Retractable sliding glass walls and ocean views are the dream of SoCal homeowners aspiring that ubiquitously coined “warm contemporary” style house. Whether filled with designer furnishings or self-furnished from online and big box sources, the newly constructed houses in tony Manhattan Beach have one thing in common: verticality. 

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From an original 1930's lakeside cabin to a fully renovated home now occupied by the fourth owners, this Highlands retreat has been a respite for generations seeking the beauty of the lush North Carolina mountains.

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Lakes are filled with the sounds of boats in the summer, but for some, life on the lake is about connecting with nature. For this homeowner, the sounds of the nearby watersports camp make him smile in the day, but he finds the solitude of dawn and dusk restorative. 

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The Guadalupe River raged on Independence Day 2025 claiming lives and leaving a path of destruction. Today the bluebonnets wave in the wind and families move into century-old homes in Fredericksburg as a new generation pushes forward while keeping memories alive in the beloved region of the Texas Hill Country. 

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Bar Harbor has long been a resort destination where small town living revolves around the stunning coastline and Acadia National Park. On the Fourth of July, the town celebrates with a blueberry pancake breakfast, a parade, and fireworks. For those fortunate to call this rocky coast "home," it's a slice of Americana best shared with generations of family and friends. 

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At home in Iceland with Brian Patrick Flynn where he and his husband, Hollis Smith, retreat with their daughter, Clover, for restorative family time and stunning landscapes that leave them refreshed and rejuvenated.

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130 Million people entered the 2025 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes, and that makes interior designer, producer, and content creator Brian Patrick Flynn the most influential designer in the industry. From his early days behind the scenes in television to his commanding place in the industry today, Brian has taken calculated chances, learned how to turn a "no" into a global "yes," and continues to deliver the small details while keeping his eye on the big picture.

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Whether designing a Dream Home that attracts millions, or creating his own intimate wedding on an ice floe in Antarctica, or designing his family home in Iceland, Brian Patrick Flynn is a constant source of inspiration in the ways that he approaches life as he juggles a globally successful brand and life with his husband, Hollis Smith, and their young daughter, Clover. 

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From the citrus-hued cottons created in the 1960’s by iconic bohemian Lilly Pulitzer, to the glitz and glamour of Worth Avenue today; from the magical gardens created by Fernando Wong, to the renowned Kips Bay Show House and the Palm Beach Show, homes remain a blend of bright colors and bold strokes, influenced by both free-spirited Lilly and luxury global brands.

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Go behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour that define Palm Beach and join Palm Beach Show Director Barbara Goodwin when she discusses how she creates and curates successful shows featuring jewelry, art, and antiques for discerning crowds in Palm Beach and New York. 

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