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Lifestyle and Fitness
1) Comfort Zone - Why the Pressure to Leave it? (The Girlfriend AARP )2) ISO: Female Parenting Expert (Anonymous)
3) How can seniors deal if they don't like the way their kids parent? (AARP newsletter )
4) Need Baristas for "Best and Worst Things To Order At Starbucks" (INSIDER)
5) Need Chefs For "Best Desserts To Make In An Air Fryer" (INSIDER)
6) Gadgets for Summer! (Anonymous)
7) Dermatologist for advice on "maskne" (New Jersey Family)
8) Zodiac Signs Dating Post-Quarantine (Bustle)
9) Best Home Security Systems - For Blog Review (sarahscoop.com)
10) Writing about small tweaks you can make to your resume (Anonymous)
11) Commentary on Daily Burn/ Home Fitness Programs (Highya)
12) Green Skincare - Instagram Campaign (PoshBeautyBlog.com)
13) Exclusive breastfeeding can curb childhood obesity (VeryWell Family)
14) COVID Transmission to Newborn (VeryWell Family)
15) Crib mattresses and other baby sleeping essentials (Blog)
16) home organization (Blog)
17) makeup and cosmetics (Blog)
18) Men's lifestyle site looking for expert on black male hairstyles and hair care. (Spy.com)
19) Things You Won't See in Nail Salons Anymore (Reader's Digest)
20) Looking to interview Latinx startup founders & VC investors about happiness for a coffee table book. (Anonymous)
21) Searching for vegan bloggers (Anonymous)
22) I'm searching for fitness trainers and fitness bloggers (Anonymous)
23) Daily Skin Care Advice Needed (Anonymous)
24) Best Holiday Money Hacks (Real Simple)
25) Examples of using data to become a force for the good (MarketingSherpa)
26) Seeking hospitality pros from regions with lax open container laws (like New Orleans and Las Vegas) (The Manual)
27) What to Look For In an Acne Scar Fade Cream for Women of Color (Reviewed.com)
28) Seeking bartenders who use jam as a cocktail ingredient (The Manual)
29) Looking for parents to discuss how they are handling childcare this summer (Vox)
30) Looking for 4th of July fireworks and events in NYC (New York Post)
31) Designers needed for commentary on top summer 2020 trends! (realtor.com)
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Lifestyle and Fitness
1) Summary: Comfort Zone - Why the Pressure to Leave it?Name: Randi Mazzella The Girlfriend AARP
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-axn1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Girlfriend AARP
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 26 June
Query:
Why are we pushed to step out of our comfort zone and are there
mental health/emotional benefits to just staying put and not
venturing out of our safe space.
Requirements:
Appealing to a WOMEN in midlife - experts must have experience
with this demographic
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay28@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 26 June
Query:
Topic: What Is Virtual Babysitting? And Is it Safe? This story
will be geared toward working parents at home who may be working
remotely for the foreseeable future.
Requirements:
Requirements:
Hello! I'm looking for a female parenting expert to provide some
insight on the virtual babysitting that have popped up since
COVID?
Name:
Title:
Business Name & Link:
1-2 sentence bio on what makes you a parenting expert:
Q: What virtual babysitting services are available right now?
You can speak to virtual tutoring, Care.com virtual babysitting,
day cares doing video crafts, or whatever else you're aware of!
A:
Q: Why are parents turning to these virtual babysitting
offerings?
A:
Q: Is virtual babysitting a viable replacement for
daycare/babysitters/nannies?
A:
Q: Is virtual babysitting safe? What safety issues should
parents consider?
A:
Q: How can parents take advantage of virtual babysitting safely?
A:
Q: Are these services expensive? Is there a way to make them
cost friendly?
Q: How can parents best take advantage of these services?
Perhaps buying an hour of virtual tutoring or story time while
they have an important meeting, but they're still at home with
the child?
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Name: Jackie Gillard AARP newsletter
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay4a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: AARP newsletter
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 26 June
Query:
Looking for PhD psychology specializing in seniors and family
therapy who can provide tips on how seniors can deal with not
liking the way their kids parent.
Requirements:
PhD Family therapists who work with a lot of seniors in family
conflict
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Name: Sophia Mitrokostas INSIDER
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay6y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: INSIDER
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 25 June
Query:
Calling all current and former baristas! We're looking for
baristas with experience at ANY coffee shop to list at least
four (4) of best and worst things to order at Starbucks.
Each pitch should include at least *four* examples with at least
a couple *complete* sentences of explanation for each point.
Please include your comments in your pitch, along with how you
would like to be credited (name, credentials, website link).
The piece would be published on INSIDER and may appear on
Business Insider as well.
Deadline for HARO comment is June 25 at 11 p.m. EST. Thank you
in advance!
Requirements:
Current menu items only please!
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Name: Sophia Mitrokostas INSIDER
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay6z@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: INSIDER
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 25 June
Query:
We're looking for professional chefs and cooks to share a few of
their favorite DESSERTS to make in an air fryer.
Each pitch should include at least *four* examples with at least
a couple *complete* sentences of explanation for each point.
Please include your comments in your pitch, along with how you
would like to be credited (name, credentials, website link).
The piece would be published on INSIDER and may appear on
Business Insider as well.
Deadline for HARO comment is June 25 at 11 p.m. EST. (extensions
possible). Thank you in advance!
Requirements:
Professional chefs and cooks only please!
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay73@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 June
Query:
Looking for the Must have gadgets for the Summer. I want these
to have a "WOW" Factor! Think about what you would take to the
beach, on a plane trip or you just need it near your pool.
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Name: Ronnie Koenig New Jersey Family
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7d@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: New Jersey Family
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 June
Query:
Seeking a NJ-based dermatologist for advice on
preventing/treating "maskne"
Requirements:
Must be NJ-based!
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Name: Kristine Fellizar Bustle
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Bustle
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 June
Query:
Hello! Looking for astrologers to contribute to a piece on how
the zodiac signs might approach dating post-quarantine. For
example, which signs do you see want to be single? Which signs
would want to get into a relationship? Also, which ones do you
see wanting to reconnect with an ex? If interested, would love
to work with you!
Requirements:
Astrologers available today
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Name: Sarah R sarahscoop.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7v@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: sarahscoop.com
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 25 June
Query:
We are looking to review some of the best home security systems
in the form of blog posts reviews. Looking for fast, reliable,
technology, etc.
Requirements:
Must provide product samples.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay7z@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 24 June
Query:
I'm working on a story about small and easy tweaks you can make
to your resume to get noticed. Any insights would be greatly
appreciated! I appreciate the quick turnaround time.
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Name: Lydia Noyes Highya
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay80@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Highya
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 June
Query:
Are you a fitness expert? Better yet, do you have first-hand
experience with Daily Burn? Then I'd love to use your insight
for a review of the company.
Please share whether you think this program can be an effective
way to get in shape at home. Are you sacrificing anything
compared to a traditional gym membership? Do you think that
other home workout programs are a better option (which ones)?
Any further insight you can share would be great and I will
include anything of value into the final review.
Requirements:
Please share your credentials
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Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay8c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 29 June
Query:
Seeking help with finding green skincare brands who want to be
included in a sponsored Instagram story campaign. Please email
for details.
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Name: Christin Perry VeryWell Family
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay8h@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: VeryWell Family
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 24 June
Query:
Seeking MD/Pediatrician/Nutritionist to answer questions about
how breastfeeding can impact future obesity.
1. A study indicates that exclusive breastfeeding of children
that are genetically susceptible to obesity may decrease obesity
risk later in life. Why is this?
2. How can a parent know if their child is genetically
susceptible to obesity?
3. How does supplementing with formula affect breastfeeding?
4. How does supplementing with formula affect baby's weight, esp
if they are genetically inclined to be obese later in life?
5. Are there other things you can do as a new parent to help
curb obesity if your child is genetically susceptible?
Requirements:
see above,
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Name: Christin Perry VeryWell Family
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay8i@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: VeryWell Family
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 24 June
Query:
MD/OBGYN/Pedi for the following questions about transmitting
COVID to a newborn:
1. Is it possible for a new mother (or father) to transmit COVID
to their newborn?
2. If so, does this happen in utero or immediately following
birth?
3. Does breastmilk provide any protection against contracting
COVID, especially If mom is positive or has had a positive
result in the past?
4. What can be done to protect a newborn if a mother gives birth
WHILE POSITIVE for COVID?
5. Does any of this differ if mom is asymptomatic at the time of
birth?
6. What is the outlook if a newborn does contract COVID? Please
cite studies or provide statistics or news stories.
Requirements:
Must be nurse, MD, OBGYN or Pedi. I would love a source that has
direct experience with this.
Thanks!
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Name: Mindy Spoelma Blog
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-awtz@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 June
Query:
Hello, my name is Mindy and I am the co-owner of Little Helpers
In Life. I do reviews, gift guides, and so much more. I am
starting to gather different sponsors for crib mattress and
sleeping essentials. I am interested in products to feature on
my gift guide, or review depending on what is discussed. I
require full size products in exchange for a feature in my
guide. Thank you for taking time to read this, and consider me.
I look forward to working together.
Requirements:
Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons
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Name: Mindy Spoelma Blog
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-awu0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 June
Query:
Hello, my name is Mindy and I am the co-owner of Little Helpers
In Life. I do reviews, gift guides, and so much more. I am
starting to gather different sponsors for home organization. I
am interested in products to feature on my gift guide, or review
depending on what is discussed. I require full size products in
exchange for a feature in my guide. Thank you for taking time to
read this, and consider me. I look forward to working together.
Requirements:
Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons
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Name: Mindy Spoelma Blog
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-awu2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 June
Query:
Hello, my name is Mindy and I am the co-owner of Little Helpers
In Life. I do reviews, gift guides, and so much more. I am
starting to gather different sponsors for makeup and cosmetics.
I am interested in products to feature on my gift guide, or
review depending on what is discussed. I require full size
products in exchange for a feature in my guide. Thank you for
taking time to read this, and consider me. I look forward to
working together.
Requirements:
Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons
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Name: Taylor Galla Spy.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-axgh@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Spy.com
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 26 June
Query:
Spy.com is a men's lifestyle reviews and discovery platform that
covers everything from the latest gadgets to helpful life hacks
and gift guides for all occasions. We're writing a piece on
men's hairstyles and would love to talk to a hair stylist or
fashion expert about the most popular black men's haircuts of
2020. We would love to get your insight on the hairstyles you
like and how you like to style black hair. Thank you!
Requirements:
A hair stylist or fashion expert specifically in the arena of
black mens' hair and hairstyles.
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Name: Madeline Wahl Reader's Digest
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay4o@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Reader's Digest
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 26 June
Query:
My name is Madeline and I'm a writer at Reader's Digest. I'm
working on an article about things you won't see in nail salons
anymore due to COVID-19. Before the pandemic, people could go to
nail salons with friends or solo without wearing a mask, among
other things. Now, however, things have changed. What should
people keep in mind when going to a nail salon?
Requirements:
I'm looking for people who currently work at nail salons, have
worked at nail salons in the past, or have worked in the
industry.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay5c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM PST - 26 June
Query:
The book is a collection of the thoughts, ideas, and memories
that make us collectively feel good.
We've interviewed everyone from Olympic athletes, best-selling
authors, and educators to chefs, comedians, and now, artists and
photographers. If selected, we will follow up with a 15-minute
interview - see requirements for submission below.
Publication date: August, 2020 Publisher information: Oliver
Charles, San Francisco, CA
Requirements:
Include name, contact information, current position, and website
if available. Please include all these things to be considered.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay5r@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 27 June
Query:
I am searching for vegan bloggers to quote in an article.
Please share: What is the most important supplement that you
rely on as a vegan? And why? You must have a site about the
vegan diet. I will link to your site and let you know when the
post goes live. Our site's DR is 55.
Requirements:
You could be vegan for 20 years but if you don't have a vegan
site you won't be featured. Sorry.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay5s@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 June
Query:
What is your best training/diet tip for losing weight? Please
answer in around 200 words. I will link to your website and let
you know when the post goes live.
Requirements:
You must have a fitness website to which I can link to.
Instagram or other social media page is not enough.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ay7b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 24 June
Query:
It is common within our busy schedules to neglect taking care of
our skin. Whether it is the daily routine, sun protection,
winter months, sports and or activities or the beach, if you are
a skin care professional we would like to hear from you for a
piece we are doing.
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Name: Maggie Puniewska Real Simple
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Real Simple
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 June
Query:
I am a writer for Real Simple Magazine, looking for a few
experts to share their best money hacks for the holidays. For
this story, we're really looking for money hacks that feel *new
and actionable*, tips that readers haven't heard before or that
feel really fresh. Tips should try to be applicable to readers
regardless of how they celebrate, so related to wrapping and
shipping gifts, hacks for saving money on hosting holiday
dinners and parties, how to save on utility bills with holiday
lights, etc. Again, really hoping to hear about ingenious
suggestions here.
Format: Please send me your best tips, along with an explanation
of how it works, why/how it's helpful AND how much a reader
could save if they did it (the last bit is important for this
story, estimates are OK!) If the query is still active, I am
still taking ideas.
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Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7g@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 26 June
Query:
MarketingSherpa is currently looking for examples of using data
to become a force for the good for an upcoming article. Examples
can be from any industry.
A good example will include the before, the after, results, and
advice for other marketers. Please include your (and/or your
client's) name, title and company, so we know how to attribute
you in the article if your example is chosen.
Feel free to include your LinkedIn and Twitter handles as well
for when we share the article with our audience on social media.
(https://twitter.com/marketingsherpa)
Here are previous articles to give you an example of what the
final published article will look like:
https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/4-mini-marketing-case-studies-what-customers-want
https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/8-case-studies-using-marketing-for-positive-change
https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/website-optimization-7-mini-marketing-case-studies
A few things we do to make the experience better for sources:
- We respond to every pitch to let you know we got it.
- If you are included in the article, we will send you a link
once it is published.
- If you have a question, we will answer it.
Requirements:
Email specific examples of using data as a force for the good
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Name: Taylor Tobin The Manual
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7q@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Manual
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 29 June
Query:
I'm working on a story about open container laws in the US in
which I'll argue that these laws should be permanently
suspended, amended, or abolished in the wake of the coronavirus
shutdowns. If you're a hospitality professional who works in a
region with lax open container policies (like New Orleans, Las
Vegas, and Key West) and believes that restrictive laws should
become a thing of the past nationwide, please reach out and I'll
send over some specific questions!
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Name: Kit Stone Reviewed.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay7y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Reviewed.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 25 June
Query:
It's always been a challenge to find a dermatologist that is
familiar with working on colored skin. As a result, some people
have had bad experiences with fade creams in attempts at
eliminating acne scars. Looking for over the counter or
otherwise suggestions for fade creams for women of color, Black
women.
Requirements:
Dermatologist PR Rep Business-owner Esthetician
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Name: Taylor Tobin The Manual
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay88@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Manual
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 29 June
Query:
For this story, I'm looking for bartenders who use jams,
jellies, or preserves as cocktail ingredients to offer recipes
for great drinks that include jam. If you'd like to participate,
please send your name, location, the bar/restaurant/company
where you work and your position (or where you worked most
recently, if you've experienced a COVID layoff), a recipe for a
jam-based cocktail with a photo of said cocktail, and a 2-4
sentence quote explaining why this cocktail really benefits from
the use of jam.
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Name: Nicole Dieker Vox
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay8b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Vox
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 June
Query:
Hi! I'm one of the writers for Vox's Money Talks series, and
we're looking to interview a set of parents on how they're
planning to handle childcare this summer -- with an emphasis on
both the public safety and the financial aspects. Since our
series focuses on people negotiating tricky financial issues,
I'm especially interested in interviewing people who initially
had different ideas on how their child(ren) should spend the
summer, and how they came to an agreement/solution.
Requirements:
U.S based sources
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Name: Addie Sands New York Post
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay8g@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: New York Post
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 June
Query:
Looking for formal fireworks events and other events in NYC for
July 4th. Must be in the five boroughs (or super close like in
Yonkers or Fort Lee, NJ). Events should all be safe and have
social distancing protocols in place like a drive-in movie,
drive-in-concert, outdoor live music with social distancing set
in place in a park, an eating contest, etc. Virtual events
hosted by famous NYC venues are also fine to pitch if they are
truly remarkable. Please send with numbers and stick to
formatting exactly:
1. Name of event, address, phone number, website, time it is
taking place, price to attend (address / phone not relevant for
virtual) 2. Brief blurb 4-5 sentences on what the event is and,
if in person, how it will be hosted safely (i.e., masks
required, markers to designate seats on lawn six-feet apart,
etc.). Please add colorful details where possible. If food is
available, please specify. 3. Contact email for photo department
and if you have them Dropbox link or Google drive link to photos
if you have them of event in years past or relevant pictures
(i.e., if the event is a concert, a pic of a crowded venue makes
no sense right now, but an up-close of the band playing might
work).
Requirements:
Please follow formatting exactly as requested to be considered.
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Name: Larissa Runkle realtor.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay8j@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: realtor.com
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 25 June
Query:
This article will showcase five top Summer 2020 design trends.
PLEASE NOTE: I'm not looking for new trend ideas, but for expert
commentary on the trends listed below. I need several top
designers who can comment (via email ONLY) on these five top
trends by Thursday, 6/25 11am EST . Please remember to include
your full name and a brief bio!
For each trend: Please comment on why it's so popular this
season, why it works, what qualities it brings to the room, and
anything else you find relevant (pairing ideas etc.)
Here are this season's 5 top trends, along with the photo(s)
that inspired the look:
Summer Decor Trends Curved couches
https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-houzz-a-cliff-may-home-leads-the-way-in-long-beach-midcentury-living-room-orange-county-phvw-vp~2836710
Raw materials (like this live-edge table)
https://www.houzz.com/photos/peaceful-palisades-living-room-beach-style-living-room-los-angeles-phvw-vp~87055784
Floral wallpaper
https://www.houzz.com/photos/brooklyn-row-house-1-contemporary-powder-room-new-york-phvw-vp~101462020
Canopy bed
https://www.houzz.com/photos/443-greenwich-tribeca-transitional-bedroom-new-york-phvw-vp~100431090
Island on wheels
https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-kitchen-eclectic-kitchen-los-angeles-phvw-vp~63691747
Requirements:
Seeking several top designers who can comment (via email ONLY)
on these five top trends by Thursday, 6/25 11am EST . Please
remember to include your full name and a brief bio!
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