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Aaron Paul has a long history of photobombing.

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And an even longer history of leaving his mouth open in photos.

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So, while at Coachella everyone's favorite human blended his two talents for one lucky couple's new iPhone backgrounds.

Bonus: Kellan Lutz in the background

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David Gelber, co-creator of Showtime's Years of Living Dangerously, talks about enlisting the help of Hollywood heavyweights James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub, and Arnold Schwarzenegger to elevate a passion project beyond the average doc and find it a place on television.

The media is failing to give climate change the amount of coverage it should be getting, according to David Gelber, who spent 25 years of his career as a producer at 60 Minutes. "In the 2012 presidential debates, not one question was asked about climate change. Not one question," he says. "How could that be?"

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It's an internal reminder of a cultural tipping point, on canvas.

Prepare your brain for a meta explosion: Twitter has re-created the most retweeted tweet that has ever been tweeted in painting form, and it is hanging in Twitter's headquarters.

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Times Square's Hotel Carter is on the market, and despite its seedy past, drawing offers of up to $170 million. The flophouse, a vestige of old New York, has seen murders, dead bodies, pests, and the title of Dirtiest Hotel in the US by TripAdvisor (three times).

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Want a desert escape worthy of the Rat Pack? Walt Disney's former Mountain Center, Calif. pad isn't particularly fancy, but it does have a history. The 1,440 square foot space (with a canyon zip line!) entertained Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Humphrey Bogart, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, and Desi Arnaz.

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The words "heart-shaped accessories" tend to conjure up saccharine images of kitschy stuff one might pull out for Valentine's day and then stash for the rest of the year. But these heart-shaped jugs are more anatomically correct, and way more interesting.

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I'm currently obsessed with headscarves! A fashion accessorie that can change it all ...

En ce moment je suis obsédée par les foulards sur la tête ! Un accessoire de mode qui peut tout changer...

I have always loved scarves and I also have a beautiful and colourful collection. I love them because they're stylish and there are so many ways to wear particularly on the head. If you simply put it on your head and tie with a knot, it gives a retro look, like in the sixties and it's very elegant. For the summer, what I prefer is to wear it as a headband with a lovely bow. The plus is that this way it is perfect with an elegant or casual outfit. Finally, the twisty turban recently made a comeback.

J'ai toujours aimé les foulards et j'en possède d'ailleurs une belle collection colorée. Je les aime car ils apportent du style et il y a tellement de façons de les porter notamment sur la tête. En le mettant simplement avec un noeud autour du cou, il donne un air rétro, très sixties et élégant. Pour l'été, ce que je préfère c'est le porter en bandeau avec un joli noeud. Le petit plus est que de cette façon il est tout aussi parfait avec une tenue élégante ou décontractées. Enfin, la façon turban est de nouveau très en vogue.

The more I look at these beautiful pictures the more I'm obsessed ... I can't wait for summer to wear headscarves of all colors!

Plus je regarde ces jolies photos et plus je suis obsédée... Vivement l'été pour pouvoir porter des foulards de toutes les couleurs !

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A New York-based startup aims to save you some laundry. The Body Dryer is a scale-shaped appliance that uses ionized air to dry you off in about 30 seconds (it will also tell you your weight). Currently in prototype, the company is running an Indiegogo campaign where you can preorder the device.

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If you’ve been looking for any more reasons to visit the cultural hotspot that is Nashville, Tennessee, we’ve got a great one for you: the newly-opened, stunningly designed 404 Hotel. Located in the city’s industrial Gulch neighborhood, The 404 boasts luxe amenities, stylishly appointed rooms, and—to top it off—a James Beard nominated restaurant. Following the guidance of lead architect Nick Dryden, The 404′s aesthetic is one that combines timeless modernity with a tangible sense of history. The hotel itself is located in a retired mechanics garage, its rooms paying due reverence to the building’s industrial roots: king-sized beds and modernist furniture are paired with exposed timber and steel trusses, marble countertops with concrete floors. The restaurant, housed in a repurposed shipping container, takes this industrial juxtaposition to an entirely different level—exposed wood and corrugated metal mingle alongside chef  Matt Bolus’ neo-European cuisine. In internet parlance, the term “404″ typically denotes an error, but The 404 hotel, with its charming mix of old and new, is anything but. Continue after the jump for more photos! —Max (more…)

Breakfast

Meyer Lemon and Olive Focaccia. [Photograph: Carrie Vasios Mullins]

• Dill Yorkshire Puddings With Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Cream
• Meyer Lemon and Olive Focaccia

Appetizers and Sides

Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns. [Photograph: Cathy Erway]

• Cheesy Smoked Paprika Crackers
• Warm Whole Grain Salad With Fennel, Arugula, Prosciutto, and Pecorino
• Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns (Gua Bao)

Mains

Macaroni and Cheese Waffles. [Photograph: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]

• Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers
• One-Skillet Cod and Kale With Ginger and Garlic
• Curried Chicken With Israeli Couscous
• Pressure Cooker Thai Green Chicken Curry With Eggplant and Kabocha Squash
• Macaroni and Cheese Waffles

Desserts

White Chocolate Dipped Lemon Macaroons. [Photograph: Carrie Vasios Mullins]

• Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Eggs
• White Chocolate Dipped Lemon Macaroons
• Flourless Bitter Lime Coconut Macaroon Cake with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
• Homemade Chocolate Graham Crackers

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Anthony D’Argenzio's one-bedroom East Village apartment, featured in Lonny Magazine, is my idea of the perfect small space. But it wasn't always so — the apartment recently got a huge overhaul. Pictured above is the place pre-makeover. The ornately styled furniture, all shoehorned into the living room, made this small space feel even tighter. I think you'll be more than pleasantly surprised by this little apartment's big transformation.

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Most people who drive to work drive alone. The three-wheeled, two-passenger Elio is technically classified as a motorcycle, but is fully enclosed and includes all the trappings of a car. Elio can drive 672 miles on a tank of gas—that's from New York to Detroit. It's expected to be available next year.

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Whenever I used to think about how cheerful and delicate a Daffodil looks, I had a hard time reconciling how something so sweet could be connected to a Greek myth about a man so in love with himself that he drowned in his own reflection. Thankfully, while researching this post, I discovered that our sweet, sunny-faced Daffodil – the commonly used name for Narcissus - actually has no proven connection to the tragic (and tragically self-centered) Greek myth.

Narcissus, also known as Daffodils, Jonquils and Lent Lillies, are one of the most abundant species of plants, with over 13,000 hybrids in the official listings. From pale yellows to vibrant oranges (like the example above, Narcissus Romance), Narcissus are so associated with the happy arrival of spring that they’re often associated with and representative of “rebirth.” They’re also the official flower of 10th wedding anniversaries, so if you have one coming up this season, a bouquet of these happy little faces is just the ticket. xo, grace

As stone countertops and stainless steel appliances are to a kitchen, a large flat panel television (and a comfy couch) in the living room is to a typical American household. But there's one continuing trend we'd like to see people stop doing doing: hanging flat screen televisions over the fireplace.

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The roof of Brooklyn's Barclays Center is getting a green makeover. As part of the next-level development Atlantic Yards, the 130,000 square feet of small plants and a soil-like cover will cover the arena. It will also help muffle sounds for the surrounding residents.

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Last week, I was getting ready for my mother to come for a visit. So naturally, I had to clean out my fridge! I used the method she taught me, and 20 minutes later my fridge was mom-worthy clean. Here's how I do it:

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Marble may be standard for countertops, but it's still a bit unexpected on the wall, especially when it's installed in gleaming slabs. As these kitchens show, marble on the wall can add pattern to a clean-lined space, brighten a small one, and look elegant paired with a variety of cabinet styles.

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Why can’t I force myself to go to the gym before work? Get my high-priority work done before I check my email? Stop letting my expense reports pile up? Why am I so bad at changing?

Even the most motivated people can get stuck, frustrated, and lose hope during the process of behavioral change. As a time coach, I see this happen when clients become so fixated on specific tactics — getting up at 5 am, say, to make time for the gym, or a hard-and-fast rule that they never check email before 10 am — that they lose sight of the fact that many methods could lead to achieving their larger strategic goals.

Yes, habit change takes discipline, patience, and practice. But no, it shouldn’t feel like you’re constantly trying to force yourself to do something you really don’t want to do. That’s unsustainable. To make new habits stick, they must work with the reality of who you are and what’s best for you.

To identify tactics that will actually work for you and keep your focus on your big objectives, start by determining where you’re stuck. Identify a few areas where you’ve seen little-to-no behavioral change despite your best efforts — for example, blocking out whole days for big projects or going to the gym first thing in the morning.  Then zoom out to determine your real goal. Why was this activity important to you in the first place? Maybe you want to feel like you’re finishing priority tasks, or have a healthier, more physically active life.

Now brainstorm other tactics you could use to achieve those goals. If you’ve never managed to block out an entire day for your major projects, try finding two half-days instead. If you hate the gym or aren’t a morning person, don’t expect yourself to go there first thing in the morning! Instead, consider options like a bike ride after work or exercises you can do at home before bed. Identify activities that align with your natural tendencies.

You may need to try out a few different tactics until you discover when you can be most consistently effective. Test one of your hypotheses each week. For instance, you could try going for a bike ride after work for one week, and then the next week see if you can do exercises at home before bed. Observe what seems to fit most naturally with your schedule and motivation levels. Arrange your schedule in different ways and see what produces the best results. Once you’ve identified that sweet spot, guard that time from meetings and other activities.

If you need accountability, get it. Top performers embrace this reality and surround themselves with strong teammates and assertive assistants. They know that these individuals will help shore up any weaknesses and allow them to fully use their strengths. There’s no shame in surrounding yourself with people who will check in on you and ask you about the status of key projects or goals, whether that means hiring a good project manager or a motivated personal trainer.

But if there are tasks that you really struggle to do, delegate them or outsource them. It’s better to not spend willpower energy forcing yourself to do what other people can do for you. Save that effort for activities you can’t transfer to anyone else. Make a list of activities that you tend to fall behind on, such as filing expense reports, setting up meetings, or updating tracking documents. Then, see if you can find someone within your organization, an outside contractor, or a technology tool that could take these items off your list. If necessary, clear this strategy with your boss before proceeding. When it comes to chores like errands, you can do everything from ordering groceries to having shampoo delivered automatically online from Amazon. You can also hire assistants to do activities from organizing an event to picking up dry cleaning through companies like TaskRabbit or Fancy Hands.

By staying focused on the goal and experimenting with tactics, I’ve seen people who have never kept routines start to exercise consistently, make progress on priority projects, get on top of e-mail, and accomplish all sorts of other goals. Keep these principles in mind, and you can—and will—achieve lasting behavioral change.

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Are you a little obsessed with organizing? We are too. So we thought we'd channel our obsession into something helpful: a list of ways to organize your bedroom closet. Pick and choose from the ideas below...

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Name: Karen LaShelle (nonprofit director) and Deborah Esquenazi (documentary filmmaker)
Location: Cherrywood; Austin, Texas
Size: 2,100 square feet
Years lived in: 9 years; owned

It's been five years since we first toured Karen's house in Austin. Since then, her 2 bedroom/1 bath house has undergone some big and meaningful changes. She's added bedrooms and bathrooms and nearly doubled the size of her home, with an addition that beautifully wraps around the big old (locally protected) oak tree in the backyard. During the renovation, Karen worked with the original layout and interior features to literally add on rather than redo. This home speaks of forward momentum, happiness, and community.

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Guest Post by Jennifer Coburn

Writing a book that begins and ends in Paris is a bit of intimidating task. It’s a like trying to speak French in Paris, knowing that you are inevitably going to screw it up a bit and make the natives cringe.

As I was finishing We’ll Always Have Paris, a mother-daughter memoir, which follows my daughter Katie and my travels through 12 European cities, I was chatting with a French journalist about the book. I asked if he’d like to take a look, and in that way only a Frenchman call pull off, he was charming in his blunt refusal. “Oh no, no, my dear, please do not take offense, but I don’t think I could possibly bear another American musing about Paris,” he said.

I can understand where he’s coming from. As an American, I can never see Paris through the same lens as a native.  And while I might write about the magic of seeing the Eiffel Tower light up the evening sky, a Parisian may roll his eyes that I’ve picked the most cliché image of the city.

Ultimately, though, writing about Paris is a privilege because it means you get to be there and experience the city. We are lucky to experience Paris, even when we hit bumps along the road. I wrote about spending the night at the Shakespeare & Company Booksellers on the Left Bank at the edge of the Latin Quarter. Although it was a crazy night where my daughter slept on a door that was set on two file cabinets with a yoga mat, and I woke up to see three rodent turds on my blanket, we were still so fortunate to have the experience of sleeping at the famed Parisian bookseller.

Writing about Paris is like doing anything else in or about Paris. It’s lovely, magical, and intimidating. And it’s just a little bit better than writing about anywhere else because it is, after all, Paris.

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Name: Jack (3)
Location: Dallas, TX
Room Size: 11' x 12'

How do you blend a modern aesthetic with the wild spirit of a romping, play-in-the-dirt three-year-old boy? Just ask Ginny Chase of Chasing Sunshine. She artfully created a clean, modern black and white bedroom for her son Jack without losing any of the playfulness or fun that comes along with being three - no small feat as a renter. It just goes to show that you don't need to own to make your house feel like a home.

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Happy Poisson d’avril! Just like April Fool’s Day, the first of April is a day for hoaxes and pranks. The difference in France, however, is that it is also a tradition to pin a paper fish on an unsuspecting person’s back. One the poisson is discovered, the pranker shouts, “Poisson d’avril!” Leave it to the French to bring something edible into yet another cultural tradition.