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This Tiny Home Is the Perfect Place to Watch the Snow Fall

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Escape Vista We've seen our fair share of stylish tiny houses, but this one might be the best of them all. At 160-square-feet, the Escape Vista offers a gorgeous twist on economical living.  While you won't find a full-size fridge, an oven, or a bathtub, you'll get an under-counter fridge and extensive storage (relatively speaking), with cabinets, shelves, and more. The place also boasts a pop-up flatscreen TV with Blu-ray, washer/dryer, and a comfy daybed. Escape Vista Escape Vista Escape Vista Escape Vista Escape Vista But the best part of this house has to be the panoramic windows, ideal for enjoying stunning views of a winter wonderland or fall foliage. Escape Vista Like what you see? pricing starts at $$,900, and orders can be delivered in 30 to 60 days. [ via  Curbed From: Country Living US By Marlisse Cepeda

21 of the Most Beautiful Abandoned Places in the World

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Sure, there's something spooky about them. But also something undeniably striking. INSTAGRAM/EXPLORINGCHIAPAS Temple of Santiago A drought in south Mexico has caused water levels surrounding this 450-year-old church to drop approximately 80 feet. Though the circumstances aren't exactly something to celebrate, they've allowed the temple that's usually hidden below the water to emerge — a striking and eerie reminder of how things are not always what they seem. Getty Craco, Italy Despite being in existence since 540, much of this town's population evacuated during the 20th century due to poor agriculture, a landslide in 1963, and a flood in 1972. Now it's an ancient site so striking that is even that has served as the set for movies like The Passion of the Christ . Getty Saint Nicholas Church This flooded church of Saint Nicholas sits in the Mavorvo Lake in Macedonia. The destruction was actually intentional; the lake was created to support a power plant, and t

8 Wedding Ideas to Steal for Your Next Dinner Party

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Take all that Pinterest inspiration and throw a glamorous party any day. Ashley O'Dell Photography Always Add Sparkle Don't skimp on the glitz when it comes to your linens, especially if you're taking the meal al fresco. Just keep the place settings simple and let the tablecloth shine. Carla Ten Eyck for Bliss Celebrations Guide Set Up a Bar Instead of having guests crowd around one table for food and drinks, create a separate zone just for mixing cocktails. Bonus points if it's as chic as this one from Jubilee Events. Corinna Raznikov for Bliss Celebrations Guide Skip Plain Glass Vases Sometimes you have to let the vessel be the star of the show. A metallic vase adds drama to this table when paired with understated blooms like delicate anemones. Corinna Raznikov for Bliss Celebrations Guide Make a Bolder Centerpiece There are no rules that say bouquets can only consist of flowers. In fact, some of the most interesting centerpieces, like this one from Lilacs, conta

How 15 Designers Decorated Their Kids' Rooms

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Whether you have a toddler or a teen, you want your child's bedroom to be a place they can enjoy and also get some much-needed rest every night. These designers share how they transformed their children's rooms and their decorating ideas are sure to inspire you. MAURA MCEVOY Pattern Overload "It felt cozy to do pattern on pattern, texture on texture," designer Colleen Bashaw says, of her daughter's bedroom in this Tudor beach house. The side table is draped in a custom pink zebra linen. Trevor Tondro Ladylike Look For her daughter's bedroom, designer Bailey McCarthy conjured a "full-on princess fantasy" with a bed canopy in a Designers Guild floral in her Texas home. Douglas Friedman Canopy Creations Krista Ewart designed her Pacific Palisades house with kids and commotion in mind. Canopies made of natural linen and Raoul Textiles' Coverlet dress up vintage beds in the eldest daughter's room. Douglas Friedman Small Details As for Krista