Residents in Queens, New York, get in the Halloween spirit.
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Halloween is only a few days away.
The first citywide Halloween celebration took place in Anoka, Minnesota, over 100 years ago.
This year more than half of Americans — 69% to be exact — will celebrate the holiday.
Halloween, which first became popular in the US during the 1800s, has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, including candy, movies, haunted experiences, and creepy costumes.
Disneyland Halloween.
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WalletHub shared a study with Insider in 2022 that breaks down Halloween by the numbers, such as how much money people spend on the holiday, how many kids are expected to dress as princesses, and the most popular Halloween costume for your pets.
Keep scrolling to learn more about how Americans celebrate October 31.
The first citywide Halloween celebration took place in Anoka, Minnesota, in 1921.
Three girls amuse each other with their masked costumes as they prepare for Halloween festivities in 1929.
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According to WalletHub, the best place to celebrate is usually New York City, based on the fun activities on offer, the weather, and "trick-or-treater friendliness."
The design world has been pumping out great news nonstop and it’s all too good not to make sure all of you know too! It’s especially exciting when new collections come out because while you or I may not be in the market for anything new, it’s so incredible to see the love and creativity these designers pour into their new work. We also figured that today might be one of those fun/hectic days given that it’s Halloween and a fun quick post might be the most appreciated:) So grab a piece (or two) of candy to eat while you stare at some really good eye candy.
Carmen Ellis Studio’s Illumination Series
design by julie rose | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: julie’s huge (and diy packed) bedroom upgrade
You may remember Carmen Ellis from Julie’s MOTO bedroom a few years back. Carmen is the designer of that incredible footed planter. It’s so fun and unexpected while still being beautiful and clearly handcrafted. Actually, every piece is made by hand in Los Angeles! Well, last week she announced her new collection, Illumination Series, and it’s stunning. I mean just look below.
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Wadham Gardens by London-based Ohra Studio perfectly exemplifies the less is more approach. Tired of being surrounded by excess, the clients enlisted Ohra for their signature aesthetic, which combines minimalism, soothing colour palettes and natural ecological materials while emphasizing simplicity and comfort. Together, they focused on the essentials, creating a light and airy space that perfectly captures the modern London spirit.
Initially, the project team, led by Ochra Studio CEO Zlata Rybchenko, focused on the clients’ lifestyle, ensuring elements that were integral to this (such as their piano for home musical events) and those essential to the interior design were incorporated. The result is a calm and cosy atmosphere that serves as a stage for the owners’ beautiful collection of art and furniture, such as the Philippe Hurel Yumi Sofa designed by Laurène B. Tardrew & Romain Jourdan, the marble coffee table by Stahl+Band, the Menu Androgyne Dining Table, Flos Wireline Suspension Lamp and a painting by Oliver Watts.
Wooden elements are integrated throughout the project to add warmth and character, with American walnut panelling helping to create a sense of privacy without sacrificing natural light.
The living room, kitchen and dining area feature concrete floors, while the
I’m a tattoo artist who’s seen clients make common mistakes when getting fine-line work.
Go to an artist that specializes in the technique and look at how their past tattoos have healed.
Make sure to stick to your aftercare regimen and consider that your design may need touch-ups.
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Fine-line tattoos have gotten more popular in the last few years, largely in part to social media. However, there are a few things to know before booking your appointment.
As a tattoo artist specializing in micro-realism, I often see clients make several of the same mistakes when getting fine-line work.
Going to an artist that doesn’t specialize in fine-line designs
Fine-line tattoos take a lot of practice to master since the needle is very small.
With smaller groupings or a single needle, every little imperfection shows, so it’s imperative to find an artist that specializes in this work.
Look through their social media and make sure they have a lot of examples of the type of tattoo you’re looking for. From color to script designs, every style has
Happy Sunday and almost Halloween:) Hope you’ve got some great costumes ready to go and some good candy coming your way. If you missed it on Instastories, Em shot THE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN this week so if the candy doesn’t do it for you, hopefully this big reveal in a couple of weeks will! November is going to be pretty sweet if you ask us. But until then, let’s get into these links.
This week’s home tour is yet another stunning project from Jake Arnold (not shown above:)). Aside from the incredibly special pieces that he and his team always seem to find (shoutout to those 1940s Swedish folding dining chairs around the breakfast nook), this home is a little different for Jake. While beige and browns are still the primary color palette, this home has a lot of other colors! There’s a purple room, a blue room, a green room, and a light terracotta room. All on the more muted side but it’s still fun to see how they work with color. Check it out here!
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A woman who has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault testified in his rape trial on Thursday.
Ashley M. said that Weinstein invoked actress Gwyneth Paltrow during a 2003 encounter.
“Look what I did for her career,” she remembered him saying as he tried to initiate a “naked massage.”
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Gwyneth Paltrow was nowhere to be found in the Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday, but the Hollywood star’s name rang out all the same as a woman who has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault delivered emotional testimony in the disgraced mogul’s criminal trial on rape charges.
Court proceedings in the case continued this week with testimony from several witnesses. LA County prosecutors have charged Weinstein with 11 counts of sexual assault stemming from allegations by five different women who accused the one-time producer of abusing them in LA hotels between 2004 and 2013.
Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison following an East Coast trial but faces an additional life sentence heading into the West Coast proceedings. He has denied the
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