Barbara Laken
Barbara Laken
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What Does Your Junk Drawer Say About You?
WHAT DOES YOUR JUNK DRAWER SAY ABOUT YOU?
Quick — what’s hiding in that drawer of mystery? Check the items that match, hit the button, and see what your clutter habits reveal about your personality.

 




     
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WHY WE STAY UP TOO LATE: REVENGE BEDTIME PROCRASTINATION
Ever stay up too late just to squeeze in “me time”? There’s actually a name for that.
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9 MOOD-LIFTING IDEAS FOR A COZIER HOME THIS WINTER
Banish the winter blahs for a radically better outlook this season.
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COLOR CAPPING: THE BIGGEST INTERIOR DESIGN TREND OF 2026
There’s a softer, more sophisticated paint trend on the rise. Color capping layers graduated shades, making rooms feel taller.
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INTERESTING READS

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SEWING AND TEXTILE CRAFTS BOOMING ONLINE
No longer hobbies confined to grandma’s living room, these traditional crafts are cool again, especially among Gen Z on TikTok.
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SCHOOL BUS RIDES GET A TECH MAKEOVER FOR SAFETY
GPS tracking, apps for parents, onboard cameras, and more. Buses are no longer just yellow vehicles with flashing lights.
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DOORS THAT OPEN POSSIBILITIES
In the new film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, doors become symbols of choices and change - much like the doors we walk through, from one home to the next.
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Barbara Laken 
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Barbara Laken 
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Barbara Laken 
[email protected]