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Liverpool star Sadio Mane reportedly could consider moving to FC Barcelona in the ongoing summer transfer window.

With Lionel Messi having informed Barcelona that he wants to leave this summer, the club is looking for a long-term replacement for their skipper. Barcelonas new head coach Ronald Koeman managed Mane at Southampton and is believed to be an admirer of the Senegal national and has identified the 29-year-old striker as an ideal replacement for Messi.

Under the watch of Koeman, Mane rose to ranks and netted 25 goals in 75 competitive matches at Southampton between 2014 and 2016. Impressed with Manes show with "The Saints", Liverpool had signed the player for $45 million on a five-year deal.

Mane was linked with a move to Real Madrid last summer and the player was reportedly angry with Liverpool for not even considering or discussing the same with him.

The 28-year-old winger has been a core member of Jurgen Klopps side that has tasted success over the last couple of years. He has scored 81 goals in 171 matches since his Reds debut in 2016. As a reward for his contribution, Mane was offered a new lucrative five-year contract in 2018. Along with Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, Mane has formed a mind-blowing front three at Liverpool helping the side win the Champions League, the Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, and their maiden FIFA Club World Cup.

While in the Ballon dOr awards, only journalists vote, international coaches, captains, and the media vote for FIFA awards. Messi, who won the record sixth Ballon dOr award in 2019, had voted for Mane for his stellar 2018-19 campaign that saw the Senegal striker score 26 goals in 50 matches, across all tournaments.

It has been reported that Liverpool could lose two of its talented players this summer: Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum.

While Mane has three years left in his current contract, Wijnaldums Liverpool deal is due to expire in 2021 and the Dutch midfielder has not been offered an extension yet. Both the players reportedly are wanted by Barcelona as their new boss Koeman has a great relationship with both. Under Koeman, Wijnaldum played a key role in helping Netherlands reach the final of the UEFA Nations League, which they eventually lost to Portugal.

Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo has claimed that Mane has been unhappy at Barcelona and is ready to consider an offer from Barcelona. The report has revealed that Mane feels he is not given the same importance as Salah, Firmino, or Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. Since Barcelona is set to undergo a transformation under Koeman, it would be a great opportunity for Mane to embrace a new challenge after having proved himself in England.

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The Spanish report has also disclosed that if Mane does choose to depart from Anfield, Liverpool reportedly will not accept any bid less than $142 million for their star winger.

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Q: Windows 10 is now five years old. How much longer will Microsoft provide critical updates for it? And what comes next? A Windows operating system thats paid for by monthly subscription fee?

James Labradori, Delafield, Wis.

A: Technology changes fast, but Windows 10 seems likely to be with us for several more years.

One reason is that the coronavirus has kept people isolated from each other, producing a surge of interest in using computers to stay in touch. Microsoft said that trend has also spurred public interest in using Windows 10, causing the company to invest more in the operating system.

Another reason to believe Windows 10 will be with us is that it doesnt have a fixed expiration date as previous versions of Windows did.

For example, it was known years in advance that Windows 7 would stop receiving security updates in January of this year, making it no longer safe to use. But Windows 10 has an expiration date that keeps getting pushed forward: Each major update is supported for 18 months. But the expiration date never arrives because a new version of Windows 10 is automatically installed every six months, restarting the 18-month expiration clock.

In addition, Windows 10 is getting a new cousin called Windows 10X. Microsoft said 10X wont run on PCs. Instead, its intended for stripped-down computers akin to Googles Chromebook.

A Windows 10X computer aimed at the education market would have so little processing power that it would mostly use online software (much as the Chromebook does.)

Another 10X computer intended for the business market would be less capable than a PC, but have enough processing power to run its own software. Experts said some of the technology improvements developed for Windows 10X such as faster updates and protecting the operating system from software crashes may be added to Windows 10.

What does Windows 10X mean for the future? Microsoft has hinted that all Windows computers might eventually run some version of Windows 10X, but it hasnt said when. And the introduction of 10X has been delayed from this fall until sometime next year.

A consumer Windows 10 subscription service (which would replace purchasing the operating system with a monthly fee to use it) has reportedly been discussed within Microsoft.

The idea is that a Windows 10 subscription fee could become part of Microsoft 365, which is currently the online subscription version of Microsoft Office. But subscriptions may not have much appeal to consumers. So far, its estimated that Microsoft 365 is used by fewer than 20% of all Office customers. So, I think Windows 10 users might get a choice of purchasing or subscribing.

Q: I have a model N5110 Dell Inspiron laptop on which I tried to install Windows 10 when support was eliminated for Windows 7. I wiped the hard drive so I could do a fresh installation of Windows 10, but it wouldnt install properly. I later discovered that this PC model isnt compatible with Windows 10. Is there a workaround to make Windows 10 function?

Bruce Johnston, Tamarack, Minn.

A: Dell said your 2011 PC isnt compatible with Windows 10, which was introduced in 2015 (see tinyurl.com/y4zc653x). Theres no workaround for that type of obsolescence; the only way you can get Windows 10 is to buy a new computer.

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Ceylon et Cie, Dallas

AD100 designer Michelle Nussbaumer houses a treasure trove of vintage and antique finds from the furthest reaches of the globe in her Dallas design district warehouse and shop. Complementing the exuberant menagerie of pieces is Nussbaumers fabric collection with Clarence House, as well as a line of plaster furniture and lighting. ceylonetcie.com

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Paloma & Co., Houston

Offering a dose of cofounders Paloma Contreras and Devon Liedtkes timeless style, the concept space displays work by emerging artists, global finds, and colorful tabletop items and gifts. We are constantly adding new antique and vintage finds to our mix, Contreras says. shoppalomaandco.com

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Moxie, Houston

Founded by designer Dennis Brackeen and located in the Upper Kirby shopping district, Moxie is a go-to source for high-end antiques, vintage modern furnishings, lighting, and decorative accessories. Last year, Moxie expanded into an 8,500-square-foot showroom that became available next door. moxie-interiors.com

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Dressing Room Interiors Studio, Charlotte, North Carolina

For a curated selection of vintage furnishings, locals seek out Ariene Betheas shop. Many pieces have been refurbished and updated with new colors and often graphic patterns before being displayed. Global wares and accessories are also scattered throughout, as are original artworks by local creatives. dressingroomsinteriorsstudio.com

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Mitchell Hill, Charleston, South Carolina

Designers Michael Mitchell and Tyler Hill recently opened their own multilevel space in Charlestons design district, which is home to top brands for the region including Arteriors, Farrow & Ball, and Julian Chichester. The duos twisted traditional style is on display throughout, and designers and consumers alike are encouraged to drop in for inspiration. mitchellhillinc.com

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Casa Gusto, Palm Beach, Florida

During this years Kips Bay Palm Beach celebrations, AD100 designer Alex Papachristidis declared Casa Gusto one of the most stylish stores Ive been to in years on Instagram. Helmed by Cris Briger and Charles Peed, this Palm Beach destination specializes in 18th- and 19th-century furnishings as well as new additions, such as a series of papier-mch classical busts and hand-colored prints in custom-painted mats and frames. getthegusto.com

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Were it not for the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms, we would now almost certainly be reflecting on the final months of Barack Obamas presidency, its historic resonances and forward-looking ideals. Its a soothing reverie, and one that can, blessedly, come to life as you turn the pages of a lavish new book by the Obamas decorator.

Michael S. Smiths Designing History (Rizzoli, written with Margaret Russell) is by far the most comprehensive illustrated record of the executive mansion and an engaging account of Smiths deep dive into the history of the White House, as he helped the Obamas update the stolid mansion with a more contemporary and open aesthetic, easing the burdens of a young first family living in the glare of history.

Not since the Kennedys has a family had such a transformative effect on the White House.

With the Obamas in residence, the house of the people became a place to entertain in a more casual manner, which fit their personal style. Glittering parties were, however, part of the program, naturally, and Smith recalls events that included everyone from Aretha Franklin to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who previewed what would become a number from Hamilton.

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Most institutions are highly resistant to change, and there was a strong sense in America that if you broke tradition, the dignity of the presidency itself was being assaulted, Smith writes.

The Obamas never accepted that notion. Being conventional wasnt their style, and they recognized their ability to bridge the formality of the building with relevance and accessibility for all.

This premise served as a guide rail for Smiths close collaboration with Michelle Obama, and together they brought about the most thorough rethinking of the important state and family rooms since the landmark restoration by Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s. By adding contemporary art to these monumental spaces, Smith counterbalanced the sense of history. And not since the Kennedys had there been a family that had such a trailblazing, transformative effect on the White House, he writes.

The Yellow Oval Room in particular captures the Obamas looser but no less dignified way of entertaining. Once Franklin D. Roosevelts private study, Kennedy, in collaboration with decorator Stphane Boudin, reimagined it as one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the White House, Smith writes.

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Nancy Reagan also favored the Yellow Oval, and she gave Smith tips on where to place the furniture in a series of late night calls, one of which lasted four hours. The Obamas loved the drama of its views across the South Lawn to the Washington Monument, and they went with a less formal floor plan, with walls in the Virginia-born English decorator Nancy Lancasters buttah yellow color and graced with works by Barnett Newman and Alice Neel, as well as two Czannes from the White House collection.

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On the state floor of the mansion, which is mostly open to the public for tours, the Old Family Dining Room has long been the most private chamber. Its far more intimate than the neighboring State Dining Room, yet still imposing, so Smith again turned to contemporary art to create a groundbreaking aesthetic. Where somber 19th-century portraits and landscapes once dominated, the Obamas hung works by Robert Rauschenberg and Josef Albers.

This room, the scene of Eleanor Roosevelts Sunday scrambled egg dinners, became the setting for President Obamas official luncheons and, in another White House first, the annual Passover Seder. It was also, Smith notes, for the first time included on the White House tour, at the Obamas request.

The longest-surviving architectural interior in the White House is the wood-paneled State Dining Room, which was designed for Theodore Roosevelt by Charles McKim and once featured mounted hunting trophies. Smith gave the room a refreshing, Kennedyesque chalky white look: white coffered walls punctuated by straight-falling curtains with a Kailua Blue accent inspired by the waters of the presidents home state.

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The designer marveled that the room had rarely been used in recent times (these days, state dinners are often held in tents on the South Lawn), in part because the Teddy Rooseveltera chairs are practically impossible to move. Smith solved the problem with lighter mahogany reproductions, which still surround the dining table. He notes that the chairs fit Michelle Obamas considerate mandate that any change must improve the house for the future.

The change she requested that didnt work out well, at least at first, was decking out the Truman Balcony, which overlooks the South Lawn, with comfortable furniture and hurricane lamps. The lamps kept imploding, and we couldnt figure out why, Smith says. Eventually we figured out that it was the air pressure from Marine One landing just yards away. They replaced them with plexiglass lamps, a solution that was sensible and elegant, just like the Obamas.

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Our roots plug into the soil of our origin stories, deep into the fertile grounds of heritage, family and values the ones we keep and the ones we eventually show the middle finger to.

Faranaaz Veriava is propped up against her purple plush headboard chatting via Skype. She jokes about being an interior decorator in another life; about walking away from a cushy corporate law offer; and the damn fine feeling of taking on bad guys and winning.

She turned out to be a human rights lawyer starting her career at Idasa (Institute for Democratic Alternatives in South Africa) and working at the Human Rights Commission before spending some time at the Johannesburg Bar. Today shes head of the education programme at SECTION27, the public interest law centre.

Together with Equal Education, SECTION27 brought and won a legal challenge in July to compel the Department of Basic Education to continue with the Schools Nutrition programme suspended during Covid-19 lockdown. Governments decision came with the shameful cost of thousands of children going hungry.

It was the most painful case to work on because nothing is worse than letting a child go hungry, says the woman who also worked on justice for five-year-old Michael Komape, who drowned in a pit toilet at his school in Seshego, Limpopo in 2014.

That these cases stick in the public consciousness is the point for Veriava. Her outrage turns to drive and then, as a self-confessed A-type personality, she goes into high gear building legal cases and strategy for broad impact. She insists on resonance beyond a courtroom or a ruling. It should feel like Michael was every South Africans son; everybodys little brother.

Michael would have been the same age as my youngest son Reza; I never forget that, she says.

Veriavas story of becoming a fighter and defender for human rights though begins long before she was. Her roots are tangled up in a family story of political activist history and a tradition of public service. Its also a story of family rupture, sacrifice and confronting the inevitable flaws of beings human. Veriava claims all these histories. Struggle against injustice has given her an internal compass, and surrender to the certainty of human frailties has given her empathy.

I want my boys to understand that who they are in the world does not necessarily make them better, and if theyre better at some things its because theyve had different opportunities, she says.

When I was about 11-years-old my father, a public health doctor, was arrested under the state of emergency laws and detained at Modderbee Prison. I remember visiting him in prison and crying thinking he would be killed because it was just a few years earlier in 1977 that Steve Biko had been killed and my father was among the people demanding the doctors who attended to Biko be sanctioned, she says.

Two years earlier her parents had also got divorced. It meant moving from Lenasia to Laudium to be raised by her single mom and aunt. There taught her independence and hard work but there would be labels: daughter of a divorcee; the daughter of political activist; and being secular born into a Muslim community.

Being an outsider though was a super power of perspective. She could get over needing to pray five times a day to fit in with my Muslim friends at school. She would also grow to recognise complexity and shortcomings in her parents and the adults in her family. They were the imperfectly perfect of just being human, heroes too to her.

At Wits University studying law and politics were magnets. So was student politics of the late-80s and the man who would become her husband, Kenneth Creamer. He is a publisher, economics lecturer and member of the presidential economics advisory council.

The relationship would be love, but more labels and lessons would follow. They are an inter-racial couple with different religious and class backgrounds. In the beginning, they made concessions like living together but provinces away from family and expectation. They even settled for a fusion wedding combining religious rites.

She says: We got together in that magical year of 1994. We believed in the same politics and values of a non-racist and non-sexist world. Maybe we were nave thinking we were going to change the world.

Now in the middle of her life, she acknowledges that things have become more complicated. Identity politics of today, like the Black Consciousness Movement, are critical to get over an inferiority complex, to recognise oppression but it has to move beyond this and it needs to overcome opportunistic exploitation, she says.

Complicated is not the moment to look away though. Its not the time to shrink from personal power, responsibility or action, she says.

The fight for her is still about upholding values that build a strong state; one that delivers better quality public services. Its also to push back against the erosion of civil liberties and human rights. She keeps telling this to her boys Adam (15) and Reza (11), the law students she teaches and SECTION27 research interns she mentors.

I want my boys to understand that who they are in the world does not necessarily make them better, and if theyre better at some things its because theyve had different opportunities, she says.

She leaves them with heavy things to think about but its to shape them, not burden them. She adds that she anyway wins hands down as cooler of the boys two parents from my R&B and jazz music, to fashion or anything cool, she says with a laugh. She concedes though that shes rubbish at getting excited about sports.

But the family may take walks together. Nature is her freedom, she says, religion almost. And its trees in particular that shes drawn too. Theres a kindred connection, or a metaphor at the least: growing from roots grounded in promise to release in canopies of fulfilled potential; and always the sure daring to stand firm. DM

Five Questions for Faranaaz Veriava

What image is on your phones home screen?

Its a photo of my boys. In the photo Adam is four and half, hes wearing a dashiki and hes holding his brother Reza who was four months old at the time. Both boys are also wearing garlands we made for spring day; its a beautiful pic.

What would you spend your last R100 on?

A book, it would probably have to be second-hand one at R100.

Whats the worst piece of advice you ever took?

Thats easy behave like a lady.

The thing you wish you learnt earlier on in your life?

I was submissive for too long. As a young black female advocate at the Johnnesburg Bar I tolerated intimation and exclusion and allowed it to make me small; I wish I came into my own confidence and power sooner.

Three books that have changed your life

Books have been my security blanket all my life. My three book are To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee ; Animal Farm by George Orwell; and Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangaremba.

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You see tours of high-end designers' homes all the time, but have you ever wondered what their rooms looked like back in their teenage years? For Kara Mann, the answer lies in her new home collection, a collaboration with CB2 that marries sleek, modern design with flirty details that call back to the '80s, all inspired by her own dream teen bedroom. Think: A ruffled sofa, pleated lamps unlike any you've ever seen before, and a rose-hued glass catchall inspired by a bracelet, of all things. In her own words, the collection is "chic, but it doesn't take itself too seriously."

"I crack up, because I tend to not like color when I designand apparently it started at a young age!" Mann tells House Beautiful. "My room was white withokay, I'm just going to admit itI had a Patrick Nagel poster. Nagel was cool back in the '80s! But it was black, and the girl in the photo had this asymmetrical haircut that I ended up with. It was mostly white with little accents of black, so that palette is definitely coming through in the collection."

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Mann's favorite piece in the line is, she says, the ruffled sofa, hands down. And that harkens back to her teenage bedding. "There were definitely these moments of flirtiness in my room," she shares. "My duvet cover had a ruffle to it, so I think of the ruffle sofa. When I look back and I think about the room, and I think about the collectionI was very literal in reinterpreting that room for the world of CB2."

And that ruffle theme carries on past the sofa, too. There's a credenza that totally stuns in what's called a "sprayed concrete" finishessentially, a matte lacquer finish that feels smooth but looks like concretewith architectural details down the sides that resemble a ruffle. Then, of course, there are the pleated silk Scrunch Lamps, which Mann is so excited to talk about. ("Oh my God, when I saw those for the first time, I was dyingI love those," she gushes.)

"When you think of the lamps, the Ruffle Credenza, and the Flutter Sofathe body of all of those are very clean and architectural and geometric, but they have a layer of this feminine touch to it," Mann says.

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When she and Ryan Turf, CB2's president, first started working on this collaboration two years ago, Mann says that as both a businesswoman and a designer, she was interested in the behind-the-scenes journey of working with a big business. And for Turf, Mann's high-design background and eye for style made for a perfect collaboration.

"It's also super cool and exciting to partner with someone in more of a luxury world than we are, because so much of what we try to do at CB2 is offer that high design for a little bit more approachable price point," Turf says. "That was my favorite part, besides Kara's amazing personality."

Together, Turf and Mann describe the collection in a few key words: flirty, elegant, edgy, refined, and most importantly, attitude. And it's truethis collection definitely has a little bit of an attitude, which comes from Mann following her own best design advice.

"I strongly believe that with design, you need to be yourself," she says. "Really letting your personality out is important. It's a form of creativity! Everybody's got an opinion about design, so let that out, and don't be bashful. Design is subjectiveI hate the idea of 'what's the latest trend?' because it really should just be what comes out of you."

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As for how she'd style that bracelet-inspired catchallaka the appropriately-named "Bangle" glass bowl in Dirty RoseMann has a few tips. "You always need a place to dump all your stuff when you walk in the door, so it was meant to be that. But it sort of evolved into all these different things. I can see it as a beautiful candy bowl. I love floating flowers in water, so it can be a really beautiful way to do floral on your coffee table. I mean, you could even use it as a place to put your remotes. Multiple layers!"

Shop the full collection at CB2, and check out some of our favorites below.

Lucent Pendant Light

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Flutter Slipcover Sofa

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Scrunch Table Lamp

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Voir Clear Glass Vase

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Ruffle Sprayed Concrete Credenza

$999.00

Bangle Dirty Rose Low Glass Bowl

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Cut Sprayed Concrete Coffee Table

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Slip Duck Canvas Queen Bed

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Inspired by Modern Spanish, Transitional and Modern Prairie architectural styles, as well as the setting among natural vistas and open space, the inviting, two- and three-story detached residences at Teresina by Shea Homes, is exciting both in design as well as setting in a charming hillside neighborhood in Lake Forest, CA. Pictured: Plan 2.

Teresina by Shea Homes showcases large, sophisticated designs offering 4 to 5 bedrooms with lofts, master terraces, outdoor rooms and rooftop decks. Third level living includes bonus rooms with covered roof terraces and master suite retreats, per plan. Pictured: Plan 4.

LAKE FOREST, CA, Aug. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remarkably inviting, two- and three-story detached residences at Teresina by Shea Homes are exciting both in design as well as setting in a charming hillside neighborhood in Lake Forest. Professionally decorated model homes showcase large, sophisticated home designs offering 4 to 5 bedrooms with lofts, master terraces, outdoor rooms and rooftop decks. Eight floorplan choices range from 3,238 to 4,329 interior square feet, starting at $1.3 Million. Of special financial benefit, there are no Mello-Roos assessments at Teresina.

Teresina is a rare opportunity in Lake Forest that appeals to sophisticated tastes of those who relish entertaining in elegant indoor and outdoor spaces and open living areas, said Karen Ellerman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. The third level rooftop terraces are perfect for enjoying expansive views of the city lights and surrounding natural rolling foothills.

Inspired by Modern Spanish, Transitional and Modern Prairie architectural styles, as well as the setting among natural vistas and open space, four two-story and four three-story floor plans feature 4.5 to 5.5 baths along with great rooms, fully-appointed gourmet kitchens with stainless steel Monogram appliances, covered outdoor rooms, lofts and master suite terraces. Third level living includes bonus rooms with covered roof terraces and master suite retreats, per plan. Options are available including additional dens or flex spaces, and the Shea Design Studio offers endless opportunities to help you make your new home especially perfect for you.

The list of exceptional features throughout are impressive and invite the full extent of well-appointed indoor/outdoor living with advanced technology and designer finishes. Homes at Teresina include SheaConnect Smart Home features such as Ring video doorbell, Kwikset Smartcode entry door lock, iDevice light switches, Liftmaster smart garage door opener, advanced Cat 6 wiring, Eero wireless access points, and Amazon Echo Show. Whole house energy-savings promise year-round comfort, including Honeywell smart thermostats, WiFi-controlled tankless water heaters, state of the art insulation and dual-paned windows.

Lake Forests convenient location puts you in easy reach of all Orange Countys charm and sophistication. Right at home, experience the relationship between nature and living well amid the peaceful rolling hills that are perfect for hiking and biking over miles of open space. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and ONeill Regional Park are near, offering outdoor getaways with camping and abundant trails. Shop and dine to your hearts content at Irvine Spectrum, Foothill Ranch Town Centre, The Shops at Mission Viejo and world class centers of Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza. The beaches of Orange County are only a short drive away for a day of fun, or simply viewing the serenity of the vast Pacific Ocean. There is so much to discover, here your only option will be to enjoy life to its fullest.

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The city of Lake Forest has also experienced tremendous growth in employment development. Among the many accomplishments are a Community Center, Senior Center, Performing Arts Center, new city parks, and several other prominent development projects.

Model tours at Teresina are offered daily by appointment, and you can now also visit from the comfort of your home with a virtual appointment. Call 866.OWN.SHEA to schedule a private in-person or virtual appointment by visiting http://www.sheahomes.com/virtual-home-buying-program.The Information Center is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For driving directions and additional information, we invite you to register at SheaHomes.com and text TERESINA to 797979 to receive the latest news.

Shea Homes is one of the largest private homebuilders in the nation. Since its founding in 1968, Shea Homes has built more than 100,000 homes. Over the past several years, Shea Homes has been recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction with a reputation for design, quality and customer service. Shea Homes builds new homes in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia and Texas. For more information about Shea Homes and its communities, please visit the companys website at http://www.SheaHomes.com.

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Fans of home renovation reality TV love binging Love It Or List It, but how much of the show is real? Check out these facts about the hit show.

Many have found themselves binge-watching multiple episodes of HGTVs hit show, Love It or List It. The show features Hilary Farr, an interior designer, and David Visentin, a real estate agent, who are competing to either transform a couples house into the home of their dreams or convince them to list it on the market and move. Hilary and her design team work hard to renovate homes, while David hopes the couple will realize its time to move.

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You might watch the show for the home renovations, but Hilary and David make the show enjoyable while they bicker in competition with one another. However, how much of the show is actually true? Its a reality TV show like all others, so it has some secrets. Take a look at 10 behind-the-scenes secrets about the making of Love It or List It.

Hilary and David have great onscreen chemistry. Fans would think they have known each other for years before they started filming the show, but thats not true. In fact, they never met until they auditioned to appear on the HGTV show.

Before auditioning for the show, David had a successful real estate career, and Hilary had her own interior design career. Hilary was the first to be cast for the show, and David followed closely after. He recalled the producers telling him, Youre brilliant. We want you. We think youre going to make Hilary look good. The producers werent wrong. Theyre a dynamic duo.

Many costars dont actually get along behind-the-scenesand when fans find out about this, it can be disappointing. But the audience doesn't have to worry about Hilary and Davids real-life chemistry. Theyre even best friends when the cameras stop rolling. Their affection isnt fake, and they dont bicker as much as they do on the show.

Hilary and I have a lot of fun together. I think people enjoy watching us having a lot of fun, David remarked. Hilary added, We adore each other. We make each other laugh a lot. Doesnt that make you love the show even more?

The show makes you think that the homeowners meet with Hilary and David numerous times during the renovation process. Unfortunately, this isnt true. Hilary and David rarely meet with the homeowners during the filming of an episode. For when they meet and discuss the home or Davids property prospects, the scenes are short and rehearsed.

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While this seems disappointing, its standard practice for most home renovation shows on HGTV. Other shows, including Fixer Upper, Curb Appeal: The Block,and others, rarely have the hosts interact with the homeowners. Instead, they interact more with the shows producers and film crew.

Like many other realityTVrenovation shows, Love It or List It follows a strict formula. Every episode has the same premise: a couple wants Hilary to renovate their home within their budget, while David shows them houses on the market. One partner in the couple usually wants to stay at their home, while the other is desperate to move. Hilary has design complications and then the couple makes a decision at the end of the episode if theyre going to love it or list it.

This is the script every episode follows. Its what sells the show to viewers, and some participants have revealed that the show is even scripted in what the couples can say. However, Hilary has denied some of these remarks. She said, The show is not at all scripted and the reactions of the homeowners to renovation realities and bad news is very real.

This might be disappointing to fans, but the endings of the show are usually faked and scripted for the camera. The producers have everyone film two different endings: one where the couple chooses to love their home, and another where they decide to list it.

Then, during the post-production and editing process, the producers decide which ending works best for the episode. Which one will be more satisfying and entertaining for viewers? So, if a couple decides to love or list their home on the show, it might not actually be true.

In 2016, Raleigh, North Carolina, couple Deena Murphy and Timothy Sullivan took the shows producers to court after they were dissatisfied with a home renovation. They paid $140,00 for the project and in return, Hilary and her design team painted shut windows and performed low-grade industrial carpeting. They even damaged the home.

The couple said, [Farr and Visentin] are actors or television personalities playing a role In this case, none of them played more than a casual role in the actual renovation process. Yikes!

According to many show participants, Hilarys renovation team leaves many of their jobs undone. They start a project but they dont finish them. Instead, some rooms are professionally finished to look presentable for the cameras. Then, after the episode is filmed, the furniture and additional renovation designs are removed from the home.

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So, what one sees on the show isnt necessarily what you truly get. With tight budgets and time constraints, it would be difficult for Hilary and her team to renovate the entire house, but fans wish it was possible.

While Hilary is renovating the couples home, David shows them three possible homes on the real estate market. One of them (usually the last home) is nearly perfect and meets the couples needs.

However, just like House Hunters, some of the homes arent even for sale. They might be friends homes or homes the shows producers find. This fact may make some fans look at the show differently.

If you have watched countless episodes of Love It or List It, then you might know that more people tend to love their renovated home than list it. Hilary wins the competition, even though David does a good job trying to convince the couple to move.

Some couples even sign on to be featured on the show when they already know what their decision is going to be. They are going to love their home, but they simply want Hilary and her team of interior designers to renovate the home. They also enjoy the 30 minutes of fame.

When a couple decides to list their home, it might not mean what you think. If they dont love the renovations Hilary and her team made on their house, they decide to list it on the market. However, these couples might not actually list their homes at all.

According to some participants, they decided to announce that theyre going to list their home, but they dont decide to do that once the filming is wrapped up. They had a professional renovation on their home, and they decide to keep it that way.

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In a collaboration that shows just how much creativefreedom brands are discovering amid COVID-19 disruption, Lowe's is teaming up with New York Fashion Week.

While the big-box retailer may be more associated with drywall and gardening toolsthan hemlines and silhouettes, it intends to bring New York Fashion Week home with dcor "edits," assembled through the design lenses of Jason Wu, Rebecca Minkoff and ChristianSiriano.

"Often, creativity comes from constraints and right now, home and style are intersecting like never before," says Marisa Thalberg, chief brand and marketing officer, in an email toMarketing Daily. "Home has actually become the new epicenter of personal style. We see this partnership as an opportunity for Lowe's to surprise consumers, as well as the fashion world, byputting our brand at the center of one of fashion's biggest moments."

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Thalberg says the effort underscores the brand's commitment to style, attainability and design. "We saw thisfirst-of-its-kind partnership with NYFW as a chance to remind consumers that Lowe's has the affordable style they crave," she says. "If these designers can bring their ultimate runway visions to lifewith products we sell every day at Lowe's, we hope people will be inspired at the possibilities in their own homes."

The Mooresville, North Carolina-based retailer says it intends to revealthe collections at midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 8. All the home items, handpicked by each designer, are set to be shoppable from Lowes.com and streamable on Lowe's Twitter feed.

It's safe to saythat the fashion world -- not to mention Fashion Week -- has never been so disrupted. The New York Times recently reported, for instance, that while clothing sales plunged 79% in April in theU.S., sales of sweatpants soared 80%.

But if fashion is sputtering, Lowe's is flying high in COVID culture, last week posting comparable sales results that jumped 35.1% in the second quarter,compared to the same period a year ago. Digital sales shot up 135%, and its earnings soared 75%.

And as Americans continue to invest heavily in making home more welcoming and inspiring thanever, Lowe's says it makes sense for the company to broaden beyond its DIY appeal, reaching out to the style elite.

"The intersection between home and style has never been more prevalent thanit has this year, and partnering with some of the world's most modern and visionary leaders of fashion to demonstrate how everyone can bring fashion home is very exciting to us," saysMarisa Thalberg, chief brand and marketing officer, in its release. "Our homes can be our greatest form of self-expression."

Meanwhile, New York is preparing itself for a very differentseason. Scheduled for Sept. 13 through 17, New York Fashion Week got the city's greenlight. But indoor events are capped at 50 people, with no spectators. And strict health and safety guidelines arein place.

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It is rare to find an architect designed luxury property from the 1970s still intact enough to look completely how it did in the decade when flares and disco were popular, and every shade of brown prevailed within the home.

But this incredible, four bedroom, funky detached home has been preserved to perfection to give us all a flavour of how high-end dream homes looked in the late 60s and 70s.

It's a retro gem.

This obviously much-loved home is arguably the ultimate retro step back in time and is on the market for the first time in its history.

The interior design will also take some of us straight back to our childhood, reminiscing about tones of brown, beige, green and orange, bulky kitchen appliances and open-slat staircases.

This immaculate showcase of style from the 1960s and 70s even has genuine examples of classic mid-century furniture inside to complete the journey back in time.

The high-pitched, asymmetrical roof so reminiscent of alpine homes, the large multi-paned windows and the pale brickwork are design elements that many mid-century homes with this stature can boast.

In its time, this abode would have been classed as a high-end dream home. An individual property that encompassed the best of property and interior design from the era within this price bracket; both inside and out.

Today, the house is a wonderful, light-filled, spacious family home looking for a new owner who hopefully appreciates and retains its retro-features.

For the new owners it is hopefully a restoration project rather than a renovation project - a chance to treasure the rare design from the past rather than trash it.

Stepping inside one of the two entrance halls of the home, a right turn takes you to the main living area of the property, an impressive double-height space that lifts up into the angled roof design of the building.

At one end of the room a large picture window encourages a cascade of light, as well as garden views, to flood in.

Above this lower window there is a quirky triangle shaped window that also has views of the sky above the mature garden hedgerow.

This space has a split-level, as many mid-century homes display, plus the eye-catching open-slat wooden staircase that could be argued is a piece of retro design artwork in its own right.

The room has exposed ceiling beams and a wall of exposed brickwork to add even more visual interest to the space.

This sociable and comfortable living room flows into the dining area through a large, open double doorway.

The current popular design term of "broken plan", that is semi open-plan living, is not a new concept at all, as here it is working well in this 1970s home.

These reception rooms provide a view into each space and shared light, but also retain an element of privacy. So, all the benefits of open-plan but with defined zones and the potential to be apart.

The dining area is again light-filled and spacious and showcases an original wooden floor and double glass doors, as well as some genuine retro furniture pieces that can be found throughout the home.

And so to arguably the most incredible room in the house - the kitchen.

Where to look first as the whole original interior design of the space fills your vision?

The two-tone green and white units are a classic design spilling over from the late 1960s into the next decade and would have been the height of fashion when this house was constructed.

The green and brown tiles feature a mesmerising and age appropriate design, and to find a mid-century cooker and hob unit still in situ is a joy.

If they still work, these appliances have stood the test of time far longer than their modern day equivalent.

Even the sink and taps look like they date back to the decade when the house was built.

As with the rest of the house, this room appears to be in immaculate condition.

The kitchen also has a glass door leading to the garden.

From the dining room is an inner hallway that leads to a spacious study which could also be utilised as a fourth bedroom, and a downstairs cloakroom.

And this lovely retro house is just as versatile as a modern equivalent, with a separate ground floor wing.

Currently a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and potential to separate off from the main house via a secondary entrance hall, this area could be perfect as a guest wing, teenager zone or granny annexe.

The opposite side of the house is the garage wing, a large section of the building which offers space for two cars and an adjoining workshop.

As the driveway is a substantial size with ample parking space, a new owner might consider the many options for converting this space into a home office, a gym or cinema room or even another living annexe, making this house a truly multi-generational home.

Any changes would, of course, need exploring from a planning consent perspective.

Upstairs to the first floor via the cool stairs in the lounge and into the high roof space, which has been designed to accommodate two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Of course, as expected with this interiors gem, the bathroom retro design is not only in place but in fantastic condition for its age.

It may not be the popular and iconic avocado shade of the decade, but will a warm beige be acceptable instead?

Currently, the house has potentially four bedrooms if the study and annexe are used as sleeping spaces.

If the next owner does not require as many bedrooms then this upper floor could be completely dedicated to creating a spacious master-suite, hopefully with incredible retro interior design to complement the rest of this very special home.

This funky four bed in Presteigne in Powys near Llandrindod Wells and north of Hay-on-Wye is on the market for 400,000, call estate agent Cobb Amos at their Knighton branch on 01547 529907 for further details.

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