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Justina Blakeney’s Boho Backyard Refresh Was a One-Stop Target Shop

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Justina Blakeney’s Boho Backyard Refresh Was a One-Stop Target Shop

For Justina Blakeney, social distancing is no reason to skimp on a great patio for the summer. The designer got a head start on the warm weather with a fresh makeover of her backyard in Southern California—and a trip to Target met all of the designer’s decor needs. Courtesy of Target “I’ve always liked bringing plants and nature into the home, but after a year spent mostly inside, I’m making an effort to take those comforts outside, too,” explains the Target Home style expert. While combing through the store’s summer collection, she quickly found a source of shade with an...

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Grammys 2021: List of Winner

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Grammys 2021: List of Winner

s After being postponed from its original date in January, music’s biggest night finally happened. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 63rd annual Grammy Awards featured performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Chris Martin, Haim, Billie Eilish, and more. See the full list of winners, denoted in bold, below: Record of the Year Beyoncé – “Black Parade” Black Pumas – “Colors” DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar” Doja Cat – “Say So” Billie Eilish – “Everything I Wanted” Dua Lipa – “Don’t Start Now” Post Malone – “Circles” Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé – “Savage” Album of the Year Jhené Aiko – Chilombo...

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By Michael Bilow

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By Michael Bilow

A second inmate has died from COVID-19 at the Adult Correctional Institution (ACI), according to a statement from the RI Department of Corrections (DoC) on the afternoon of Friday, December 25. Motif previously reported the first inmate death on Saturday, December 19, and the first staff death on Monday, December 14. “The inmate requested ‘Comfort Measures Only’ and that no extraordinary measures be taken to keep him alive. He was 79 years old,” the DoC said. “The inmate had other serious complicating health conditions that contributed to his death. He was being treated at Rhode Island Hospital for complications of...

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Too many free-night certificates and nowhere to go; how hotel programs can respond

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Too many free-night certificates and nowhere to go; how hotel programs can respond

This may seem obvious coming from someone who works at The Points Guy, but I love to travel, especially internationally. My wife and I criss-crossed the globe for years before our daughter was born, and since then, she’s tagged along — and visited her 20th country just before turning five. Of course, this hobby is temporarily on hold. (Photo by Scott Varley/Digital First Media/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images) Like many of you, I’ve been forced to cancel multiple trips due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and with a limited list of countries open to Americans, I won’t be rescheduling...

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Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes plexiglass beach cabins and free Zoom backgrounds from Studio Ghibli.

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Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes plexiglass beach cabins and free Zoom backgrounds from Studio Ghibli.

AIA conference cancelled until 2021 due to coronavirus The American Institute of Architects has cancelled its annual conference as the US continues to battle the spread of coronavirus. It said it will instead focus efforts towards responding to the coronavirus crisis (via Dezeen). Nuova Neon 2 proposes plexiglass beach cabins for safe sun bathing  Italian exhibition-stand design company Nuova Neon 2 has revealed designs for plexiglass-walled booths (shown above) that could be placed on a beach to allow for safe sunbathing. The 4.5 metre by 4.5 metre booths would have room for two sun loungers and an umbrella (via Domus)....

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