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tabloidtoc · 4 years ago

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Globe, July 20

Cover: Kim Yo-jong -- world’s most dangerous woman

Page 2: Up Front & Personal -- Hailey Bieber in a thong bikini grabbing her butt in Italy, Lara Flynn Boyle shopping, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Page 3: Orlando Bloom wearing a mask and carrying a watermelon, Linda Kozlowski, Usher drops his drawers after a day at the beach

Page 4: Jennifer Hudson is showing a lot of R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Aretha Franklin by turning into a dead ringer for the late Queen of Soul for an upcoming flick, Dr. Dre is reeling in shock after his wife of 24 years Nicole Young socked him with divorce papers and is set to claim at least half of his $1 billion fortune

Page 5: Admitted college-entrance cheaters Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli have been driven out of the ritzy Bel-Air Country Club after pleading guilty in the Varsity Blues bribery scandal

Page 6: Troubled Kelly Clarkson’s sudden meltdown on her TV talk show and shocking confession she’s plunged into a dark pit with her divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock has a mental health expert urging the star to seek help

Page 7: Elton John’s ex-wife Renate Blauel is trying to stop him from blabbing about their four-year marriage that ended when he came out of the closet

Page 8: Prince William’s furious wife Duchess Kate Middleton confronted sister-in-law Meghan Markle over vile public lies and issued a seething ultimatum: Shut your mouth or you and Prince Harry will lose your $10 million royal allowance

Page 9: Pierce Brosnan was forced into quarantine away from his family for two weeks because of Prince Charles -- back in March the actor was shooting Cinderella in England when he rushed off to attend a charity event with Charles and Pierce was on a flight back to his Hawaiian home when he learned Charles tested positive for coronavirus

Page 10: The end of the earth is near -- today’s terrifying disasters like the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, economic collapse, gigantic dust storms, swarming locusts and earthquakes are all terrifying signs that the biblical End of Time prophesies have come true this year -- also astrologist and psychic Nostradamus in the 16th century predicted global catastrophes and chaos

Page 12: Celebrity Buzz -- Cardi B (picture), Sharon Osbourne strangely decided to show off the plastic port surgically installed during her cancer treatments and when it was removed she had it framed, Miley Cyrus says she’s only washed her hair twice in two months, Timothee Chalamet has been hard-core canoodling with Eiza Gonzalez

Page 13: Diane Kruger (picture), Jax Taylor leaves a birthday bash for Stassi Schroeder (picture), George Lazenby washes his windshield at an L.A. gas station (picture), Reese Witherspoon admits she didn’t know homosexuality existed until she landed in Hollywood

Page 14: Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund are having a baby, Savannah Guthrie clapped back at an internet troll who insulted her natural-looking hair, Fashion Verdict -- Carrie Ann Inaba 3/10, Anne Hathaway 6/10, Penelope Cruz 9/10, Kelen Coleman 4/10, Mandy Moore 2/10

Page 16: No wonder Prince Andrew has turned into a disgrace -- his doting mom Queen Elizabeth raised him to be a pampered spoiled monster by indulging his every whim especially his cravings for wealth and women but the pampered prince can’t outrun the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and will pay up for the first time in his life

Page 19: Russell Crowe said the script for Gladiator was so bad but it turned out he had the wrong version, the new movie adaption of the Broadway hit Hamilton threw two F-bombs overboard to qualify for a PG-13 rating

Page 20: True Crime

Page 23: Brad Pitt’s need for speed has his six children begging him to slow down before he kills himself, Brad Pitt squeaked his way through his breakout role in Thelma & Louise -- before landing the role of JD Brad had only worked as an extra and his nerves showed in his voice, Brad Pitt owes his A-list career to a stripper; after arriving in Tinseltown he supported himself with odd jobs like a limo driver where he met several strippers and one beauty told him to try an acting class and he did and the rest is history

Page 24: Cover Story -- North Korea’s devil in a dress -- bloodthirsty Kim Yo-jong has seized control of North Korea and U.S. intelligence say the nation’s first female dictator threatens to spread terror and violence and death to retain her grip on power

Page 26: Health Report -- blubber-battling breakthrough

Page 27: Medical pot users less of a burden on health care

Page 30: Ailing Cher and her estranged son Elijah Blue Allman have buried the hatchet with Cher moving him and his wife into her ritzy home for the pandemic lockdown, R&B sensation Teyana Taylor is eyeing plans to have a home birth for her second baby with NBA star husband Iman Shumpert and soul singer Erykah Badu will be there to act as midwife

Page 32: Raymond Burr who skyrocketed to fame as TV’s Perry Mason was guilty of perjury for lying about his secret double life as a homosexual

Page 43: Real Life

Page 44: Straight Talk -- a life lesson for whining Winona Ryder

Page 45: Days of Our Lives has been rocked by a real-life plot twist as show bigwigs struggle with how to safely shoot bedroom scenes during the pandemic -- they’re thinking of reaching out to stars’ spouses to see if they will act as stand-ins to keep the germs down and they are also mulling over using blow-up dolls as stand-ins, Bindi Irwin is swinging into Hollywood in a desperate bid to raise dough to save her family’s failing Australia Zoo -- she will take a ton of ad deals and TV parts and other sponsorships that will give her mom Terri Irwin much-needed cash flow to pay wages and keep the zoo from falling into ruin

Page 47: Hollywood Flashback -- Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in 1996′s Independence Day, Bizarre But True

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accio-ambition · 6 years ago

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No Good Deed (4/15)

Summary: Killian Jones is a gentleman. He and his brother pride themselves on the matter, even if it ends with harm to them. So when an angry ex of Killian’s client bites him, he tends to the wound, watches it heal, and thinks no more of it.Until he wakes up in a closet on his ship with no memory of what happened the night of the full moon. Fleeing from the unknown, the brothers Jones find Storybrooke, and with it, Emma Swan, who is a lot more familiar with their situation than anyone could expect. And when an old foe comes to their new home, Killian has to rely on new talents to keep those he loves safe. Rating: M for language, violence, some sexual content. (better safe than sorry) Content warnings: violence

pssst. PSSST. imma let you in on a secret. that person you've been wondering about? the one where you're like, "i know they're going to show up, where are they, cmon, hurry up?" they're here in this chapter ;) but SHHHH. as always, thanks a billion million gazillion to Taylor (@killiarious) and Tragic (@wellhellotragic) for all of the work that they've put into this. i feel like i haven't appreciated you guys enough because I know i haven't, and I'm trying to think of ways to repay that don't involve selling my soul. and another gajillion thanks to the mods at @captainswanbigbang for all the hard work and blood and sweat and tears they sunk into organizing this.

Ayo, you know the AO3 drill

Chapter Four

It’s rough, finding a new place outside of a city so populated. Killian’s left mostly to himself to look at places with Liam pulling more shifts at the station. At first, they look at Brooklyn and other places nearby, somewhere, in theory, Liam could keep his position and commute. He even goes so far as to look at some apartments. But they’re too expensive and populated. Together, they decide to look elsewhere.

A lot of elsewheres.

It takes a couple tries - Boston’s still too populated, Savannah too hot, among a slew of other towns of varying sizes - before they finally head as far north as they can.

“Canada’s got lots of forests, right?” Killian asks, staring at a map of the eastern seaboard from the passenger’s seat. After Liam’s last pay-for-muscle job, they hopped in the car and started driving. “We could take a pit stop at Niagara.”

“We’d have to change citizenship,” Liam says practically, focused on switching lanes on the highway. He sighs as he looks forward. “Maybe we just drive up to Maine and call it quits when we stop for gas.”

Killian laughs. “Who are you? That’s far too spontaneous for my brother’s brain.”

Liam shrugs. “What can I say? Life on the move has spurned a wee bit of something in me.”

Settling into the seat, Killian folds up the map as best he can and takes to staring out the window. He watches other cars, trees and guardrails, the occasional billboard pass by. His transformation is coming soon - he can feel an inkling of it in his bones - and they’ve got to find somewhere he can run free without hurting anyone, especially his brother.

He briefly falls asleep and wakes up as Liam pulls into a gas station. The sun is setting over the treetops. When he looks around, Killian notices there’s not much else around. A stoplight a little further down the road, some quaint little houses and shops.

“Where are we?” he asks, voice groggy.

“Storybrooke, Maine,” Liam answers. “Welcome to our new home.”

They’ve found something of a gem in Storybrooke. A small town, for sure, but large enough to spawn something of a suburb and boast two completely different grocery stores. But that’s not the charm that solidifies Storybrooke as their new homebase.

Since both of them have worked with, in, and around water and the sea, it’s a bit of an unspoken agreement between brothers that they have to move somewhere with a harbor. It’s a remnant of their childhoods, what’s left of the memory of their father that left them and their mother in the lurch. Every Sunday, their mother would take them down to the docks and walk along them along the water. Killian couldn’t be sure, but he liked to think that she found a connection with her former husband in the horizon on the other side of the water. It’s a feeling that runs stronger in Killian’s veins than Liam’s, probably due to the fact that Killian was younger and more naive, unknowing of the pain and uncomfortableness that their father left behind as Liam did. Still, there’s a certain solace the sea provides the brothers Jones, tainted memories included. How would one know what happiness is were it not for the sadness that came before it?

Killian finds a new job as the harbormaster, in charge of all the comings and goings of ships and boats. It brings him a certain sense of peace, something he could never really find even when he sailed the ferry across the Hudson River.

Much to Killian’s pleasure, Liam seems to settle in better than he does, if possible. Of all the odd jobs he’s worked in his life, the ad in the newspaper for a sheriff’s deputy - no experience required, training paid for - is the perfect fit. He’s already bossy, a leader, and a natural rule upholder.

“Finally,” Killian exhales, his forehead all but slamming on the kitchen table in front of him. “Now others will see the tribulations of living under your dictatorship.”

Rolling his head from side to side, the closest movement to shaking his head in this position, a thought crosses his mind and causes him to groan. He sits up. “You’re going to be an even more pompous arse with that blasted uniform on, aren’t you?”

They live in what either of them can only describe as a hovel, but it’s a hovel of their own, in their names alone. There’s enough grass around them that they could consider it a yard, especially the first spring they live there, when a surprise crop of buttercups pop up from the earth. Out toward the outskirts of town, it’s got enough rooms to be considered spacious and for each of them to have their own personal space.

Privacy is a very important quality to have when two brothers live together, especially as Liam settles further into his place in town. The inclusion of Elsa in their lives is messy at first. She’s a lovely lass - a bit on the quiet side, but Liam looks at her like she hangs the sun, moon, and stars all at once. And she, in turn, provides his brother a confidante other than Killian himself. Elsa brings out a softer side of Liam, one that Killian hasn’t seen since they were children. Probably not since their mother died and his brother added “guardian” to his resume.

They meet after a rather unfortunate incident: Liam’s covering the night shift while Killian, still a little unsettled from his last transformation, pays a visit to the local bar. He takes notices of the gaggle of ladies in the corner of the bar, sitting around the table and gabbing. As the night rolls on, they get a little too rowdy. When one of them ends up dancing on the table, Killian sees the bartender shake his head and reach for the phone.

A few minutes later, Liam struts in. He nods at Killian when their eyes meet and Killian can’t help but chuckle at the slight relief he spots in his brother’s expression when he realizes his younger brother isn’t the reason he’s been called. Still, he goes up to the man behind the bar and, after a brief discussion, Liam heads over to the table of women. The woman who stands up to deal with his sheriff brother has platinum hair, plaited down over her shoulder. Her hands come up, her motions soft and calming as she separates her friends from Liam.

He can’t hear what the conversation is, but the women settle down and Liam can’t seem to stop smiling. The woman says something to her friends before walking to the bar with his brother. Liam calls over the bartender and a moment later, his brother and Elsa are indulging in their first drink.

The rest, they say, is history.

Killian’s never really a desire for another older sibling, let alone a sister, but Elsa makes him rethink the idea. She adds a domesticity there’s never really been in the Jones residence, but she’s got a quick tongue that surprises everyone, including her adversaries in the courtroom.

Elsa introduces both of them to Storybrooke society, mostly by introducing them to her social butterfly of a sister, Anna. She somehow calms them both down in heated situations, especially between each other, and she does it all without ever raising her voice.

She’s the best thing to happen in their lives - or at least the best for them since Killian aged out of the system.

Unfortunately, they still have to keep Killian’s secret from her. For own safety, Liam insists.

“Liam, she’s practically family now,” Killian argues in whispers. It’s a Thursday evening and Elsa’s come over for dinner. She’s in the bathroom at the moment and Killian’s worried. “She has the right to know, especially when the new moon strikes within a week.”

“She doesn’t need to know, little brother,” Liam fights vehemently. “I’ll stay over at her place, that way we’ll both be out of your way.”

The conversation is cut short due to Elsa’s return, but Killian can’t help rolling his eyes.

“Oh no,” she says quietly, placing her napkin in her lap. “What did I interrupt? I can go in the kitchen and find look at your alcohol collection until you guys sort this out.”

Taking her hand, Liam shushes her with a smile. “No, honey, that’s alright. My little brother just doesn’t understand why I want to spend some time at your place.”

Killian, really having no other choice, plays along. “I don’t understand why because you always come back complaining that Anna wakes you up at ungodly hours.” Looking down at his mostly empty plate, Killian grumbles, “Trust me, I enjoy the reprieve from nightly activity noises.”

Liam scolds him for his inappropriate comment while Elsa hides her giggles behind her napkin.

(She’s truly the best thing to happen to them in a long while.)

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With each passing lunar cycle, the pain lessens. It still burns as it takes over his body, but just as with any sort of exercise, the body grows more tolerant. Liam remains the only person to know of his affliction, a fact that Killian fights the closer Liam and Elsa get. His brother finds more and more unusual ways to keep his lady love and himself away from the Jones house during full moons.

When the weather is nice enough, Killian often excuses himself by saying he’s going camping. Elsa doesn’t blink an eye, and if anyone finds him in the woods in any state of dress, he can say he just had a hard night in the forest.

(The ripping of clothes is still a problem when he transforms. A couple months into this experience, one would believe he’d be better at it.)

Killian’s wolf self loves those weekends. No one has run into him in any form, and the variety of creatures running about in the woods pleases him to no end. While he loved every day of living in New York with his brother, Storybrooke has a magical quality about it. Perhaps it’s the forests or the appearance of Elsa in their lives. It could be the accomplishment of adulthood or the freedom this little town gives them. Any number of things might be the reason. Killian fears that pinpointing the exact reason would ruin the magic.

It’s funny how just one small moment can change one’s perception of magical places. Wolf or not, it hits Killian right between the eyes one day.

“Liam!” Killian shouts, the front door to the station slamming shut behind him. Things are quiet down at the docks, fog failing to dissipate as morning turned to afternoon and making sailing conditions too undesirable. He’s got his pile of paperwork down to a manageable level and with the weather as poor as it is, Killian figures that most people are too fatigued by the grey day to commit any sort of crime. So, as he’s prone to do on occasion, he comes to offer Liam an outing for lunch.

When no one responds immediately, Killian walks further into the precinct. He expects to see Ruby or Leroy, the receptionist and other deputy respectively, but both their desks are alarmingly empty. Walking past them, he heads to Liam’s desk, and once he finds it unattended as well, Killian makes his way to the head sheriff’s office. It’s boxed off with half glass walls from the rest of the station, giving the semblance of privacy where there is usually none. Graham, however, installed blinds shortly after his appointment many years ago, and pulls them when he convenes a department meeting, as they are now.

Since his brother’s appointment to deputy, Killian’s skillfully infiltrated Storybrooke’s sheriff department, befriending Graham over a pint and Ruby with a drunk karaoke night or four. He’s walked in on many a department meeting and sat in the back, offering witticisms and snarky remarks when called for. Or even when they’re not.

(Leroy, as loud as he is, has still managed to vex him. The man is always grumpy.)

So he knocks on the glass door of the small room, giving them warning of his entrance, and waltzes in.

“Good morning, esteemed law enforcement of Storybrooke.” His greeting is too loud in the room, a boom of thunder during an otherwise silent night. Observing his surroundings, Killian becomes confused. Liam’s not standing beside the door. Leroy’s not sitting in the trouble seat with Ruby perched on the arm, checking out her nails. And, the most surprising thing he notices, is that Graham isn’t standing behind his desk, hands resting on the top of the wood and shoulders hunched over the week’s docket.

Instead, all four of them are sitting in front of the desk, chairs dragged in from other places in the building. The looks on their faces express concern and something like guilt, though Killian can’t explain why.

And then he looks to where Graham should be standing to discover his place is taken by a blonde woman, with leather-clad arms crossed over her chest.

She’s a marvel: that’s the first real thought that crosses his mind about her. Her stance radiates power, demands respect, and serves as one of the most powerful turn-ons Killian’s ever had the pleasure of being exposed to.

“Can I help you?” she asks, her voice gruff and unimpressed.

At the sound, his eyes shoot up, catching a flick of green as her eyes roll back in her head. Thrown for a moment, Killian shakes his head.

He soon recovers and turns on his swaggery pirate persona, “Well, that depends,” he replies. He gestures to Graham, and then back to her. “How come you’re in Graham’s place?”

There’s a moan from beside him, one Killian recognises as his brother’s. He turns briefly to catch Liam rest his forehead on his hand in disgrace. Killian shrugs. “What? I believe it to be a fair question.”

The blonde shakes her head. “This is a private meeting of sheriff department personnel,” she says. The satisfying clunk of her boots are slow and measured as she comes around the desk, stopping right in front of him. “If you’d please wait outside, someone will be out to help you in a moment.”

She grimaces at him, her poor attempt at a polite smile, then she takes the door frame from his lacking hold. “Thank you.”

Dumbstruck by the turn of events, Killian has no choice but to glance at his brother as he slowly backs out into the bullpen. Liam raises an eyebrow, nonverbally asking him to follow orders, just this once, and they’ll discuss the rest of the matters later.

Conceding defeated, Killian nods his head. "My mistake," he says, much more humbled.

"I apologize for interrupting."

The woman nods as if to say, "Yeah, sure, fine" before shutting the door behind him. Still a little gobsmacked by the unusual turn of events, Killian makes his way back to Liam's desk and takes a seat. He stares aimlessly at the framed photograph on his brother's desk, an identical match to the one that sits on his own desk down in the harbor. It's from when they were younger, one of the first weekends after Liam officially became his guardian. For some reason, he had saved up a ton of money - picking up extra shifts when he could, sleeping minimally for days at a time, and living off of Ramen and boxed macaroni - all so they could go out on a cheap little rented sailboat on a nice Saturday.

The man who owned the boat offered to take a picture of the two of them once they returned from the water. Sunburnt, a bit dehydrated, and smiling wider than either of them could contemplate possible, that was one of the happiest days of Killian's life. Everything finally seemed to be turning up in their favor.

While life or fate had sent he and his brother through the wringer, this turn of events was certainly not one he had seen coming. A new sheriff? It's not as though Graham has done poorly in his position, nor had he suddenly fallen in the line of duty.

But this new arrival is certainly an interesting development.

Staff meetings, or at least the ones he used to be privy to, lasted anywhere from ten to fifteen minutes. A brief greeting, perhaps a jab at Grumpy's expense, then a run down of the assignments for the day, followed by questions, comments, concerns. In and out before your coffee got cold. And while Killian figured, with the change in command and explanation of local quirks, it would go half an hour, maximum. This sheriff seemed to get straight to business, as if she was more excited about filing paperwork than about tackling the town's problems. Killian could sit and play around for a half an hour, no problem. Maybe he'd even take a nap.

But when a half hour passed, and then an hour, and then an hour and a half, Killian finally had enough. There were only so many times he could Facebook stalk his brother's account, or send himself emails from Liam's work account. Only so many Vine compilations and cat videos to be watched. His stomach growling was the last straw. He stood up, completely intending to march right back into Graham's office and call this meeting cruel and unusual punishment when the door he'd been coerced from earlier opened up.

Grumpy appears first, his facial expression much more sour than usual, followed by Graham, who looks like he needed a nap himself. Ruby comes after, her fingers already quickly flickering across her phone in response to texts or tweets or whatever the meeting had caused her to miss. Liam brings up the rear, slogging out with an apologetic look behind him. He’s barely out of the doorway before the glass door slams shut behind him and the shade shimmies down over the window.

"What's got her so uptight?" Killian asks, spinning around in his brother's chair and watching Liam settle in to work.

Liam merely shakes his head. "Get up," he grumbles, "I've got to get to work."

"I thought today was your day to patrol," Killian counters, rising anyways. "I was going to hop in the back and ask for a ride down to my office because I am not walking through that weather again today. Once was more than enough."

Sighing, Liam takes his seat and scoots in, simultaneously logging out of his Facebook and opening up a case file. "I'm not," he replies curtly.

Leaning in, Killian asks, "It's because of her, isn't it?"

"Sheriff Swan's in charge now, so I'm just following her orders."

"So that's the she-devil's name?" Killian ponders aloud, looking at the closed door behind which he knows she's probably so diligently working. Probably cackling over the change in order, cackling over huge piles of paperwork she either can’t wait to do or assign to one of the others. "Swan." To his knowledge, she fits the name: beautiful, mysterious, more than willing to bite at you should you get too close. He sits back against the edge of Liam's desk. "Huh."

"Don't be rude, little brother," Liam chastises. "She's new to town and the only thing she really knows is what she's meant to do as an occupation." He halts his typing long enough to glare at Killian and say, "Exhibit good form, brother. Don't be an arse."

"Don't be an arse," Killian parrots back with a scoff. "Did you tell her that? She scared the shit out of all of you. I've never seen Ruby turn her phone on vibrate and she did for this woman."

"Killian." He turns around to see Ruby, phone in hand, staring at him. "Liam's right. She's just trying to get a feel for what we're all like. You remember how it was when you guys first moved here."

Conceding to that matter, Killian nods slowly. "But neither of us were that rude, were we now, love?"

Ruby sighs. "No," she admits, and in the same breath goes to defend the woman. "But consider it from her shoes: she's replacing the male sheriff in a town in the middle of nowhere. She needs to exert her authority much more than if it were Graham's first day."

"That doesn't give her the right to..." Killian trails off. She is the sheriff, so technically, it does give her the right to kick him out of what should have always been private, sheriff department only conversations. And yet, Killian's riled up now, and he isn't quite ready to admit to being wrong. "What if there was a real emergency?" he asks instead, changing tactics. "She should have at least asked why I was there."

Just as he finishes his question, the woman herself, Swan, pokes her head out from between the door and its jamb. "What’s with the yapping? Is there a problem out here?" she asks before her eyes catch on Killian's. She puts on the same painful fake polite smile on, for his sake he can only assume, and ventures out of her office toward him. "Ah, yes sir, sorry to keep you waiting. How can the sheriff's department help you today?"

“Well, love, I had the hopes of saying hello to my brother and friends here at the station, but I can see that that way of life is no longer approved.” He sticks his hand out for a shake. “Killian Jones, at your service.”

“Jones?”

“Yes ma’am.” He nods toward Liam’s desk. “Younger brother to Deputy Liam Jones and occasional department volunteer.”

“Ah,” she hums, and Killian has to hide the slight smile of satisfaction he gets from seeing her face fall. Carefully, she places her hand in his. “Well, I’m sorry for being curt.”

Hoping to rock her world even further, Killian pulls her hand to his lips and press them against her knuckles. He catches a hint of red on her cheeks and hears her small, sharp intake of breath.

Mission accomplished. Even if it earns him a groan from Graham, a cackle from Ruby, and a scolding from his brother.

Swan pulls her hand away from him, brushing it against her thigh. “Mr. Jones, as the sheriff here in Storybrooke now, I’ll have to insist you act professional when you visit the department,” she orders. “Now, I’ve got a lot to catch up on, as do the rest of my coworkers, so I’m asking you politely to leave before things get ugly.”

“That, love, sounds like a promise.” This time, everyone groans at his gall, including Leroy. Holding up his hands, Killian slowly backs away. “I know when I’ve been bested. I’ll see myself out.”

With a solemn nod, Swan heads back into her office. Killian salutes Liam, waves at Graham and Leroy, and winks at Ruby on his way. It’s still soaking with no signs of letting up. He sighs.

“I don’t like her attitude,” Killian mumbles before heading out into the rain. “I don’t like it one bit.”

It turns out to be an absolute lie.

Killian has already prided himself on finding the toughest woman in the bar or the pub, at the party or the event, and wooing her into his bed. Or hers, he really isn't picky. A challenge, he used to say to his friends in New York. He liked a woman who proved to be a challenge.

(It was a rare find. One look and listen to him and almost any woman who had a slight inclination toward him was putty in his hands.)

This time, however, the toughest woman has managed to find him.

Swan proves to be the most difficult nut to crack yet. And, somehow, they fall in to an unlikely friendship nearly immediately. There's something in her that Killian responds to on a subconscious level himself. She snaps at the slightest insult, almost as though she's been fighting for her own way in life as long as he has. The first occasion Granny sends lunch for the whole department via the K. Jones Express, he spots the wild look in her eyes as she nearly pounces on the brown bags. They're all labeled with names, made special for each member of the sheriff's office, but Emma quickly opens and searches each one with the ferocity of a hungry teenager.

When she finally finds hers, she grabs it and takes it back into her office, the door all but slamming shut behind her. Curious, Killian brushes off the thanks Ruby and Graham give him in order to follow Swan cautiously to her home turf.

Gently pushing the door open, Killian peeks in. Swan's sitting at her desk inhaling her food, barely taking enough of a break to swallow and sip at her drink.

"So," he casually says, stepping into the room. She looks like a deer in the headlights, sandwich half-eaten, her mouth stuck open for another bite. "What did our dear Granny send for you today?"

Slowly, Emma places her sandwich back on the foil it was wrapped in and brushes her hands of crumbs. "Grilled cheese and onion rings," she answers.

"What a peculiar combination," Killian muses. He takes a seat in the trouble seat, right across from her. He notices her eyes narrow fractionally as he settles comfortably into the chair.

"Onion rings are better than fries." She says it as though it's a fact.

Killian shrugs. "I wasn't saying anything otherwise, love," he says. "It's just not a combination one sees very often."

Picking up her sandwich and taking another healthy bite, Emma chews in order to stall their conversation. Killian just waits, stares at her. He's never been one to find himself uncomfortable with silence, but this is certainly one of the least uncomfortable situations he's found himself in in recent memory. As he sits there, he notices the way Swan's hair curls slightly and falls from behind her ear, or the freckles that sprinkle her nose and cheeks. They haven't known each other for too long, but Killian finds it a little bit funny that he just now notices them.

Swallowing, Swan sends him a grimace, one he takes willingly. It's not as pained as it was when they first made acquaintance and with each passing meeting, it seems to get a little more genuine. Or at least it's heading in that direction.

"Not that I have to explain anything to you," she says, an attempt at being menacing, "but it's my favorite. It's comforting."

Killian nods in understanding. He claps his hands together, making her jump and causing a small grin to cross his lips. "Well, I'm glad the cold, hard sheriff does have a warm spot in her heart," he teases.

Emma sneers at him and rolls her eyes. "Har har," she says. Shooing him away, she adds, "Get out. I have work to do."

"I'm sure you do. That must be the reason you are swallowing Granny's delicious food whole and not because you're used to fighting for food." Killian winks at her. "You're obviously very devoted to your position and want to get back to your responsibilities as swiftly as possible, aye?"

He watches as she gulps a little bit harder at his words, and he knows with satisfaction that he's hit the nail on the head. Her head slowly nods up and down. Killian sends her a wink.

"That's what I thought," he murmurs. With a tilt of his head, he bows out of the room.

"Until next time, dear Swan."

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recreatemu · 6 years ago

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Full Name. Ryd*r Talan Lynn

Date of Birth. April 1st.

Gender Identity & Pronouns. Cis-Male & He/Him

Romantic & Sexual Orientation. Bisexual & Biromantic (in the closet)

He hasn’t always been gifted when it comes to sports, he has worked for what he has accomplished and he doesn’t plan to stop learning new things or perfecting techniques anytime soon. He focuses a lot on the small things. Speed and agility is something is likes to focus on the most. As well as leg workouts. He likes to focus on things most people don’t like to. He doesn’t just go to the gym to lift two hundred pounds to seem cool or take gym selfies, it’s his new lifestyle. It has been his new lifestyle for the past two years now. He doesn’t eat fast food, he works out a few times a day. He’s up at 5 AM and doesn’t normally finish his last workout until 11 PM or even later if he’s got things going on. Because he is so focused on himself and his goals right now when it comes to sports and being a healthier version of himself. He wants to succeed but sometimes being known as the football, or basketball or whatever guy, it’s kind of hard for him to enjoy his life in high school because he has the pressure to succeed and doesn’t really get to deal with the pressure of being a teen.

Getting along with his father is not something that comes easily. He’s always getting pushed to do better, to be better, and that pressure is weighing heavy on him but he wears a smile and tries to not let it show. his father always wanted to go to college and play football but an injury kept him from doing so and now that Ryder shows more interest in sports he puts a lot of pressure on him to succeed because he didn’t. He wants to please his dad athletically because he always let him down growing up with failing grades. The two of them have started to visit colleges once a month every weekend from schools that are interested in accepting Ryder for specific sports but Ryder isn’t sure if that’s what he wants to do for the rest of his life.

He likes photography but it’s not something he shares with anyone since he’s viewed as this macho guy that only knows about sports and getting what he wants because of his talents. But in reality, he is far from the typical sports jock type, he doesn’t have a chip on his shoulder and he loves nerdy things. He just isn’t able to talk about them as much as he likes because of who he’s around most of the day. He gets shit for being part of Glee and Comic Book Club those are the two places he can just be himself and not worry about things. He would like to join photography club but he doesn’t think he’s talented enough to even be there and he thinks they will think he’s there for a prank and not actually be someone interested in it. If his schedule clears up he is thinking of joining in secret, if that’s even a possibility. But when it’s normally football season he’s going back and forth between that and Soccer. When it’s basketball season he’s going back and forth with that and swimming. In the spring he only has Baseball and Golf to work with besides practicing himself so he could try it then.

He is a nice guy, sometimes maybe too nice, but he isn’t afraid to hold back his thoughts when that time comes. He’s competitive but in a motivational way. He doesn’t want people to go through what he did growing up and if people come to him for help, no matter the person, he wants to help them succeed in their goal. Whether that be fitness or really just talking. He’s a good listener but he’s not the best with advice.

Physically he likes to think he’s easy on the eyes. He’s an athletic body build, he’s down to thirteen percent body fat but his goal is to get down to eight. He cut his Bieber cut hairstyle off before he started high school. He now keeps it shorter and a lot messier. he doesn’t care too much about fashion, he sticks to jeans and button up flannels mostly, if he’s not wearing some type of McKinley Athletic clothing. He’s very in touch with his emotions and doesn’t care if most people aren’t.

Ryder has always struggled academically. Getting anything with a C or higher on a paper or test didn’t happen for him throughout Elementary and Middle School and no matter how hard he tried, the work didn’t pay off. That was until he got into high school at McKinley, after transferring. He’s convinced it was his last school system and the fact that he just didn’t fit in, that he was always failing. Little does he know, he’s dyslexic. However, that’s not something he or anyone is aware of. His parents just always thought he wasn’t dedicated enough and his past schools just didn’t seem to care. Now that he has found his passion in sports and proven himself to be the golden athlete and gives the school good buzz after so many years of being seen as not the greatest, they fake his grades for him so he’s allowed to play multiple sports. He’s completely unaware and thinks he’s actually doing better.

He hasn’t always been physically fit. The abs and muscular arms aren’t something he was just born with. When he was younger he was always a little overweight and teased for it by his peers. That led to his closed off attitude at a young age. He didn’t finally start to stand up for himself until he was halfway through his eighth-grade year and found the gym. Working out helped him transform his entire body and mindset after eight months of doing just that. He dedicated his entire after-school life and summer to get in shape, he changed his eating habits and has never felt better physically in his life. He’s just scared for people to find out about his past and start teasing him again because he’s still insecure in himself and doesn’t want to lose the mindset he has now because he’s afraid of what people think of him.

Ryder hasn’t always gotten along with his sister. In fact, he has always held a little resentment toward her for the past few years. He blames her for what happened to him when she just had to go out to a friends on an evening their parents had plans to go out themselves. And his mom insisted on him having a babysitter one evening because they couldn’t trust him to be home alone at the age of eleven. He was molested by his babysitter that night and it was something he was just too confused about to ever tell anyone. He blames his sister the most because if she would have just stayed home, in his mind, it would have never happened. He told someone, once. A friend that he doesn’t talk to anymore because he didn’t understand where he was coming from when he confessed this secret to him. He hasn’t told anyone since and the whole situation has led to him having a hard time trusting girls and their intentions.

wanted connections.

girl bestie. savannah rose

guy bestie. landon hudson

his tutor.

bad influence. jace berry

we’re just bros. theo puckerman

will they or won’t they. riley puckerman

exes on good terms.

exes with lingering feelings.

#~#( biography; ryder )#( connections; ryder )

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Looks like you’ve finally wised up and stumbled across this little site someone probably told you to check out. I don’t blame you, can anyone really blame us for wanting gossip around this excuse of a town? You’re probably wondering what the point of this is? Don’t worry, in time it will reveal itself. You’re also probably wondering who this is. Too bad I won’t reveal who I am until the end of this. And by this I mean what I’m here to do, embarrass all of you and make you feel what it feels like to be me.

You know that little ‘Hot or Not’ list that got spread around a while ago? Well, it’s about to be back and better than ever. You all walk around talking shit and flaunting your lives like you’re so special and paint that picture perfect life on the outside, afraid to let anyone know the real you. I know everything, I see everything you pathetic teens post on line. I know you’re thinking ‘oh some creep is watching me.’ It’s what you want right? On Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr - the perfect smiles, the perfect lives but I know the truth. The things you try to hide. You probably never even noticed me which is the best part.

I thought about taking it easy for the first big outing but the person that help me set all this up really knows what they are doing, kinda makes me nervous that they may figure out who I am but then they’d risk their own secrets getting out.

So lets get down to. I’m feeling a little opposites week, I don’t know about you all but I like cheering for an underdog and I figured why not letting them shine for once and leaving the wannabes stuck at the bottom. Lets call this a reverse reveal. Check it out.

Now, I’m all for a strong female lead but this one seems to walk around like she’s just a little bit better than the rest of it. The name already popped into your head, didn’t it? @livclarington OLIVIA CLARINGTON, we all have our secrets, huh? But come on, if @charlielowe and @mchayden could declare their love for one another, why can’t you do the same? Maybe that’s why you and @kennedyxann went to the dance together. Hope your parents aren’t with the times and check the internet often, or do they finally know?

I think it’s all common knowledge that @carterfcbray CARTER FABRAY has a problem with people’s faces. All he does is punch them, this guy has some serious daddy issues or something. @averyspearce and @tjhudson you may wanna watch your backs. Literally. One day you may not be able to get back up from it, I’ve heard some things that he just never knows when to stop. Don’t worry, if it happens, at least when know it was him.

Does anyone ever wonder what it’s like to be seen as damn near perfect? Like you probably don’t have any skeletons in your closet? @junemcrawford JUNE CRAWFORD can’t relate. She hides her skeltons in her bag. Who would have ever thought she would have things in common with @elijahmotta? Sure as hell not me, it’s like an addicting TV show that I just can’t look away from.

Now, who would I be if I didn’t mention the newbies around here? Lets start this off with @treysamuels TREY SAMUELS , this dude spends a lot more time at school lately, it’s not like the alcohol stash in Sylvester’s desk hasn’t been gone months ago. Some could even say it’s like he lives there but he could just be getting his life together or just using the pages in the library books to smoke. Too bad @livclarington wised up when she did, he could have still been sleeping there. Guess it’s on to the next one.

For the rest of you, don’t think you’re free of me. I’m only getting started.

Savannah Rose ( 7,206 )

Thomas Hudson ( 5,063 )

Olivia Clarington ( 4,956 )

Carter Fabray ( 3,804 )

Josephine Puckerman*

Charlie Lowe ( 3,685 )

Sebastian Smythe ( 3,364 )

Naomi Evans ( 3,095 )

James Anderson*

Adelaide Berry ( 2,607 )

Elizabeth Abrams ( 2,379 )

Blaine Anderson ( 2,368 )

Maya Harper ( 2,346 )

Valentina Lopez*

Marley Rose ( 2,304 )

Avery Pearce ( 2,157 )

Kennedy Lynn ( 2,134 )

Benson Pierce*

Elijah Motta ( 1,938 )

Hayden McIntosh ( 1,807 )

Quinn Fabrey*

Sam Evans ( 1,735 )

Emmy St. James ( 1,627 )

Antonio Guerrero ( 1,502 )

Gabriela Perez ( 1,479 )

Kurt Hummel ( 1,406 )

June Crawford*

Sawyer Hudson ( 1,221 )

Jake Puckerman ( 869 )

Evelyn Porter ( 868 )

Haden Puckerman*

Jesse St. James ( 743 )

Alex Puckerman ( 738 )

Trey Samuels ( 698 )

#mckinley:admin #mckinley:list #// these are all speculated hints to secrets. reactions by the person may determine if people believe them or not

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Haute Homes: The Diverse Luxury Digs of America’s Priciest Neighborhoods

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Think you know how the 1% lives? Blinged-out mansions with gold errythang, elaborate custom pool grotto, and maids and butlers scurrying down long, marble-tiled hallways? Sure, places like that exist, but the reality is, what’s considered the crème de la crème of real estate varies from state to state.

Recently, the realtor.com® data team crunched the numbers and pinpointed the most expensive ZIP codes in every state in America. Some were neighborhoods in big cities, some were entire towns in themselves. The list also took us on a fascinating tour of the best that each state in the nation has to offer: mansions set on rolling, emerald lawns in Greenwich, CT; historic brownstones in Boston; and picturesque horse farms in the suburbs of Louisville, KY.

We wanted to take a closer look at what’s on the market in those swanky areas, so we sifted through our listings. Whether you’re lucky enough to have deep pockets you can turn out to buy, or you just want to check out what luxury means in your state—and others—here are 12 homes for sale right now in America’s most expensive neighborhoods.

California: 90210 67 Beverly Park Ct., Beverly Hills

Price: $165 million Palazzo perfection: This estate on 9 acres took seven years to build and, according to the listing, is one of the “finest estates ever offered in Beverly Hills.” Completed in 1998, the main house has 20 bedrooms, 16 baths, and five half-bathrooms, and measures over 20,000 square feet.

There’s also a 30-car courtyard, pool and pool house, two two-story guesthouses, a tennis court, and jogging trail that circles the entire property. If that’s not enough room for you and the fam, there’s another lot available to expand.

Beverly Hills, CA

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Colorado: 81654 1220 Watson Divide Rd., Snowmass

Price: $50 million Rockies retreat: It would be hard to conjure up a more thoroughly luxe mountain sanctuary than this nearly 900-acre property tucked into the Rocky Mountains. Built in 2007, the main house is 18,000 square feet of style and comfort with every imaginable upgrade, including an indoor pool. But outdoors is where this dream home really stands out.

The pristine acreage offers a stocked pond, private beach with cabana, and 15 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, or whatever else strikes your fancy. Plus, there’s a labyrinth!

Snowmass, CO

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Delaware: 19807 10 Pyles Ford Rd., Greenville

Price: $9.8 million Old-world wonder: It might look like it’s been there for centuries, but don’t be fooled. This stately stone home was built in 2009 to take advantage of commanding views of what’s locally known as “Chateau Country.” It sits on nearly 9 fenced acres bordered by the Winterthur Museum’s 1,000 acres and conserved land, which means no noisy neighbors! At the same time, it’s just minutes from downtown Wilmington and Philadelphia.

The four-bedroom main house with five baths and four half-baths features a Joanne Hudson–designed kitchen, seven-zone geothermal heating, whole-home humidification system, elevator, wine cellar, and bowling alley.

The property also comes with a pool, pool house with kitchen and bath, one-bedroom apartment over the detached three-car garage, and three-bedroom, two-bathroom gatehouse.

Greenville, DE

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Georgia: 31561 319 W. Fifty Fifth St., Sea Island

Price: $13.5 million Island idyll: This estate occupies a particularly pretty piece of Sea Island, and makes the most of its lush gardens and water views. Built with reclaimed “Savannah Grey” bricks and completed in 1987, the home includes a theater room, grand living and dining rooms for entertaining, and a large veranda for those afternoon siestas. Outdoors, the property has a teak-trimmed pool, spa, dining area, and fire pit.

Sea Island, GA

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Kansas: 66211 11513 Pawnee Cir, Leawood

Price: $4.9 million Gorgeous Georgian: This home might be located in the Midwest, but its inspiration was East Coast Georgian. The 11,000-square-foot home with five bedrooms, six baths, and three half-baths was completed in 2003.

The interior features Old World touches like silver and crystal antique features, antique fireplaces, intricate millwork, and sweeping staircase, which are paired with 21st-century must-haves like an exercise room, two media rooms, three laundry rooms, and a pool room. Fitting into neither category is the home’s quirky, working phone booth.

Outdoors, the 1-acre lot features upper and lower patios and a pool lined with spouting frog fountains.

Leawood, KS

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Massachusetts: 02108 77 Chestnut St., Boston

Price: $8,995,000 Historic heavyweight: This elegant residence has it all. The location on Chestnut Street is one of the best in the city, about a block away from the Charles River promenade, shopping, and the Public Garden.

Built in 1899 but virtually new inside, the sunny, four-bedroom home with three baths and three half-baths has more than 6,500 square feet of living space, including oodles of coveted closet space. The second floor has grand entertainment rooms with high ceilings and the main bedroom suite has five closets and an adjacent nursery.

On the home’s garden level, there’s a home theater and gallery, and the top level includes a family room with views and a terrace. As if all that weren’t enticing enough for a potential buyer, it also comes with parking for five cars.

Boston, MA

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Minnesota: 55391 3770 Northome Rd., Deephaven

Price: $14,895,000 Lakefront living: Nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka and just 15 miles from Minneapolis, this home sits on the highest point of the lake area. It’s easy to see why the listing boasts this is the “most admired home on Lake Minnetonka,” with its luxurious main suite, chef’s kitchen, pool house including a viewing terrace, sport court, bowling alley, golf simulator, gym, home theater, rooftop deck, and music club.

The nearly 2-acre lot also includes 195 feet of lakeshore.

Deephaven, MN

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New Mexico: 87506 12 Avenida De Rey, Santa Fe

Price: $9,850,000 Adobe abode: This 220-acre ranch is a 20-minute drive from downtown Santa Fe, with views of both the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains. The adobe home was built in 2002 and designed to look like a chapel from the outside. The 19,000-square-foot home has five bedrooms, six baths, and two half-baths. Interior details include handcarved doors, corbels, inlaid detailing, stitched leather ceilings, hewn wooden beams, and 10 fireplaces.

The property also comes with a guesthouse, TV production studio, and gymnasium with attached bowling alley and shooting range. There’s also a stable with 12 stalls and living quarters; heated, three-car garage; workshop; bus garage; greenhouse; and caretaker’s office.

Santa Fe, NM

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Oregon: 97034 1527 Lake Front Rd., Lake Oswego

Price: $5,295,000 Luxe lake living: This 7,000-square-foot home on Lake Oswego has five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Built in 1939, the home has been updated throughout with elevator access from the garage to each level, a spectacular main suite, full bar, wine bar, exercise room, indoor spa, pool with lake view, outdoor kitchen, and boathouse.

Lake Oswego, OR

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Pennsylvania: 19085 770 Godfrey Rd., Villanova

Price: $14,650,000 Main Line majesty: Built in 1933, this estate sits on 17 acres just 30 minutes from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City. It was once a piece of Ardossan, the most famous—and fanciest—Main Line property, according to the listing. (The Main Line is a historically prestigious area of suburban Philadelphia.)

Now known as Albermarle, the gated estate includes a collection of English stone buildings, including the main house, guesthouse, and entertainment barn. The tennis court has been converted into a clock tower and family gathering spot that can also serve as a high-tech business headquarters. In the main residence, an expansive kitchen is ready to cater a large-scale event. Outdoors, there’s a pool and extensive patios for taking in the views.

Villanova, PA

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West Virginia: 24986 564 Wilson Rdg., Unit RGM099, White Sulphur Springs

Price: $5.6 million Mountain marvel: This mountain home was built in 2009 and sits on more than 7.5 acres with expansive views of the valley and mountains. Outside, the home boasts reclaimed oak and hemlock board-and-batten siding and Cushwa brick walls. Indoors, the home features reclaimed heart pine and brick paver flooring, custom cabinetry, and more.

White Sulphur Springs, WV

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Wyoming: 83014 3355 Fall Creek Rd. S., Wilson

Price: $16.5 million Wildlife wonderland: Known as Singing Trees, this 33-acre property sits on a lake just 20 minutes from Jackson, and has views of the Grand Tetons. Bordered on the west by national forest, the property is teeming with wildlife, including elk, moose, deer, bears, birds, and more.

The main home was built in 1992 and inspired by the great lodges built in the national parks in the 1920s. It measures 12,000 square feet and includes eight bedrooms, seven baths, and five half-baths.

Wilson, WY

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Haute Homes: The Diverse Luxury Digs of America’s Priciest Neighborhoods

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California: 90210 67 Beverly Park Ct., Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, CA

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Colorado: 81654 1220 Watson Divide Rd., Snowmass

Snowmass, CO

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Delaware: 19807 10 Pyles Ford Rd., Greenville

The property also comes with a pool, pool house with kitchen and bath, one-bedroom apartment over the detached three-car garage, and three-bedroom, two-bathroom gatehouse.

Greenville, DE

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Georgia: 31561 319 W. Fifty Fifth St., Sea Island

Sea Island, GA

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Kansas: 66211 11513 Pawnee Cir, Leawood

Outdoors, the 1-acre lot features upper and lower patios and a pool lined with spouting frog fountains.

Leawood, KS

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Massachusetts: 02108 77 Chestnut St., Boston

Boston, MA

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Minnesota: 55391 3770 Northome Rd., Deephaven

The nearly 2-acre lot also includes 195 feet of lakeshore.

Deephaven, MN

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New Mexico: 87506 12 Avenida De Rey, Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

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Oregon: 97034 1527 Lake Front Rd., Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego, OR

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Pennsylvania: 19085 770 Godfrey Rd., Villanova

Villanova, PA

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West Virginia: 24986 564 Wilson Rdg., Unit RGM099, White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs, WV

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Wyoming: 83014 3355 Fall Creek Rd. S., Wilson

Wilson, WY

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Haute Homes: The Diverse Luxury Digs of America’s Priciest Neighborhoods

realtor.com

California: 90210 67 Beverly Park Ct., Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, CA

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Colorado: 81654 1220 Watson Divide Rd., Snowmass

Snowmass, CO

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Delaware: 19807 10 Pyles Ford Rd., Greenville

The property also comes with a pool, pool house with kitchen and bath, one-bedroom apartment over the detached three-car garage, and three-bedroom, two-bathroom gatehouse.

Greenville, DE

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Georgia: 31561 319 W. Fifty Fifth St., Sea Island

Sea Island, GA

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Kansas: 66211 11513 Pawnee Cir, Leawood

Outdoors, the 1-acre lot features upper and lower patios and a pool lined with spouting frog fountains.

Leawood, KS

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Massachusetts: 02108 77 Chestnut St., Boston

Boston, MA

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Minnesota: 55391 3770 Northome Rd., Deephaven

The nearly 2-acre lot also includes 195 feet of lakeshore.

Deephaven, MN

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New Mexico: 87506 12 Avenida De Rey, Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

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Oregon: 97034 1527 Lake Front Rd., Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego, OR

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Pennsylvania: 19085 770 Godfrey Rd., Villanova

Villanova, PA

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West Virginia: 24986 564 Wilson Rdg., Unit RGM099, White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs, WV

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Wyoming: 83014 3355 Fall Creek Rd. S., Wilson

Wilson, WY

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The Top 50 Home Decor Blogs of 2018

The Golden Home Award 2018

Editor’s note: Congrats to all who made it on our list. There were countless to choose from, and we thought these stood out the most. If your favorites are missing from our list of top home decor blogs, please let us know in the comments section.

Discovering the Top Home Decor Blogs of 2018

Homeowners are essential to LawnStarter’s business, and many seek a well-manicured lawn so they feel proud of their home. This sense of pride is why our editorial team decided to monitor home decor blogs throughout the year. We wanted to collect the best ones, so homeowners can have an abundant resource of useful decor ideas.

Congratulations to our 2018 winners! They were judged on these five criteria:

Design Creativity

Quality and Consistency of Writing

Economical Decor Ideas

Presence on Google and Social Media Outlets

Winners may display our Golden Home Award badge on their blogs. We attempted to email or message each of the winners, but if we missed you, we love to hear from you. Other than that, here are the top home decor blogs for this year—listed in no particular order.

A Cultivated Nest

Author: Manuela Williams

Manuela is an expert organizer and a budget decorator. Every household can benefit from her sharp decor suggestions in A Cultivated Nest—which range from everything—such as using dryer sheets to pick up pet hair and reorganizing your fridge. Manuela’s A Cultivated Nest is smart, thoughtful, and practical for any homeowner needing a decor upgrade.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: 8 Clever Refrigerator Organizing Ideas

H20 Bungalow

Author: Wendi Wachtel

Wendi is a Florida native who is very handy because she believes the majority of home decor can be done by yourself. And she’s right. Her guides in H20 Bungalow are artful and easy-to-follow. Wendi advises us not to be afraid of using power tools—and instead embrace the touch and feel of building something beautiful.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY Large Modern Inspirational Wall Art

Bump and Beyond

Author: Leighanne M.

Five years ago, Leighanne was pregnant with her daughter Darcy—and she wanted to write. This resulted in her blog, Bump and Beyond, a sweet and informative resource on lifestyle and parenting. Her no-nonsense decor tips will upgrade your home.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY Large Modern Inspirational Wall Art

Montgomery

Author: Montgomery staff

Montgomery specializes in curtains, as well as a few other home items. Known for their novel patterns and designs, Montgomery’s products are expertly-made. And the design brains at Montgomery have insightful advice to offer on their blog. Check out what they say you should and shouldn’t do in home decor, and you’ll be grateful.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: 10 Things We All Hate About Interior Design

Jungalow

Author: Justina Blakeney

Justina is the New York Times best-selling author of The New Bohemians, a book about boho decor style and its culture. Her blog, Jungalow, is one of the most gorgeously designed blogs on this list. Her sense for patterns, color tones, and creativity permeate not just Jungalow’s blogs but the site’s aesthetic as well. Spending some time on here will give you great ideas and inspire creative juices in your own head.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY Cement Title Planter

The House That Lars Built

Author: Brittany Watson Jepsen

Brittany’s eye for color is overwhelmingly impressive. Her blog, The House That Lars Built, is stunning, picture after picture. Even if you weren’t planning a party, her party decor guides are tantalizing to do.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Lunch Sack Honeycomb Fan Hack

Homeaholic

Author: Mary Anne

Mary delivers a nice touch of decor to any ordinary room. Her blog, Homeaholic, provides great guides to spruce up everywhere from your bedroom to your living room. Mary is also a dog lover, so she is also a terrific adviser on pet care.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Decoration Ideas to Make Your Bedroom Comfier

The Mumington Post

Author: Chelle McCann

Chelle’s blog, The Mumington Post, is a lifestyle resource for both families and home decor aficionados. Her posts about family life touch many important topics, which include post-natal recovery. As a busy mother of three, Chelle shares both her wisdom and decor ideas. This blog is uplifting for moms and inspiring for home decor fans.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Get Your House Ready for Christmas

Nili Hudson

Author: Nili Hudson

Nili is a real estate broker with a talent for design. The photos of her properties are gorgeous, and she provides well-written commentary on home design and style. Check out her blog for elegant decor ideas.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: This Interior Designer Can Find Beauty Anywhere

Te Esse by Velvet

Author: Te Esse by Velvet staff

Te Esse by Velvet is a vibrant and colorful blog. A mixture of fashion, travel, wellness, motherhood, and home decor molds together a unique and interesting voice. This blog’s decor ideas are not only aesthetically pleasing but also economical. The guides here won’t make you go broke so your kitchen can look beautiful.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Will IKEA’s Democratic Design Make a Breakthrough: Personalized Style For a Mass Audience

DIY Bungalow

Author: Karen Cooper

Karen is a self-proclaimed “recovering lawyer,” and her time spent on DIY Bungalow is worthwhile recuperation. DIY Bungalow provides fun, accessible, and financially prudent tips to upgrade your home. Because Karen is a fantastic writer, the blog is consistently insightful and humorous.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Fall Pumpkin Planters

Dorsey Designs

Author: Sarah Dorsey

Sarah’s impressive sense of style and color is channeled into her home. Her blog, Dorsey Designs, provides lovely updates and guides of decor ideas that she tries herself on a regular basis. She even designs her own wallpapers and decor items, which are ornate and beautiful. If you rather not make them yourself, they can be bought from her site.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Bathroom Organization | Lower Bathroom Mini Reveal

Hunted Interiors

Author: Kristen Jackson

Hunted Interiors is the brainchild of Kristen Jackson, who spent years working as an international hotel designer. This blog provides exceptional decor guides, especially seasonal ones. Follow Kristen’s advice, so your home will be color-themed well—and inviting.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: What Is Your Style?!

The Interior Editor

Author: Maria Jones

Maria transforms ordinary living spaces into exceptional sights. From big projects such as kitchen to something minute as a glamorous wallpaper, Maria’s The Interior Editor melds practicality and style into a resourceful blog.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: The Real Green Kitchen: 100% Sustainable Design

My Sweet Savannah

Author: Melanie Thompson

Melanie is a decorator for hire who has an eye for improving the mundane set up of any room into a place with style. Her blog consists of many clever decor upgrades and tips for your home. As a mother of two, Melanie posts wonderful baking recipes that would keep anyone content.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Build A Custom Closet From Scratch

Authentic Interior

Author: Aida Sniraite

Aida is a professional interior designer who knows how to adjust and improve your living space. Her blog Authentic Interior is a window into seeing how her mind works with design. She wants to share with you the dos and don’ts of design, and she grounds you with essential decor principles, so you avoid rookie errors. This blog is a truly helpful resource.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: 8 Small Living Room Decorating Cheats You Probably Haven’t Heard About + Freebie!

Coshamie

Author: Coshamie staff

Coshamie provides a chic and smooth home decor blog, replete with fascinating takes on art and informative posts about wood and other decor items. This blog will teach you about high art and high-end home decor.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Coshamie’s Design Pick: Jonathan Field

Fresh Design Blog

Author: Fresh Design Blog staff

Fresh Design Blog provides home decor tips that capture an encompassing look for any home. Whether it’s Halloween or Christmas, everything from candle holders to coasters are thought through in the guides offered by this blog.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Quirky Gothic home décor for Halloween and beyond

Hadley Court

Author: Leslie Wood

Leslie’s blog Hadley Court reminds you the style and space tips you’re missing. Hadley Court offers useful guides on not only upgrading the look of your home but saving space within it as well. Leslies interest in giving practical advice is very helpful.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: California Style Homes—7 Easy Tips!

Penny’s Vintage Home

Author: Owner of Penny’s Vintage Spot

Penny’s Vintage Home is an aesthetic time capsule, capturing styles many of us have forgotten. The blog’s mixture of Romantic and Chic provide stunning displays in any room. The images of the actual decor in this blog are well-photographed too.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Vintage Farmhouse Metal Decor

The Design Sheppard

Author: Stacey Sheppard

Stacey is a design guru who generates wonderful writing and gorgeous decor pictures. Her vision in The Design Sheppard brims with color and thought—following her tips and guides are transformative to any room.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Spiced Honey: Dulux Colour of the Year 2019

Gates Interior Design

Author: Amanda Gates

Amanda, a Tennessee native, encourages home decor enthusiasts to embrace more color. Her blog, Gates Interior Design, is full of nifty and eye-catching tips to boost the appearance of your home.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Throw An Eco-friendly Cookout in 5 Easy Steps

Diamond Interiors

Author: Dimitra Dimitriou

Dimitra is attentive of home decor trends. Dimitra’s blog Diamond Interiors flashes the spectrum of style your home can display. This blog offers well-explained guides and will give you fresh ideas.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Boho Chic Interiors: Our Top Tips!

Driven By Decor

Author: Owner of Driven By Decor

Driven By Decor is a very popular home decor blog. Featured on Martha Stewart and the Huffington Post, this blog is incredibly well-designed and covers extensive ground on home decor. It will help you make your home more gorgeous and inviting.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Decorate Shelves & Bookcases: Simple Formulas That Work!

The Sweetest Digs

Author: Gemma Bonham-Carter

Gemma is driven by a passion for all-natural products and a welcoming aesthetic in her home. Her blog, The Sweetest Digs, will equip you with knowledge on decorating everything from a kitchen to a nursery. She also writes a helpful section on wellness.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Create A Cute Kids Craft Room

It All Started With Paint

Author: Owner of It All Started With Paint

It All Started With Paint is a popular home decor blog that brings great cheer and style. The details in home decor are key, which this blog expertly highlights with its lovely guides and tips.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How to Make Balloon Shade Tutorial

Katrina Blair

Author: Katrina Blair

Katrina knows how to maximize any space into a welcoming place, no matter how small it is. Her eponymous blog delivers modern and clean decor ideas that will be transformative, regardless of the size of your living space.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Create Impact with Tile in Small Spaces

Room For Tuesday

Author: Sarah Gibson

Room For Tuesday is a blog with a classy owner. Sarah’s apartment is full of stylish decor. She wages war against tackiness, easily demonstrated by her guide to Halloween decor. Follow her guide to make your living space more upscale.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Decorating for Fall & Halloween

Cohesive Randomness

Author: Carmeon Hamilton

Carmeon is a merchandising manager at Stash Home, and her hobby for home decor is well-reflected in Cohesive Randomness. This neat and stylish blog is full of clever decor ideas that will boost the appearance of your home, including for spaces as small as a corridor.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Saturday Styling: Styling a Small Entryway

Love My DIY Home

Author: Val Frania

Val exudes a strong passion for home decor, and more importantly, doing it yourself. Her blog, Love My DIY Home, is a testament to the rewards of trying new ideas. Val’s blog offers many fresh ones that will spruce up your home.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Can Furniture Become a Piece of Art?

Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Author: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab staff

Kerrie Kelly Design Lab is a full service home decor blog—they cover everything. The blog’s indoor and outdoor decor and custom fabrications are among the many demonstrators of its professional knowledge. If you want to be a pro, this blog is worth reading.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Dressed Nest: Black, White, and Brass

All Women’s Talk

Author: All Women’s Talk staff

All Women’s Talk, like it’s namesake, is generally a resource for women who are interested in DIY. One of the hottest home decor blogs out there, All Women’s Talk covers a vast array of seasonal decor and deserves to be read by any true home decor enthusiasts.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: 51 Halloween Wreaths To Decorate Your Door

Morse Constructions Incorporated

Author: Morse Constructions Incorporated staff

Morse Constructions is invested in improving homeowners’ lifestyles. Their blog ties in industry expertise and provides high-quality and practical home decor advice.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Curbless Showers: From Universal Design to Universally Popular

The Rainforest Garden

Author: Steve Asbell

Steve is a published children’s illustrator and writer, but also has a touch for design. His blog, The Rainforest Garden, highlights handy methods for turning your home and garden into a soothing environment that mimics the rainforest or shares elements with it.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How to Design a Dry Creek Bed: 10 Tips

Camels and Chocolate

Author: Kristen Luna

Camels and Chocolate is Kristen’s lifestyle blog. And for good measure, Kristen’s life is impressive and stylish. One of her labors of love is home decor, which Kristen is also a fantastic photographer. Follow her blog for some terrific home decor tips.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: We Bought a Victorian Home, Then Refinanced Three Years Later

The Southern Coterie

Author: The Southern Coterie staff

The Southern Coterie is a well-designed resource for content creators, particularly for home decor writers. The blog itself offers wonderful decor ideas too. There’s much to learn from here if you’re a home decor hobbyist.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Entertaining Inspiration: An AL Fresco Fiesta

House of Harper

Author: Caroline Harper Knapp

Caroline made one of the most elegant blogs on this list, House of Harper. The blog title even sounds like a noble house from Game of Thrones. Her home decor ideas are a rich mixture of grand styles and modern finishes.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Six Decorating Tips For An Inviting Entry

Quarter Life Living

Author: Owner of Quarter Life Living

Quarter Life Living is a relatively new home decor blog, but it’s aesthetic is impressive. The home decor tips span many colors and textures for numerous living spaces, and the images taken are professional and impressive. This is a good blog to help you think of decor ideas.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: New Year Neatening

The Inspired Room

Author: Melissa Michaels

Melissa is a published author and home decor expert. Her blog, The Inspired Room, is a practical and cozy resource to make your home feel more like—home. Her blog’s motto captures this: “let’s create a home you can’t wait to come home to!”

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Cozy Things with Tassels, Textures, and Trims

Savvy Home

Author: Gabrielle Savoie

Gabrielle is a true creative. With less than several years of experience, she drafted together an impressive array of home decor items and guides. Gabrielle’s color schemes are modern and inviting. For a truly contemporary home, check out Savvy Home for ideas.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Inside My First (280 SQ. FT.) New York Apartment

The Altered Page

Author: Seth Apter

Seth is a veteran home decor blogger. Since 2007, Seth’s The Altered Page provided clever and inexpensive DIY decor tips. Seth’s personality is well expressed through his countless posts—virtually all of which offer insight on how to make your living space look better.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Get Wrapped, Baked, and Painted!

Sacramento Street

Author: Caitlin Flemming

Caitlin is a San Francisco native who has made a stunning lifestyle blog. Named Sacramento Street, Caitlin’s professional-looking photos for each post is worthy to be featured on Better Homes and Garden or Life Magazine. She transforms her home into the right balance between modern and retro styles.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Interiors: Office Space Reveal

Remodelholic

Author: Cassity Kmetzsch

Cassity is one of the most renowned home decor bloggers. With over half a million likes on Facebook, her blog Remodelaholic is widely read. Many of her readers will find tips that transform simple household objects into a stylish addition to your living space. Even a ladder is fair game to organize your kitchen utensils with.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Small Countertop Towel Ladder And Utensil Organizer

Zero Waste Home

Author: Bea Johnson

Bea’s philosophy is straightforward: avoid waste as much as you can. She’s a world traveler who avoids this, and she’s also a home designer with this in mind as well. Her decor tips will not only make your home look good but also make your soul feel good too.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Le Parfait: A Love Stpry or 14 Reasons Why I Use French Canning Jars

The Stylish Nest

Author: Owner of The Stylish Nest

The Stylish Nest brings a certain degree of panache that’s missing from many blogs. This blog is full of personality and quality writing about garden and DIY decor tasks. Check our The Stylish Nest for solid decor tips.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: My Childhood Bedroom

Jillian Harris

Author: Jillian Harris

Jillian is an exceptional interior designer and blogger, with prolific posts that include beauty, fashion, food, and decor. Her personal and design style are both clean and gorgeous, so visit her eponymous blog to see how she can upgrade both you and your living space.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Design A Timeless & Low Maintenance Outdoor Space

Young House Love

Author: Sherry and John Petersik

Young House Love are a power couple. Their personalities complement each other as they decorate homes and share their experiences through blog posts and vlogs. For home decor enthusiasts, Young House Love is a very homey and enjoyable blog.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Make Inexpensive Curtains Look A Lot More Polished & Our New Master Bed!

AM Dolce Vita

Author: Owner of AM Dolce Vita

AM Dolce Vita is for hobbyists of home decor. The decor suggestions are all homemade and personally done by the author, which is extremely impressive given some of the renovation projects that were done. For example, AM Dolce Vita will show you that it’s physically possible to revamp a garage, as well as do most of outdoor and indoor decor tasks.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How to Achieve Your Dream Home Decor

Just A Girl and Her Blog

Author: Abby Lawson

Abby brims with positivity, experience, and creativity in her blog Just A Girl and Her Blog. Also, because she’s a mom, Abby offers decor suggestions for all needs. If you need a playroom built or a master bedroom redone, Just A Girl and Her Blog will offer a plethora of ideas.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: A Simple Fall Home Tour

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