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@SymmetryBreakfast/Instagram We can't get enough of #putaneggonit, so it makes sense that when we saw the beautifully composed images that Instagrammer SymmetryBreakfast was cooking up, we freaked out a little (a lot). Seriously, you've got to see these beauties. Thursday: Savoury Buckwheat porridge with bacon, avocado, poached egg, chilli honey and Special Blend espresso caffe latte @theroastingshed #symmetrybreakfast A post shared by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 19, 2015 at 12:46am PST Michael Zee, the owner of the account, lives in London and prepares perfectly symmetrical breakfasts for himself and his boyfriend every day. His cookbook is coming out this summer, and he writes that SymmetryBreakfast is about the most important meal of the day — how to make it with love and eat it with pleasure, feeding not only your own soul but the soul of your loved ones as well. People are clearly feeling the love he puts into these meals: the accoun...

Courtesy of Department 56 Ever since the company's founding in 1976, Department 56's tiny villages have peppered homes across the country during the holiday season. Take a look back at the interesting history of the classic Christmas decor. 1 "56" is not just a random number. Courtesy of Department 56 Department 56 was originally owned by Minneapolis-based flower company Bachman's,which numbered each of its departments. Their wholesale gift imports division was number 56. 2 The company's iconic lit buildings debuted in 1976. Courtesy of Department 56 The six ceramic lighted buildings that initially hit shelves in 1976 became "The Original Snow Village." Three years later, they were retired and 12 new buildings were introduced. 3 The company now boasts more than a dozen villages. Courtesy of Department 56 In addition to popular collections such as Christmas in the City, there's also a Grinch village and a Peanuts village. 4 There's a villag...

When you show up to an open house, there are certain things you expect, none of which include being scared out of your mind. But when innocent house hunters showed up to tour this home, that's exactly what happened. To promote the latest movie in the Paranormal Activity franchise — and pull off the spookiest prank of the season — an open house was staged at the original house of horror from the first film. As unsuspecting, wide-eyed potential home buyers showed up, all seemed normal. Giphy But it didn't take long for things to take a turn for the worse. Chandeliers started to shake, microwaves began to flicker, and paintings fell to the ground. Giphy And that was just downstairs! Watch the entire terrifying experience in the video, above. [h/t Curbed From: ELLE Decor US By Lindsey DeSimone

Nearly half of South Carolina has been left underwater after a historic rainfall besieged the state over the last several days. According to CNN, more than 25 inches of rain hit the state, closing highways and tragically killing six people. It's been called a "thousand-year storm" because there's a one in 1,000 chance of it happening in a year.  Residents have been told to stay off the roads, and to turn around if they see flooded streets, even if the waters appear shallow. A few more inches of rain are still in store, and if rivers crest, there will be even more flooding to deal with in the next few weeks. So far, the waters have inundated cars, uprooted caskets, and left marooned residents to navigate the streets in boats. Check out these unbelievable scenes from the historic weather: Homes are inundated by floodwaters on October 4, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. A man kayaks on Tall Pines Circle in Columbia. The roof of a vehicle peeks above the floodwaters i...

These DIY architectural details will give your home tons of character — for a fraction of the cost. Decor Chick Faux Wainscoting Emily of Decorchick! used a chair rail, wooden frames, caulking, and several coats of white paint to create this judges paneling look-alike. Get the tutorial at Decorchick!. The Penny Parlor Easy Crown Molding No miter cuts neccessary! Blogger Amanda of The Penny Parlor anchored pre-made blocks in the corners to join crown molding. Get the tutorial at the The Penny Parlor. Teara Backens Rhode Fake Ceiling Plate Pinterest user Teara Backens Rhode created this decorative ceiling plate by spray painting a plastic cheese tray and cutting a hole in the center. Jenna Sue Design Window Trim A gorgeous view deserves an equally beautiful frame. The blogger behind this weekend project spent just $$ on materials. Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design. Beneath My Heart Faux Ceiling Beams Fake ceiling rafters are a great way to add country cha...

Instagram We know which states have the best fall foliage and which have the best towns to call home, but these lists don't speak to another factor that makes a location great: Hometown pride. How do you measure that exactly? Pixable took to Instagram to see just how much each state is loved based on total hashtag mentions as of August 19th. As it turns out, barely anyone – less than 1 million people – likes the Dakotas. Both North Dakota and South Dakota had the least hashtag mentions of all 50 states. In the middle of the pack (slots 26, 25, and 24 respectively) are Indiana, Kentucky, and Montana, all with just under 1.5 million mentions. While that might seem like a hefty amount, the number one spot blows it out of the water. Any guesses? It's New York! With a whopping tag count of over 30 million and counting, it is by far the most talked about state on Instagram. The runner-up, California, had almost 8 million less mentions. Check out Instagram's 10 mo...

Your old decorations and cooking scraps don't have to be trash — these clever ideas give them new life. Getty Images Broken Ornaments We've shown you how to take broken china from trash to treasure and there's a similar way to save broken Christmas ornaments, too. Broken ornament pieces can make pretty mosaic tiles for anything from a mirror to jewelry. Courtesy of Mommy is CooCoo Burnt-Out Lights Burnt out bulbs are always frustrating, but you can save them to be repurposed into a festive craft next Christmas. This colorful wreath by blogger Mommy Is Coo Coo may not light up, but it's certainly brimming with cheer. Another idea: Give them a coat of mirror effect spray and turn them into a decorative banner. Getty Images Wrapping Paper Scraps Turns out, colorful scraps of wrapping paper are the perfect crafting material. Use old wrapping paper to create collages or strings of garland. Depending on the size of your scraps, you can also line desk drawers with wrapping...