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Designers Celerie Kemble and Kristen Wilson Blood reimagined a Southampton, New York, beach house as a year-round home, ...

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On a recent holiday in Sweden it's no surprise that I came across a fair few IKEA staples, however there was one lamp, the ...

Bedside lights have a nebulous place in lamp taxonomy: Many good bedside lights could double as table lamps, desk lamps, or night lights; bedside lighting can also include wall-mounted sconces and ...

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With a nickname like the "Art Deco Playground," it's no wonder so many people flock to South Beach. Travelers see South Beach not only as one of the best vacation areas in Florida, but as one of ...

Whether you’re working, studying or reading, the best desk lamps will provide the right amount of lighting for your task. Not only can they illuminate your space, but they can also reduce the ...

Atlantic or Gulf, mainland or island, secluded or buzzing with activity—we love a beach any which way it comes. But we’d be lying if we didn’t admit to being a bit partial to white-sand beaches with ...

The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 square nautical miles. The fair sheet of the ...

There are two main things people look for when choosing the perfect beach destination: soft, sugar-white sand and sparkling, crystal-clear water. Everything else—great restaurants, quaint shops, and ...

Another must-have for avid readers? A good bedside lamp. Not only do bedside lamps help you read just one more chapter, but they also let you add a soft glow to the ambiance in your bedroom. Browsing ...