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s. Many people are under the impression that you can’t do much with a hallway other than hanging a coat or a chair. But it’s entirely possible to turn an ordinary hallway into a space that promotes relaxation and encourages creativity. Keep reading for some hallway furniture ideas and practicality that’ll go beyond mere decoration. If you’re designing a new hallway from scratch, some added inspiration and tips will help as well. Shoe Rack Bench A shoe rack bench is a perfect addition to a hallway because it can accommodate different-sized shoes. This furniture is very practical. You can use...

While it’s fun to guess and debate what the next big thing will be, regardless of whether it’s technology, political or social situations, or any other aspect, it’s much more fun to take a look at the things people said would be the next big thing that never did. Reddit has recently been discussing just that—all of the things that people thought would be huge, but that most of us have now forgotten (or didn’t even know) about. The online community’s user u/LineOfDeath (very appropriate given the question) asked people “What was supposed to be ‘The Next Big Thing’, but...

The late Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison wrote in the Forward of her novel Beloved that she had seen the character of Beloved before bringing her to life on the page. Morrison wrote that “She walked out of the water, climbed the rocks, and leaned against the gazebo. Nice hat.” Before I begin writing or formulating a scenario from which the story begins (the inciting incident), I dedicate hours thinking about who the characters are. I like to think of characters as people who lived entire lives or some variation of it if they’re young. I meet my characters right...

We still love you, Wii U. Back in 2013 our world was rocked when Sonic Lost World added a free Yoshi's Island Zone DLC; admittedly it was pretty easy to blow our socks off in that particular gaming era. And though SEGA betrayed Wii U owners by eventually bringing Sonic Lost World to PC, we always had Nintendo-exclusive DLC to cling onto, especially that weirdly good Legend of Zelda tie-in. Sadly PC modders cannot be kept down forever (hat-tip KayFiOS), and a modder with a cheery tag of 'ĐeäTh' has recreated the Yoshi bonus level in the PC version, throwing...

Maybe our minds. Maybe our bodies. Maybe our ability to accept our powerlessness and vulnerability in the face of global disaster. (Or you know, maybe not.) But if you are hoping to emerge from your chrysalis as a finely decorated butterfly, you may be in the market for a Whole New Look. And how better to define your new Look than by copying the sartorial signature of one of your favorite writers? (Don’t actually answer that.) Hell, you could always mix-and-match. But be careful: more is not always more. (Okay, sometimes it is.) To aid you on your (closet’s) journey...