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Prince Charles's Garden Is a Royal Playland for Little George

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Getty Prince Charles' Highgrove gardens are filled with a lot more than just wildflowers and well-pruned hedges these days. The royal grandfathers converted part of the space into a playground for Prince George and Princess Charlotte, so he can enjoy watching his grandchildren play. And what a magical area it is. It now boats a Victorian-style "Shepherd's Hut", which was a gift to Prince George for his first birthday, that sits close to a wildflower meadow. Donated to Charles by the company Plankbridge, the "hut," which looks more like a covered wagon, features a cream-painted interior, small bed, wood burner, and cast-iron wheels. But the real highlight of the grounds is the refurbished treehouse that was originally built for Princes William and Harry in 1988. Recently redesigned, it is now supported by ten Welsh slate standing stones and can be accessed by a holly leaf-shaped door. According to People , a younger William told the t...

Kensington Palace Has Released Two New Princess Charlotte Photos

The last time we saw Princess Charlotte, it was July, and she was a two-month-old newborn being baptized in a vintage robe. Months have passed with no glimpse of her (but plenty of older brother/camera pro George) until this morning. The Royal Twitter and Instagram accounts released TWO new photos of the infant, from her mom, the Duchess of Cambridge's lens to your eyes: Here's a new photo of 6-month-old Princess Charlotte, taken by her mother, The Duchess of Cambridge, in early Nov. pic.twitter.com/sgfYOj6fAQ — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 29, 2015 This photo of Princess Charlotte was also taken by The Duchess of Cambridge at home in Norfolk earlier this month. pic.twitter.com/YHeJ5ItPmi — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 29, 2015 She has Kate's hair, a Gerber baby smile, and the adorable candid snap down. Prince George taught her well. From: ELLE US By Alyssa Bailey

5 Styling Tips to Steal From This Tiny Guest Room Makeover

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A guest room can feel like a cozy escape, no matter how much space you have. For this simple makeover, decorating service Decorist transformed a clients underwhelming spare room into a colorful, breezy retreat — all with a few basic changes. Before: A Cramped Wall Decorist / At Home In Love 1. Make room around the bed. Don't be fooled: Shoving your bed against a wall only creates the illusion of more space. For this guest room makeover, the design team at Decorist pulled the bed away from the window, opening up aisles on either side. Doing so improved the room's flow and made it easier for visitors to get into and out of bed — plus, it made room for nightstands, a must-have in every guest room. After: An Airy Feel Decorist / At Home In Love 2. Stick to one major piece of furniture per wall. Originally, this room crammed a bed and a reading chair against the back wall. Neither felt right: The bed dominated the space and the chair felt awkwardly shoehorned in. For short wall...

This Converted Barn Is Straight Out of a Fairytale

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Courtesy of Addison Wolfe Real Estate Surrounded by a gorgeous nature preserve outside Doylestown, Pennsylvania, everything about this 1762 home is absolutely adorable — we'd even go as far as to say "cartoon-like." The pre-Revolutionary converted barn is one of the oldest stone bank barns in America, and it just oozes charm. Courtesy of Addison Wolfe Real Estate It's cozy and quaint, of course, with lots of wood, the patina of the passing centuries, and decor that feels just like grandma's house — or where a certain seven dwarves might hang out. But Snow White would have never left this place, thanks to its unique features. There's a wood-fired pizza oven, a master suite with a private sitting room, and a cool swimming pool surrounded by lush landscaping.  It's nice to know that places like this exist outside of storybooks. And for just $$$,000, you could write your own tale here. Take a look around: Courtesy of Addison Wolfe Real...

Make This Easter Bunny Cake and Watch People Lose Their Minds Over It

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Ethan Calabrese There are times in life when you need to follow your passion, no matter what anybody else might think. Maybe that means quitting your job to open a floating pizzeria in the Caribbean or turning Oreos into Harry Potter-inspired art; other times, it's making a classic Easter bunny cake. You can't help but smile when you see this classic, coconut-covered cake on the table, and if it doesn't turn out the way you expected, even better. As you'll see by the end of this story, a cake that makes you cry laughing—and still tastes delicious—is even better than a Martha Stewart-worthy masterpiece. We're breaking down the entire process of making a bunny cake, step-by-step, so you can do it too. May it bring you as many tears of joy as it did us. Bake two 9-inch round cakes. Ethan Calabrese You can use a cake mix, or try this classic recipe. Give the cakes time to cool, then pull one aside and cut it in half. Frost one half along the flat side, using vanilla...

An Amazing Backyard Is Hiding Behind This California Estate

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Vanguard Properties One Upper Road is the historic wooded estate of your dreams — and if you've got $$ million on hand, it can be your reality. Nestled amongst the redwoods on a three-acre lot, this nine-bedroom, 10,010-square-foot home, built in 1896, features a full gym, "Prohibition-style wine cellar," pool house, guest house, and game house. But the best bits are outside in the winding gardens surrounding the home. Travel over a creek-spanning wood plank suspension bridge to the huge fire pit hidden in a grotto. Your kids can play in the two-story treehouse (complete with rope ladders!) — and when they're bored, just shuttle them over to the on-site playground. For the grown-ups, there are classic, neutral interiors, where original accents mix with modern style and blend old world and new. In the kitchen, you'll find stone tiling, Craftsman-style white cabinets, and a built-in tablet for quick access to recipes while you cook. The marble-tiled master bath...

15 Christmas Candles To Usher In The Holiday Season

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Even before all your Christmas decorating is done, you can get your home in the holiday spirit with the perfect scented candle. If you're into classics, we've got sugarplum to gingerbread scents galore. If you're into something a little more unconventional, we've also got you covered with spice fig and oak. No matter your taste, these 15 Christmas candles will have you feeling merry the moment you light them up. Joya Âmes Sœurs Candle The sweet musk note in this Christmas candle is a warm and unexpected aroma, perfect if you don't want a scent that is over-the-top. $$, Net-A-Porter Buy Now Illume Winter White Luxe Sanded Mercury Glass Candle The frosted cypress and white peppercorn notes in this Christmas candle will have your home feeling and smelling like the holidays . $$, Illume Buy Now Trouva Nazareth Candle In this Cire Trudon candle, you'll find vanilla, cinnamon and bitter orange come together to give your home a truly #blessed scent. $$$, Barne...