The small corner of Instagram dedicated to temporary wallpaper is uncommonly magical

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This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter.


When I was in middle school I begged my mom to let me redecorate my room. I wanted light blue walls, realistic-looking clouds painted on the ceiling, and adhesive glow-in-the-dark star decals scattered around so that when I went to sleep at night it would feel like I was looking up at the sky.

My design plans were admittedly a bit ambitious —  I only ended up with the blue walls. But I did have a formative conversation with my mom about wallpaper along the way. Read more…

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Bring the wellness trend to your bedroom with these zen decor items

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You know that feeling when you walk into somebody’s apartment and the ambiance just feels… right? As if all the elements of the universe are functioning in perfect harmony, and just being in that space feels like a sanctuary — like there’s a calming presence by your side?

That feeling is no accident. It’s been carefully crafted with a little help from aromatherapy accessories and an astounding eye for detail. Luckily for you, you don’t need to drop thousands of pounds on an interior design expert to replicate the zen trend in your own flat.

With millions of brand new, Buy It Now items from top-rated sellers — and all with the eBay Money Back Guarantee — eBay is the only destination you need when you’re trying to get your indoor space just so. Read more…

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Snag a levitating light bulb for all of your home decor and wizardry needs

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Levitating decor items like plant holders and Bluetooth speakers are the thing to have right now — but there’s one other floating gadget on the market that really shines (if you catch our drift). What do you get when you combine the words fly, light, and the Swedish word for float? Um, only the coolest decoration of all time.

Meet Flyte: the gravity defying, levitating light bulb that will leave you and your guests mesmerized. Thomas Edison would be shook right now. 

Flyte takes the common light bulb and merges it with magnetic levitation, allowing it to hover and rotate above its platform for hours. Feel the electromagnets lock it into place, take your hands away, and voilà: gravity defying light. Read more…

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Nordstrom, Target, Wayfair, and others are having massive kitchen, bath, and bedding sales

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Semi-annual White Sales are in full swing. Just like November is known for Black Friday and its sales on holiday gifts, electronics, and more, January is known for its sales on bedding, towels, kitchen appliances, and other home items. New year, new me, new home decor is the mantra now.

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Some of your favorite retailers like Nordstrom, Target, Wayfair, and Urban Outfitters are getting in on the action and giving you the discounted fluffiness of your dreams, so treat yourself or get a head start on Valentine’s Day gifts. But hurry — some of these deals expire soon. Read more…

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Cozy up inside the Hogwarts house of your choosing for the winter

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It’s never a bad time for Potterheads to show off their Hogwarts pride. With winter on the rise, you might as well do it with these Harry Potter House Comforters on ThinkGeek.

They’re a perfect way to indulge your Harry Potter obsession and keep warm and snug in your bed while doing it. You can even choose a design from your favorite Hogwarts house so you can stick true to your Pottermore results. Read more…

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Snag a floating planter and pretend you’re a wizard

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Home decor, meet Harry Potter magic.

If you’re bored with your current home decor or need something extra to wow guests, there is an accent piece that’s sure to get people talking.

Thanks to Flyte, the company that brought you the levitating light bulb, a levitating plant holder exists. Yes, like floats in the air.

This planter looks like your average indoor potted plant — I mean, except for the fact that it levitates in mid-air. No biggie. Magnets in the base operate with a rotating mechanism, making unending magnetic levitation possible.  Read more…

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