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Mayim Bialik will guest voice a character on ‘Vampirina’

Big Bang Theory fans with kids might soon recognize a familiar voice on another TV channel. Our own Mayim Bialik will be lending her voice to a character on the Disney Junior animated series Vampirina. Vampirina is based on the popular children’s book series Vampirina Ballerina. A blend of family storytelling and music, the kids’ […]

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8 surprising household uses for vodka

These ingenious ways to use the spirit will have you stealing from your own bar cart. Vodka is a versatile alcoholic beverage. With its mild, smooth flavor, it goes great with something as simple as soda water or as complex as a spicy bloody mary mix. But it also has a diversity of benefits you […]

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The 5 best Amy Farrah Fowler episodes of ‘The Big Bang Theory’

September 24 marks the day the last premiere ever of The Big Bang Theory will air—but it’s also the anniversary of the very first premiere ever. That’s right, the no. 1 sitcom premiered 11 years ago today. For the past decade, the show has allowed us to get to know Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, Howard, Penny, […]

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Castello Nipozzano’s Lucia Minoggio says winemaking is ‘a blend of art and science’

Being in a winemaking family four generations deep, Lucia Minoggio essentially always knew what she’d be doing with her life. “I didn’t have much of a choice,” Lucia jokingly says. But that didn’t stop her from pursuing her first passion: ballet. She danced ballet for five years in Tuscany after receiving a scholarship at Balletto […]

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How to grow houseplants

Not only do houseplants add a pop of green décor to your home, but they’re great for your health: Indoor greenery can lower blood pressure and certain varieties can purify and humidify the air. Plus, the leafy greens are believed to boost mental health. September 17 marks the beginning of Indoor Plant Week, so we’ve […]

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Paula Rester takes a laidback, Texas approach to wine

Although sommelier Paula Rester had worked in restaurants since she was 15, it wasn’t until her late-20s that she has what she calls her “wine ‘ah-ha’ moment.” “I put my nose in the glass and immediately felt transported to a place I had never been before,” she tells us of the experience with a Nebbiolo […]

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Canned wines are worth the pop of attention

Before corks became so popular, vintners would often stop bottles with a rag. Yes, a rag. And although this switch happened way back in the 1800s, it’s not hard to imagine people having a hard time getting on board with cork… just like it’s taken people a while to accept that a screw-top doesn’t mean […]

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‘The New Pink Wine’ author recommends affordable, delicious rosés

For years rosé got a bad name. The syrupy sweet, poorly made white zins of the world gave anything pink a reputation—and not a good one. Luckily, in the past few years, rosé’s popularity has been on an uptick. Maybe it’s because millennial pink is trendy or maybe it’s because winemakers have improved the offerings, […]

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Fiona Dourif remembers her mother with a rare orange diamond ring

We all have a special item that we just love—there could be a number of reasons why we cherish it… because it’s comfortable, because it holds memories or simply because it’s beautiful. At Grok Nation, we highlight sustainable fashion and these special items with our recurring feature My Favorite Hand-Me-Down. Actress Fiona Dourif is no […]

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Morgan Calcote weekly wine goes great with ‘heat and humidity’

“A bottle starts a conversation,” says Morgan Calcote, general manager and beverage director of FIG Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. She says what first drew her to wine—and what keeps her in the industry—is “how it connects you to other people.” Morgan got her start in the restaurant industry while a student at the College […]

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Content Strategy & Editorial Consulting for Interior

Editorial consulting and content strategy developed to support a brand relaunch, including blog planning and original long-form articles.

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9 Best Lip Balms With SPF

A hands-on product-testing contribution to Byrdie’s lip balm with SPF roundup, focused on comfort, hydration, and real-world sun protection.

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Rimadesio Makes a Move to Miami With a New Flagship

A reported feature covering the opening of Rimadesio’s Miami flagship, exploring design, spatial storytelling, and the integration of hospitality and food-driven experiences in retail environments.

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Meet SUPERWOOD: Reengineered Timber That Can Outperform Steel

A reported feature on InventWood’s Superwood, a next-generation wood material engineered to be stronger than steel. The piece focuses on materials science, sustainability, and emerging applications in design and construction.

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Colby Murphy Discusses His Design Ethos and Creative Process

A reported interview with Colby Murphy, founder of Southloft, exploring parametric design, fabrication, and contemporary design practice.

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Stars Align at Sol Sanctuary at Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka

A reported feature on Aarunya Nature Resort’s Sol Sanctuary in Sri Lanka, exploring hospitality design, architecture, and the relationship between built space and landscape.

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Meet the 2025 Shaw Contract Design Awards Global Winners

A sponsored design feature created for Design Milk, blending brand storytelling with editorial voice and audience-focused content.

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SouthLoft’s Parametric Bench Blends Form, Function, and Durability

A reported feature exploring Southloft’s parametric bench, highlighting computational design, digital fabrication, and material innovation in contemporary commercial environments.

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Sonoma’s Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho’s Restaurant Design

A reported feature exploring the design of Jiun Ho’s Enclos restaurant in Sonoma, focusing on architecture, interiors, and the relationship between design and dining.

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Architecture Comes to Life in an Immersive German Installation

A reported feature exploring “Breathing Planet,” an immersive installation by White Mirror that blends art, technology, and sensory design.

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Dalene Rovenstine

Writer, editor, and content marketing leader with a journalism background and experience across media and brand platforms