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11 Better Ways to Organize Your Pots and Pans

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Wrangle these awkward pieces of cookware once and for all. Courtesy of A Beautiful Mess Use a Pegboard A bare, blank wall gets a stylish (and functional!) upgrade with a black pegboard. Hang your pots and pans from hooks and outline them in chalk so you never forget where each item lives. Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess » Courtesy of The 2 Seasons Try a Towel Bar Don't let the side of your cabinet go to waste: Install a short rail to magically turn the empty space into storage. Since the bar probably won't hold your entire collection, opt to hang the items you use most often — or the prettiest ones (like these copper beauties). Courtesy of Seeded at the Table Divide a Deep Drawer Add 1/4-inch pieces of plywood to your deepest drawer to create cubbies for all of your pots and pans — and avoid epic stacking fails. Courtesy of Child Free Chic Reclaim Corner Cabinets Replace the lazy Susan that usually lives in your corner with this savvy solution instead — it's b

15 Dreamy Bedrooms From Classic Movies We Love

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These spaces are almost as iconic as the characters themselves. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Pretty in Pink This 1986 John Hughes and Molly Ringwald classic definitely has a favorite color. While Andie Walsh is supposed to be from the wrong side of the tracks, her bedroom is not — it's filled with pink, lace, and is perfect for navigating her teenage love life. Courtesy of Loew's, Inc. Gone with the Wind Scarlett's southern plantation home wouldn't be complete without a romantic bedroom filled with crown molding and trim, a four-poster bed frame, and elaborate steps that lead into the room in this 1939 classic. Courtesy of Loew's, Inc. Gone with the Wind But it's Scarlett's Atlanta home that will be ingrained in our memories forever: The crystal light fixtures, extravagant draperies, and gold-plated accessories are the definition of high society. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox The Princess Bride This young boy's bedroom is essentially the backbone t

18 Gifts From Magnolia Market That Every "Fixer Upper" Fan Will Love

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This holiday season, give the gift of Joanna Gaines's impeccable design eye. Magnolia Market Hanging Tin Frame with Jars Add charm to any country home with this mason jar trio that would make for beautiful outdoor or indoor decor. $$, magnoliahomes.net Magnolia Market Magnolia Farms Tray Whether used to serve guests or to display items around your home, this wood tray will transport its owner straight to Chip and Joanna Gaines' farmhouse. $$, magnoliahomes.net Magnolia Market Magnolia Farm Animal Print Have a friend who is just as obsessed with animals as Chip is? Give her the makings of the cutest gallery wall ever. $$, magnoliahomes.net Magnolia Market Cotton Wreath This beautiful wreath transforms simple cotton into a statement piece. High quality faux cotton is easy to mantain, but guests will never guess it isn't real! $$, magnoliahomes.net Magnolia Market #Shiplap T-Shirt Thought it was cute when you saw Chip and Joanna in matching t-shirts? Just wait until

How Much Would These Famous TV Homes Cost Today?

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Trulia TV moms welcome us into their homes week after week, but even after years of visits to their fictional abodes, it can be hard to guess how much their lifestyle would really cost. The folks at Trulia have an answer. Their experts took a look at home prices in the neighborhoods where a few unforgettable series are set to find out how much the huge California houses of "The O.C." or the more attainable homes of "Friday Night Lights," among others, would actually set you back. Take a look at the estimated prices of seven famous residences below, and let us know which one you'd love to call home in the comments below. More from Elle Decor: • • Amy Poehler Could Be Your Neighbor for a Cool $$ Million • Inside Jason Kennedy and Lauren Scruggs's Stylish First Home Together From: ELLE Decor US By Bridget Mallon

What Your Favorite Flower Says About You

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Meredith Waga Perez, owner of Belle Fleur in New York City, shares what our preferred blooms mean about us. PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL / Staff Rose Travel and adventure are a way of life for rose-lovers. Different cultures and their authentic characteristics fascinate you. You thrive every season, never out of bloom or style; the Veuve Clicquot of any party. DEA / G.CIGOLINI / Contributor Peony Nothing says peony like a closet full of staple pieces that show off your femininity. You likely had a beautiful wedding, adorned with dusty-hued floral arrangements. As the peony is imported from all parts of the world, you are comfortable in any country you visit. Wild Horizon / Contributor Magnolia The magnolia only blooms for the month of May each year and is the earliest known flowering plant. You are rare, graceful, and probably come from a powerful family. DEA / S. MONTANARI / Contributor Lilac You have a taste for antiques and your wardrobe is romantic. A winter chill doesn't bo