Why Rain Shower Heads Aren't All They're Cracked Up to Be

Have you ever stayed in a nice hotel and come home vowing that you were redoing your bathroom to be more like the one in your room? Same. If there's one envy-inducing feature in every posh hotel bathroom, it's those glorious rain showerheads. Nothing says "I'm on vacation and life is good" like standing under one (or even two!) of these oversized heads that literally rain down upon you. It's so very soothing, so luxurious. You emerge a new person.

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7 IKEA Products Your Pets Will Love as Much as You Do

Let's face it: For as much as our pets love their play toys and furniture, they usually aren't very fun to look at. Fortunately, IKEA decided it was time to upgrade some of our four-legged family members favorite furnishings by releasing some unbelievably stylish—and affordable—pet-friendly decor.

Don't believe us? We searched IKEA.com high and low and rounded up some insanely chic decor items for your pets. From vibrant waterproof pillows to a clean-lined cat cube, here are seven things at IKEA both you and your pet will appreciate.

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Before and After: A Clever (and Very Trendy!) Way to Save Space in a Narrow Hallway

Barn doors have a reputation for being massive, but this DIY proves that even a small hallway with a low ceiling can accommodate a barn door, which will actually save space.

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10 Clever, Cute & Fun Gifts For Your Next White Elephant (That You Might Just Snag For Yourself)

We've been there: a White Elephant or Secret Santa, and the creeping realization that you have no idea what to bring. So you rush to CVS and grab one of those holiday lotion sets that's just regular drugstore lotion in a slightly sparkly box, throw in a Reese's Christmas tree and call it a day.

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How to Sort Your Closet Like a Professional Personal Stylist

Laurel Kinney more than helps people look their best; she helps them look more like themselves! As a professional personal stylist, a big part of her job is also helping clients organize and sort their closets. Before, she's shared the four biggest ways you get in the way of looking your best and questions you should ask yourself now (so your closet doesn't end up full of clothes you never wear). In this post, just in time to get started off on the right style foot in 2019, Laurel shares how to sort your closet like a stylist!

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8 of 2018's Most Viral Moments, as Told by Holiday Trees

We didn't have any particular license to do a retrospective on 2018's most joyful moments. But at the end of a pretty grim year, we felt like it. So we gave ourselves an excuse and decorated a whole bunch of miniature holiday trees in honor of them. Here are eight of the moments that made us pause, laugh, and connect. The result is a little weird, a little funny, and a little beautiful. Let us know what you think (and what you think we missed) in the comments below.

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One (Way Too Common) Mistake You Might Be Making with Your Holiday Cards

When it comes to holiday greeting cards, people generally stress over two things: finding the perfect photo and choosing a beautiful design. But I'm here to tell you that there's one very important element you're overlooking when sending holiday cards—your grammar.

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