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Christina Hendricks

The star of Good Girls discusses Mad Men, sexual harassment and squaring her glamorous reputation with her ‘weird, goofy’ personality

Christina Hendricks appears on our video call with the most dramatic backdrop. Art deco gold peacocks bedeck a black wall, making her look, as she has so often in her career, a bit too good to be human. Perfectly poised, perfectly framed, perfectly lit, she is more like a dreamy vision of what humans look like. “I, erm, like your wall,” I say, pointlessly. She flashes a smile, as if to say: “Obviously.”

We are here primarily to discuss the comedy-drama series Good Girls, the fourth season of which will resume in the US this month after a midseason break. The elevator pitch would be Breaking Bad for girls: three suburban women, each hovering on the edge of bankruptcy, unite to embark on a life of cack-handed crime, only to discover they are good at it. The ensemble – Hendricks, Mae Whitman, who plays her sister, and Retta, their friend – works strikingly well, their pacey comic rapport instilling a sense of perpetual motion. You just can’t imagine Good Girls ending. Every time a plot line seems to be reaching its climax, something worse – and funnier – happens.

“It’s funny you say that, because originally, when I read the pilot script, I thought: ‘I love this, but I can’t imagine this being more than one episode,’” says Hendricks. “It felt like it finished itself.” She is unsentimental about it. Hendricks wasn’t looking for a new show – “I was happy doing films, taking my time” – but went into it with her eyes open. It is a network drama, for NBC – it is shown on Netflix in the UK – so producers are always aware that “it’s going into every house in the US on a Thursday or a Sunday and a family is watching it. They’re much more careful about numbers and advertisers and people being offended or not getting it. A cable show is much more: ‘We trust this creator – they’re a visionary.’”

It has a conventional tone – however dark the material, it is handled very lightly. Yet you can’t help but notice some hard-boiled social commentary from the off – if it weren’t for the bracingly callous US health system, the generation of wage-stagnation casualties and the patriarchy, none of the characters would have gone anywhere near a supermarket heist. More than Breaking Bad, it reminds me of Roseanne and the golden age of US mainstream comedy, when you could be poor on TV without that being a breach of good taste.

The 48-year-old has been a household name for almost 15 years, thanks to Mad Men. She was born in Tennessee, where her mother was a psychologist and her father worked for the Forest Service, and educated in Oregon and then Idaho. She didn’t have time for formal acting training; by the time she was 18, her modelling career had taken off. Later, when she had a manager, she took acting lessons: “I did that for almost a year and a half and put auditions on ice. Then I was watching a film – I don’t even remember what film it was or who was in it – and I thought: ‘I’m ready. I can do this.’” She has the most insistent work ethic; as she describes her life’s trajectory, she notes diligently the jobs she had while she was at high school, at a hair salon and a menswear shop.

In 2007, she appeared as Joan Holloway in Mad Men. She played the role for the next eight years, her character growing around the depth she brought to it, until by season seven she was almost the central part. In the early 2010s, Hendricks was talked about constantly, although she says the original focal points of obsession were the male characters: “Men started dressing like Don Draper and Roger Sterling. Suits came back in, skinny ties came back in. It took three to four seasons and then all of a sudden people wanted us [the female stars] on magazines. We were like: ‘This is strange – we’ve been doing this for a while.’”

Hendricks, along with January Jones, who played Betty Draper, came to represent so much. There was a great deal of rumination on their physicality, Jones as elegant as an afghan hound, Hendricks like the pin-up painted on the side of a bomber. What did it mean, people asked, that in the middle of the 20th century there were multiple ideals of the female form, whereas in the 21st century there was only one? How did that complicate the perception of gender equality as a steady march towards the light? Thousands of column inches went on that question – but, from the actor’s perspective, it was an annoying distraction. “There certainly was a time when we were very critically acclaimed, and getting a lot of attention for our very good work and our very hard work, and everyone just wanted to ask me about my bra again. There are only two sentences to say about a bra,” she says.

The signal impression the show left was of an ensemble at the peak of its creativity: actors, writers and the creator, Matthew Weiner, working in almost telepathic unison. It won the Emmy for outstanding drama series four times in a row, but the more notable year was 2012, when it was nominated for 17 Emmys (and didn’t win any of them). The take-home was: everyone involved with this is absolutely brilliant.

That harmonious picture was blurred two years after the show ended, when one of the former writers, Kater Gordon, accused Weiner of sexual harassment. Marti Noxon, a consulting producer on Mad Men, concurred that Weiner had created a toxic environment and said that he was an “‘emotional terrorist’ who will badger, seduce and even tantrum in an attempt to get his needs met”.

Hendricks takes this head on, in a considered, straightforward manner. “My relationship with Matt was in no way toxic,” she says. “I don’t discount anyone’s experience if I wasn’t there to see it, but that wasn’t my experience. Was he a perfectionist, was he tough, did he expect a lot? Yes. And he would say that in a second. We were hard on each other.”

It is impossible, from this distance, to adjudicate on Weiner’s character, but Hendricks’s response reveals something of hers. The easiest response in this situation, and the one 90% of actors give, is: “No comment.” Hendricks is always collected, never evasive, doesn’t gabble. She reminds me powerfully of Joan Holloway – and I am sorry to say it, because she insists throughout: “I’m an actress. I am completely not Joan. Not in any way. I wish I was more like Joan.”

I wonder if, while we were all fixating on Joan’s bras and whether or not, in the asinine words of Lynne Featherstone, the UK’s equalities minister in 2010, she represented a “curvy role model”, the audience was responding to Joan’s deeper life lesson – that self-possession is 9/10ths of the law.

What Hendricks emphatically doesn’t do is minimise the existence of sexism and sexual harassment in the industry: “Boy, do you think anyone in the entertainment industry comes out unscathed and not objectified? I don’t know one musician or one model or one actor who has escaped that. I have had moments – not on Mad Men; on other things – where people have tried to take advantage of me, use my body in a way I wasn’t comfortable with, persuade me or coerce me or professionally shame me: ‘If you took your work seriously, you would do this …’

“Maybe it was my modelling background, but I knew to immediately get on the phone and go: ‘Uh oh, trouble,’” she says. “That’s where it’s very much a job. We need to talk to the producers and handle this professionally.”

Yet, at the same time, she is defensive of her industry. “It gets a lot of attention because people know who we are. I’m sure there’s a casting couch at the bank down the street, I’m sure the same thing happens in management consultancy, but people don’t know who the management consultants are.”

Modelling always sounds like a harsh environment – predatory photographers vying with stringent agents to give everyone a complex about their thighs and stop them eating carbs. But that is not how Hendricks describes it at all. Her career sounds like one out of an 80s Judy annual: innocent and hearty, good for pin money and travel opportunities. “I think I was lucky – I didn’t start when I was 14. When I was about 18 or 19, I went to Japan for the first time, I went to Italy. We’d be lots of girls, sharing a house, and I sort of became the den mother. I’d make everyone egg salad sandwiches and Greek salads, going into this mother hen role.”

That is what they say about being taken hostage: if you want to survive, choose someone to look after. “Oh,” she says, coolly. “I wouldn’t consider being a model as being a hostage.”

She was only ever medium-successful, she insists – an “unusual and quirky” hire, rather than the slam-dunk face of everything. About as far as it went was that she never had to get another job to supplement her income. Probably the most famous image of that era in which she was involved was the poster for American Beauty. Two models were in the frame, so they took a photo of the stomach and the hands of each. In the end, they used Hendricks’s hand on the other model’s stomach. It sounds like a clunky metaphor, but it is true.

During this period, she moved to London with a friend, for the hell of it, living in a flat on Gloucester Road, “surviving on cider and hummus”. It is a glimpse of the oddball she says she was growing up, the outsider as whom she is rarely cast. This has been the story of her CV. “Early on in my career, I would get auditions and I would call my manager and say: ‘I would never cast me in this – she’s a cheerleader, she’s a bimbo. Can I audition for the other one, the weird doctor?’ And they’d be like: ‘No, they saw your picture.’ And I started realising that people didn’t see the weird, goofy me that I saw.”

She made the jump from modelling to acting via adverts, with what looks like fairytale ease. In fact, it was “a lot of pounding the pavement and showing up for auditions and getting rejected – and learning, as a young woman, to not take that personally”. By the late 90s, she was the face of ultimate female confidence, the woman who drinks Johnnie Walker and doesn’t need a chauffeur (these are two ads, not one for drink-driving). “I always thought of modelling as freeze-frame acting. It felt like a scene, and I still consider it that way. There are so many technical things that I think people don’t notice. They see you playing dress-up.”

From the commercials, she learned “how to hit a mark, how to memorise a line”, but acting wasn’t novel. She had been doing community theatre since the age of 10, and grew up expecting an alternative life, supplementing an art-house existence any which way. She never amplifies her creative urges. She is much happier talking about professionalism and graft, but that is strategic more than anything else. “I am incredibly emotional and I take things very personally. But I’ve learned to be a little bit of a politician and a little bit of a producer along the way. As a female actor, the easy go-to is: ‘She was emotional, she was hysterical.’ It can be a million other people’s fault, but it’s easy to point your finger at an emotional artist. So, I realised: if I’m going to be taken seriously, I need to have professional perspective and I can cry about it to my friends later.”

Yet she cares deeply about creativity, as is clear when she talks about Mad Men. “It may eclipse anything I ever did. And, if it does, it was a good one and I’m proud of it,” she says. “I got to bring who I was as a woman. I think I learned some of how to be a woman from Joan. No one would give a shit about me if it wasn’t for that show. I’d still be doing good work, but no one would have found me. If that’s the best thing I ever do, it was pretty good.”

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gacmediadaily · 10 months ago

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Breaking News from Great American Family: Actor, Broadway Star, Emmy Award Winner, and Television Host, Mario Lopez to join the Network!

According to the press release below, Mario's first film project with the Great American Family will be a 2024 Great American Christmas movie, in which he'll star alongside his wife, Courtney.

See all of the details in Great American Media's press release below...

PRESS RELEASE:

GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024

WILL BE FRAMED

BY ONE OF TELEVISION’S

MOST ICONIC LATINO FACES

GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

SIGNS EMMY® AWARD WINNING HOST

AND ACTOR, MARIO LOPEZ

TO MULTI-PICTURE, MULTI-YEAR DEAL

TO SHOWCASE DIVERSE TALENT NEW YORK, NY – February 6, 2024 – Great American Media announced it has signed Emmy® Award winning host and actor, Mario Lopez to a multi-picture, multi-year deal to star in content across the company’s vast media portfolio which includes linear networks Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital channel, Great American Faith & Home, with a focus to showcase diverse talent in front of the camera. Broader terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Lopez will be a major part of Great American Christmas 2024, starring in content for Great American Family where he joins a family of iconic TV stars who have made Great American Christmas a leader in original Christmas content. Great American Christmas 2024 returns in October. His very first film in this partnership will include a holiday film starring alongside wife and Broadway star Courtney Lopez.

“Mario Lopez has entertained millions of people for almost four decades,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “From his breakout role of A.C. Slater on ‘Saved by the Bell’ to his nightly presentations of Hollywood news on ‘Access Hollywood,’ the world loves Mario Lopez. We welcome Mario to Great American Media and look forward to his many creative contributions to our ever-growing, emerging brand of beloved faith and family entertainment,” Abbott concluded.

“Throughout my career, I’ve aimed to create a body of work that appeals to diverse audiences and, above all, brings joy to people,” Lopez stated. “Joining Great American Media is immensely fulfilling. I look forward to creating uplifting, inclusive, and diverse content, viewed through a positive lens for all ages. At this stage in my life, family is the most important thing to me. Being able to share family-friendly stories representing diverse voices is a true blessing,” Lopez concluded.

Mario Lopez is a constant presence on the pop culture scene. Actor, NYT Best Selling author, producer, and Emmy winning host, Lopez’s prolific career has made him one of the most sought-after personalities in entertainment today. Lopez became a household name as ‘A.C. Slater’ on the hit 90’s teen series, “Saved By The Bell,” and he starred in, as well as served as a producer on the wildly popular “Saved By The Bell” reboot on Peacock. Lopez is the host of NBC’s “Access Hollywood,” & “Access Daily.” Additionally, Mario hosts the national iHeart radio programs “On with Mario Lopez.” In 2008, Mario Lopez made his Broadway debut in the revival of A Chorus Line where he met his wife, Courtney. Mario and Courtney have three adorable kids, Gia, Dominic and Santino. Lopez is represented by 3 Arts Entertainment, WME and Ken Lindner and attorney John Tishbi.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @greatamericanfamily

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My Quick Take:

This is certainly great news today! I'm looking forward to seeing all the ways Mario Lopez will contribute to Great American Media!

Based on the press release above, it sounds like he will be seen in various ways, not only on Great American Family, but also on Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and the digital channel, Great American Faith & Home! Wow, it sounds like he'll be really busy!

Like many of you, my first remembrance of Mario Lopez was on the Saturday morning show, “Saved By The Bell.” That show holds a special, nostalgic place in my heart. It was such a wholesome show for kids and families at that time, even spinning off with the original cast to one season of “Saved By The Bell: The College Years” and TV movies.

Of all of Mario's acting jobs through the years, next to “Saved By The Bell,” my favorite is his Lifetime Christmas movie, “Steppin' Into the Holiday.” I loved seeing more of Mario Lopez's dancing side in that movie with Jana Kramer, and I hope that's something we'll see more of as he's on Great American Family!

For now, that's a wrap!

Net 🎬

#mario lopez #great american family #great american christmas

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answer this LATER cause ur having fun but: what kind of luxuries the malfoy manor have ? like specifically extravagant things they own or even rooms designed for one activity? and what kind of rich muggle things are in them (like jacuzzis or like tvs idk)? the PEOPLE wanna know

MALFOY MANOR. first, i wanna say thank you for giving me a reason to ramble on about the malfoy manor. i’m gonna take this time to just talk about everything i possibly could. okay so to talk about the history, i need to introduce you to the first malfoy, the founder of the malfoy manor.

ARMAND MALFOY. armand was a french born wizard who arrived in great britain with the norman invasion ( he gained the friendship of william the conqueror ). he was also the first malfoy in britain. sometime after william I was made king of england in 1066, armand provided various services to the king. while the exact details of the services are unknown, they were known to be shady and magical in nature. ( probably: threatening with hexes, hexing enemies of the king, using various dark spells. ) in exchange for these services, king william granted armand a piece of land in wiltshire, seizing the property from it’s former landholders. the malfoy manor would over the next ten centuries, be the home of the malfoy family. the family would expand the estate even further by annexing more property from surrounding muggles but also gain more riches by coming into contact with muggles and making money off of their ways. properly doing business with them. ( this was before the international statute of wizarding secrecy. of which the malfoys initially opposed the imposition of the statute. upon the realization that further opposition would distance them from the new heart of power being the newly formed ministry of magic, they cut all ties with muggle families and became supportive of the statute. holding all denial that they had ever fraternized with non magic families. ) ( malfoys had historically been associated with high-born muggle circles, such as royalty and aristocracy, which, in part, resulted in their vast collection of muggle treasures and works of art. all of which are stored within the manor. )

I. DRIVEWAY. " they turned right, into a wide driveway that led off the lane. the high hedge curved with them, running off into the distance beyond the pair of impressive wrought-iron gates barring the men’s way… the source of the noise proved to be nothing more than a pure-white peacock, sturring majestically along the top of the hedge. “ — description of severus snape and yaxley walking along the driveway.

the gravel driveway to the manor house is wide and has a large hedge curving alongside it. the driveway and hedge go past a pair of wrought-iron gates. these gates permit select individuals ( those who make some sort of salute ) to pass through them as if they are smoke, and with others the iron contorts into a face, which demands the purpose of the person trying to enter the manor. the yew hedge is known to have albino peacocks roving along the top of it. the outside of the manor is grand and the land surrounding it is vast, filling many acres. those acres contain numerous types of trees and various plant and perhaps other animal life.

II. THE MANOR. " a handsome manor house grew out of the darkness at the end of the straight drive, lights glinting in the diamond-paned downstairs windows. somewhere in the dark garden beyond the hedge a fountain was playing… the hallway was large, dimly lit, and sumptuously decorated, with a magnificent carpet covering most of the stone floor. the eyes of the pale-faced portraits on the walls followed snape and yaxley as they strode past. “ — description of the manor and the entrance hall.

malfoy manor is a " handsome manor house " surrounded by elaborate gardens, including a fountain. the front door swings inward at the approach of a person ( or perhaps just a select group of people ) without anyone visibly opening it. the hallway is large, dimly lit, carpet covering the stone floor. the walls of the entrance hall display pale-faced portraits lining the walls ( presumably former malfoy family portraits ), and at the end of the hall is the bronze-handled door to the drawing room.

III. THE DRAWING ROOM. " the drawing room was full of silent people, sitting at a long and ornate table… illumination came from a roasting fire beneath a handsome marble mantelpiece surmounted by a gilded mirror. " — description of the drawing room.

the drawing room was a widely proportioned room. probably the grandest room of the house, it had ceilings 30 feet high, two chandeliers, and a pipe organ at one end. it had a long ornate table, where the death eaters and voldemort sat during their meeting. also, during the death eater meeting, the usual furniture was pushed carelessly up against the walls. the drawing room has a ‘handsome’, ornate marble mantelpiece with a gilded mirror which has an intricately scrolled frame on top. many of the known activities of the death eaters took place in the drawing room, which had dark purple walls with more portraits, and a large crystal chandelier, which was eventually destroyed by dobby ( their house elf ) during the escape of several prisoners. It was probably restored ( by magic ) to where it was previously hung.

IV. CELLAR. during voldemorts stay in the manor, this room functioned as a holding cell for prisoners. this room is one hundred percent escape proof with only house elves able to bypass the room’s securities. it is below ground level, no light, damp floored, and made of stone with stone beams . the family’s collection of dark artefacts are hidden below within the cellar to prevent any being seized during ministry raids. one such raid having been conducted in december 1992. considering that a vast amount of dark artefacts reside in the cellar, this makes it an immensely dangerous room to step foot in if you’re not fully aware of what is held in the room. touch the wrong thing and you could possibly die.

V. ITEMS WITHIN THE MANOR. because of their association with muggle royalty, they gained a vast collection of muggle treasures and works of art. they also have an abundance of dark artefacts. some items can be bewitched by dark magic for various purposes, which is where the name dark artefacts originates from. it is unsure what these items specifically are, but draco keeps a small amount of them in his bedroom along shelves and around the house displayed. he keeps a lot of his own dark artefacts, cursed items, taxidermized dark magical beings. there are also journals from every malfoy stored, detailing their lives during that period and about muggle societies during that time. including the journal of his own father, and dracos own.

#trisoul #* ◞ 🐍 send an owl: answered.#* ◞ 🐍 convicted by his convictions: notes.#a lot of this was half headcanon and half canon / taken from the wiki information

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Best extended 4th of July TV sales 2021

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Thought you missed the 4th of July TV sales? Think again! (Photo: Yahoo Life)

The sun is shining, the temps are rising and the beach beckons. It’s also summer blockbuster season at the multiplex. But, while we’re thrilled at the prospect of getting back into an ice-cold movie theater, we’re also digging the idea of movie nights at home, now that many of the latest releases are available to stream. First, of course, it helps to have a beautiful, state-of-the-art set. And guess what? Now’s a perfect time to get that new TV — the markdowns are unbeatable!

Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Lowe’s, Target, Best Buy and more have extended their TV sales for post-4th of July weekend, and they’re still the bomb! So we’ve combed through the deals to find you the very best that are still alive. Whether you’re shopping for a mammoth model for your main entertainment space or something scaled down for the kitchen or bedroom, we still have just the right options for you.

See below for the still-active dazzling deals on TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG and more. Make your home a happy hub for sports, flick-fests and everything in between.

Here are the best extended 4th of July TV sales, by size:

Best 24- to 49-inch TV sales

No relaxation without representation! That’s what we say. So step up and represent with this 24-inch HDTV for just $120. (Photo: Amazon)

This deal seems too good to be true…but it ain’t! Amazon has one of its top-selling TVs, the Insignia 24-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV Edition, on sale for just $120.

Instant access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and so much more will soon be at your fingertips. Alexa is included in the remote, so browsing will be a snap. Shoppers are just as shocked by the quality of this TV as we are by this incredible price!

“I am honestly very pleasantly surprised with how much I like this TV,” wrote a delighted shopper. “As far as clarity goes, I believe 720p is plenty for this screen size…. I have been very pleased with the Wi-Fi reception of the built-in Fire TV. It actually works a lot better than the USB-plug-in external fire sticks, for whatever reason.”

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More 24- to 49-inch TV sales:

Insignia NS-32DF310NA19 32-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV, $150 (was $200), amazon.com

Insignia 39-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV Edition, $220 (was $250), amazon.com

Insignia NS-43DF710NA21 43-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD — Fire TV Edition, $280 (was $320), amazon.com

Toshiba 43-inch 43C350KU C350 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $320 (was $370), amazon.com

TCL 32-inch Class Full HD LED Roku Smart TV, $218 (was $250), walmart.com

TCL 43-inch Class 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV, $348 (was $430), walmart.com

Hisense 43-inch H5580 Series Android TV, $280 (was $320), qvc.com

Best 50- to 55-inch TV sales

Hurry up and grab this 50-inch powerhouse soon…it Mai-sell out! (Photo: Amazon)

Get in on this 4th of July savings and score the incredibly popular Toshiba 50-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV — Fire TV Edition on sale for just $360, down from $430. That’s a savings of $70!

As a Fire TV Edition, this model lets you stream movies and shows from Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock and more without buying a separate device. You’ll get eye-popping colors and exceptional picture quality — a rarity at this price. There are three ports for hooking up a soundbar (for richer audio and clearer dialogue), a video game console and a Blu-ray player.

Amazon shoppers rave about this 4K TV. “…The picture was pristine right out of the box,” raved a savvy shopper. “The sound quality is also much better than expected. Could hear things I’ve never noticed before with my previous TV. Setup was very simple. Extremely satisfied with this purchase!”

More 50- to 55-inch TV sales:

LG 50-inch Class 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (50UN7000PUC), $400 (was $420), target.com

TCL 50-inch Class 4-Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Roku TV, $400 (was $500), qvc.com

Vizio V-Series 58-inch 4K Smart TV (V585-J01), $530 (was $560), target.com

Hisense 55-inch Class U6G Series Quantum 4K ULED Android TV, $530 (was $550), bestbuy.com

Hisense 55-inch Class H9 Quantum Series Android 4K ULED Smart TV, $748 (was $1,000), amazon.com

Insignia 55-inch NS-55F301NA22 F30 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $400 (was $500), amazon.com

Samsung 55-Inch Class QLED Q80A Series 4K Ultra HD Quantum Smart TV, $1,150 with on-page coupon (was $1,248), amazon.com

Samsung 55-inch Class Neo QLED QN90A Series 4K Ultra HD Quantum Smart TV, $1,698 (was $1,800), amazon.com

Sony X80J 55-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV, $748 (was $800), amazon.com

Sony 55-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $750 (was $950), bestbuy.com

Sony 55-inch X950H 4K LED Android Smart TV, $1,198 (was $1,400), walmart.com

Sony X90J 55-inch Bravia XR LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $1,198 (was $1,500), amazon.com

Suncast 55-inch Outdoor Partial Shade 4K Ultra HD LED TV, $1,298 (was $1,499), walmart.com

Best 65-inch TV sales

OMG! We’re more than OK with an LG at this ridiculously low price. (Photo: Walmart)

In the 65-inch range, you’re looking at a set suited for a large-ish living room or basement den. We’ve got you covered: LG’s wildly popular 65-inch NanoCell TV — on sale for $697, or $303 off at Walmart — goes way above and beyond the average 4K TV. NanoCell technology works with 4K resolution to deliver vibrant color and lifelike accuracy no matter what you watch. The high-tech display enhances contrast and black levels with local dimming controls across different zones of the LED backlight. Translation: You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the action.

“This TV was well worth the wait, and leaps and bounds above our old set,” shared a savvy Walmart shopper. “Color, size and frame rate are amazing. Picture…perfect…We have run it through its paces and it has not disappointed.”

More 65-inch TV sales:

LG 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD NanoCell Smart TV, $997 (was $1,200), walmart.com

LG 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD OLED Smart TV, $1,897 (was $4,000), walmart.com

LG 65-inch Class CX Series OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart webOS TV, $1,900 (was $2,200), bestbuy.com

LG QNED MiniLED 90 Series 65-inch Class 4K Smart NanoCell TV, $2,000 (was $2,200), lowes.com

LG OLED65G7P 65-inch Signature OLED 4K Smart TV, $3,800 (was $4,000), hsn.com

Samsung 65-inch Class Q60A Series QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, $1,050 (was $1,100), bestbuy.com

Samsung 65-inch Q900TS QLED 8K Ultra HD Smart TV, $2,398 (was $5,500), amazon.com

Sony X80J 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV, $898 (was $1,000), amazon.com

Sony 65-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $900 (was $1,150), bestbuy.com

Sony 65-inch Class XBR65X800H 4K Ultra HD LED Android Smart TV, $998 (was $1,300), walmart.com

Sony 65-inch Class Bravia XR X90J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $1,400 (was $1,800), bestbuy.com

Suncast 65-inch Outdoor Partial Shade 4K Ultra HD LED TV, $1,698 (was $1,998), walmart.com

TCL 65-inch Class 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV, $698 (was $1,000), walmart.com

TCL 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD QLED Roku Smart TV, $900 (was $1,300), walmart.com

Best 70- to 82-inch TV sales

Declare your Independence from inferior home-entertainment with this ginormous set at a rock-bottom price. (Photo: Best Buy)

Of course, if you’re a homeowner looking to outfit the family room for group viewing, you’ll want — nay, need — to go big. Well, try this on for size: On sale for $700 (was $750), this Samsung 70-inch Class 7 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV has a massive 70-inch display with full 4K Ultra HD resolution; vivid, bright colors and deep, dark black levels. That exceptional picture quality supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) movies and TV shows for the best 4K viewing experience around.

Shoppers say this 4K TV is great for big broods. “…The whole family loves it, especially my husband,” raved a five-star Best Buy reviewer. “He is so glad we got this! Both he and our son love gaming on this nice-sized TV. My daughter and I enjoy watching our shows. We are all pleased to say the least!”

This Series LED model is also Wi-Fi-enabled with smart-home support for Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung’s Bixby. Video-streaming capability is also baked into this cake. Translation: You won’t have to buy a separate device to watch Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+ and much, much more. You’re ready to start binge-watching as soon as you turn it on.

More 70- to 85-inch TV sales:

LG NanoCell 80 Series 75-inch 4K Smart Ultra HD TV, $1,400 (was $1,500), lowes.com

LG NanoCell 99 Series 75-inch 8K Smart Ultra HD NanoCell TV, $3,570 (was $5,000), hsn.com

LG 77-inch Class CX Series OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart webOS TV, $3,000 (was $3,300), bestbuy.com

Samsung 82-inch Class 7 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, $1,500 (was $1,700), bestbuy.com

Sony 75-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $1,400 (was $1,700), bestbuy.com

Sony 77-inch Class Bravia XR A80J Series OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $3,500 (was $4,500), bestbuy.com

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Full Hand gorgeous mehndi bridal designs

To conclude there are many bridal mehndi designs for full hands that a bride can choose to draw on their hands on their wedding day. These could be traditional, modern or related to their love for their pets or memories with their partners.

There are many full hand designs that a bride can choose from that they want on their wedding, sangeet, and engagement or roka ceremony. These are as follows:

The first is an eye pleasing design with floral motifs in which is a neo-traditional design. This mehndi design gives an epitome of grace, beauty and creativity like the voguish lotus motifs plus their clean checkered patterns to the bride.

The second one is a hearty tale Mehendi jewellery design which is bold and with significant strokes. It gives a diverse pattern to the fingers of a bride and both hands have different designs. It also has a 3-D heart motifs or unique detailed silhouette.

The third one is the traditional design which has a quintessential paisley pattern and lush blooms drawn with symmetry. This is very gorgeous and gives a lovely look to the hands of the brides.

The fourth one is the personalized design which has features like caricatures of a couple exchanging jaimala, travel story, bride sitting in a doli, etc. In this design also both hands boast of distinctive patterns. In it there is an artsy motif’s of peacocks, lotus, paisley and bootis.

The fifth one is the GOT themed design for brides who are fan of the tv series Game of Thrones. In it there is also a logo of McDonald’s, rings and bride’s travel story with henna plus made with floral motifs.

The sixth one is the peacocks, flowers and the couple design where there is a beautiful peacock motif are on the palm of the bride’s hand as it is a symbol of fertility and considered auspicious for the bride who are getting married.

It also has whimsical checkered patterns, rose motifs and multiple wrist mehndi bands which gives a sheer beauty on the hands of the bride. After the peacocks there is a caricature of dulha and Dulhan drawn on the forearms of the bride.

The seventh one is the neat and chick design which is simple but extremely aesthetical full arm.

This Mehendi jewellery design features a mandala enclosed in a diamond shaped frame. The fingers of the bride boast of identical patterns in which moving from wrist to forearm there is a varied band drawn. This band consists of lotus blooms.

The eight design is a leafy pattern with shading details which is drawn with keen detailing and neat finish. It has beautiful flowers, paisleys, delicate leafy trails, pretty leaves and a plethora of checkered and encircled design.

The next design is for tennis lovers which depicts brides and grooms’ sweet memories of how the met on a tennis court or a tennis match.

The next one is the all decked up design which is composed with paisleys, floral’s, leaves and patterned lines.

The next one is picturesque piece of art design.

This design includes - adjoined circled patterns which are spread across the fingers and hypnotic checkered designs on the tiny finger further paired with paisleys on the palms of the bride. There is also a lotus trail flowing from the thumb to the wrist band on both hands. There is a travel story of the couple etched on the top where the bride met her partner or where he proposed to her.

The next one is a string full of hearts design which distinguishes it from other designs. It is a multi directional design which is OTT and is symbolic of love.

The next one is the lush blooms design. It has lotus petals on the fingertips with jaalidaar patterns, mandalas in the centre and other traditional elements with neatness drawn on the hands of the bride

The next one is the modern design which is adorned on the bride’s hands with couple’s initials on one hand and a beautiful portrait on the other... There is also a personalization factor on the palm, forearm and paired with traditional mehndi motifs.

The next one is a jaw dropping design which is carved with traditional elements like paisleys, checks, leaves or curvy sections.

The next one is a pet design where if the bride has a pet then it, she can etch his portrait on her hands to show her love and fondness towards that pet.

The next one is a gripping backhand design which is simple and elegant. Its features include leafy and circular strokes with boast of a monument like pattern in the centre

The next one is the symmetric design which has paisley patterns, lovely leaves and lush blooms flowing together in multiple directions. It is bedecked with ethereal henna design where both hands look like the same image.

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Wicker circle chair Placement

It doesn’t matter how big or how small your house is, what matters is how well you have decorated your house. Having a well-furnished small apartment is far better than having a big home which is difficult to maintain. The domain of “well-furnished” is not only limited to fresh-smelling paint and lavish woodwork but also includes modern styled furniture. Today, the market is full of eye-pleasing furniture that includes unique shaped sofas, round couches, solid wood coffee tables and edgy armchairs decorated with royal looking cloth and fine motifs.

But are you someone who loves to sit on a bean bag to do office work or just to relax? Are you someone who looks for modern furniture with a plus point of extra comfort? Then you are in the right place. I’m going to introduce you to a chair that is going to provide you the comfort of a bean bag but will last much longer than it. It is called wicker circle chair.

Wicker chairs or furniture are made up of rattan. Rattan is a naturally renewable palm that grows in the tropical regions of Asia and Australia. In Asia, rattan furniture is very common and is an invaluable part of rural people’s livelihoods, especially in South and Southeast Asia. In Bali and Maldives, you might find rattan furniture in top-notch resorts and hotels. One basic rattan product that is used by people of rural areas, as well as urban areas in Asia, is rattan baskets. Nowadays, Rattan furniture which includes sofas, tables, bookshelves, cupboards and much more is gaining fame across the globe due to its unique look and dazzling appearance. In the United States, rattan and cane furniture have become a lighter option for the heavy furnishings being produced. It is regularly being used indoors and outdoors.

Rattan furniture’s cost varies from being very reasonable to a little expensive, but not as expensive as wooden furniture. Also, rattan wicker furniture comes into multiple variants thus gives you a vast choice to choose from.

The round wicker chair also comes into different sizes and has multiple variants. Let’s look at them.

Papasan Natural Rattan Wicker Rocking Round Chair

This papasan swivel chair would instantly enhance the look of your living room. You can place it next to a deep red painted wall or in the favorite corner of your room. You will certainly enjoy its comfort. Please note that it is a single person chair. It combines a sustainable rattan frame with exclusive rattan weaving. It is lightweight enough to be moved easily yet stable and sturdy so as not to tip over easily. The best thing about this chair is that it usually comes with a plain fully tufted huge cushion which adds to its comfort.

Usually, rattan products are perfectly made up of good quality products and are crafted in a very fine manner, but they demand a bit extra care than wooden furniture. If you are interested to buy one, then you can buy it from here at Amazon.

Java Lounge Swivel Rocking Chair with Cream Cushion Natural Rattan Wicker Handmade, Colonial

~Natural Rattan (Wicker)

~Color: Colonial

~Sizes of the chair: Height 39"x Length 33"x Width 28"

~Some assembly required

~Eco-friendly

$249.99

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Vintage Wicker Cone Chair

A person always drools over great design, from fashion to furniture. He is always in search of things that provide him comfort yet look fashionable and trendy. Designers usually take their inspiration from ancient, vintage goods and try to create a new product that is a composition of several vintage ideas. One such design is of this wicker chair.

The sitting portion of the chair is handmade from sturdy wicker while the legs are made up of solid wrought iron. The hairpin-shaped legs of this chair give it a modern look. This chair also serves for one person sitting.

This chair is perfect to be placed in front of a chinoiserie painted wall or even outdoor on the terrace. To your choice, you can place this chair in your study room as well, near the window so that you can enjoy reading your favorite books with extra concentration and comfort. You can also make a vintage corner in your house where you can hang some monochrome pictures of family on the wall. Put any vintage instrument like a music player on the table and place this chair alongside the table.

If you own a big home with more surface area in a bathroom, you can place this wicker cone chair in a corner, in front of your bathtub with some towels, scented candles and artificial planters on it to present vintage and organized look. But this is very superficial to say because we don’t own large living spaces like Kylie Jenner and has small or normal sized bathrooms.

To add more style, you can place printed square-shaped cushions or can place a fur cloth on this chair. It is preferred that you place vibrant colored cushions on it to enhance the look of the chair.

Ebony Wicker Egg Chair Placement in small living room

This is just another design of a wicker chair that will catch your eyes. The sitting portion of the chair is of black color and is made up of rattan material weaved in wicker style in a round shape. The back is a little long and is bent backward to give you extra support and comfort. The legs of the chair are made up of wood and extend outwards. The overall appearance of the chair is attractive and elegant.

This chair is perfect to be placed in a pair of two with a wicker table in the center. You can place them in your living room in front of light-colored chiffon/net curtains. The other option for placing this chair is to place it as a single chair in front of a vibrant-colored wall such as yellow, sky blue, turquoise etc. with a wooden floor lamp on the side. You can also place this type of chairs in your office or in waiting areas of beauty salons and nail bars.

If you can’t find the same, you might find a nearly similar variant of it easily in various stores or online.

as seen on country living

Peacock Inspired Wicker Chair

The bird peacock also called as peafowl, is of high importance in Asian culture. The Greeks learned of the peacock only after Alexander the Great’s conquest – Aristotle called it a Persian bird. It has beautiful blue-eyed feathers tail which, in Indian culture, symbolizes wealth and prosperity. In decorative art, it symbolizes dignity and beauty. Before the invention of writing pens, peacock feathers were used for writing purposes. In Asian crafts, you will frequently find peacock inspired crafts.

Since rattan wicker furniture has a strong association with Asian countries, you will find peacock inspired variants in it as well. The peacock chair started as a photography prop before becoming a symbol of a movement. The peacock chair has taken its seat in history, supporting not only the backsides of the rich and famous but also playing a key part in the Black Panther movement. The intricate design is one that has made its way in and out of fashion throughout the ages.

To give your home a cultural yet modish look, this natural colored, peacock-inspired wicker chair/sofa is the perfect fit. It is totally made up of rattan material with a seat of wicker weaving and is thus very light weight to move around. The multiple legs of the chair not only give it extra support but also enhances its beauty.

You can place it indoor, in your TV lounge in front of a plain white wall, or near your green house with a green background. To enhance the look, place either one or three differently printed but similar colored cushions on it. Also, if you are not going to use it much for sitting purposes, you can place small artificial planters in the corner of its sitting area for decoration.

chinoiserie painted wall with a peacock chair.

You can buy these peacock chairs on etsy or amazon.

1950s Mid Century Modern Wicker Chair

Mid-century style takes us back to a time of renewal as post-war America suburbanized, although its era covers pre-world war II through the 1960s. If you’re looking to add a smidge of the space age to your space, consider starting with basic accent pieces. This two-seater sofa made up of classic wood-colored rattan weaved in wicker style can be right at home in the living room or bedroom next to your clear glass window.

Its kidney bean-shaped seat with curvy armrests and mid-length arch-shaped back gives it a unique royal look. The bottom of this chair is also made up of rattan strands twisted in V-shape to present a modish look.

To make the seat more comfortable, add soft but thin cushions on the seats and thick pillows, embellished with thread tassels, on the back.

Since it is completely made up wicker, it would demand some extra care. I would suggest you not to put it in front of the window where sunlight falls directly. Also make sure, when buying, that the bottom has rubber pads so that the material couldn’t directly get in contact with the floor.

You can buy this mid-century wicker chair from chairish.com. It is listed as $1750 at the moment.

Southport patio egg wicker chair

The Southport patio egg chair is a fun and unique addition to any outdoor or indoor living space. Large circular-shaped with metal legs and visually interesting enough to stand on its own, it can also still fit into a larger arrangement with ease. This wicker egg chair with cushions supports you from every angle, making it the perfect place to curl up with a good book or podcast.

Combined with warm textiles, natural wood, and bright vibrant or plain white walls, the Egg wicker chair can help your room combine farmhouse and shabby-chic styles.

You can buy this Southport patio egg wicker chair on Amazon by clicking here.

Hanging Wicker Chair

Treat yourself to a time out in a hanging chair. A hanging wicker chair is surely a showstopper and is all you need to spend your leisure time on while reading a book or chilling casually. A hanging wicker chair is usually completely made up of rattan material and is round with no pointed edges. The weaving style is often different which lets you choose your favorite design from a wide range. Due to the variance of craftsmanship going into each chair, every piece has individualism and uniqueness in some of the pattern detailing.

The most common and easily available pattern of a hanging wicker chair is reminiscent of tree branches intersecting each other creating small squares throughout. The borders are curvy, and the core frame is standard to ensure consistency in shape and comfort. The sitting portion of the chair is a little deeper on the inside to give you a cozy cocoon-like feel. It will embrace your body with its nest-like form.

These chairs usually come with big tufted cushions that fit on the seats but if they don’t, then you can place several printed pillows and cushions on it in order to make it comfortable.

A hanging chair for couples

If you are a couple who loves to cuddle on cold cozy evenings, then this iconic double seater hanging wicker chair can be your new favorite place to embrace each other’s presence. It is usually oval and offers enough surface area for two people to sit and relax. The cavernous sitting area of the chair lets you and your partner sink back thus creating a cradling effect.

As found on Alibaba

Another design of a hanging wicker chair is this more basic seat-like design. It is less relaxing than the previous two mentioned but looks very chic when hung anywhere in your house specifically where natural sunlight strikes more. This basic brown colored chair hung with a natural-colored rope gives a boho-chic look.

This is a flower pattern cushion on a couple’s wicker chair. As seen on yoycart

Wicker hanging chair with stand

If you want to buy them mainly for outdoor purposes, then I would suggest the one that is made up of luxurious synthetic rattan fiber. It doesn’t get ruined by rain or sunlight. Woven texture, gentle curves, and organic appeal enhance the modern look of this outdoor swing. Its egg shape makes it an eye-catching addition by the pool or on the lawn. Its all-weather cushion wears a machine-washable cover that’s both water and fade resistant granting lasting comfort. Because it is made up of synthetic rattan, it comes into different colors like black, white, red other than the natural rattan color.

You can buy this Southport patio egg wicker chair on Amazon by clicking here.

Where to place wicker hanging chair?

They are ideal for outside use and look gorgeous on a deck, patio, hanging with a rope from a branch of a tree. You can also hang them from the ceiling of your TV lounge with a heavy-duty chain to bring the summer swing feeling inside the house.

Except for hanging it with the ceiling, you can buy a wicker hanging chair with stand (either 1 stand or 2 stands) for giving extra stability and adjustable spring kit. The benefit of this stand is that when it’s sunny you can bring your chair to the poolside or garden; if it’s warm but rainy, take it to your porch, and if it’s cold and snowy outside, just bring it in and enjoy your comfy hanging chair in the warmth of your living room or bedroom.

You can also hang single person chairs in a pair of two in your terrace or in your sitting lounge with a rattan made wicker table in the center having a nice vintage table mats on it.

Round wicker dining chairs placement

Wicker and rattan dining chairs are ideal for a classic country look, bringing back the warmth and elegance of the past, but they also have enough contemporary flair to perfectly fit modern interior designs. And if you get a little bored with their natural look, you can easily give them a color makeover and use them as accent chairs.

I strongly prefer indoor and outdoor vintage setting, so this collection of wicker rattan chairs couldn’t be passed up by me. If you also like wicker furniture, then this set of dining chairs may prove to be a special proposition for you. Classic wicker weave design with arched backs and slightly sloping arms, carefully profiled back thus providing support for the spine and completed with soft, tufted seat cushions of your favorite color is a must-have.

You can place these chairs in a set of six or eight around a simple rectangle-shaped wooden dining table either in the kitchen, TV lounge, terrace or in the backyard of your house.

Event decor with wicker furniture

Celebrating small events like engagement ceremonies, bridal shower or birthday parties at home not only proves to be budget-friendly but also gives you more nostalgic moments. Adding a bit of small elements like flowers or fairly lights can give you a photo-perfect and chic décor.

If you’re searching for a way to bring earthy touches to your engagement décor, you need to look for materials made from natural sources. If you were planning a rustic event, you might lean towards unfinished, oaky woods, but if you’re preparing for a bohemian-inspired affair, all you want is to bookmark rattan goods. For example; these two peacock chairs, placed in front of a rattan room divider with a string of flowers hanging over the divider is a perfect place for you and your better half to exchange the rings at. It is also creating the perfect backdrop for your special day portraits.

Moreover, for creating DIY photobooths on your bridal shower, you can also decorate your hanging wicker chair with multiple strings of artificial flowers that match your dress code and battery-operated fairy lights.

As seen on phillymag: beautiful decor for a wedding by using peacock wicker chair. Nice photo-shoot with wicker furniture.

Where to buy round wicker chair and its cushion?

If you are living in Asia, then you can easily buy these wicker chairs from nearby shops. In some parts of Asian countries, there are big markets which has multiple shops of wicker furniture. They not only have a wide variety of ready-made wicker chairs but also offer you a made-to-order option so that you can get your desired design and shape.

In the USA, you can buy these from order one from Amazon.com because there are not so many shops which offer you your desired design. While in UK, and Europe, you can buy these from your nearby IKEA store but again, they do not offer multiple variants. So, Amazon.com is the best option to buy these chairs at a reasonable price with the assurance of good quality products.

SaleBestseller No. 1

Blazing Needles Solid Twill Swivel Rocker Chair Cushion, 48" x 24", Indigo

Includes: One (1) Cushion only; Swivel Rocker Chair Frame NOT INCLUDED

Dimensions: swivel rocker cushion: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 6 inches high

This item is Made in the USA and imported

$40.93

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SaleBestseller No. 2

Del Mar Outdoor | Wicker Stacking Chairs | Set of 2 | Perfect for Patio | MultiBrown

The del Mar outdoor wicker chair comes in a set of two allowing you and your guest to comfortably relax outdoors. Made of sturdy powder coated Steel frame with faux wicker, these seats are sure to withstand the outdoor elements.

Includes (2) stacking chairs

Materials: Multibrown faux wicker over a sturdy powder coated Steel frame

Dimensions: 24"D x 24"W x 32.25"H, Seat Height: 16.75", arms Height: 24.25"

No assembly required

$175.82

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How about round wicker chair cushion?

Like a physical rattan chair, you can buy these round chair cushion online. For ease of simplicity, I’ve collected the top three here for you to check out.

Bestseller No. 1

Sigmat Memory Foam Seat Cushion Anti-Slip Soft Round Stool Cushion Chair Pad 16 Inch Navy Blue

Materials: Cover:86% Polyester,14% Nylon. Filling: Memory foam. Size: Diameter :16.5”/42cm, Thickness: 2”/5cm

Safety, Anti-slip granules backing to hold the cover in place

Cover can be easily removed for machine wash or hand wash

It can also be used on office chairs, desk chairs, dining chairs, car seat and airplane.

Spoil yourself with memory foam comfort. Comfortable & supportive foam which will not flatten under weight to provide all day long support.

$20.98

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Bestseller No. 2

OSP Designs Papasan Chair, Black

Updated Classic Papasan design

Tufted Cushion for comfort. Maximum Seat Height (in.)- 16.5. Weight Capacity (Pounds.)- 200

Woven polypropylene wicker over Steel frame

Great for homes, dorms, apartments

Casual seating

$155.43

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Pillow Perfect Outdoor/Indoor Alatriste Ivory Tufted Seat Cushions (Round Back), 19" x 19", Floral, 2 Piece

Includes two (2) outdoor wicker seat cushions, resists weather and fading in sunlight; Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Plush Fill - 100-percent polyester fiber filling

Sewn Seam Closure

Easy Care - lightly spot clean or hand wash outdoor cushion fabric with mild detergent and cool water; then let air dry

Measures: 19-inch length X 19-inch width X 5-inch depth (measurements may vary up to 1-inch since item is handcrafted)

$34.99

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How to take care of rattan made products

Every masterpiece demands some extra care that helps it to last longer than expected. The same is the case with rattan made products. Whether you choose to display your rattan indoors or outdoors, you need to learn a few important caring tips. Here are some methods that you can follow to take care of the product:

Clean the surface regularly. A monthly or even weekly cleaning is the best way to protect your rattan furniture and prevent major damage.

Use your vacuum’s brush attachment on woven panels and furniture crevices. A dry brush with a medium bristle can also be used for cleaning by hand.

Use detergent and a cloth to scrub out stains as soon as they occur. For more serious damage like cracking or splitting of the wood, try boiled linseed oil to put moisture back into the material.

Do NOT drag wicker chairs around whose bottoms are also made up of fiber. Doing so will result in the splitting of fibers.

Use felt pads or rubber stoppers to protect the feet of cane and rattan furniture.

Natural plant fibers require a certain level of humidity. Keep furniture away from areas of severe heat as this can warp or dry out the furniture.

Rattan fibers can fade in strong light. This is a natural process and not necessarily bad. However, if possible, rotate furniture on a regular basis to evenly distribute the fading.

Treat the rattan or cane with boiled linseed oil and raise the humidity level of the space if any splitting occurs due to dryness.

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365 Days Of Art 2018

First off, this is going to be a long post.

I have decided to make a drawing challenge list for an entire year. Ya sounds crazy but I’ve always been a bit eccentric.

This is also going to be my New Years resolution, so starting January 1st I will be picking a subject at random every day. Just need to find a big jar ^_^

I will be working in any media, not just pencil. The great thing about this challenge is that I can experiment with different media. This also takes me back to my College days, where we did a lot of experimenting e.g with sticks, feathers, I even made a printing tile out of form I found in a Pizza box.

Why am I doing this? I want to start drawing and painting again and I’ve always found it very therapeutic.

I will be posting each piece on my new art blog and in my Deviant Art gallery.

Feel free to use this list yourself and enjoy ^_^

A Flower

Hands

A Cartoon Character

Hearts

A Video Game

A Cat

Something Scary

Favourite Fruit

In The Garden

Favourite Movie

A Pokemon

A Bird

A Feather

An Umbrella

Rain

Favourite TV Show

A Butterfly

A Dream Catcher

Favourite Comic

Favourite Season

The Seaside

A Doodle

Something Pink

Dream Holiday

A Dog

Something Old

Favourite Book

A Piece Of Jewellery

Wonderland

Something Red

Home Comforts

A Bug

Favourite Hobby

Your Eyes

An Old Camera

Your Parents

Can't Live Without

Tea And Biscuits

Favourite Place

An Old Bottle

The 1980s

Fireworks

What Inspires You

An Old Phone

Keep Putting Off

An Ordinary Day

A Vampire

Favourite Musician

Something Green

A Cherished Item

Your Star Sign

Favourite Anime

Mandala

Something Blue

Steampunk

Your Countries Flag

A Logo

Landscape

The 1990s

A Sunset

Some Clothes

Your Birthstone

An Old Key

Favourite Fairytale

Monogram

What Upsets You

A Wish

The Milky Way

Something Blue

A Tiger

A Tree

An Old Light Bulb

Fictional Couple

This Month

A Place You’ve Visited

Someone You Admire

8 Bit Video Games

Something Yellow

A British Garden

Tea And Cakes

Something You Hate

A Plant

Favourite Disney Movie

Charms

An Old Sewing Machine

Stars

A Cityscape

Something Orange

An Anime Character

A Fashion Designer

The 1960s

A Robot

A Dragon

Zentangle

A Musical Instrument

Under The Sea

Sugar Skull

An Old Clock

What Makes You Happy

The 1950s

Artist You Admire

Mythical Creatures

Rainbow

Something Purple

Favourite Food

A Leaf

A Cupcake

Favourite Holiday

Dream Job

Favourite Country

An Old Teapot

Harry Potter

Something New

Favourite Sweet

Favourite Mug

Medieval Mayhem

An Old Bicycle

Marvel Movies

Favourite Manga

16 Bit Video Games

Sci-Fi Landscape

Something White

A Lion

Anything You Want

Favourite Colour

Final Fantasy

A Pokeball

Your Name Meaning

A Fish

Checkerboard

A Chess Piece

Fantasy Landscape

Self Portrait

Lips

A Dandelion

The 1920s

An Owl

Favourite Biscuit

Street Art Graffiti

Balloons

An Old Building

Celtic Knot

A Wolf

Flower Faces

Sunflowers

A Glass Of Water

Sliced Fruit

Year 3000

Piece Of Lego

Fictional Rivals

Something Cute

Optical Illusions

Cyberpunk

A Bat

A Phoenix

Stripes And Spots

Favourite Quote

Tropical Florals

Candles

Something Silver

A Journey

Art Deco

A Vase Of Flowers

A Spiders Web

Night and Day

Day At Comic Con

Stamps

Draw It Again

The Olympics

A Pack Of Cards

A Movie Scene

Manga Panel

An Old Stone Bridge

Something Gold

A Puzzle Box

Old Perfume Bottle

Abstract Flowers

Another Doodle

Board Game Pieces

The 1940s

Star Wars

Sun And Moon

A Sliced Vegetable

A Dragonfly

A World Of Books

First Toy

Fairy Tail

Steampunk Hat

Filigree Heart

A Rabbit

Keep Calm And…?

Clouds

Diamonds

Jewellery Tattoo

Something GOT

A Modern Bridge

Butterfly Faces

Queen Of Hearts

Silhouette

Ghost In The Shell

The Year 2000

Falling Apart

Abstract Butterfly

Good Morning World

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How R U Feeling?

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Last Book You Read

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You've Cosplayed

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A Dark Wizard

How R U Feeling?

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Paris

U In An Anime

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The Alphabet

Pirates

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Peace

Medieval Buildings

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Another Zentangle

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Infinity

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Black & White

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Anything U Want

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From The £ Shop

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“Home-Sweet-Home” Interior Design Ideas

Hello, my wonderful friends! How are you doing today? I hope everything is great with you and your loved ones.

Designed by the talented interior designer Rachelle Charles of Simplicity Interior Design, this new-build model home is located in an active adult community called Bailey’s Glen in Cornelius, NC.

This is the type of home that most of us would be happy to live in. It’s not overwhelmingly big but its carefully curated interiors surely elevate each and every space. Overall, I feel this is the type of home that has that classic “home-sweet-home” feel that we all love.

Have a great time seeing this house tour and make sure to pin your favorite interior design ideas!

“Home-Sweet-Home” Interior Design Ideas

Stacked stone walls, wooden shutters and tapered columns add to the curb-appeal of this home.

Stone: Centurion Stone – similar here – Others: here, here, here & here.

Chairs: World Market.

Side Table: Classic Garden Stool.

Pillows: Target.

Front Door

The front door is by Therma-Tru.

Planters: Dovetail York Planter.

Beautiful Doormats: here, here, here & here.

Foyer

The front door opens to a beautiful foyer with high ceilings and dark wide-plank hardwood floors.

Foyer Light: Capital Lighting.

Blue Rug: Serena & Lily.

Console Table

Console Table: Society Social, Newport Grasscloth Console, Naval Blue – similar here. Other Consoles: here, here, here & here.

Trim Paint Color

The trim and wainscotting paint color is Pure White by Sherwin Williams.

Lamps

Table lamps are Uttermost Ebena accent lamp. Other Beautiful Table Lamps: here, here, here & here.

Paint Color

The paint color throughout-the gray is Sherwin Williams Light French Gray lightened 20%.

Dining Room

“I wanted to keep the dining room simple, yet elegant. The molding in this room really sets it aside from all of the other rooms, and the white walls really makes the color in here pop! This room has a lot of fun texture!” – Rachelle Charles.

Curtains-west elm-cotton luster velvet curtain-regal blue.

Rug- Loloi Dorado DB-01 9’3″x13′ Grey, Ivory Rug.

Paint Color

The paint color is “Sherwin Williams Pure White”.

Dining Table: Ballard Argenta Dining Table – similar here – Other Inspiring Dining Tables: here, here, here, here & here.

Chairs – Ballard-Bailey woven chair. Others: here, here, here & here.

Host Chairs: Ballard – Similar Style: here, here, here & here.

Table Runner: Pottery Barn.

Chandelier

Chandelier is by Capital Lighting.

Palms – Pottery Barn.

Sideboard

Buffet- Society Social Carmen Grasscloth Credenza, natural – similar here. Others: here, here, here & here.

Candle holders- Dovetail-DOV8320, DOV8321 – Others: here, here & here.

Lamps- Uttermost.

Mirrors

Dining room mirrors are Uttermost Padria Mirror – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Layout

The formal living room is located between the dining room, kitchen and foyer.

Sofa-Rowe Modern mix plain back sofa – Similar here – Other Recommended Sofas & Sectionals: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Side Tables- World Market.

Lamps- Uttermost Lamone table lamp.

Living Room

“This living room is open to the dining room, kitchen, and sunroom. It has vaulted ceilings, built-ins, and is really the heart of the home. The area rug was the first piece I bought for this room and I fell in love with it because of all the fun colors, which of course, tied in my navy!”

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Fireplace

A traditional fireplace is flanked by custom bookcases.

Rug

Rug is Loloi Cielo Ivory/Turquoise Area Rug.

Coffee Table

Coffee table- Pottery Barn – similar here.

Paint Color

“Pure White by Sherwin Williams.”

Accent Chairs

Chairs- Rowe Macy chair – similar here & here.

Artwork

Artwork is West Elm Framed print-peacock on aqua.

Fig tree- Pottery Barn Faux Potted fiddle leaf tree.

Bar Cart

I am loving everything this designer chose for this home… from the decor to the color scheme! Bar cart is from Society Social, The Madison Mixer Bar Cart.

Beautiful Bar Carts: here, here, here, here & here.

Kitchen

“For this kitchen we changed up the layout a little bit from our original floor plan. We expanded the cabinets and counter space all the way across the room to really open up the kitchen and allow for an oversized island. Our last model in this community was very traditional, so we wanted a more updated and modern look for this one. I decided a navy island would be fun in an otherwise all white kitchen, and brushed brass would be the icing on the cake!”

Appliances

All appliances are GE.

Kitchen Wall Paint Color

The kitchen wall paint color is Sherwin Williams Light French Gray lightened 20%.

Lighting

Pendants are Capital Lighting. Simple and beautiful!

Island Paint Color

Cabinets are Legacy Southport in “Navy” – similar to “Benjamin Moore Admiral Blue”.

Kitchen Faucet: Delta.

Counterstools

Counterstools are Serena and Lily Riviera counterstool in navy. These are my favorite! They’re timeless, work with many styles and they’re easy to clean.

Island Countertop

The island countertop is Quartz Glacier White by MSI.

Backsplash

Backsplash is American Olean polished Marble Arabesque Mosaic tile – similar here & here.

Cutting Boards- ETU home.

Kitchen Cabinet

Cabinets are Legacy Southport, Ivory.

Hardware

Cabinet Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Sutton Brushed Gold.

Perimeter Countertop

The perimeter counters are MSI Quartz Glacier White.

Beautiful Kitchen Runners: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Island Decor

Tray is Anthropologie Chevron decorative tray.

Window Treatment

Shades are from Overstock, Arlo blinds petite Rustique cordless Lift Bamboo Roman shades.

Tree- Pottery Barn.

Breakfast Room

“When we expanded the kitchen layout, we lost our breakfast nook, so I decided to add a breakfast table in the sunroom. The sunroom is open to the kitchen, as well as the living room. I also wanted to be sure to tie in a touch to navy to each room so the house flowed nicely. I love the look of bamboo mixed with navy and I knew it was a must have for the sunroom!”

Dining Chairs

Dining chairs are Sika Design Sofie Chair in Navy – similar here.

Bar Cabinet

This space also features a practical grey bar with black hardware. Cabinets are Legacy, Southport in Platinum.

Hardware

Cabinet Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Sutton Matte Black.

Countertop is Quartz Cashmere Carrara by MSI.

Dining Table

Table is Modholic-eero Saarinen Tulip Table Marble Top 40” – similar here.

Sitting Area

What a dreamy spot! I love this entire space and the rattan chairs. Also, notice that the sitting area opens to an inviting back porch.

Coffee Table

Rattan Coffee Table: Society Social Boracay Cocktail Table – similar here & here.

Window Treatment

Bamboo Roman Shades: Overstock, Arlo blinds petite Rustique cordless Lift Bamboo Roman shades.

Curtains-Ballard – similar here.

Chairs

Woven Seagrass Chair – Society Social Woven Seagrass Chair – similar here.

Rug

Rug: Serena & Lily – Other Beautiful Rugs: here, here, here & here.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood is Palmetto Road Mountain Ridge Collection Boone Hickory – similar here & here.

Runner: here – similar.

Den

This den is perfect to watch TV or read a good book.

Jute Lighting: Capital Lighting.

Decor

Sofa- Rowe (Available through the designer).

Art- Uttermost.

Poufs- Uttermost Valda Pouf Gray.

Curtains- West Elm.

Lamp- West Elm.

Rug- Loloi-ED-01 ivory – Similar:here.

Guest Bathroom

This bathroom is off of a small hallway off the foyer and right next to the guest room. I wanted a very clean elegant look in this room and I think the mirror, lighting, and shelves gave it just that!

Tile- American Olean-Titus hills/calacatta – Similar: Floor Tile, Shower Wall Tile & Shower Floor Tile.

Paint Color

Paint Color is Sherwin Williams Light French Gray lightened 20%.

Lighting

Lighting: Capital Lighting.

Faucet: Moen.

Vanity

Vanity: Fairmont Designs Charlottesville w/ brass – Others: here, here, here&here.

Countertop: Quartz Glacier White MSI.

Mirror: Uttermost.

Shelves

Shelves- Uttermost Lindee Gold Wall Shelves.

Master Bedroom

“I wanted to add a pop of a fun color in the master bedroom, but still keep it elegant. Kelly green was the perfect choice! I was very indecisive on whether or not the wall paper would be too much for a model home, but I had a vision that I couldn’t let go of, so I went with it and I love the way it turned out! I kept the rest of the bedroom pretty neutral so you didn’t get an overwhelming feeling walking into this room.”

Lighting

Chandelier: Capital Lighting.

Bench: West Elm.

Bleached Jute Rug: here – similar.

Bed

Bed is Serena and Lily Balboa Bed, natural.

Table Lamps

Lamps –Uttermost Mackean table lamp.

Bedding & Wallpaper

Bedding is West Elm Candlewick Collection.

The blue pillows are custom made – Available through the designer.

Wallpaper: Serena and Lily Priano Green.

Nightstands

Nightstands are Ballard – similar here.

Draperies

Curtains are West Elm Belgian Flax Linen White.

Mirror

Floor mirror is World Market Natural Wood Leaning Full length floor mirror.

Dresser

Dresser is Society Social Carmen grasscloth credenza-indigo – Similar here.

Tray: World Market natural rattan cane serving tray.

Vase: Crate and Barrel Adra Vase.

Mirror

Mirror is Uttermost-padria round mirror – similar here & here.

Master Bathroom

Having a pattern on the floor was my number one priority in this bathroom. When I found this herringbone marble, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for!

Vanity

I decided to use a navy vanity in this room, because I really loved the way it looked with the flooring.

Vanity: Legacy Southport in Navy – similar to “Sherwin Williams Naval”.

Mirrors

Round mirrors are a favorite of mine right now so they were also a must have!

Mirrors- Uttermost Reuben Round Mirror.

Lights: Capital Lighting.

Faucets: Moen.

Stool: Leda Rattan Counterstool-white.

Hardware

Cabinet Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander-Sutton-brushed gold & knobs.

Vase: Crate and Barrel.

Floor Tile

Floor tile is American Olean-candid heather M109-honed – Others: here, here & here.

Shower

This bathroom exudes a modern updated look, which is exactly what the builder was looking for!

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Interior Design: Simplicity Interior Design.

Photography: Laurie Bowes.

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scifigeneration · 8 years ago

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What the casting of the next Doctor Who will tell us about the BBC

by Alec Charles

If, frozen in time in 1989, an old-school Doctor Who fan were roused from cryogenic slumbers, he (and in those days it would almost certainly have been a “he”) would be astonished to see the direction taken by the latest series. He’d note that the hero’s arch-enemy had been reincarnated as both a man and a woman, that his companion was both black and gay, and that the show’s audience demographic had broadened (beyond anyone’s wildest expectations) to include women.

But he might be reassured that two things had not changed. The BBC is still beset by government animosity – and the British press still speculate obsessively about the possibility of a female Doctor Who.

In 1985, Margaret Thatcher’s government had established the Peacock Committee to explore “replacing the BBC license fee with advertising revenues”. This was partly prompted by an antagonism towards the BBC’s perceived liberal bias, a hostility escalated by the BBC’s refusal to adopt jingoistic rhetoric in its coverage of the Falklands War – which went as far as seeing allegations of treason being levelled against the broadcaster.

In July 1986, the home secretary, Douglas Hurd, had thus reported his government’s enthusiastic response to Peacock’s proposals to promote a “free broadcasting market including the recommendation to increase the proportion of programmes supplied by independent producers”.

Two years earlier, that champion of popular broadcasting, Michael Grade, had moved from commercial television to become controller of BBC One. Although feared by traditionalists as heralding a “tidal wave of vulgarian programming”, Grade reestablished the BBC’s reputation as a bold and popular innovator. Those who saw Grade’s ascendancy as a sop to Thatcherism would have been reassured by the controversy he sparked in 1988 by broadcasting Tumbledown, a TV play depicting the indifference of the state towards a serviceman wounded in the Falklands.

As a result of Grade’s forceful endorsement, the drama was, as Mark Lawson has observed, “transmitted despite sustained political and military complaints”. So much, then, for the view of Michael Grade as a corporate collaborator. As noted in a Guardian profile of Grade:

To every generation of BBC executive there is the one programme which irritates the government so much it defines the corporation’s relations with Downing Street for a decade and Tumbledown was Grade’s.

The BBC website notes that Grade “was not afraid to make tough decisions – like scrapping sci-fi favourite Doctor Who”. Grade took the series off air for 18 months and fired its star, Colin Baker – but it was his successors who actually cancelled the programme. Grade remains demonised by die-hard fans as the executive who dispatched their favourite show. Yet his opposition to Doctor Who was indicative not only of his own confidence, but of the institution’s confidence under his management. It was a bold decision, symbolically important in his bid to modernise the organisation, to put a moribund old favourite out of its misery.

Yet Grade was not dogmatic about Doctor Who. When Russell T Davies resurrected the series in 2005, Grade wrote to congratulate the BBC’s director-general, Mark Thompson on this “classy, popular triumph”. Indeed, Thompson and Davies’s bold move in bringing the series back was only possible as a result of Grade’s bold decision to send it into exile two decades earlier.

Under pressure

Let’s fast forward to the present day – 13 years on from when the Hutton Report scarred the BBC’s confidence and led to the resignation of chair Gavin Davies and director-general Greg Dyke. It’s also nine years since the on-air conduct of Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross prompted the resignation of the controller of Radio 2 and five years since the Jimmy Savile scandal broke. Just last year, the findings of Dame Janet Smith’s investigation emphasised that, in that latter context, the BBC had “missed opportunities to stop monstrous abuse”.

In 2015, a battered BBC dithered in its response to the latest incident involving the presenter of its global franchise Top Gear. The organisation prevaricated for a fortnight between the suspension of Jeremy Clarkson following a “fracas” with a producer and the presenter’s termination.

The loss of Top Gear was a big blow for the BBC. IDS.photos via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

The following year, the organisation’s confidence was further dented when Clarkson’s replacement, Chris Evans, quit following poor reviews. Clarkson’s successful move that year to Amazon Prime (along with co-hosts Hammond and May) did not bolster the BBC’s morale.

The situation was hardly improved by the arrival of the government of Theresa May and Philip Hammond, and their allies’ claims of the “pessimistic and skewed” BBC response to Brexit – despite the robust defences advanced by Lord Hall, Nick Robinson, Ivor Gaber, The Guardian and a sizeable group of MPs.

In 2015, the BBC relinquished The Voice, one of its most successful formats, to a competitor. Late in 2016 – as a result of production processes promoted by Peacock three decades earlier – the institution lost another treasured asset to another competitor, the quintessentially “Beebish” Great British Bake Off. Having lost its Voice, Auntie was now in danger of losing her identity.

Going, going, gone: another BBC crown jewel. Mark Bourdillon via Flickr, CC BY

Michael Grade had once fought off bids by rivals to usurp the BBC’s rights to the popular American import Dallas. But today’s BBC lacks Grade’s showmanship. It now bravely clings on to its rights to broadcast such staples as Wimbledon and the Olympics.

Is there a Doctor in the house?

That is why the choice of the next star of Doctor Who counts. In its international sales, critical success and popular following, the series ranks alongside such titles as Top Gear, Bake Off and Sherlock. The new series – Peter Capaldi’s last – is scheduled to start on Saturday April 15. It will be the programme’s tenth full season since Davies brought it back. The corporation is clearly keen to retain and regain its success as a highly remunerative global brand.

The casting of its lead may signal the BBC’s confidence as a bold trendsetter – or not. Who it chooses to play the Doctor may be even more significant than the all-female Ghostbusters remake or Tamsin Greig’s Malvolia – or than Idris Elba’s chances of playing Bond.

(In a show of exquisitely pertinent impertinence, Doctor Who’s new cast member Pearl Mackie has this week declared her own desire to play James Bond.)

Lorna Jowett, of Northampton University, has suggested that the relentless white maleness of this pointedly progressive series’ lead has prompted “increasing criticism”. A 2015 episode provocatively presented the regeneration of a white male Time Lord into a black woman, and this prompted renewed press speculation – speculation rife since the 1980s – that the next actor in the role need not be male or white.

When it was revealed last month that the Time Lord’s new companion would be a lesbian, showrunner Steven Moffat expressed surprise that anyone thought this was a big deal, commenting: “The correct response should be, ‘What took you so long?’” This was, after all, the show that had given us John Barrowman’s glorious bisexual Captain Jack.

The hype around the casting of the series’ next lead may be seen as a barometer of the BBC’s sense of confidence in itself as a cultural driver and leader of social mores. Since Peter Capaldi announced his departure in January there has been much speculation as to who might fill his boots. David Harewood threw his hat into the ring, while Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Natalie Dormer, Olivia Colman and Tilda Swinton have all garnered support.

Confidence motion

In recent days, however, speculation that the BBC may cast a woman (and/or an actor of colour) in this flagship role has given way to tabloid reports that they may make a rather safer choice. “Hopes of a woman have been dashed,” reported The Sun, while The Mirror announced that TV bosses determined to recapture “the glory days of the David Tennant era have set their sights on finding a dashing male actor”.

If the Mirror is right, we may at least hope that Sacha Dhawan is in the frame. This strategy would, however, exclude both Thandie Newton and Vicky McLure – despite their thrilling performances in the latest Line of Duty – from the running.

Thandie Newton and Vicki McClure in Line of Duty. World Productions/ BBC / Bernard Walsh

After Hutton, Savile, Top Gear and Bake Off, the question as to whether a BBC rocked by waves of crisis and beset by political hostilities will seek to retrench or renew itself is of massive cultural and political significance. Will the organisation see this critical period as an opportunity to emulate Michael Grade’s modernising chutzpah – aligned with the cultural zeitgeist, yet unafraid of antagonising the establishment?

The impending decisions it takes as to the casting of this particular role may offer a gauge as to its confidence (and dexterity) in negotiating a route towards a post-Brexit Britain. It will certainly be something worth watching for.

Alec Charles is Head of the School of Arts at the University of Hull.

This article was originally published on The Conversation.

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martaban-rajanluthra · 8 years ago

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Raja Ravi Varma: portrait of an artist

How we see Indian Goddess Saraswati today, with a peacock by her side or an elephant with a garland at its trunk – in reverence to a splendid Lakshmi who’s risen on a lotus with poise – is thanks to Realist painter, Raja Ravi Varma. Culture Trip discovers the man who created Indian calendar art.

Born in 1848 in the village of Kilimanoor, Kerala, Ravi Varma belonged to royal lineage. Lore has it that he was spotted drawing pictures on the walls of his house by his uncle. The uncle brought him to the royal palace of Thiruvananthapuram where the young Ravi Varma was instructed in art. The palace exposed him to the various Indian and Western styles of the times.

Lakshmi | Raja Ravi Varma/Wiki Commons

Nineteenth-century India was popular in the West for its miniature paintings. These were majorly Mughal and Rajput paintings – the former documenting their reign while the latter celebrated Hindu deities, done usually on cloth with colours made from minerals and ink. Other forms were majorly regional – Pattachitra – a cloth-based scroll painting in Orissa, Madhubani art from Bihar, or the Thanjavur painting originating in Tanjore. While they all varied in form, a thread of commonality weaved them – the flat rendition of the figures.

Oil as a medium was just being introduced, and not many who knew the technique. Ravi Varma taught himself the medium by observing a Dutch painter, Theodor Janson, who was on a visit to the court. He grew to be the celebrated Raja Ravi Varma, feted as the father of modern Indian art for primarily two reasons. The first was that he was the first one to fuse European academic techniques with Indian sensibilities.

Saraswati | Raja Ravi Varma/Wiki Commons

Adopting realism, Ravi Varma focused much on the details, the play of light and shadows, adding depth by using perspective in his paintings. Suddenly the folds of a sari fluttered, the hair coiled, and the eyes expressed a longing. With thicker strokes, the jewels that generously adorned his subjects shimmered in a perceived angle of light. His paintings are an abundance of life – trees heavy with fruits and flowers, waters resplendent with its many hues, and the subjects almost waiting to blink their eyes and continue their motion.Jatayu, in a bid to save Sita from Ravana, is a grand expression, as is Shakuntala’s longing stance with her head turned in the glance that narrates her legend with Dushyant. A very doting Arjuna coaxing Subhadra, or Menaka in a bid to distract Vishwamitra are stories captured in a frame. This — an augmentation of abundance displayed in most Indian paintings — ranging from miniatures to Kalamkari to Gond.

Ravi Varma’s expeditions through the country’ ever-changing topography is reflected in his large body of work. His quest also got a fillip with the railways that were being laid down in the country at that time. Lesser celebrated over the century, his younger brother Raja Raja Varma, a fine painter in his own right, assisted Ravi Varma and managed his businesses. Rupika Chawla, who authored Raja Ravi Varma: Painter of Colonial India, points out that Ravi Varma was conscious about his clientele — the princes and the dewans he portrayed — an ambitious mix that made him one of the most sought-after artists. Besides being one of the finest Indian artists to do portraits, Ravi Varma made his niche with the pauranic paintings that have made him so popular.

Often reckoned as the father of Indian calendar art, Raja Ravi Varma exquisitely breathed life into the Hindu mythical characters. Up until then, most of these characters that were painted two dimensional, and the deities were recognised only by their iconography. Owing to modern realism, Raja Ravi Varma offered them a face with which to be identified. Suddenly all those episodes from the epics that so far were painted as various Pattchitra or carved in stone came alive — in flesh and blood.

Krishna as Envoy | Raja Ravi Varma/Wiki Commons

The second reason that made the painter so remarkable was his vision – he founded a printing press in Mumbai in 1894 with the help of a German expert Fritz Schleicher that churned out inexpensive oleographs of his paintings. Suddenly, the bazaars were inundated with posters of a plethora of deities. God descended from the temple stone and made itself comfortable in small homes in dingy gullies. If his gorgeous portraits made him a blue-eyed artist for his crowned patrons, his cheap prints made him a commoner’s painter.

His oeuvre of pauranic paintings was instrumental in constructing a national consciousness. It was also at a time in India’s chronology when national sensibilities were taking root. His Veda-reflective art gelled with the momentum, gaining popularity and at the same time feeding the consciousness. This is perhaps one reason why his equally talented brother Raja Raja Varma, a landscape artist, couldn’t muster the recognition his brother did. Painter A. Ramachandran, who was the force behind a grand exhibition in 1993 that revived the idea of Raja Ravi Varma as the father of modern Indian art, fell upon a copy of Raja Raja Varma’s pleasingly written diary. Rupika Chawla explains how in one of the excerpts, Raja Raja Varma writes: ‘Today I painted the pillar in Hansa Damayanti,’ while Ravi Varma painted Damayanti.

It’s interesting to note how Indian cinema was seeded in Raja Ravi Varma’s story, of course owing to global technological advancement. A young photographer, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, joined Ravi Varma at his press, excelling in lithographs and oleographs. A little later he set up his own press before eventually reeling India’s first moving picture – Raja Harishchandra in 1912. Raja Ravi Varma passed away in 1906.

Jatayu Vadha | Raja Ravi Varma/Wiki Commons

For decades after his death, his prints continued to adorn the walls of middle-class homes; however, soon after, other schools of art came forth. The Bengal School of art, as part of the nationalist movement, reacted sharply against Raja Ravi Varma’s European academic style of painting. Along the same line, a few art historians condemned his work for the reasons that otherwise made him so noteworthy – mixing Western academic techniques with Indian subjects.

Hansa Damyanti | Raja Ravi Varma/Wiki Commons

Nonetheless, in his heyday, the globally known, much awarded artist set the visual language for India. He set the template for an enormous sea of Hindu visual religious sensibilities from prayer books’ covers to large portraits for temples and eventually a base for the next craft — film/TV to build itself upon. Unknowingly though. the visual language proliferated — from match-box labels, tin sweets boxes, political posters, calendar art to early Indian cinematic aesthetics, his influence continues to linger. Many even laud him as the father of Indian advertising, and the pop culture of the day love to idolise him as the father of Indian kitsch.

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'Ted Lasso' and the Journey From Viral Promo to TV Series

Jason Sudeikis reprises his role as a befuddled coach in England, with his viral NBC promos evolving into a full-on TV show. He explains the story of how it happened.

There’s a scene in Ted Lasso, where the title character–Jason Sudeikis’s American football coach who abruptly turns into a Premier League manager–sprints to the assistant referee in the middle of a crucial match after raising his flag for an offside call.

“Come on, now! What do you mean? How’s that offside?” complains Lasso, with his characteristic Kansan drawl as the linesman looks at him with confusion.

“What?” asks the official.

Lasso gets closer. “No, I’m serious. How’s that offside...I don’t understand it yet.”

This lack of complete understanding and across-the-pond confusion is one way to describe the essence of Apple TV+’s latest sitcom, which originated from a 2013 NBC Sports promo. That's where Sudeikis introduced his character as part of the network’s acquisition of the Premier League broadcast rights.

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The idea was simple. Lasso, an intense, wide-eyed college football coach from Kansas City arrives in London and enters the alien world of the Premier League. In the promos, he takes over Tottenham (the following season,

he returns as head coach of youth girls' team St. Catherine Fighting Owls), questioning why players don’t wear more pads and teaching the art of flopping. He has no knowledge of the game or its cultural and historical significance. It was a satiric outlook at two different worlds seen through the eyes of a naïve American, and for NBC, it was a way to both attract a loyal, knowledgeable soccer fan as well as appeal to a new audience.

In the end, it worked, as both promos (2013 and 2014) went viral and gained a tremendous amount of attention. Combined, the videos have generated more than 20 million views on YouTube and helped the network build a strong foundation for its Premier League audience.

It’s been six years since those promos aired, and soccer in the U.S.–without Ted Lasso–has grown tremendously in popularity. So how was the character revived?

“I guess it’s a dozen little things that go right that you’re willing and ready to receive,” Sudeikis told Sports Illustrated. “After doing the second video (in 2014), it really unlocked elements of the character that we found very, very fun to write and portray and view the world through. So, one day in 2015, my partner Olivia (the actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde) came up to me one day and said, ‘You know, you should do Ted Lasso as a show,’ and I said, ‘I don’t know,’ but then after marinating on it, I thought maybe this could happen.”

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In spring of the same year, Sudeikis got together with his creative partners and writers, Joe Kelly and Brendan Hunt–the three of them started together with Chicago’s well-known improv group The Second City and Amsterdam’s Boom Chicago; Hunt also plays Lasso’s assistant coach and confidante Coach Beard–and powered through for a week to see if they could create a show out of it.

“When you have a germ of an idea, you don’t know if it’s something you say out loud or if it’s a tweet or a letter or a screenplay, who knows," Sudeikis said. "So, we sat down, and we were able to bang out a pilot pretty quick in that week. As well as outlining six to 10 episodes of the first season. And that let us know, ‘O.K., there’s something here.’”

Despite the excitement for the idea, that’s all it was at that moment–an idea without a home. So, life continued, and the three friends left Ted Lasso alone for a few years and diverted their focus to their respective careers.

“But that allowed us to get a little space from it, and low and behold, the showbiz gods looked and smiled down on us and brought Bill to our doorstep,” Sudeikis said.

"Bill" is Bill Lawrence, the experienced television writer, producer and creative force behind award-winning shows such as Scrubs, Cougar Town and Spin City. Lawrence entered the frame in 2017 when he and Sudeikis played pickup basketball a couple of nights a week and one night, the idea of Ted Lasso came up. After a few more chats, he read the script and the concept and was immediately interested.

“I wanted to work with Jason Sudeikis, he just cracks me up. I thought he was awesome on SNL, whenever he shows up in a movie, I’m immediately into it and he seems like that dude you want to hang with,” Lawrence said. “I’d also seen those sketches, the promotional videos for the Premier League back when he did them and I thought they were so funny, and he said, 'What if we made that character three-dimensional and really rounded him out?' Ted Lasso can still be goofy and funny, but we could also have our version.”

And this was critical for Sudeikis. In the commercials, Lasso’s unawareness is funny and often endearing, but for a show, there had be more to him for the audience to not just laugh, but also root for him.

“I think Scrubs is a fantastic show. You can put the 10 best episodes of it up against any show,” Sudeikis said. “Bill writes male characters and relationships so beautifully, his use of music and dealing with heavy duty issues of life and death. And now, two years later, here we are talking about it. It’s actually really gonna happen and I can’t kind of believe it.”

Not only is the show happening (it premieres this Friday), but it also succeeds in its mission. Ted Lasso is warm, it’s funny and–like the main character–it has heart. Unlike the commercials, where Ted’s biggest trait is his buffoonery, the show celebrates his relentless thirst for hope. He is a man with passion, dignity and someone you for whom you cheer. Lasso is the eternal optimist, whose naivety is both a strength and a weakness, and just like J.D from Scrubs, Lasso is vulnerable (in the show, he actually leaves the U.S. to escape from a troubled marriage) and aches for comfort. That’s what he offers his new team in return–an arrogant, underachieving Premier League side controlled by a scorned owner. It’s not Tottenham this time around, but the fictional AFC Richmond.

Lawrence sees Lasso as the perfect example of the inspiring teacher. A sports version of Robin Williams's John Keating from Dead Poets Society, where his personality is a weapon against cynical reporters and resentful fans who naturally express their disgust at the thought of an American with no knowledge of the game taking over their beloved club.

“We all grew up with a favorite teacher or a favorite coach. They put us on a path. These people never force you into doing anything. It’s just good folks,” Lawrence said. “Me and Jason overlap cause we also like doing shows with heart and because it’s such a dumpster-fire time in the world, Jason really wanted to do a show that was hopeful and optimistic, and most sports movies have that. That’s what's at their core. It’s the underdog. We were trying to capture that optimism and hopefulness that comes with those iconic figures from your life, whether it’s a coach, a teacher or a parent.”

If there's a coach in the real Premier League that emits optimism and hopefulness, it's Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp, and Sudeikis admits that Lasso's character in the show is partly inspired by him.

“Man. When I heard about him taking his squad to go do karaoke, I was like, ‘hellooooo, story idea…’” said Sudeikis, who also admires Pep Guardiola. “I really love those coaches. I really like the way they handle themselves as leaders of an organization. They are guys who I would follow into a fist fight.”

Sudeikis loves the game but fully admits he still needs to do more before calling himself a hardcore, scholarly fan.

"I love the sport. My joke has been that I have a deep appreciation for it but a shallow understanding. But that’s why I keep company with Brendan and Joe, who know their stuff,” Sudeikis said. “But it’s still all new to me. Every time I go to see a match, I buy a kit for me at the gift shop and a kit for my little boy. I’m ready to be a fair-weather fan for whoever needs it [laughs]. I know people hate for me that, but that’s the truth.”

The showrunners put together a cast with colorful characters who add depth to the multiple plots. There’s the tough-as-nails veteran midfielder Roy Kent (surely inspired by Roy Keane and played by Brett Goldstein), the narcissistic Man City loanee Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster), the charismatic duo of Dani Rojas (Mexican star played by Cristo Fernandez) and Nigerian forward Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh). Nick Mohammed (who can be seen in Sky TV/Peacock’s Intelligence) also shines as the quiet kitman. It’s also refreshing to hear NBC’s Arlo White serving as the show’s commentator throughout AFC Richmond’s season.

But if there’s someone aside from Sudeikis's Lasso who steals the show, it’s Keeley Jones, the confident and no-nonsense TV celebrity/model/PR guru played by Juno Temple. She was the only actor who didn’t audition, as Sudeikis, who knew her work, wanted her in the show from the get-go.

“I met Juno with Olivia when they were on Vinyl (Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese’s 2016 HBO show), so I’ve done karaoke with her. I’ve been in a room with her. I knew her,” Sudeikis said. “She’s so fun and dynamic and just pro-female. She’s just a kick-ass that lives with an excitement that’s fun to be around, and that’s a little bit of what the character had.”

In the end, Ted Lasso is exactly what an audience needs right now. It’s a story that makes you laugh and reminds you to smile at adversity. It’s a lesson that’s less about football management and more about unity, and the script works because it takes a hold of our differences and embraces them as one. And it echoes Lasso’s favorite Walt Whitman quote, “Be curious, not judgmental.”

Lasso is heroic, not because he commands respect but because he earns it. He is kind, because he doesn’t know any other way. But like us, he is also vulnerable, and that’s why we can relate to his journey.

“He’s more white rabbit than white knight, but he’s actually becoming the change he wants to see in the world, without any agenda,” Sudeikis said. “And these days, that’s unusual, both in real life and on television.”

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58 Mid Century Modern Furniture Selections to Help You Recapture the Era

Mid-century modern furniture is back and more prized than ever. While some iconic pieces have never left the design lexicon, the style itself is seeing a strong resurgence even among contemporary creatives. Fresh takes on mid-century modern design are everywhere – from young designers pushing boundaries with technology, to ubiquitous budget brands reimagining vintage styles with an affordable approach. This post compiles a list of 51 mid-century modern furniture selections for every part of the home. Find your next mid-century modern living room furniture, vintage-style dining room furniture, retro bedroom furniture, and more.

$316BUY IT Mid Century Modern Yellow Futon Sofa: When it comes to mid-century modern transformations, few pieces of furniture have a bigger impact than the humble sofa. This mustard yellow centerpiece immediately sets a retro atmosphere – and conveniently transforms into a futon bed to make space for guests.

$369BUY IT Blue Mid Century Modern Loveseat: Vintage mid-century modern sofas are difficult to find at a reasonable price, but new designs inspired by this era are released every day . This cozy little loveseat boasts the splayed legs and soft edges associated with the mid-century modern style. Durable polyester upholstery ensures lasting charm.

$1,009BUY IT George Nelson Marshmallow Reproduction Sofa: A true icon. This artistic sofa is a faithful recreation of George Nelson and Irving Harper’s 1956 design. Each round cushion is fully detachable and interchangeable to promote even wear, each one upholstered in quality Italian leather. You can find the fully licensed Herman Miller version available here, or explore our compilation of 30 Mid-Century Modern Sofas for more ideas.

$1,215BUY IT Finn Juhl Reproduction Mid Century Modern Loveseat: Just one entry in his enduring legacy, the famous 45 Chair by Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl is still one of the most highly sought-after and recognizable pieces of mid-century modern furniture today. This loveseat features the same organic profile, sculpted from solid American ash and upholstered in carefully tailored twill.

$9,876BUY IT Finn Juhl Poet Loveseat: For a cozier mid-century modern sofa by Finn Juhl, the Poet Sofa reflects a beautiful convergence of style and comfort – the iconic Danish architect first designed this piece for his own home. This fully authorized and licensed statement piece is available in a wide range of upholstery options so you can find the perfect loveseat to suit your space.

$214BUY IT 2 Piece Mid Century Modern Coffee Table Set: Shapely tables were one of the more playful aspects of mid-century modern design, now making a welcome resurgence. This set of two neatly nests to save space – use together or apart. Clean white tabletops and natural leg finishes ensure these tables fit equally well in retro and modern minimalist interiors alike.

$292BUY IT Peacock Mid Century Modern Coffee Table: This handsome table captures attention with its painted peacock drawer, a delightful pop of jewel tone coloration that fits well with mid-century modern themes. This piece is made from solid mango wood with brass-capped legs for lasting durability.

$319BUY IT Noguchi Style Mid Century Modern Coffee Table: This timeless 1948 table by Isamu Noguchi has never fallen out of vogue, gracing shelter magazine spreads since its initial release. This delightful reproduction is crafted from solid wood with a walnut finish and topped with thick tempered glass. You can find the authorized Herman Miller version available here.

$148BUY IT Elegant Mid Century Modern Coffee Table: Clean, simple, and wonderfully inexpensive. This table by Elle Decor makes mid-century style accessible for any home. Interested in more designs inspired by this era? We cover mid-century modern coffee tables in detail here: 36 Mid Century Modern Coffee Tables.

$151BUY IT Mid Century Modern TV Stand: Televisions may have looked quite a bit different around the 1950s – often pieces of furniture in their own right – but thankfully modern manufacturers make mid-century inspired media stands more suitable for today’s large yet lightweight flatscreens. This lovely piece boasts slatted cabinet faces and splayed legs for an era-appropriate aesthetic.

$969BUY IT Mint Green Mid Century Modern TV Stand: Mint green is a retro favorite finding new fans in today’s throwback design culture. This handsome television stand captures attention with its colorful drawers, its solid wood construction ensuring the durability to last far into the next era of modern design.

$1,099BUY IT Modern Mid Century Style TV Stand: If your interior blends both contemporary and classic design influences, a central statement piece that combines the best of both worlds will lend a more cohesive look. This handsome TV stand boasts a modern glossy central cabinet and a walnut-veneered high table, both with splayed dowel legs for that irresistible mid-century modern touch.

$493BUY IT Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Replica: Designer lounge chairs are often a worthwhile investment – they capture attention like a work of art, and tend to last longer than sofas or loveseats due to comparatively less frequent use. This reproduction is inspired by the famous 1958 Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen. You can find the authorized Fritz Hansen version here.

$410BUY IT Edloe Finch Mid Century Modern Accent Chair: Understated styling makes this sophisticated accent chair an especially versatile piece. This model is inspired by a ubiquitous design often attributed to Poul Jensen, now a true staple in Scandinavian mid-century themes.

$1,529BUY IT Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Replica: The famous Egg Chair hardly needs an introduction. Those unfamiliar with the work of Arne Jacobsen have undoubtedly seen this design tucked away in shelter magazine spreads, and those who love his work know this piece all too well. High quality reproductions are widely available – this one upholstered in warm Italian leather for a true mid-century look. You can find the authorized Fritz Hansen version available here in a spectrum of fabric upholstery choices.

$2,300BUY IT Hans J. Wegner Style Ox Lounge: Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960, the impressive Ox Chair didn’t gain the popular reception it now holds until decades later. This reproduction is upholstered in genuine top grain aniline leather on a solid birch hardwood frame, supported by stainless steel tube legs. Interested in more iconic pieces like this one? We cover mid-century modern chairs in detail here: The Complete Mid Century Modern Classic Chair Guide.

$115BUY IT Classic Mid Century Modern Side Tables: Small side tables offer an easy way to enjoy mid-century modern design without a large up-front cost. This stylish set of two is easy to coordinate with a wide variety of interior styles – from contemporary to bohemian chic and beyond.

$140BUY IT Yellow Mid Century Modern Side Table: With a little retro-inspired color, even the smallest side table can make a dramatic contribution to your mid-century modern theme. This handcrafted acacia wood table is available in a spectrum of hues, each leg capped with brass tips to complete the look.

$224BUY IT Mid Century Modern Side Table with Drawer: Sometimes the smallest details contribute the most to a mid-century modern look. This side table boasts subtle rounded edges on each corner for a vintage vibe, the warm orange finishes a smart match for the era. A single white drawer lends a pop of clean modern appeal.

$279BUY IT Mid Century Modern Sideboard: This mid-century inspired sideboard definitely trends more toward the contemporary side. Gold tone handles and legs lend a subtle touch of luxury, the glossy white top providing a clean modern touch. Drawers and cabinets open to reveal ample storage space within.

$719BUY IT Cute Retro Mid Century Inspired Credenza: While mid-century inspired interiors tend to stick with timeless classics, there is always room to experiment with playful retro additions. This adorable credenza boasts colorful starbursts and wavy stripes over a frame of sturdy Baltic birch. Use to bring a bright splash of groovy color to your favorite space.

$9,995BUY IT Finn Juhl Mid Century Modern Credenza: A truly memorable exploration of color, Finn Juhl’s 1955 credenza remains a prized addition to any serious mid-century modern collection. This fully authorized and licensed credenza is constructed with care in Denmark, readily available in yellow or blue colorways. You can also find a much more affordable Juhl-inspired credenza available here.

$659BUY IT Sculptural Mid Century Modern Dining Table: This sculptural dining table is sure to delight guests who appreciate mid-century modern aesthetics. The pedestal base is crafted from solid walnut worked into gracefully dramatic curves, topped with a thick tempered glass surface.

$547BUY IT Tulip-Style Mid Century Modern Dining Table: With its enduring popularity, Eero Saarinen’s timeless round table is often imitated. From faithful reproductions to creative modern interpretations, you can achieve this instantly recognizable profile on just about any budget. Serious collectors can find the authorized Knoll version here.

$822BUY IT Solid Wood Mid Century Modern Dining Table: Starburst pedestal tables are one of the most popular mid-century inspired styles still used widely today. This handsome bar-height design is crafted from solid bamboo throughout, an eco-friendly choice for those who can’t find the perfect vintage selection.

$479BUY IT Oval Mid Century Modern Dining Table: Here is a similar starburst pedestal design, this time constructed at a standard table height for formal dining arrangements. The rubberwood and MDF construction offers an economical alternative to more expensive all-solid designs. Choose from two convenient sizes.

$149BUY IT Affordable Eames Style Dining Chair: The ubiquitous Eames side chair is another design that rose to incomparable popularity – it’s almost impossible to open the pages of a design magazine without seeing this model dotted around a table or placed as an accent. Countless reproductions are available at any price point. Those who demand Herman Miller quality can find the authorized version here.

$169BUY IT Mid Century Style Bentwood Dining Chairs: The classic mid-century Eiffel chair base gets an exciting update with these bentwood dining chairs, ergonomic and luxuriously upholstered for a seating experience that looks as good as it feels. Each set includes two matching chairs at an impressive value.

$340BUY IT Cherner-Style Mid Century Modern Dining Chair Set: A recurring theme found in the most cutting edge mid-century designs is the attention to economical materials. The 1958 side chair by Norman Cherner is one example – gracefully formed from humble molded plywood. This recreation is quite faithful to the original, but you can find an authorized version still produced by the Cherner Chair Company to this day.

$689BUY IT Drop Dining Chair Reproduction: Arne Jacobsen originally designed the Drop chair for his legendary SAS Royal Hotel project, and not long afterward the design went into dormancy and wasn’t available for more than 50 years. Faithful reproductions like this one are still easy to obtain while serious collectors can now enjoy access to fully authorized Fritz Hansen releases here.

$526BUY IT Mid Century Modern Bed: Why not enjoy mid-century modern style in the bedroom? Your favorite private retreat is the best place to experiment with a new decor style. This mid-century modern bed frame is crafted from solid acacia with rubberwood and MDF accents – sturdy and stylish yet fairly economical.

$789BUY IT Orange Upholstered Mid Century Modern Bed: Go bold with this delightfully retro upholstered bed! The headboard and footboard both boast rounded edges, the soft orange upholstery playfully tufted with buttons. Tapered dowel legs complete the mid-century look.

$127BUY IT Mid Century Modern Nightstand: This economical little nightstand boasts big mid-century modern style. Tapered legs support a sturdy box frame, a full-extension glide drawer offering handy storage space behind its unique slatted front.

$127BUY IT Natural Mid Century Modern Nightstand: Here is another inexpensive nightstand, this time with a chic style that works equally well within a variety of bedroom themes – mid-century modern, Scandinavian, minimalist, and more. The two-drawer design offers convenient organization for nighttime essentials.

$497BUY IT Mid Century Modern Dresser: Substantial dowel legs lend this simple dark-finished dresser a distinctive look, giving this otherwise simple design bold mid-century modern flair. Handle-free drawer faces appeal to contemporary decor sensibilities.

$469BUY IT White Mid Century Modern Dresser: If you like your mid-century modern with a heavy emphasis on the modern, this delightful dresser is sure to please. The body features rounded corners and tapered legs for a retro touch, while the smooth white drawer faces lend a sense of contemporary simplicity.

$684BUY IT Stylish Black Mid Century Style Dresser: Mid-century modern design can also feel luxurious. This black-finished piece stands tall on tapered dowel legs, each one capped with chic brass to match the luminous drawer hardware. See our compilation of 41 Mid Century Modern Dressers to explore even more styles.

$1,089BUY IT Modern Mid Century Style Armoire: Armoires are such substantial pieces of furniture, there is very little room for error when choosing a style that best suits your space. This handsome design smoothly blends mid-century charm with sleek contemporary appeal – a versatile option.

$204BUY IT Light Mid Century Modern Makeup Vanity: Why not extend your love for all things mid-century modern to your morning routine? This lovely makeup vanity cuts an elegant profile with its lengthy tapered dowel legs, a lightweight look with bold decorative appeal. This piece is retro enough for mid-century modern spaces and bright enough for Scandinavian or contemporary themes.

$449BUY IT Dark Mid Century Modern Makeup Vanity: This makeup vanity goes even bolder with the mid-century modern theme. Rounded edges, metal capped legs, and a rich dark finish all lend authentic retro appeal. The sleek white tabletop tempers the composition with a touch of the contemporary.

$55BUY IT Mid Century Modern Vanity Stool: A mid-century vanity isn’t complete without a coordinated stool. This attractive design is upholstered with a plush cushion for comfort, available in a spectrum of colors to suit any interior theme.

$573BUY IT Ilmari Tapiovaara Mid Century Modern Stool: A truly iconic stool design, Finnish interior architect Ilmari Tapiovaara created the Pirkka stool in 1955, and it has maintained its cult-favorite status ever since. The frame is constructed from lacquered birch with the ergonomic seat in stained solid pine.

$895BUY IT George Nelson Mid Century Modern Vanity Stool: For something on the brighter side of mid-century modern design, look no further than the famous George Nelson pedestal stool. This curvaceous piece was first released in 1954 and still excites with its vibrant retro flair today. Choose from a variety of playful upholstery options ranging from neutral to neon.

$130BUY IT Mid Century Modern Storage Ottoman: Perfect for the bedroom, living room, or entryway, this upholstered storage ottoman captures attention with its bright upholstery. A conveniently spacious storage compartment hides within. Enjoy the retro orange option pictured here or choose from a variety of other versatile hues.

$350BUY IT Mid Century Modern Bedroom Bench: Ideal for mid-century modern and Scandinavian interiors alike, this stately bench lends a sculptural first impression with its angular wood framing. Each leg is capped with brass and the seat is upholstered in a nostalgic heather blue.

$1,895BUY IT Jens Risom Mid Century Modern Bench: While this brilliant bench by Jens Risom was designed relatively recently in 2008, it was made to coordinate with matching chair and ottoman designs crafted in 1949 – a modern creation by a mid-century design legend. Looking for more ideas? We cover entryway benches in detail here: 51 Entryway Benches For A Warm And Welcoming First Impression

$152BUY IT Mid Century Modern Coat Rack: Complement your mid-century entryway bench with a perfectly coordinated coat rack. This starburst design is constructed from gracefully bent plywood with a dark walnut stain, a handy match for classic mid-century themes.

$286BUY IT Mid Century Modern Hallway Storage Set: For light and airy interior themes, consider this cheerful hallway storage arrangement. This set includes a short bench with an attached cupboard, paired with a convenient panel of hooks to hang separately above. The combination of white and light wood looks great in mid-century modern and Scandinavian-style interiors alike.

$419BUY IT Mid Century Modern Bookcase: Boomerang shaped framing makes this bookshelf a serious statement piece, sure to appeal to those who value the more experimental aspects of mid-century modern design. This bookshelf is constructed from solid wood with a rich warm finish.

$286BUY IT Mid Century Modern Color Accent Bookcase: Vintage and modern design details come together to create a bookcase that bridges between eras. The sturdy box body rests on narrow legs, with interior shelves radiant with alternating glossy finishes. Choose from blue, red, yellow, and white to find the look that best suits your space.

$1,795BUY IT Eames Mid Century Modern Storage Shelf: Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950, this storage system boasts a bright pop-art color theme. Criss-cross structural supports bring additional decorative impact to the straightforward layout. Appropriate for the home or office, this piece is a must-have for Eames enthusiasts.

$265BUY IT Mid Century Modern Office Desk: Classic mid-century details bring nostalgic charm to this streamlined writing desk from Rivet Modern. The profile maintains a sleek and lightweight look ideal for smaller spaces, while the warm finish ensures a comforting aesthetic conducive to creativity.

$1,672BUY IT Carlo Mollino Replica Office Desk: The desks of architect Carlo Mollino often fetch astronomical prices at auction – each one unique, very few making it onto the reproduction market. This recreation captures the essence of an especially eye-catching model with architectural themes apparent in every detail.

$2,795BUY IT George Nelson Mid Century Modern Desk: Bring color and creativity to your office environment with the Swag Leg desk by George Nelson, originally created in 1958 and reintroduced in 2007. You can find a similar reproduction available here.

$5,665BUY IT Ole Wanscher Mid Century Modern Daybed: Designed by Ole Wanscher in 1963, this handsome well-crafted daybed has become a staple for collectors of classic Danish furniture and mid-century modern designs. If you’re interested in an even wider variety of daybed styles, explore our compilation post at 51 Daybeds that Bring Style to Multipurpose Design.

$246BUY IT Set of Two Mid Century Acacia Patio Chairs: Why stop with the indoors? Bring your favorite mid-century modern styles outside with a clever patio arrangement. This set of rocking chairs is crafted from sturdy weather-resistant acacia wood, outfitted with easy-to-clean polyester cushions in bright retro yellow.

$267BUY IT Set of Two Orange Mid Century Acapulco Chairs: Acapulco chairs are a true retro favorite. These colorful outdoor chairs are comfortable and cool, perfect for catching the breeze on a hot summer day.

$2,949BUY IT Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture Set: Create a fully coordinated mid-century modern patio arrangement with this complete 5-piece group. Both the lounge chairs and sofa borrow from mid-century Scandinavian design, the cushions available in a wide range of nostalgic hues. Indoors and outdoors, mid-century style remains perfectly relevant and always inviting.

Recommended Reading: 30 Mid-Century Modern Sofas The Complete Mid Century Modern Classic Chair Guide 36 Mid Century Modern Coffee Tables 41 Mid Century Modern Clocks 41 Mid Century Modern Dressers

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Best 4th of July sales from across the web 2021

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Stand up and salute! The biggest sales of the summer are here — and we’ve gathered all the best deals for you. (Photo: Getty Images)

It’s 4th of July weekend — a time to celebrate freedom. This year, it has a special meaning, as we all emerge to hang with friends and family, exchange hugs and high-fives, and launch a summer of appreciation and joy.

Before you fire up the grill or head to the beach, take a minute to benefit from the celebratory sales. No need to open a thousand tabs and peruse sites of countless retailers — we did the legwork for you, combing through the options and pulling together one list of can’t-miss opportunities below.

As for the sales themselves? They’re absolutely massive. You’ll find amazing discounts on tech, small appliances, home goods, and more. There’s no shortage of steals and deals this holiday weekend.

So let’s get to it: Here are the July 4th sales you absolutely can’t afford to miss, from across the web.

Best TV sales

We have seen the future, and it’s this Sony 4K TV. (Photo: Amazon)

This Sony X80J 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV is the latest from a manufacturer that’s long been at the forefront of top-notch home video. No shocker, then, that the display on this set is dazzlingly vivid and detailed. Originally $1,000, this beauty is available for only $898 for the 4th of July.

Sony’s state-of-the-art Processor X1 is the power behind its true-to-life visuals, while HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings make sure colors stay bright and black levels are dark. Get ready: It’s going to feel like you’re sitting in the middle of all the action.

This 4K TV includes Google TV with instant access to hundreds of popular streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock and much, much more. It even has built-in Chromecast for slinging videos and music from your phone or tablet to the TV. Also: The remote has a microphone that lets you use Google Assistant for voice search and hands-free navigation. And shoppers just love it too.

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“In one word: Awesome….,” raved a five-star reviewer of this Sony. “It can be adjusted to give you absolute black even in a dark room; 4K and HDR are amazing…”

Check out more 4th of July TV sales below:

Insignia NS-32DF310NA19 32-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV, $150 (was $200), amazon.com

Insignia 55-inch NS-55F301NA22 F30 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $400 (was $500), amazon.com

Toshiba 32-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV Edition, $160 (was $200), amazon.com

Toshiba 43-inch 43C350KU C350 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $320 (was $370), amazon.com

Sony 55-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $750 (was $950), bestbuy.com

Sony 65-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $900 (was $1,150), bestbuy.com

LG 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD NanoCell Smart TV, $997 (was $1,200), walmart.com

LG 65-inch Class CX Series OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart webOS TV, $1,900 (was $2,200), bestbuy.com

LG C1 65-inch Class 4K Smart OLED TV, $2,100 (was $2,500), qvc.com

Samsung 70-inch Class 7 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Tizen TV, $680 (was $750), bestbuy.com

Best headphone and earbud sales

Save over 40 percent on these Beats beauties. (Photo: Amazon)

On sale for $199 — an incredible $151 off! — the Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (in Matte Black) mix style and performance in one sleek design. These are Beats’ premium noise-canceling headphones that work seamlessly with just about any Apple device, including the iPhone, iPad and MacBook. The way they sync to your Apple products, thanks to Apple’s W1 chip for instant pairing, is magical. And Amazon shoppers are hooked.

“These are the best headphones I’ve ever had,” shared a delighted Amazon shopper. “I travel 99 percent of the time for work and am on planes twice a week. I am exhausted and don’t want to talk to people. These are perfect for when you’re feeling anti-social on the plane, in the airport….hell, anywhere! The 22-hour battery life and noise cancellation are mind-blowing. Definitely worth the money!”

Check out more 4th of July headphone and earbud sales below:

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $145 (was $200), amazon.com

Beats Solo Pro Headphones, $149 (was $300), walmart.com

Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds, $39 (was $50), amazon.com

Bietrun Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $26 (was $130), walmart.com

Apple AirPods (wireless charging case), $160 (was $199), amazon.com

Apple AirPods Max, $490 (was $549), amazon.com

Philips Wireless In-Ear Headphones, $30 (was $60), walmart.com

JBL Tune 115TWS True Wireless Headphones, $50 (was $60), kohls.com

Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones, $40 (was $50), target.com

Samsung Galaxy Buds+, $100 (was $150), bestbuy.com

Meidong Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, $35 (was $70), walmart.com

Best smart-home sales

Start building the smart home of your dreams with this bundle — save nearly 35 percent! (Photo: Lowe’s)

For the 4th of July, Lowe’s is giving you a chance to score the Google Nest Mini (second generation) and GE Smart Plug for just $40 (was $60).

The next-gen Nest Mini packs the Google Assistant into a sleek design with really great sound. Enjoy crisp vocals and balanced bass while you stream songs from Spotify, YouTube Music, SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple Music and more. Want a smart home? Now’s the time! If you have a phone in your pocket and a Wi-Fi network at home, you’re well on your way to building a smart home.

Plus, the bundle includes the GE Smart Plug (a $15 value), which can easily pair with the Google Nest Mini. Simply plug into a wall outlet, then plug in anything like a lamp, a TV or even a coffeemaker.

Then connect the plug to your Wi-Fi network and use your phone to sync to the Google Home app (for Android smartphones and Apple iPhones). That’s it! Now you can control just about anything in your home with your phone or just the sound of your voice via the Google Assistant. Fun!

“I am amazed at how much sound can come out of this little bitty device,” said a five-star Lowe’s reviewer. “The ease of setting it up via Wi-Fi was a breeze…I would recommend this little device for not only sound, but also ease of use. It can make your life simple and up-to-date if you carry a busy workload. Set a reminder and it will remind you even with a little music.”

Check out more 4th of July smart-home sales below:

Kamep Wireless Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Camera, $65 (was $130), amazon.com

TP-Link N300 WiFi Extender (TL-WA855RE), $17 (was $30), amazon.com

Moen 7594BL Arbor One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet, $289 (was $500), amazon.com

Govee Smart Light Bulbs, $11 with on-page coupon (was $22), amazon.com

Google Nest Mini, $35 (was $49), lowes.com

Google Nest Learning Smart Thermostat, $199 (was $249), lowes.com

Google Nest Hello, $149 (was $229), lowes.com

Google Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera, $130 (was $200), walmart.com

Honeywell RLV4300A1005 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat (renewed), $10 (was $35), eBay.com

TP-Link Wi-Fi Mini Smart, $10 (was $18), target.com

Beats Pill+ Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, $140 (was $230), kohls.com

Philips Neopix Ultra Projector with Wi-Fi Screen Mirroring, Bluetooth & Built-in Media Player, $380 (was $400), kohls.com

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential, $30 (was $50), lowes.com

eufy Security eufy Wireless Smart, $170 (was $200), lowes.com

Brookstone PhotoShare Digital Picture Frame, $110 (was $130), lowes.com

Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness & Activity Tracker, $100 (was $130), kohls.com

Defender Ultra HD 4K Wired Outdoor Security System (1TB), $260 (was $450), walmart.com

Monoprice Wireless Smart Outdoor Dual Socket, $25 (was $38), target.com

XODO Smart Wi-Fi HD Video Doorbell, $90 (was $150), walmart.com

DHcamera Wired Spotlight Cam HD Security Camera, $150 (was $230), walmart.com

Garmin Vivosport Fitness Tracker (renewed), $70 (was $200), eBay.com

Love Spotify and Pandora, but still want to play your beloved CDs? Bose is here to keep physical media alive. (Photo: HSN)

If you can’t let go of your old CDs and love listening to the radio, the Bose Wave Music System IV is the ticket. And for the 4th of July, HSN has temporarily dropped the price of this gem from $500 to just $300. That’s the lowest price we’ve found on the web right now — a savings of 40 percent.

This Bose speaker system projects crisp sound, and comes equipped with a Bluetooth receiver add-on, so you can wirelessly sync your smartphone or laptop to it. The design is elegant, minimal and slim, making it a seamless addition to your entertainment center or on its own in a bedroom, kitchen or living room. It also comes with a remote. If you enjoy waking up to the sound of music or the radio, you can program the system’s timer to sync up to your preferences too.

“Perfect sound system for the home,” wrote a five-star Bose reviewer. “The sound is simply stunning and fills the entire room. The radio reception is superb and the ability to play Internet radio via TuneIn brings this product firmly in the 2020s!”

New to HSN? Score an additional $20 off with promo code HSN2021 at checkout — and bring the price down to just 460 bucks. And if you’d rather not pay all at once (we get it), HSN lets you opt for five “FlexPays” of just $60, with no interest at all. Plus, free shipping!

Best smartphone and tablet sales

Forget the Apple iPad! This Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is a better bargain — and it can do more too. (Photo: Amazon)

On sale for $170 (was $230), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 weighs just over a pound and features 32GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card). That’s got it all over Apple’s entry level tablet, which isn’t expandable. And unlike the iPad, the Tab A7’s 10.4-inch display has a full HD widescreen for immersive viewing.

Also out-Apple-ing Apple? The A7’s camera set is better than the one that comes with the iPad. It has an eight-megapixel selfie cam with a five-megapixel rear shooter on the front for video calls. “Mostly use for mobile gaming. Tried to play PS4 remote play, and it worked,” reported a satisfied gamer. “Sound is great and build quality is better than iPad. Speed is seamless.”

Check out more 4th of July smartphone and tablet sales below:

Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB), $299 (was $329), amazon.com

Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB), $699 (was $749), amazon.com

Linsay Android 10 Tablet with Marble Case, $98 (was $325), macys.com

Moto G Stylus Smartphone, $180 (was $218), qvc.com

Linsay 10.1-inch New Quad Core 32GB Tablet Android, $100 (was $169), macys.com

Core Innovations 7-inch, $54 (was $70), bhphotovideo.com

onn. 8-inch Tablet Pro, $79 (was $99), walmart.com

Samsung Galaxy A11 (Net10), $99 (was $149), walmart.com

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus, $170 (was $200), bestbuy.com

Visual Land Prestige Elite 10QL 10-Inch 16GB Android Tablet, $90 (was $120), kohls.com

Best gaming sales

Half price: The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4. (Photo: Walmart)

On sale for $30 (was $60), The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4 is set five years after the first game and follows Ellie and Abby as they continue to survive in a post-apocalyptic United States. This is one of the best games of 2020 and it’s half off at Walmart.

“I have played it three times now,” shared a delighted gamer. “On each play through, I found something new, which I most likely missed because of the insane attention to detail in this game. It all started to make sense after my second play through. I think that The Last of Us Part II is one of the best storytelling masterpieces out there.”

Check out more 4th of July gaming sales below:

BioShock: The Collection, $19 (was $50), amazon.com

NBA 2K21 (Xbox Series X), $20 (was $70), amazon.com

Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4), $20 (was $40), amazon.com

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4), $15 (was $40), amazon.com

The Sims 4 (Xbox One), $5 (was $50), cdkeys.com

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (Xbox One), $13 (was $35), cdkeys.com

Minecraft (Xbox One), $10 (was $30), cdkeys.com

Outriders: Day One Edition (PS4), $40 (was $60), walmart.com

Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB with Xbox Game Pass and Accessories, $636 (was $700), qvc.com

Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition (PS4), $20 (was $60), walmart.com

Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One), $20 (was $60), walmart.com

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Xbox One), $30 (was $60), walmart.com

The Pillars of The Earth (PS4), $29 (was $45), walmart.com

Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled (PS4), $34 (was $40), walmart.com

PlayStation Plus Membership (12 months), $38 (was $60), cdkeys.com

Playstation Plus Membership (three months), $20 (was $25), cdkeys.com

Best vacuum sales

This vacuum sucks…and that’s a very good thing — save nearly 30 percent! (Photo: Walmart)

Do you have hair-shedding pets? Do you want to keep a clean home but are just too busy during your week to make sure it stays neat and tidy? If your answer is yes, then you need the EcoVacs Deebot U2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner. It’s on sale for an impressive $179, a sweet $71 off at Walmart.

The robovac makes it easy to keep your hardwood floors or carpet clean, even if you’re not at home. Just sync the vacuum to your smartphone via the Ecovacs app and let the Deebot do the rest. This vacuum uses “Smart Navi 2.0” technology to map your space, so it can keep your home free from crumbs, debris, pet hair and other icky things.

“Meet my new maid,” chirped a savvy Walmart shopper. “This mop and vac saves me a precious hour each evening I spend with my family after work instead of cleaning my floors. Easy to fill and I hand wash the mop attachment each night and air dry it for the next evening. Attractive design. Thorough cleaning. Can’t beat the price. It holds a charge for at least 110 mins. I’m completely satisfied.”

Check out more 4th of July vacuum sales below:

Dyson V8, $350 (was $450), dyson.com

Lefant M210 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $140 with on-page coupon (was $400), amazon.com

OKP Life K2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $124 (was $300), amazon.com

roborock E4 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $210 (was $300), amazon.com

Kenmore 31510 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $150 with on-page coupon (was $259), amazon.com

iHome AutoVac Eclipse G 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop, $179 (was $400), walmart.com

Shark RV2001WD AI Robot VacMop Pro, $480 (was $799), macys.com

Shark ION Robot Vacuum RV750, $149 (was $299), walmart.com

Trifo Maxs Robot Vacuum, $400 (was $667), macys.com

iRobot Roomba E6 Vacuum Cleaning Robot E6198, $200 (was $380), eBay.com

Eureka Groove 4-Way Control Robotic Vacuum, $129 (was $200), walmart.com

Simplicity Sport Portable Canister Vacuum Cleaner, $109 (was $277), macys.com

Mighty Rock Robot Vacuum and Mop, $73 (was $130), walmart.com

Best home office sales

Take note of the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 — and save $164 during 4th of July weekend! (Photo: Amazon)

For the 4th of July, the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 convertible laptop is on sale for just $386 — that’s 30 percent off for a model so popular, over 800 reviewers gave it five stars.

The sleek, incredibly thin Samsung Chromebook is actually more than just a laptop. It has a brilliant 12.2-inch HD touchscreen display (at 1900×1200 resolution) and flexible 360-degree hinge, so it can rotate to any angle for use as a tablet.

“I wanted both a tablet and a computer. I love that you can download apps and use them for both the computer and the tablet form,” reported a delighted five-star reviewer. “The stylus makes using Lightroom and other creative apps a breeze. Being able to use the cloud is a must because the storage would fill up pretty quickly…The large screen is also a good thing for activities like editing photos, drawing, and taking notes. Start up, web browsing, and apps are quick. The battery life is really great for everyday use…”

Check out more 4th of July home office sales below:

Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine, $240 with on-page coupon (was $340), amazon.com

Renpho Neck Shoulder Massager, $30 with on-page coupon (was $50), amazon.com

Vybe Percussion Massage Gun, $150 with on-page coupon (was $200), amazon.com

DamKee Massage Gun, $69 with on-page coupon for Prime members only (was $110), amazon.com

WorkEZ Rise Aluminum Laptop Stand, $30 (was $33), qvc.com

Samsung 27-inch Smart Monitor, $300 (was $329), qvc.com

HP OfficeJet Pro 8035e All-in-One Printer, $220 (was $249), qvc.com

Asus Chromebook C223, $265 (was $340), hsn.com

Bell & Howell Adjustable Laptop Desk, $32 (was $50), hsn.com

Embassy NanoShred 8-Sheet Paper Shredder, $100 (was $124), hsn.com

OttLite Wireless Charging Desk Lamp, $35 (was $61), hsn.com

Apple MacBook Pro (mid-2020), $1,099 (was $1,299), bhphotovideo.com

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (renewed), $540 (was $800), eBay.com

Ousgar 47-inch White Desk, $100 (was $266), walmart.com

Hemu Fashion Bamboo Laptop Lap Tray, $38 (was $80), walmart.com

Best kitchen sales

Make smoothies, soups and more. (Photo: Amazon)

When anything Instant Pot goes on sale for over 50 percent off, it’s time to take notice. The Instant Pot blender is a kitchen hero you’ll love at first sight. It easily whips up smoothies and soups, plus it can make delectable chunky dips and salsas, too. Love nut butters? This machine will turn out the creamiest toppings ever. It has over 10 presets, so you’ll find no shortage of uses for this whip-smart blender.

“This is, by far, the nicest blender we’ve ever owned,” one shopper shared. “Motor is powerful and blades have perfectly blended everything we’ve thrown in it. Almond nut butter was creamy and smoothies were the smoothest. Glass pitcher is, as advertised, professional quality. Big fan of the tamper as I have ruined more than my fair share of spoons with other blenders.”

Check out more 4th of July kitchen sales below:

Vitamix 5200 Blender, $390 (was $550), amazon.com

Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Cookware Pots and Pans Set, $104 (was $260), amazon.com

Staub Pure Grill, 10.5″, $120 (was $243), surlatable.com

PowerXL 5.3 Quart Power Air Fryer, $91 (was $180), wayfair.com

Cuisinart Cordless Rechargeable Mini Chopper, $64 (was $80), bedbathandbeyond.com

Kalorik 26 Quart Digital Air Fryer Oven, Stainless Steel, $200 (was $280), wayfair.com

15 percent off orders over $100, ninjakitchen.com

Lodge Enameled Cast Iron, $57 (was $93), wayfair.com

CRUX Artisan Series 7-Speed Blender, $40 (was $100), bedbathandbeyond.com

Ninja FD401 Foodi 8-Quart 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker, $150 (was $250), amazon.com

SodaStream Sparkling Water Maker (Rose Gold) Bundle, $88 (was $111), walmart.com

Three-Piece Heart Cake Pan Set, $20 (was $30), walmart.com

The Pioneer Woman Sweet Rose 3.2 Quart Baker with Tote, $19 (was $26), walmart.com

Best beauty sales

Reveal your megawatt smile! (Photo: QVC)

Dreaming of white teeth but don’t want to invest hundreds of dollars into getting them professionally whitened? This kit will help. It comes with two toothpastes — one charcoal coconut and one packed with B12 — to eradicate stains and leave your pearly whites…white.

You’ll get 28 whitening strips (that’s two weeks’ worth of treatments!) for just 50 bucks. Simply leave the strips on for 30 minutes, then remove and brush away the gel. Check out incredible before-and-after photos here.

Check out more 4th of July beauty sales below:

Obagi Medical 360 Retinol Moisturizer Cream, $40 (was $74), amazon.com

Tan-Luxe Hydra Mousse Self-Tan Mousse Duo, $55 (was $98), hsn.com

Up to 50 percent off select items and free shipping on all orders with code FREESHIP, sephora.com

Up to 20 percent off select items and kits, charlottetilbury.com

Calista Perfecter Pro Heated Round Brush with Embellish Spray, $94 (was $131.50), qvc.com

Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey Duo, $20 (was $32.50), qvc.com

Korres Body Firming Serum Spray, $20 (was $36.50), hsn.com

20 percent off NuFace, skinscarerx.com

Items up to 60 percent off, nordstrom.com

Beauty finds starting at just $9.50, marcjacobsbeauty.com

Up to 75 percent off clearance, skincarerx.com

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Lightweight Ionic Hair Dryer, $65 (was $85), walmart.com

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau De Toilette, $38 (was $72), walmart.com

Better Not Younger Lift Me Up Hair Thickener, $25 (was $34), hsn.com

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Max Moisturizer, $43 (was $53), amazon.com

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $20 (was $24), walmart.com

Best style sales

You’ll never want to take these off. (Photo: Amazon)

Whether your summer plans include traveling, hikes, or strolling around town, comfy shoes are a must. Pick up Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling sneakers while they’re on sale, and you’ll be good to go. Adored by podiatrists and nurses alike, the slip-ons have a chunky, supportive sole and feel absolutely divine on your feet. Choose from 28 colors and sizes 5.5 to 11.

“These shoes are so great for nurses who stand on their feet for long periods of time,” a shopper declared. “Better than my $150 pair of shoes…medical professional healthcare providers, these are worth trying! They are like walking on bubble bouncing cushions.”

Check out more 4th of July style sales below:

Up to 50 percent off sitewide, oldnavy.com

Extra 40 percent off markdowns, gap.com

Up to 50 percent off styles, stuartweitzman.com

60 percent off apparel with code GEARUP60, reebok.com

30 percent off select styles, vionic.com

1/10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace, $28 (was $300), walmart.com

Extra 30 percent off sale items, spanx.com

Extra 15 percent off, coachoutlet.com

Skechers GOwalk Joy Washable Slip-On Sneakers, $52 (was $63.50), qvc.com

Dresses starting at $10, target.com

Tees and tanks, two for $14, target.com

Avia Women’s Summer Romper, $7 (was $14), walmart.com

Athletic Works Women’s Active Racerback Tank, $9 (was $15), walmart.com

10 percent off select styles and free shipping, newbalance.com

Up to 70 percent off sale, jcrew.com

Extra 25 percent off sale with code EXTRA, toryburch.com

HUE Short Sleeve Tee & Modern Classic Skimmer PJ Set, $38 (was $46), hsn.com

OURS Women’s Summer Dress, $22 (was $40), amazon.com

Up to 50 percent off hundreds of styles, adidas.com

Leggings Depot High Waisted Solid Yoga Leggings, $13 (was $20), amazon.com

Up to 50 percent off summer collection, aerosoles.com

Up to 50 percent off select styles plus extra 20 percent off, colehaan.com

Best mattress and bedding sales

If your mattress alone isn’t doing it for you, this topper might help. (Photo: HSN)

If your mattress is feeling a bit blah but you don’t want to invest in a brand new one just yet, try this Concierge Collection topper on for size! The high loft fill is dreamy, and it’s quilted, which keeps it from bunching up — plus a stretchy skirt ensures the topper stays nice and snug. Can it get any better? It can! The moisture-wicking fabric stays cool on even the hottest nights. And it’s treated with an antimicrobial coating, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and other nasties.

Check out more 4th of July mattress and bedding sales below:

Rest Haven 2 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper, $55 (was $80), walmart.com

2 Pack Plixio Shredded Memory Foam Pillow, $40 (was $50), walmart.com

4earth 2-Pack Eco-Friendly Organic Cotton Standard Bed Pillows, $15 (was $25), bedbathandbeyond.com

Farm to Home Organic Cotton Waffle Knit Comfy-let with Shams-Full/Queen, $100 (was $170), qvc.com

Scott Living HygroCotton and Tencel 400TC Sheet Set with FlexiFit, $62 (was $99), qvc.com

Casper Original Mattress, $931 (was $1,095), casper.com

beegod Pillows for Sleeping, $33 (was $58), amazon.com

Casper Sleep Pillow for Sleeping, $55 (was $65), amazon.com

AllerEase Cotton Euro Pillow, $13 (was $19), walmart.com

Extra 25 percent off select home items, nordstromrack.com

25 percent off sitewide plus $250 gift set, bearmattress.com

Best pet sales

Your cat is going to love this scratching tower. (Photo: Walmart)

Tired of pleading with your cat to stop scratching the sides of your couch? This pole just might be the temptation she needs to stay away. It’s covered in thick sisal rope, and has a wide base so it won’t topple over as she digs her claws in. At the very top, a rotating feather (or mouse, or ball — the scratcher comes with plenty of options) ensures she’s fully engaged. You can even adjust the height of the pole, so smaller cats and kittens can get in on the fun.

“Our cats have been obsessed with this thing since I set it up!” a shopper shared. “They immediately went crazy for the toys it came with and are now scratching the post instead of my furniture! Amen!”

Check out more 4th of July pet sales below:

Buy three, get one free — toys, grooming and more, chewy.com

WAG Dental Dog Treats, $10 (was $23), amazon.com

Up to 50 percent off food, treats, furniture and more, petco.com

Animals Favorite New Rectangle Pet Bed, $33 (was $45), amazon.com

EMME Dog Bed for Small Dogs, $35 (was $55), amazon.com

Morpilot Pet Travel Carrier Bag, $31 (was $40), walmart.com

Kadell Professional Quiet Electric Pet Hair Clipper, $27 (was $54), walmart.com