with love after brain cancer diagnosis
The Brief 13-year-old Lily Tomlinson was diagnosed with DIGP, a terminal brain cancer. Taylor Swift fans found out on social media and began to send gifts. Lily is hoping to meet Taylor Swift. PIPERSVILLE, Pa. - The ultimate Taylor Swift fan is receiving a lot of love from other Swifties in her time of need. Lily Tomlinson is living with terminal cancer and her fellow Taylor Swift fans are making sure the Bucks County teen feels the outpouring support from around the country. The backstory Doctors diagnosed Lily Tomlinson in December of last year with DIPG, which is a terminal brain cancer. She finished radiation at Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia and is now at home in Bucks County. Lily and her mom are Taylor Swift fans. Swifties learned of Lily and have surrounded her with gifts and love. What they're saying "It's really great. It is amazing. I was diagnosed with something bad, and I thought the rest of my life was going to be bad," said Lily Tomlinson until boxes of Taylor Swift stuff began to arrive. Now almost anything T-Swift you can find in her home. "Then mom gave me these packages and I said, 'What are these?' And it is like everyone is supporting me through the Taylor Swift merch," she said. "They've lately been sending books, stickers and bracelets. I really appreciate all the bracelets because I like to wear them." After she was diagnosed with brain cancer, her mom, Kelsey, immediately wanted to do something to help her little girl. "I was thinking what radiation was gonna look like and silly things like her having a lap blanket, her having a beanie hat. In case she lost hair and wanting to bring some happiness," said Kelsey Tomlinson. She reached out to a Swifty crafting group on Facebook to ask for help with comfort items for her daughter. She had no idea what would come. "They are overwhelmingly kind and they are really just overwhelming - a genuinely caring group of people," said Kelsey about Swifties. "We were asked very kindly by the post office to start coming every day because the box was full and then their back room was getting full," she laughed. Big picture view Kelsey says Lily finished radiation, is discharged from CHOP and now back at home where she wanted to be and is most comfortable. "While every case is different, typically with this diagnosis the prognosis is eight months to a year," said Kelsey. Lily is brave and open about her cancer but is focusing on the things she enjoys, like reading books, listening to Taylor Swift and being outside on the acres of land they live on in Bucks County. She is also happy to finally be able to eat on her own again. "I like sushi and donuts. Wawa mac n cheese. Wawa mac n cheese is the lightest, fluffiest thing," said Lily. She says her family keeps her going along with Swifties who will stop at nothing to make her feel comforted and even more loved. "It's helped me realize that other people are going through what I'm going through and that there are people there to help me," said Lily. What you can do The family has a GoFundMe and the hashtag #SwiftiesforLily which they hope gets the attention of Taylor Swift.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MAD DIFFERENT: Recording Artist Lachi's Mission to Amplify Disability Culture Through Pop
If I could say what my North Star is, what my purpose is, it is to utilize pop culture and high quality art to elevate disability narratives or really the story of different, to mainstream discussion. I was born legally blind. I had much better sight when I was younger than I do now, but I do remember when I was about 6 or 7, a social worker came to my parents and said, you know, your daughter is going to need to start using a cane. They got me a cane and I remember holding it and saying, there is no way on this earth, this blue and green earth that God has created, that I will use this cane. Less than 8% of blind folks use a cane. Less than 2% use a dog. Most people are in that space that I was in of just trying to free ball it through their lives and through their careers, unable to ask for accommodations, unable to fully accept themselves and running around dealing with the energy expenditure of faking it. I think the absolute full circle beauty of it is that I was so afraid to use my cane because of the fact that I thought everybody would pick on me or it was just this weird lack of confidence. It actually makes me more confident when I have my cane because A. I can get around B. everyone is aware of what the issue is. I don't have to hide it. I'm not sitting here pretending I'm anyone else and so that's why I use Glamcan. I love just watching young girls buy them and they're going to Swifty concerts, they're going on first dates, they're feeling like gorgeous, perfect, beautiful women and you don't know how happy and how big my heart gets to know folks are getting to feel the same way I got to feel. That took me 20 years to figure it out and it takes them the click of a purchase button. Mad Different. It is a 4 part musical concert series performed at Amazon Music Studios in conjunction in collaboration with other amazing counterculture co-artists. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. It really started when I decided I wanted to really celebrate all of the different parts of myself that make me me. I found that people tend to focus on what society wants of them and I really wanted to encourage folks to really celebrate sort of the deeper parts of themselves that society wants them to hide, whether it is your racial identity, your gender identity, your queer identity. It's really the celebration of difference and really honoring difference and really leaning into it. Like it's not just about accepting it or even taking that next step to embrace it. It's about taking that ultimate step to celebrate it. I absolutely love to talk about ramped recording artists and music professionals with disabilities. What we are are two-sided. We're a consultancy group and so we work, to make the music entertainment industry more accessible, safe and inclusive, for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, chronic conditions, and mental health conditions. We're also a global professional network of music creators and music industry side professionals who identify in that way as well. We connect and collaborate and also sort of benefit from the partner perks that we give folks in order for folks to be able to just get that foot to be competitive with their non-disabled counterparts out here in this very cutthroat industry. If I were to give advice to someone who gained a disability or acquired a disability and they don't know what to do, maybe you're lost, maybe you feel like things are off limits, find community. That is step one. I think the biggest issue that folks have with disability is the isolation. They don't know how to talk about it because they've honestly dealt with internalized ableism their whole life. We don't see disability and when we do, it just looks like charity because of the Shriner's commercials. Or it looks like somebody in a hospital because all we look at it is from a medical lens. There's so much more and you're not gonna find out what that is until you surround yourself with other people that you can share your wins and woes with, that you can learn the lingo so that you can start to understand that there are people out there that are thriving. The thing that people don't get about disability and about neurodivergence and other conditions is that when you have these things, it makes you more innovative. By design, you have to be because you're navigating the world differently, right? Or you're navigating thoughts differently. It makes you adaptable by design, it makes you resilient, by design. It makes you a disrupter by design. So much of our energy is spent on thinking that it is the disability that is the problem when the truth is actually disability is dope. Disability gives you all of those really cool traits. The problem is the inaccessibility. I celebrate my disability through my fashion. I honor my disability through my music because I recognize that you know where I've gotten is not despite my disability, but it's been despite inaccessibility. I want folks to stop focusing so much on the potentiality of a disability being a limitation because it's all about the way you frame your mindset. And the only way to start getting the masses to change their mindset about something is through high quality pop culture that they want to be a part of. These are my contributions to disability culture, because I feel that one of the biggest issues that we face as a disabled population is exposing society to the beautiful fun interesting parts of disability that are not just the human interest stories, the grit, the survival, the drive, the determination, the innovation, the adaptability that's what I want to showcase no matter what, as long as you are showcasing your pride in disability, you are fighting against erasure.
