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Located in Northbridge, on Sydney’s North Shore, this gorgeous abode was overhauled recently by interior designer Lauren Mahoney of Studio Trio. Tasked with updating the home’s dated 2000s aesthetic for a young family, she embraced neutrals and texture to give it a contemporary feel while maintaining a sense of homeliness and warmth. “When I came to the house, it had existing features that were very beige. I had to work to grey it down a bit and used touches of black to anchor it and give it an updated look.” Kitchen A standout space in the home, and Lauren’s favourite...

Afterwards, sometimes, as a teenager, I would stand at the bus stop where my sister went missing, concentrating on the deli down the block, the way the sign on its front door would blink the word Open. I tell you, I would stand there squinting for so long that sometimes a bus would stop and mistake me for somebody waiting. I tried to picture it, 1996: thirteen-year-old Ruthy standing there outside after track practice, five o’clock, alone, book bag graffitied by Sharpies, her red hair knotted and wrapped into a bun. In my head, I’d play out all the different...

Were you in Las Vegas last month for the biggest Design & Construction Week ever? If so, you probably found the Uber lines, endless flight delays and excruciatingly busy convention hall aisles painful but worth the hassle. The Vegas Loop Tesla transport between the buildings sure helped. So did the plethora of stylish sneakers that have crowded out dress shoes and heels for the unofficially official footwear of DCW. That’s a wellness trend we can all applaud. Here’s what else was trending on the show floors: Personalization showed up everywhere in bold colors, features, patterns, scents, accessibility potential and customizable...

Whenever you’re at home feeling bored but in the mood to do something fun and interesting…. go craft something. DIY crafts are always fun and rewarding and there’s a ton of cool ideas to choose from. There are so many you’ll probably spend time choosing the perfect one. Let’s narrow it down a little. Below you can find our favorite DIY crafts and projects we think you should try. Yarn Billy Ball Bouquet Craft Fabric Flower Pillow Decor Test Tube Flower Display Mason Jar Soap Dispenser DIY Spring Napkin Rings Hexagon Terrarium Base Concrete Succulent Planter Minimalist Air Plant Stand...

Most people believe that dropping a penny off the top of the Empire State Building would kill a pedestrian walking below - scientists determined that a penny "traveling at terminal velocity cannot penetrate concrete or asphalt." It won't cause serious damage to a person, and even at the speed of sound, will still not damage flesh. At most, it could sting a little. Some people still believe that you can see the Great Wall of China from outer space. NASA confirmed that you actually can't see it from the final frontier. Although the fact was debunked by Chinese astronaut, Yang...