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New York Times
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them
Remember those vintage Tupperware containers or stuffed animals you have in storage? They could be the right ingredients to invigorate a bland space in your home. A thematic collection of objects, when repurposed as decorative elements, can add personality and pop. They also won't cost a dime. 'A collection is a great way to make a home feel personal,' said Rodman Primack, who co-founded the design gallery AGO Projects with Rudy Weissenberg. They have designed clients' homes around collections of American quilts, Iranian kilim rugs, antique wicker furniture and 1930s Russian roller-printed textiles. But childhood sports trophies or kitschy cookie jars could just as easily be the foundation of a room. 'Not everything needs to be expensive,' said Mr. Weissenberg, who wrote the book 'Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design,' published in 2024, with Mr. Primack. 'Most things in repetition look amazing.' In arranging your kids' artwork, or your antique toy trains or signed jerseys, take inspiration from these six homes that were professionally designed around offbeat or elaborate collections. Not Your Typical Home Office Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dollar General Is Selling a Near Identical Macy's Kitchen Accent That's Nearly 40x the Price
Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Dollar General Is Selling a Near Identical Macy's Kitchen Accent That's Nearly 40x the Price originally appeared on Parade. It's time to stop sleeping on Dollar General. At least, says shoppers who have lately been raving that the store's selection couldn't be better. In fact, people have claimed its decor is giving off major Anthropologie vibes. Aesthetically pleasing decor aside, the chain has also been rolling out undeniably unbeatable deals. From its massive summer sale all the way to its Any Day Deal that lets shoppers save big on household essentials. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Now that we're covered on household essentials from Dollar General, it's time to move back to its decor. Preferably, stylish pieces like a stunning canister that looks so similar to a nearly $80 Macy's buy. Blue Dotted Ceramic Canister with Lid, $2 at Dollar General Covered in charming blue polka dots and capped with a rustic wood lid, Dollar General's Blue Dotted Ceramic Canister is such a cute addition to any counter. Dollar General says it's perfect for storing loose tea leaves, coffee beans, sugar, snacks, spices, herbs and more. As a bonus, it's on sale for a shocking $2 right now. In other words, you can easily stock up on a whole haul of these. That way, you'll have a whole collection of stylish new pieces bringing storage opportunities right to your counter. What makes this canister even more appealing is that, at first glance, it could easily pass as Macy's Santorini Dot Small Canister. Part of Macy's Santorini Dinnerware Collection, its canister shares the same aesthetically pleasing blue and white color combo of Dollar General's along with a dreamy blue polka dot the board, Macy's canister received an impressive overall five-star rating. 'This is the cutest container. Love the blue dot print,' one reviewer beamed. 'Beautiful! Have it displayed on my coffee counter with another blue and white Santorini canister holding tea bags and coffee beans,' someone else raved. Other compliments included praises that it's the perfect size and accent color, cute, lovely and more. Since Dollar General's is a dead ringer for Macy's, shoppers can enjoy the highlights of Macy's canister for the bargain price of Dollar General's. While Dollar General's costs just $2, Macy's goes for $78. Such a top tier steal. Double check to see if it's available at a store near you before racing to score this chic accent piece courtesy of Dollar General Is Selling a Near Identical Macy's Kitchen Accent That's Nearly 40x the Price first appeared on Parade on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Aldi's £10 ceramic water feature will attract butterflies to your garden & lasts throughout the winter months
ALDI shoppers can pick up a budget-friendly decor buy that attracts butterflies to their garden all summer long. And you don't even need to put this Specialbuy away for the winter as it can also be used in cold weather conditions. This outdoor item not only levels up your garden but also helps to boost wildlife. The Belavi Bird Drinking Trough is available for just £9.99 from the Aldi middle aisle. Shoppers can choose between a "Round Natural" style or a "Leaf Natural" version. Attracts wildlife Accordign to the product description, the ceramic bird bath "offers an essential watering pool for wildlife". As well as birds, this can also include bees, butterflies, and small mammals need a water source during both winter and summer months. It features detachable ceramic birds and a hand-painted design. This bird bath measures approximately 30.2 centimetres by 3.5 centimetres. Customer reactions Aldi customers heaped on the praise for "this adorable drinking trough". Shoppers shared their thoughts on the Facebook page Aldi Aisle of Shame. "'I'm getting at least one," said one impressed commenter. Aldi's backyard essential is flying off shelves for only $29.99 and instantly gets your home ready for summer "I raced down after work to get mine and now I'm waiting for the first visitor," wrote another person. "I've got to rush my behind to Aldi before they run out," commented a third Facebook user. "Got mine, I love it," said another Aldi customer. And if you're also planning to pick up this buy, you may want to hurry as it is only available "while stocks last". As with all Aldi Specialbuys, once this item is gone, it's gone. How to encourage wildlife into your garden THE Woodland Trust shared five top tips 1. Grow wild Let nature take its course to create a more attractive environment for all things wild. You don't have to leave your plot to develop into a small jungle – wildlife will thank you for just a small corner, border or planter. 2. Plant trees and shrubs Research has shown that gardens are more attractive to wildlife if they have trees. And those trees can bring a host of other benefits too, from reducing noise and flooding to fighting climate change. 3. Create homes If you want to attract a particular species, a ready-made home can look especially appealing to any wildlife passing through. 4. Offer a water source Water is crucial for wildlife. Making some available in your garden could be a lifeline, especially in extreme weather. 5. Serve an extra meal One of the best ways to persuade a plethora of wildlife to your patch is to give them access to an easy meal. More garden buys Plus, a £7 Aldi buy that helps to illuminate your garden for free on long summer nights. And the retailer is also selling a £10 gadget that will leave your lawn weed-free. Aldi has a wide range of garden buys available from the Specialbuy section. Shoppers can even pick up garden furniture from the retailer, with lower than ever prices. And a "10 out of 10" garden shed that you can pick up for less than £20. 2
The Sun
14-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
The five cheap ways to HIDE cluttered toilet paper in your bathroom – and you won't need any extra storage
NOTHING ruins a chic bathroom like an old roll of toilet paper. But it turns out there are numerous ways to make the room feel luxurious and like a spa, while still keeping supplies stocked up. 3 Professional organisers have shared their best ideas for storing loo roll so it still looks fancy. Here are the top five…. 1. Lidded baskets Why not tuck away your toilet rolls in a stylish basket, which is a bathroom feature in itself? There are numerous options which could do the job, such as wicker ones with a lid. Petya Holevich, house cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services, suggested to Home and Gardens: 'Place a lidded basket or decorative storage box near the toilet, either on the floor or on a shelf. Choose a container that complements the bathroom's decor to keep it discreet. 'Opt for a box with a hinged lid for easy one-handed access.' 2. Add floating shelves Instead of putting your rolls in full view, why not add shelving to the walls which can help keep them hidden. Petya advised: 'Installing a floating shelf with a slide-out or lift-up compartment. A custom floating shelf above or beside the toilet can include a hidden compartment that opens with a push or lift mechanism. 'These are excellent for storing a few extra rolls while keeping them completely out of view. Make sure the mechanism is easy to operate even with one hand.' 3. Rolling carts Another option is to use a rolling cart, or a slide-out unit, which discreetly stores extra toilet roll supplies. 3 You can pick up a narrow option on Wayfair, which could be narrow enough to be housed between your toilet and sink. Choose a rolling cart with a solid back, like this one, so you could also turn it against the wall to hide the shelves from sight. 4. Base or upper cabinets 3 One of the main ways to hide toilet rolls is in a bathroom cabinet, which could be placed under or above a sink or by a toilet. Tammy Cailliau, bathroom supplier and owner of Tampa Bay Granite, added that if you are doing this, you should add something to protect the rolls from water. She said: 'We often recommend people use a plastic Rubbermaid storage tote or just an extra cover, to help elevate the bottom rolls off the base when storing in a base cabinet because a water leak from a P-trap under the sink can damage the rolls.' 5. Keep them out of the bathroom If you really don't have the space, you could remove spare toilet rolls from the bathroom altogether. In fact, some home organisers prefer to do this for their longevity as well as for aesthetic reasons. Some of the popular locations outside the bathroom include airing cupboards or a hallway cupboard. Sarah Day, storage expert at Pay Less for Storage, explained why this is beneficial. She said: 'Toilet rolls are by their very nature hugely absorbent. This means they soak up ambient moisture in the air, especially in condensation-filled bathrooms after a hot shower or a bath.' She said over time, damp and soggy toilet rolls can even harbour mould spores.
Vogue
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Troye Sivan on Creating 'Enduring Beauty' With Henry Zankov
If you spend a certain amount of time online, odds are you've seen a photo—or a video, or both—of Troye Sivan's impeccably decorated home in Australia. It's been the subject of a much-discussed feature by Architectural Digest and served as the backdrop for countless TikToks by both the pop star and his oftentimes viral siblings. Soulful is perhaps the best word to describe the decor—equal parts playful and mature, full of lush organic and natural textures with modern and even brutalist touches. This is the quality Sivan made sure to harness when he launched his lifestyle label, Tsu Lange Yor, almost two years ago. Today, he's expanding into textiles with an assist from New York-based designer Henry Zankov. Troye Sivan Photo: Pablo De Pastors The project was a natural expansion for Sivan. Sitting in the pop stars home is a blanket by the designer. 'I bought one of Henry's blankets years ago and it's still one of my favorite things I own,' Sivan says. 'I draped it over the sofa on the day I moved in, and it's become part of the fabric of the home. I'm excited for the Tsu Lange Yor throw to be that for someone else.' Zankov and Sivan met over Instagram during the pandemic, before the designer's eponymous label became a name to know in New York and its founder the recipient of the American Emerging Designer of the Year Award at the 2024 CFDA Awards. (A confirmation of Sivan's good eye for fashion, if there were any doubts.) Sivan was sitting in the crowd the evening Zankov took home that award, he said, so when he decided to explore expansion for Tsu Lange Yor, Zankov was top of mind. The throw. Photo: Pablo De Pastors Photo: Pablo De Pastors
