The photographer Slim Aarons spent his career shooting celebrities and socialites lounging poolside with mid-century homes as the backdrop. His photographs were a peek inside the the lives of the rich and famous, and inspiration for design enthusiasts looking for sleek exteriors. As we head into summer and the great outdoors, how our open spaces look and feel becomes a design priority, creating a space to chill, grill, and entertain our favorite people.
Inspired by its mid-century roots, designer Meredith Kleinman reimagined the Los Angeles home for Nick O'Malley, bassist for the band Arctic Monkeys, and his family, preserving a lot of the mid-century details while adding in modern amenities. Here's a peek inside, along with mid-century pool decor to refresh your outdoor space.
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O'Malley's home has incredible views and captures amazing Californian light throughout the day. To highlight the views, Meredith kept the interior design clean and simple.
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She added vintage furnishings, classic light fixtures, and custom walnut built-ins to honor the original quality of the home.
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The bedrooms all have great views perched above the pool inside the three-story home.
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The owners wanted the home to be easy to take care of, fun, comfortable and low maintenance while still looking great and being as eco-friendly as possible.
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Meredith preserved the retro kidney-shaped pool and resurfaced the surrounding area while planting around to keep it clean and modern.
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A sunroom opens out to the pool area, a comfy place to lounge, read, and host guests.
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The central seating area is sleek and cozy with retro pendants to complete the look.
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A combo of wood, concrete and stone keep the area eco-friendly with drought-tolerant plants.
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The bathroom echoes the poolside inspiration with a retro vibe.
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Here's the view at night. Simple, clean, and perfect for gathering.
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West Elm Build Your Own Sectional
This sectional exudes easy and breezy. The cool, California vibe gives off the perfect place to lounge and enjoy your outdoor space.
Mischa Indoor/Outdoor Pillow
These colorful pillows add some character to the chill mid-century vibes — helping you avoid the "sad beige aesthetic" handily.
Leo Hanging Globe Pendant
A pendant is perfect for any mid-century room, adding an easy elegance while it lights up the space.
The Club Umbrella
This playful umbrella is giving Palm Royale in all the best ways — exactly what you want for your poolside decor.
Tosswear Reserve Outdoor Tumblers
Having cute glassware is essential for good mid-century modern vibes, but glassware and pool decks don't always mesh well. These colorful outdoor tumblers are the perfect solution!
Sensu Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
Not your typical poolside seating, these lounge chairs are so effortlessly cool.
Tahiti Outdoor Resin Chaise Lounge Set
For lounge chairs, I love this pop of yellow! It's bright and summery and so what your backyard needs right now.
Poolside Backgammon by Slim Aarons Vintage Print
I can't talk about Slim's eye for mid-century poolsides without including a print in my decor roundup! Just look how good this is!
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If we learned anything from the Great Ticketmaster Fiasco of 2022 (complete with Senators quoting lyrics to each other during the ticket platform's legal hearing?), is that it's way too hard to get concert tickets these days. For popular artists like Taylor Swift, ticket-selling platforms have so many hoops to jump through and qualifications to meet that it's easy to miss a concert, even if you're a mega-fan.
But thanks to these resell sites, Taylor Swift fans around the country (affectionally called "Swifties") are connecting with one another and making sure that tickets are sold for face value instead of an upcharge — even if it's the day of the show. While you brush up on the latest Taylor Swift theories, and read the Emily Henry book that matches the vibe of your favorite Taylor Swift album, check out these social media accounts that can help you score your own tickets to the Eras Tourin 2024.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Dates For 2024
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- Tokyo Dome (Tokyo, Japan); February 7-10
- MCG (Melbourne, Australia); February 16-18
- Accor Stadium (Sydney, Australia); February 23-26
- National Stadium, Singapore (Singapore); March 2-4; March 7-9
- Paris La Défense Arena (Paris, France); May 9-12
- Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden); May 17-19
- Estadio da Luz (Lisbon, Portugal); May 24-25
- Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid, Spain); May 29-30
- Groupama Stadium (Lyon, France); June 2-3
- BT Murrayfield Stadium (Edinburgh, UK); June 7-9
- Anfield Stadium (Liverpool, UK); June 13-15
- Principality Stadium (Cardiff, UK); June 18
- Wembley Stadium (London, UK); June 21-23
- Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland); June 28-30
- Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam, Netherlands); July 4-6
- Stadion Letzigrund Zürich (Zürich, Switzerland); July 9-10
- San Siro Stadium (Milan, Italy); July 13-14
- Veltins-Arena (Gelsenkirchen, Germany); July 17-19
- Volksparkstadion (Hamburg, Germany); July 23-24
- Olumpiastadion (Munich, Germany); July 27-28
- Pge Narodowy (Warsaw, Poland); August 1-3
- Ernst-Happel-Stadion (Vienna, Austria); August 8-10
- Wembley Stadium (London, UK); August 15-17; August 19-20
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL); October 18-20
- Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, LA); October 25-27
- Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN); November 1-3
- BC Place (Vancouver, BC); December 6-8
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Dates For 2023
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- State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ); March 17 - 18
- Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV); March 24 - 25
- AT&T Stadium, (Arlington, TX); March 31 - April 2
- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL); April 13 - 15
- NRG Stadium (Houston, TX); April 21 - 23
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA); April 28 - 30
- Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN); May 5 - 7
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA); May 12 - 14
- Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA); May 19 - 21
- MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ); May 26 - 28
- Soldier Field (Chicago, IL); June 2 - 4
- Ford Field (Detroit, MI); June 9 - 10
- Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, PA); June 16 - 17
- U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN); June 23 - 24
- Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, OH); June 30 - July 1
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MI); July 7 - 8
- Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, CO); July 14 - 15
- Lumen Field (Seattle, WA); July 22 - 23
- Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA); July 28 - 29
- Sofi Stadium (Los Angeles, CA); August 3 - 5; August 7 - 9
- Foro Sol (Mexico City, Mexico); August 24-27
- Estadio River Plate (Buenos Aires, Argentina); November 9-11
- Estádio Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); November 17-19
- Allianz Parque (So Paulo, Brazil); November 24-26
How long is a Taylor Swift concert?
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Taylor Swift's portion of an Eras Tour concert is three hours long, but there are openers too! In total, you'll be in the venue for around five hours. For my concert day (the stadium is over an hour from my home), I started getting ready at 10am, and left around noon to accommodate public transportation, traffic, and lines. I was in my seat at exactly 6:30!
How much are Eras Tour tickets?
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While a variety of the resale tickets on larger platforms are in the thousands, there are plenty of fan-to-fan resales for under $1k!
Who is opening Eras Tour 2024?
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Sabrina Carpenter is opening for Taylor Swift at the Australia shows in February and March 2024. When summer rolls around, Paramore's the Eras Tour opener in Europe, while Gracie Abrams will be the fall opener in Canada and the final US dates!
How to get Taylor Swift tickets 2024?
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There are a few different ways you can get Taylor Swift tickets in 2024! Your price point, the city you want to go to, and the opener you're hoping to see will determine which route you take. Keep reading for a few routes you can take.
Accounts For Last Minute Taylor Swift Tickets
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Eras Tour Resell
This Twitter site is without out a doubt my favorite resell account. They've included guidelines to streamline your Taylor Swift concert ticket process and ensure no one gets scammed. They even push to make sure ADA (accessibility seating) is given to the people that need it. This has quickly become a fan favorite way to grab tickets! Eras Tour Resell will post the ticket info, including pricing, date/location, and the account that you can DM. They also make sure to let their followers know when the ticket has sold.
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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Tickets Resale Group
This Facebook group will make sure your tickets are as close to face value as possible. And thanks to the questionnaire and profile requirements, you shouldn't have to worry about scammers.
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Resell Websites
You can also check sites like Ticketmaster, Stub Hub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats for last-minute tickets — just make sure you double check the authenticity of the tickets before you cash out!
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With so much in common, there's a lot to love about Japanese and Scandinavian design. Both aesthetics emphasize neutral and earthy colors, sustainable materials, and the great outdoors (plants, branches, and solids woods). Japandi design brings the two decor trends into one happy, harmonious place, influenced by the subtle differences in each design. There's the comfort and warm minimalism of the Scandi style combined with the elegance, attention to detail and wabi-sabi, or rustic simplicity (wabi) and beauty in imperfection (sabi), of the Japanese side. Here's a look at how to achieve the look with our shoppable favorites!
Open Spaces
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This 1930s ranch-style home in the Los Feliz Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles exudes a Japandi vibe, with its open and airy layout, beautiful cabinetry in Douglas Fir, clean modern lines, tons of natural light and high-end materials to elevate the design, all reimagined by AIA award-winning architects Klein Agency in collab with builder SITU Development.
Neutral Color Palette
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Look for shades of white, beige, gray and earth tones to create a serene and calming atmosphere.The Klein design team was inspired by the home’s natural surroundings and sweeping views. Green tones reflect the nature outside, as do the beautiful wide plank white oak flooring by Madera. The relaxed organic bedding hint to a more Scandi hygge look.
Functionality
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The Klein architects added two more bedrooms and additional square footage to maximize the home’s functionality and flow. Where does all the clutter go? These built-in closets offer tons of storage space so you never see any.
Minimalist Decor
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Minimal artwork and natural elements set the scene for a quiet workspace, where focus is key. Don't be afraid to include vintage items and personal mementos too. Things that hold meaning to you are especially important.
Natural Elements
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The windows are unobstructed throughout the home, maximizing natural light, and the decor embraces the outdoors with indoor branches and greenery (even in the shower).
Balanced Symmetry
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Rise and shine: sleek furniture and a balanced layout, as well as limited decoration, are signature markers of Japandi design. Furniture and decor feels purposeful, like you use what you love and need.
Tranquility
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Indoors and out, Japandi design prioritizes relaxation and mindfulness, as shown in this stunning Los Feliz home. Keep the design simple, clutter-free, and peaceful. It's all about your well-being and creating a sanctuary for living.
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West Elm Olivia Pendant
This sleek, fan-like pendant makes an artistic statement in any room.
Etsy Japanese Wall Art
Japandi doesn't mean lack of color. This rich emerald print of floating cranes adds a pop to your neutral decor.
Homary Japandi Wood Outdoor Patio Lounge Chair Armchair
Sit back and relax on this solid wood + rope outdoor chair in a rustic neutral hue, perfect for a Japandi-style patio.
Japandi Natural Retracted & Extendable TV Stand
Furniture that is multi-functional is very Japandi. This piece has functional adjustable shelves, an extendable TV stand (or kids table), and is perfect for your living room, bedroom or office.
Majer Upholstered Sleeper Sofa
This minimal but unique sofa also functions as a bed, plus it has hidden armrest storage space.
Ane Upholstered Chaise Lounge
Here's your future reading spot, or the perfect perch for a zen moment with a nature view.
The Citizenry Hinoki Wood Side Table
These versatile side tables made in Japanese hinoki wood are stunning from every angle.
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Style Bird Nest Shape Lighting
Organic shapes like this geometric chandelier create a feeling of nature indoors.
EM Wabi Sabi Wave Sculptural Metal Chair with Cushion-Black
It's all in the details. From your dining room to your office, this curvy steel-frame chair is art that's functional too.
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To All The Boys will always be a comfort movie, and when Netflix announced we were getting a spinoff about our favorite little sister Kitty Song Covey (who's now a teenage matchmaker), I was over the moon! Well, fans of XO, Kitty are in for a treat because season 2 is filming right now, and it won't be long before we'll see our favorite Gen Z'ers onscreen again. Here's everything we know about XO, Kitty season 2.
Who's joining the cast this season?
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XO, Kitty season 2 stars Anna Cathcart, Audrey Huynh, Sasha Bhasin, Joshua Lee, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald, and Regan Aliyah.
What is XO Kitty season 2 about?
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We don't have much official plot info yet, but we do know Anna Cathcart knows by the end of season 1, Kitty's feeling like “‘I literally have no idea about anything. I am figuring it out. There are so many new people now that are a possibility,’ ” she tells Tudum. “To see her world expand is a huge, huge difference and will be a really fun thing to follow.”
It sounds like XO Kitty season 2 will be a continuation of that coming of age!
Where can I watch XO, Kitty season 2?
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XO, Kitty season 2 will be hitting Netflix — probably sometime in 2025!
What are you excited to see in XO, Kitty season 2? Let us know in the comments and follow us on Facebook for even more pop culture news!
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2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.
What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?
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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.
Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?
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We know for sure that Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but we'll have to wait and see who else joins the supporting cast! We still haven't seen Elle and Dakota Fanning star in the same scene together, so I would love for this to be their onscreen debut ;).
What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?
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Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress and an ex-wrestler. She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.
Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can pre-order the book now!
When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?
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We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.
What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?
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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.
Are you excited for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV reunion? Let us know what other New TV Shows you're watching in the comments.
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