Flavia Medrut
An avid writer with a knack for lifestyle and home décor, Flavia has been combining her passion for movies and TV with her affinity for welcoming interiors, tackling topics from fictional homes to interior design tips or the psychology behind the way we decorate our homes. With a PhD in Sociology, Flavia has also been inspiring readers as a long-term contributor on Goalcast.com
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See inside Jensen Ackles’ house in Austin, a dreamy lake-side retreat
February 28, 2023
If you’re a die-hard Supernatural fan like us, you’re probably still reeling from the show’s finale and coping with the fact that there won’t be any new Winchester adventures for us to follow (unless you count the new CW series, The Winchesters, which we don’t). But we’re not here to talk about that, but rather snoop into […] More
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Is It Real? Monica’s Purple Apartment in ‘Friends’, the Place where Friendship is Forever
March 18, 2022
It’s been more than two decades since Friends first aired on NBC, luring in no less than 21.5 million viewers from its very first episode. By the time the show finale aired in May, 2004, the television series had become so popular that it drew in 52.5 million viewers in what became the most watched […] More
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These 12 Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools will Take Your Kitchen to the Next Level
February 12, 2022
*Please note that this article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase clicking on one of the links below, we’ll receive a commission. Having a bar at home has always been a cool feature. But in the past few years, we’ve seen it surge in popularity, and morph into all sorts of new forms […] More
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Is it Real? Bilbo Baggins’ Precious Hobbit House, Straight Out of the Shire
January 6, 2022
Bilbo Baggins’ hobbit house was more than just a movie set You’ll find it Matamata, New Zealand, where a 12-acre movie set that goes by the name of Hobbiton is a real-life version of the Shire Hobbiton was created by Peter Jackson for the first Lord of the Rings movie The same hobbit house was used […] More
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The Real-Life Home Alone House: Then and Now
December 9, 2021
Home Alone, the cult classic comedy which turned Macaulay Culkin into one of the most recognizable child actors ever, is as present on our TV screens now as it was when it was first released in November 1990. The story of eight-year-old Kevin McCallister — who, accidentally left behind by his family during the holidays, […] More
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13 Real-Life Houses Haunted by Their Dark Past
October 31, 2021
Fear is not a most welcomed feeling and we spend a great deal of time and energy trying to avoid it. Yet all that goes out the window when it comes to horror stories, which tap into an emotional masochism of sorts, captivating us with their harrowing tales, jump scares, and carefully picked creepy houses. […] More
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Ernest Hemingway’s house in Key West stands tall after 170 hurricane seasons
February 14, 2021
Leaving behind an impressive body of work written in his now-iconic style, Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway was a titan of 20th-century literature. Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, the novelist went on to live a life full of adventures before his untimely death in 1961. He was a reporter for The Kansas City Star, […] More
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Here are the 4 Most Popular Roof Designs for Single Family Homes
October 18, 2020
When choosing the roof of your home, it’s important to select a design that will best fit your needs and your environment. The different types of roof designs can vary from anything involving simple pitched roofs to heavy-duty gable roofs, each coming with its own set of design merits and practical uses. Think of it […] More
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Outdoor Home Care: 5 Easy And Sustainable Tips to Keep Your Home Exteriors Clean
October 14, 2020
Whether it’s fall or spring, cleaning the exterior of your home is always a good idea — especially if you happen to live in a primarily residential neighborhood or an area governed by an HOA. It’s part of being a responsible neighbor, not to mention that maintaining your home’s exterior also plays into your property’s […] More
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7 Top Decorating Ideas for Your Bedroom this Fall: Making Your Room More Cozy & Stylish
September 3, 2020
Fall is one of the most exciting seasons of the year. The trees, the smells, the comfy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s a cozy, wonderful time and who wouldn’t want to enjoy that warm vibe all year long? And since this is the season that prompts us all to spend a little more time […] More
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Is It Real? Charlie’s Beach House in ‘Two and a Half Men’
June 20, 2020
CBS’s long-running show, Two and a Half Men, brought us 12 seasons of laughs at the expense of its fairly unique characters — jingle writer Charlie Harper who leads a hedonistic, carefree life, his ‘good-for-nothing’ brother, Alan, and quirky nephew Jake — who all lived together in Charlie’s Malibu mansion. Season 9 brought about a […] More
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7 Natural Air Freshener Alternatives to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
April 20, 2020
A house that smells nice is always more inviting, enhances one’s mood and makes staying indoors much more comfortable and relaxing. The easiest way too make your home smell nice is with the use of common air freshener products that you’ll find at retail and general stores, supermarkets and malls. Unfortunately, these types of air […] More