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There are almost as many beautiful sea coral prints and patterns as there are fish in the sea. Realistic or imagined, this natural motif is a decorating classic. Check out these pretty textiles - they're perfect for a spring or summer makeover!

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A faucet that doubles as a hand dryer, a tub that's also a sound system, and more high-tech products that deliver way more than hot water.

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Want a quick way to update any room? Add a graphic print. Circles, triangles, squares - see elegant patterns from some of the simplest shapes.

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Think of it as a piece of furniture - if you ever move, you can take it with you. And it doesn't have to perfectly match your cabinets. Take a look at these stylish kitchen islands.

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Unsure of what to get mom for Mother's Day this year? These unique, affordable finds will make her happy.

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Tour the lavish and luxurious sets from director Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the Fitzgerald classic. Plus, read our interview with the film's production and costume designer, Catherine Martin.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel gets a dazzling 21st-century update when it hits theaters May 10, 2013. We talked to Catherine Martin - the film's production and costume designer, and the wife of its director, Baz Luhrmann - about her creative process, designing sets for 3D, and capturing the feel of 1920s New York in Australia. Plus, see photos from the set.

After tackling 1900s bohemian Paris in Moulin Rouge and bringing Shakespeare into the 20th century with Romeo + Juliet, visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann puts his own spin on Jazz Age culture, romance, and drama in The Great Gatsby. As he often does, he turned to his wife and frequent collaborator, two-time Academy Award-winner Catherine Martin, to do production and costume design for the film. It was shot entirely in Sydney, Australia, which meant that duo had to build most of the film's sets from scratch. The result is a vibrant and opulent world filled with authentic details, but without any nostalgia - which is

It took some work to re-create the dessert he remembered from his childhood, but the result does both his mothers proud. Get the recipe for this homemade dessert.

I had two mothers: Caroline and Dorothy. Caroline gave birth to me, and Dorothy helped her raise me. Caroline was an incredible foodie - she didn't cook everything we ate, but her fine hand was evident in every bite. Dorothy was a superb natural cook, and had what I call "the touch." They were an extraordinary team, and it's fun to write about them when Mother's Day is here because the original coconut cake recipe that I used as a springboard for this one was truly a joint effort. Sometime around 1981, Caroline watched Dorothy make this beloved dessert and wrote down everything she did. Dorothy intuitively cooked by feel, and although she had made the cake hundreds of times, this was the first time the recipe had ever been put on paper.

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When I was doing research for my book, I