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Would switching to a completely digital format for console video games be a bad thing, like death of used games or loss of true ownership? That might not be the case.
enough of these idiot articles, I want my games to be in physical form, so I can have full control of my purchased property
In my computer I rather have my games in a digital form, in console I want them physical.
Meanwhile in a future not so distant:
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yeah, I prefer physical for consoles and digital for PC too as I can always resell and trade-in console games and I have almost 3TB of HDD in my pc and pc games aren't worth a damn physically too!
While i too like the physical medium i can understand the transition to all digital and why it is/needs to happen.
One main concern is will there be a platform around to play physical media? Meaning that records and tapes were prime in their day but have since given way to the likes of cd and even digital.
The ability to play records and tapes is still possible but it may not be for much longer. Unless new units are being made to specifically replace the old ones that will eventually die....the ability to play older physical media is on the edge of obscurity.
Now solid state has a greater chance of lasting longer than something that uses moving parts. Meaning if any game console could outlast the longest it would be the cartridge based ones. They really have no moving parts but they do use older capacitors and circuits that can dry out or leak and cause other issues. just check out Luke Morse on youtube for info on that stuff.
now current gen hardware, we get the best of both. Physical but also digital and with digital there is an advantage in the sense that if something happens to your system, you can still play the digital games on another system. You can play physical games on another system as well but what if....god forbid...something happens to your physical game? It gets broken or scratched...etc
There are pros and cons to the whole situation but in the end it is moving towards a digital release only kind of world. Many will complain about the lack of retail physical ownership but those kinds of kinks need to be ironed out and really addressed to consumers of what can and will happen if things go all digital.
If people can understand the benefits as opposed to the hindrances then the adoption of such a process would go smoother and possibly be more lucrative to people in the long run.
"One main concern is will there be a platform around to play physical media? Meaning that records and tapes were prime in their day but have since given way to the likes of cd and even digital. "
This is kind of moot with gaming consoles, since they're designed to work on the system in question. Like PS4 / PS3 both use Bluray, but a PS4 game won't work on a PS3 and vice versa. Furthermore, you can still buy VHS players to this day from BestBuy / Sears / etc. That platform has been dead for at least a decade, but it still exists.
"now current gen hardware, we get the best of both. Physical but also digital and with digital there is an advantage in the sense that if something happens to your system, you can still play the digital games on another system. You can play physical games on another system as well but what if....god forbid...something happens to your physical game? It gets broken or scratched...etc "
Is that REALLY true? If your PlayStation 3 gets stolen and both your activations are in use, then you COULD be looking at 6 months without being able to use any of your content (Sony probably isn't going to deactivate everything for you even if you can prove it was stolen). You also lose the ability to sell, storage becomes a huge issue (ask ANYONE with PlayStation Plus and a Vita...) and your ownership concept is null. Finally, you don't take into account how OTHER devices handle the future / these changes.
Like they make devices that let you extract video from a VHS tape and make it digital. Every CD album I've ever encountered gave me the ability to extract the songs in a digital format. It's without a doubt possible to rip a movie and play it via any old DVD player. Even now, a lot of movies come with some combination of Bluray, DVD, Ultra Violet or some other form of having the movie. As we move into the future with the XB1 / PS4 not accepting previous gen games, we're not seeing the same thoughtfulness form companies. Just the continual complaining that they're not making enough money.
I certainly think DD has its place and is useful at times, but games have largely been different than the other media and will most likely continue to be.
I'll point out where I think your viewpoint is a little skewed.
An all digital future is something that sounds cosy on paper, but as time marches on the cracks begin to appear in what we've built for ourselves.
1) With backwards compatibility on console currently in the shitter, and games being built specifically for console hardware, this is a non-issue.
2) The discs you'll be using are scratch resistant. I've never managed to scratch a disc in my PS3 collection and that's without even taking good care of them (leaving them face down on wooden floor/carpet). If you manage to lose or snap a disc, then can we not say the same for everything else in this world? Might as well digitize EVERYTHING in that case, so we don't break it all.
I'd ask you to stop cheerleading an obtuse lack of ownership - it's not a healthy thing when you ACTUALLY consider the long-term impact of this, despite your perceived value in convenience or lucrativeness. It's a "head in the clouds" mentality. There is no completely and positively overarching outcome to this, and the negatives appear without even attempting to point them out.
What kinks can be ironed out in destroying the culture of choice and expression in physical ownership, collecting, gifting, presentation, art etc. to be replaced by sterile, intangible 'convenience' ??
The future is flexibility, not restriction. And I do understand what you mean by 'kinks' and asking people to consider the positives, but the bottom line is, you are painting us a future where somehow, not owning something and not being able to do what you want with your purchase, is a really really fantastic thing for human kind.
@admiralvic: The PS3 is NOT the 360 and I'm sure neither is the PS4....It doesn't take 6 months to activate or transfer content...It literally takes 2 seconds of logging into SEN and deactivating it....There is no MS like timeframe 2 seconds of deactivate and then activate...They don't care, nor does it involve calling them
Unless they make digital games $30 or less,they can f*** off.
I think they will all cost the same whe they first come out but I think they will be more affordable quicker. Like 2 to 3 months later depending how it sells.
Have the author of this article heard of the PSP GO? It went full digital and now dead. You never go full Digital.
In all seriousness. They claim that going digital will make games cheaper, So far that is not true. There are a few problem going full digital...
1. HDD space. Current Gen games are now 5-40gb each and i cant imagine how large next gen games will be but there are not enough HDD space to store all your games.
2. Internet cap: Lots of internet provider are implementing cap on the amount you use per month.
3. Bandwidth: not everyone have high speed internet, in fact I think only 25% of U.S residents have high speed internet.
4. Resale: with digital you can not resale your games. Most gamers resell their games after they have completed it. With Digital, you either keep it in your hard drive or delete it.
I totally agree. Not to mention after trying to download Hitman this month (17GB) and only getting 1MB per sec from PSN on a 50 Mb connection sucks.
Then, I when I went to install and it was corrupted so I had to download again!!
Imagine trying to download a 50GB game... I definately do NOT want this until PSN can provide much faster downloads.
Also, I would rather have some of the data on an 8x Blu-ray so I don't have to use up hard drive space that is not needed.
plus this will be more of an excuse for developers to release unfinished games, theyll rely too much on network patches
Yeah ummm thats your crap internet not PSN unless you ingeniously decided that you were going to download it the minute it was up when you have a million other people downloading it all at the same time....You do also realize that your internet speed is probably like everyone else on the planets *speeds up to*, and I would bet your using wireless which is even more garbage since wireless is NOT stable, either way the only time you can ever think about close to 50 is in the middle of the night....
I also downloaded Hitman at my girls house and she only gets 30mb and it took about 20 minutes if that, stop using your garbage wireless and claiming it's PSN
I was going full digital no matter what console I went with, that's why X1 policies never bothered me.
Apparently you weren't seeing as how someone clicked disagree. It's a good thing people on N4G know what you'd do more so than you do.
Original policies didn't impact me either. TBH, they didn't impact most of the complainers. Just complained on principle. A 24 hr check only impacts someone who doesn't have internet at all. You can easily connect once in a 24 hour period unless your power is out. But if your power is out...
Its the choice that matters. I'm fully digital because I accept the risks associated with buying digital games. I choose to do that because I have a reliable internet connection and I don't mind minor forms of drm. MS didn't give people the choice. That's the big difference. There's no reason they couldn't of done both.
Really cause I have FiOS at my house and recently Verizon screwed something up and I didn't have internet for 2.5 days, IF there were retarded check ins everyone in my neighborhood with verizon would have been screwed....But then again the MS asskissers are A OK with crap even when their connection goes down for days and they cant play a game....
Funny though I have like 60-65 FULL RETAIL PS3 games that I've purchased on my HDD and yet didn't need dark age anti consumer restrictions to purchase them, but you go ahead and believe those policies were needed
I have full retail games on my hard drive. The difference... we downloaded those games directly with our profiles. We didn't buy a disc, install it, & play w/o the disc on the hard drive. The checks would prevent me installing it, then giving the disc to my offline buddy to own. Internet being down for more than a few hours is rare outside power outages.
I love sitting on my leather sofa and swapping games without having to get up each time and fumble with physical discs.
Call me lazy if you want - but I love the ease of digital games!!! I rarely sell them too so it works for me.
I am also going full digital. XOne's original policy was even kind of nice for me, since You would have gotten a case but with all the benefits of a digital edition.
It's coming. Both from Sony and MS very soon and all the evidence and the set up is there for it to happen.
I can see both companies slowly going all digital three to four years down the line.
Not happening and it seems to me that the only reasons you'd want to see that is to point and say "haha, looks like MS was right".
If that was the case, or going to be the case, music publishers would have stopped producing CDs years ago, but I wonder why they still produce them? How's that evidence for you?
What I see is one company understanding how entertainment distribution works and continues to work, and another company wanting to put a control method over their distribution means.
Not very soon. DigitalRaptor is right that you WANT it to be that way to vindicate Microsoft's choice with the XB1.
I guess it bears repeating yet again, but internet infrastructure is nowhere near capable of handling an all-digital future. From ISPs to availability, it's just not ready. Not here in the US, and in painfully few places elsewhere.
Anything else is wishful thinking at this point.
Here's the thing.
Even IF the vast majority(say >90%) decided to go all digital in 3-4 years, they simply couldn't. Internet infrastructure isn't there, and won't be there in 3-4 years.
Even IF MS and Sony decided to go all digital, that doesn't mean people would accept it. Recent outcry should make that more than abundantly apparent. I can't believe this whole, "Digital is the [only] future" mentality still exists after the events of the past few months. It is more than apparent that people are simply not ready to make that shift.
That IS NOT going to change in 3-4 years. As DigitalRaptor says, CD sales still make up roughly half of all music sales. According to recent reports, digital game/content sales don't even make up for 20% of all industry revenues in the console market. Digital acceptance for games isn't going to jump 70% in 3-4 years.
Why is it that so many believe that massive sweeping changes in consumer spending habits happen in 3-4 years? It just doesn't happen unless it's forced.
In this case, MS even realized that they couldn't force it completely, which is why they offered physical discs. They knew the market wasn't ready for all digital. How much clearer can it be that they knew this since their console was in essence entirely digital, yet physical discs still remained.
Digital will become more accepted as time goes on and companies find ways to make it more enticing for the consumer. It will be a natural progression that will have surges as new technology or business models comes out. But unless the change is forced, physical will remain.
I'd be damned surprised if any company was willing to try and force the issue anytime in the next 3-4 years, and I'd even be surprised if this topic was breached with the next next gen given what happened this time.
You won't see this switch until the market shows that it is the predominate way people are buying games. Choice is good. Why do you care if people want to buy physical? Buy your digital and everyone is happy.
I guess you havent heard that Sony is trying to develope a disc that can hold up to 300gb of info on a single disc. If Sony is going to invest time on a 300gb disc where you think their stance on full digital lies?
Remember, both companies are investing money into 4K TV and movies. Games will be next. If a 1080p movie is about 15-24gb, what you think a 4K movie will be? How long you think it will take you to download a 200gb movie or game?
People who are against DRM have clearly not tried Steam.
You save about 50% in sales in the long run.
um ... Steam has DRM.
A better statement would have used GoG.com
Yes, Steam is complete DRM, that's my point.
People think 'DRM' is synonymous with 'evil'.
DRM is completely worth it. If you disagree with that, then I'm guessing you haven't used Steam.
Steam offers much better sales and deals than anything a physical copy could bring to the table.
I'm all for DRM, because I save way, WAY more money with DRM in place than without it.
He was saying DRM isn't such a bad thing
except xbox live is not steam and there was no promise on MS part that having drm would mean we get 50% off prices.
infact ms pretty much confirmed that xbone games would cost the same as they currently do. if ms saw going digital as an opportunity for giving us cheaper games, why are they not doing that right now with the games that are currently available digitally?
Even when the games are on sale on xbox live, they are still more expensive then getting them second hand or on sale in the shops.
there is no reason MS could not have come out and said if you buy online the prices are going to be x cheaper then buying the hard copy.. but no, they didn't because they had no intention of doing that in the first place.
i don't know why people keep telling themselves that MS was going to do a steam but oh look you ruined it... dream on !
You don't know that. You can't say MS didn't confirm or promise that games would be cheaper since the thing never even got off the ground.
I'm sure when Steam first launched there was also no promises of games being cheaper. It took time for the whole system to be established to where it is today.
And what would have happened if MS said the games would be cheaper and then they weren't? Then the internet and especially N4G would have exploded AGAIN about MS lying to everyone.
XboxFun, MS was never going to give you Steam like prices. Get over it.
@ XboxFun
ahhh, I see, so I don't know that for sure, yet our friend above and the people who support DRM somehow do know that MS was definitely going to have great sales like steam and somehow it's our fault for complaining that they are not getting that... How convenient.
we could flip this either way we want, nobody knows for sure and that is the whole point ! MS should have made it clear when everyone was giving them flack over the drm issue, but they didn't.
in fact, the biggest fail over the whole xbo reveal was MS lack of clarity on so many issues.
Still, until MS prove me wrong I can only go on my past experience with them. 8 years on xboxlive and I have not seen them do sales on new digital releases or even old ones that is comparable to steam or the price I would get for a second hand hard copy. That is a fact.
DRM itself is not bad.. but in the light of what MS wanted to do with it, I found not reason to support it and I still don't see any reason to defend it.
Steam was is better than what Xbox would have been. Steam is a service where you download games, so of course you need internet. But after you pay, you can play them offline. No 24 hr checks.
You can't compare Steam to the X1.
You couldnt before but now you can.
"Steam is a service where you download games, so of course you need internet." Just like XBO
"But after you pay, you can play them offline. No 24 hr checks." Again, just like XBO.
so the changes MS made just brought them closer to parity with the Steam service. The advantage Steam still has is in price and selection.
I went about 85% digital with ps3, as I have some games that aren't available for download.
When ps4 comes out the only physical disc I'll have will be madden as I get rid of it every year for the new one. I'll be looking for 2tb hdd's, if they even exist, as I've taken up nearly all of 1tb on my ps3 with games.
As for movies, I'll always buy physical...
Why I might go mostly digital
1.Sometimes the disc straight up doesn't work. MGS 4 for example. Brand new copy. No scratches nothing. Put it in, black screen. Takes me back to XMB.
2.Scratches, blu-rays are very high-density and packed with data, a little scratch can break you're game
3.Overuse this goes with scratches. Recently I've been playing Ni No Kuni ALOT non-stop. The over use caused a 2 tiny scratches. when ever I get to that part of the game it blacks out, freezes or nothing happens.
4. It can get lost. You can't back-up a disc. Unless you want to buy the gamd twice. I can't lose a digital game. Corrupted ? Re-download. Lost saved data? Download from cloud.
There are more less important mudane reasons ( oh no I have to get up and switch discs!) But those are my reasons. I buy what ever is cheaper and used games are cheaper + I can get money from games I don't play anymore. But If I was at least lower middle class I'd go mostly digital.
If you think about it, DRM is only a bad thing when there's monopoly and no competition, no alternative.
If Xbox and PS go full digital, those of you who have never tried Steam will be extremely surprised and pleased by the sales they offer you.
Max Payne 3 was on Steam for $5 this summer...
I picked up The Witcher 2 in the spring for $10!
You just can't afford those kind of sales with physical copies. I'm all for digital, as long as there is competition.
I think you underestimate how many of us have used Steam, and indeed it's awesome. But that sort of things ends with PC/Mac. If you don't like DRM, you have alternatives. Many alternatives.
1) Steam is not the only point of sale for games on PC/Mac.
2) Xbox Live would be the only point of sale for games, so DRM on every single game, with no alternative? Yeah... and a big no. There are no options in that scenario. And that would be Microsoft having 100% control over your entire game library going forward. Think about how much of a spend that will be over a generation, the generation after that, and the generation after that. Thousands and thousands, spent on things you don't actually own.
3) Microsoft is a company that charges you for free features, applications and content, and has charged you for P2P online connectivity for a decade. Their alternative to PS+ was 2 several year old games that most people have likely already bought and played. Competitive pricing was not going to exist on XB1. Period.
Until we see sales like steam people will be skeptical. I love digital for my vita and 5.00 off isn't bad
I'm going digital with games w high replayability , online multiplayers ect. One week games deserve to be bough and resold or bought used. In other words, good values I will download, short single players ill buy used.
Digital is the future you can accept or you can resist it but it will still come.
Digital is great! However, 500 Gb is not enough, especially with PS Plus. Trust me. :( Externals will come in handy. So will Gaikai. ;)
As a collector, I want to keep physical form, I have every system I have ever owned, along with almost every game in a nice display area... I don't want to just have memory on my console to show off my games, I want the artwork and cases...
Good luck getting brick and mortar stores to cary your console with no disk games.
I don't want to swap disks anymore, digital for me
I've come a long way from how I view digital media since 2008. I can honestly say I've downloaded at least 500gb of content from psn. Demos Movies Tv seasons full sized games and even albums.
I guess you could say that PS+ was the final incentive that had me wanting to download a 15gb game. Don't get me wrong... I still like my bluray games. When both mediums can co exist It works out better.
i prefer digital normally...
but the problem is that how am i able to redownload games that i've purchased from PSN or XBL after few years?
then again i'm not really a collector
( insert ME2 joke here )
as long as old games are available in the future services
i'm good....speaking of which...why doesn't european PSN
STILL not have P3FES...?
It still doesn't wtf? I feel bad for you guys.
you wanna feel bad for us?
dude, we didn't have Chrono Trigger until the DS version in 2009.
and we NEVER had Earthbound.
atleast we had emulators.
I don't want my games to have a corporate guillotine. That is the main reason why I'm against digital distribution.
My Internet provider is starting to put a cap on how much data I can use in a month. Going full digital may be bad for me.
Also, what happens when the servers stop hosting these games and you can no longer download them anymore?
Will Sony keep everything online forever?
I like physical media because I can bring it to a friends house or even lend it out to people. I can also get some of my money back if I don't like the game.


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Key Elements: White walls and ceilings, light and open spaces, white, soft beige, or gray furnishings, minimal accessories- often in silver, focus on comfort and warmth, subtle geometric patterns, natural materials
Must-Have Pieces: Woven Shaker Chair, Artichoke Lamp, Frameless mirror, Loose- cushioned sofa, bright accent pillows, geometric rug, fur throw blanket, bentwood ottoman, minimalistic art piece
Plays Well With: Mid Century Modern, Rustic, Bohemian
Go-To Stores: IKEA, West Elm, Scandinavian Design, Froy, The Citizenry
Celebrity Designer Crush: Elin Kicken
For the Coffee Table: Northern Delights: Scandinavian Homes, Interiors and Design
You're not strictly minimal. You also want your home to feel a tad traditional while being more casual and laid-back. Yeah, that's why it's called transitional!
Pro Tip: Look to the casual style for the perfect partner to really narrow down your design aesthetic.
Key Elements: Clean Lines, Neutral and Cool Color Schemes, Silver Metalwork, Minimal yet Formal Pieces, Rich Woods
Must-Have Pieces: Neutral Sofa and Chairs, Abstract Art Piece, Hair-On-Hide Rug, Silver Accent Lamp, Simple Tables (Metal or Dark Wood), Simplified Traditional Chandelier
Plays Well With: Coastal, Mediterranean, Farmhouse
Go-To Stores: Home Decorators Collection, Ethan Allen, Layla Grace, Restoration Hardware
Celebrity Designer Crush: Candice Olson
For the Coffee Table: Candice Olson Everyday Elegance
Your style is laid-back. Your number-one priority is to have a comfortable home for your family, but that doesn't mean you don't have style. Neutral colors, simple patterns, and durable materials, either inspired from the sea, the farm, or the French countryside, make your home livable and put-together.
Now that you know you're the Casual, check out the Coastal, Farmhouse, and Shabby Chic interior design styles to further define your own style.
You either live near the water, or your heart does. Your space is going to be crisp, airy, and cool, filled with comfortable, durable furniture with cool greens and blues.
Pro Tip: If you want to amp up the formality of your home a bit, limit the number of kitschy accessories. You can absolutely do coastal without it looking like a surf shop.
Key Elements: Cool Color Scheme, Ocean-Inspired Accessories, Natural Fibers and Materials, Light-Filled Spaces, Light and Neutral Stripes, Nautical or Coastal Imagery, Beadboard
Must-Have Pieces: Coral Sculpture, Canvas Sofa, Wicker Side Chairs, Roman Shades, Tufted Upholstered Ottoman, Striped Rug, Sea-Inspired Art, Hurricane Candles
Plays Well With: Transitional, Farmhouse, Shabby Chic, Contemporary
Go-To Stores: Pottery Barn, Ethan Allen, Serena & Lilly, Stanley Furniture, William Sonoma Home
Celebrity Designer Crush: Victoria Hagan
For the Coffee Table: Coastal Style by Sally Hayden
Let me guess- you LOVE LOVE LOVE Fixer Upper and all things Magnolia Market! Yeah, I thought so! Rustic woods, galvanized metals, and a down-home country feel make your home ready for family time in comfort while not sacrificing comfort.
Pro Tip: Add a bit of a feminine touch with French-inspired pieces, or make it more masculine with some pieces from the industrial style guide.
Key Elements: Reclaimed Wood, Antique Signage, Casual Seating, Fresh Flowers, Neutral Color Scheme, Ship lapping wall treatments
Must-Have Pieces: Slipcovered chairs, Reclaimed wood table, Succulent Arrangement, Filament Bulb Light Fixtures, Vintage Rug
Plays Well With: Rustic, Transitional, Coastal, Industrial, French
Go-To Stores: Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Magnolia Market
Celebrity Designer Crush: Joanna Gaines
For the Coffee Table: Patina Farm by Steve Gianetti and Brooke Gianetti
You want a romantic, feminine space with an antiqued, vintage feel. Soft colors, some Pinterest projects, and finds from the flea market- your look is mix of tradition and character.
Pro Tip: Lower the Holly Hobby, frou-frou factor and add touches of French design for a French Country take on shabby chic.
Key Elements: slipcovers, pastel palettes, floral patterns, comfortable fabrics, mismatched pieces, texture and patina, secondhand pieces, worn or whitewashed woods
Must-Have Pieces: Slipcovered Sofa, Tufted Ottoman Coffee Table, Weathered Console, Crystal Chandelier, Knit Throw Blanket, Champagne Patina Mirror, Floral Watercolor
Plays Well With: Rustic, English Country, French, Coastal
Go-To Stores: Target (Laura Ashley Collection), Layla Grace, Shabby Chic, Laura Ashley USA
Celebrity Designer: Rachel Ashwell
For the Coffee Table: Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell
Don't let the term "Modern" confuse anyone- retro is definitely your thing! You're all about angular lines paired with curvilinear shapes, bold graphic art and geometric patterns. Whether you go opulent, simplistic, or space-age, you're right at home in the early-to-mid 1900s.
Now that you know you're the Modernist, check out the Art Deco, Modern, and Mid-Century Modern interior design styles to further define your own style.
While not exactly the streamlined, un-ornamented look of the typical Modern style, Art Deco was a huge move in that direction. So if you like your streamlined, Modern style with a splash of speakeasy, Party-Like-Gatsby style, Art Deco is for you!
Pro Tip: To make your house look timeless instead of trapped in an era, look to the modern glam design style guide to add in some unexpected pieces.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Stylized, Ornamented & Streamlined Curves, Zigzags, Metalwork, Vibrant colors against a neutral backdrop, Polished wood and chrome
Must-Have Pieces: Highly-Polished Wood Coffee Table, Channeled Side Chair, Curved-back Sofa, Chrome Bar Cart, Geometric Mirror
Plays Well With: French, Hollywood Regency, Modern Glam
Go-To Stores: 1st Dibs, Mod Shop, Chairish, Layla Grace
Celebrity Designer Crush: Catherine Martin
For the Coffee Table:Art Deco 1910-1939
Mies Van Der Rohe, Corbusier, Bauhaus, this could totally end up being a history lesson, but the Modern movement was a HUGE deal! You like strong lines, minimal texture, lack of ornamentation, and uncluttered spaces with iconic furnishings that are retro but not Space-Age.
Pro Tip: Add in some bold colors or an unexpected texture to break up the historical feel of a purely Modern space.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Raised Furniture, Natural Materials, Flat Surfaces, Neutral Colors, Right Angles, Zero Ornamentation
Must-Have Pieces: Barcelona Chair, Arco Floor Lamp, Streamlined Sofa, Eileen Gray Side Table, Wassily Chair, Corbussier Chaise Lounge, Noguchi Table, Eames Lounger
Plays Well With: Vintage, Industrial, Whimsical
Go-To Stores: Design Within Reach, CB2, 2modern, 1st Dibs
Celebrity Designer Crush: Mies Vander Roe
For the Coffee Table: Bauhaus by Magdalena Droste
I like to call Mid-Century Modern the fun little sister of Modern design. Keep the clean lines, add in some bright colors, geometric patterns, and atomic-inspired elements, and you're space is a bit more casual and ready for a party full of jet setters!
Pro Tip: Like all Modern styles, the goal is to bring it into our time. With Mid-Century Modern, add in a some elements from the whimsical design style for some unexpected pieces that will keep your space looking current.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Simple Lines, Clean and Uncluttered Look, Wood or Wood-Trimmed Furniture, Graphic and Geometric Patterns and Art, White Walls, Bare Floors, Plastic, Plywood & Polished Metal, Neutrals Paired with Brights, Statement Lighting
Must-Have Pieces: Sputnik Chandelier, Eames Molded Chairs, Tulip Table, Egg Chair, Raised Sofa, Platner Coffee Table
Plays Well With: Whimsical, Scandinavian, Modern, Bohemian
Go-To Stores: Design Within Reach, 2modern, Joybird, All Modern, Jonathan Adler, West Elm
Celebrity Designer Crush: Charles Eames
For the Coffee Table: Mid-Century Modern by Bradley Quinn
You're at home in the Old World and prefer rich woods, ornate ornamentation, and neutral, warm tones. Whether it be the cozy feel of the English countryside, the metropolitan flair of Paris, or the laid-back yet formal vibe of the Mediterranean, you want your home to be polished and traditional.
Now that you know you're the Traditionalist, check out the English Country, French, and Mediterranean interior design styles to further define your own style.
Now there are tons of English interior styles- well worth their own design guide all together. I've found that English Country is a blend of English styles and much more livable. So if you're all about the cozy cottage with a bit of formality feel like Kate Winslet's house in The Holiday, this style is for you!
Pro Tip: Have some inherited furniture from the long line of English design styles but traditional isn't your thing? Try mixing them up with the eclectic, vintage, or casual design styles and create a unique style that you love and honors Granny's chifferobe.
Key Elements: Plaid and floral fabrics, deep woods, large collections, warm natural colors, canine and equestrian motifs
Must-Have Pieces: Oversized, rounded sofa, Deep Wood Coffee Table, Patterned Bergere, Traditional Rug, Gallery Wall
Plays Well With: Vintage British, Rustic
Go-To Stores: Thomasville (Brompton Hall Collection), Restoration Hardware
Celebrity Designer Crush: Kathryn Ireland
For the Coffee Table: Classic Country by Kathryn Ireland
Oo la la! You probably dream of Paris and the Petite Trianon are #goals! And while there are plenty of different types of French designs, normally dealing with the shape of chair legs (I could go on and on), let's just say your style is curvacious, luxe, airy, and ornate.
Pro Tip: Not down with the ornateness and luxury of French design, but you're all about that French feel? Add in a bit of shabby chic to keep it casual, or go for contemporary furniture if your architecture is already ornate.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Curved Lines, Gilded Surfaces, Ornate Chandeliers, Wall and Ceiling Molding, Chinoiserie
Must-Have Pieces: Louis XVI Side Chairs, Crystal Chandelier, Gilded Coffee Table, Curved Sofa, Chinoiserie Chest or Artwork
Plays Well With: Art Deco, Modern Glam, Hollywood Regency, Vintage, Shabby Chic
Go-To Stores: Layla Grace, Restoration Hardware, Thomasville (Elements & Origins- Paris Collection)
Celebrity Designer Crush: Jean Louis Deniot
For the Coffee Table: Parisian Interiors by Barbara Stoeltie
Yes, yes, there are tons of styles that can go into this category as well (so it goes with traditional interiors), but if you want the laid-back feel of the ocean with the formality and large-scale furniture of the old-world, then look to the Mediterranean.
Pro Tip: Don't have the large space needed for the Mediterranean style but still want to incorporate it into your home. Ditch the large scale and focus on the overall design elements.
Key Elements: Warm, landscape inspired colors, large-scale furnishings, textured surfaces, stucco or Ventian plastered walls, detailed tilework, dark, rich metals, large outdoor living spaces
Must-Have Pieces: Wrought-iron Chandelier, Tile Flooring, Overstuffed Sofa, Carved Wood Chairs, Large Carved Coffee Table, Linen Drapery
Plays Well With: Transitional, Coastal
Go-To Stores: Direct from Mexico, Thomasville (Hills of Tuscany & Casa Veneto Collections), Restoration Hardware
Celebrity Designer Crush: Michael S. Smith
For the Coffee Table: Michael S. Smith: Building Beauty: The Alchemy of Design
You've traveled the world (or wish you have) and have a collection to show it. You want your home to have an ethnic, cultural feel, and may opt for either the simplicity of the Orient, the layered textures of the Africa, or the calm serenity of the Tropics.
Now that you know you're the Globalist, check out the Moroccan, Zen, and Tropical interior design styles to further define your own style.
Rich colors, exquisite furnishings, all while being comfortable and inviting. Sound good? Then look to Morocco for your design inspiration. And while we can't necessarily build a riad in the middle of the suburbs (but that would be way cool!) we can incorporate Moroccan design elements into our homes.
Pro Tip: Going full Moroccan with your wall and floor finishes and accessories. Go sleek and simple with your main furnishings, and vice-versa, to keep the space from looking like a set for the next Baz Luhrman film.
Key Elements: Traditional Moroccan Patterns, Embroidery, Bright Colors, Low Seating, Gold Leafing
Must-Have Pieces: Pouf Ottoman, Arched Side Table, Floor Seating, Patterned Tile, Gold Lanterns
Plays Well With: Zen, Bohemian
Go-To Stores: World Market, Berber Trading, Just Morocco, Anthropologie, Treasures of Morocco
Celebrity Designer Crush: Martyn Lawrence Bullard
For the Coffee Table: The Villas and Riads of Morocco by Corinne Verner
Your home needs to be calming, uncluttered, and have a feeling of warmth, ready for a yoga or meditation session at a moments notice. Look to the clean, low-profile furnishings of East-Asia for your design-inspiration.
Pro Tip: Want a space for meditation and relaxation with a bit more personality? Add in more traditional East-Asian accessories, art, and architectural elements to jazz it up a bit.
Key Elements: Diffused Lighting, Minimalistic Lines, Neutral Color Scheme, Natural Materials, Lattice Patterns
Must-Have Pieces: Slightly-Elevated or Ground-Level Seating, Traditional Asian Art, Shoji Screens, Greenery, Buddha Statue, Traditional Tea Service
Plays Well With: Contemporary
Go-To Stores: Home Decorators Collection, Green Tea Design, Chairish, Viva Terra, Urban Zen
Celebrity Designer Crush: Vern Yip
For the Coffee Table: Asian Elements: Natural Balance in Eastern Design
Loving the idea of an ocean-inspired space, but coastal isn't quite what you have in mind? Then tropical is the way to go. But your space doesn't need to scream that your a Jimmy Buffett fan if you incorporate the following elements and pieces.
Pro Tip: Is tropical your thing, but in more of a Trina Turk, Lilly Pulitzer type of way? Add in some elements from the preppy style guide to get the look your going for.
Key Elements: Crisp Light Fabrics, Bringing the Outside In, Large Windows, Natural Materials
Must-Have Pieces: Greenery, White Linen Drapery, Wicker Seating, Teak Coffee Table, Grass Cloth Wall Covering
Plays Well With: Bohemian, Preppy
Go-To Stores: Tommy Bahama Home, Thomasville (Ernest Hemingway Collection), Layla Grace
Celebrity Designer Crush: India Hicks
For the Coffee Table: India Hicks: Island Style
You're an old soul with a preference for masculine design, and you want your space to show it. Worn leather, aged metals, distressed wood, and perhaps a bit of pop art, and you're feeling right at home.
Now that you know you're the Vintage, check out the Rustic, Industrial, and Vintage British interior design styles to further define your own style.
Nothing too stuffy for you because you're all about a bit of ruggedness, comfort, and worn materials. You can go full-on cabin style or tone it down for a lighter feel.
Pro Tip: Not ready to go full Southwest or Pacific Northwest with your decor? Add in some Modern or Scandinavian design elements to lighten the look.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Weathered woods, cozy colors and patterns, distressed metal, found objects, animal hides and imagery
Must-Have Pieces: Cow-Hide Area Rug, Antiqued Iron Pendants, Antlers, Exposed Edge Coffee Table, Sepia-Toned Photographs, Sheepskin Chair Cover, Pendelton Quilt, Leather Sofa,
Plays Well With: Industrial, Shabby Chic, Farmhouse, English Country, Bohemian, Modern
Go-To Stores: Flea Markets, The Citizenry, Etsy, Restoration Hardware, West Elm,
Celebrity Designer Crush: Emily Henson
For the Coffee Table: Modern Rustic by Emily Henson
Wouldn't it be cool to live in an old industrial warehouse loft, with an exposed brick wall that still has the original factory signage painted on? Yeah, I think so too! Here's how to get a bit industrial with your space.
Pro Tip: Try using Mid-Century Modern seating clad in worn leather and metal for a cool, aviator vibe.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Exposed Brick, Concrete Flooring, Exposed Pipework, Mixture of Natural Fibers and Finishes with Metalwork, Neutral Tones
Must-Have Pieces: Filament bulb light fixture, Leather sofa, Metal pipe shelving, Antique Blueprint Artwork, Iron Coffee Table
Plays Well With: Rustic, Vintage British, Modern
Go-To Stores: Restoration Hardware, Etsy, Flea Markets
Celebrity Designer Crush: Timothy Oulton
For the Coffee Table: Vintage Industrial: Living with Machine Age Design by Misha de Potestad and Patrice Pascal
Wasn't there just something about the British Invasion and Twiggy and old-school Doctor Who episodes? Incorporate a bit of retro British pop culture with the rugged feel of industrial pieces for a crazy-cool style.
Pro Tip: Want to amp up the glam? Incorporate lit furniture and ornate fabrics from the Art Deco era.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Leather, Tufting, Graphic Art, Ornate Rugs, Pairing of Dark Neutrals and Jewel Tones, Transportation-Inspired Pieces
Must-Have Pieces: Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Graphic Art Piece, Aviator Chair, Steamer Trunk Table, Persian Rug, Traditional Chandelier
Plays Well With: English Country, Industrial, Rustic, Art Deco, Modern Glam
Go-To Stores: Timothy Oulton, Restoration Hardware
Celebrity Designer Crush: Timothy Oulton
For the Coffee Table:London Sketchbook by Jason Brooks
More is more and you want your home to shine! Bold colors and patterns, metallic surfaces, and luxe materials mixed with sleek, streamlined furnishings- your home is definitely not shy. Clean, polished and sophisticated- bring on the drama!
Now that you know you're the Glamourist, check out the Hollywood Regency, Preppy, and Modern Glam interior design styles to further define your own style.
The Queen Mother of all glamorous interior design styles! If you long for nostalgia, but more along the lines of Greta Garbo and Hedy Lamarr, and less atomic, retro-era, then Hollywood Regency is right up your alley.
Pro Tip: Fewer, quality pieces will go a lot farther than trying to buy all sorts of furniture pieces that don't hold up to the luxury associated with Hollywood Regency. Poor quality pieces will stick out like a sore thumb in this setting.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Chinoiserie, Mirrored Surfaces, Caning Detail, Lacquer, Luxurious Fabrics, Fashion and Hollywood Art
Must-Have Pieces: Starburst Mirror, Mirrored Console, Tufted Velvet Sofa, Traditional Chandelier, Chinoiserie Wallpaper, Flokati Rug, Black and White Photography
Plays Well With: Art Deco, French
Go-To Stores: Kathy Kuo, Mod Shop, Z Gallerie, Zinc Door, Layla Grace
Celebrity Designer Crush: Mary McDonald
For the Coffee Table:In the Pink: Dorothy Draper- America's Most Fabulous Decorator by Carelton Varney
Now take Hollywood Regency, keep the curvacious shapes, chinoiserie, and caning details, and raise the fun level with contrasting colors, whimsical prints, and non-traditional art.
Pro Tip: Look to the home furnishing lines of some of your favorite preppy clothing companies, such as Kate Spade, Trina Turk, and Lilly Pulitzer.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Bright, Contrasting Colors, Bold Patterns, Chinoiserie, Traditional Lines, Lacquer and Lucite Finishes
Must-Have Pieces: Patterned Headboard, Starburst Lighting, Campaign Desk, Chinoiserie Chair, Geometric Rug, Monogrammed Bedding
Plays Well With: Whimsical, Mid Century Modern, Tropical
Go-To Stores: Kate Spade, Layla Grace, ModShop, Waiting on Martha, Anthropologie, Trina Turk
Celebrity Designer Crush: Kate Spade
For the Coffee Table: In Good Taste by Kate Spade
Now take Hollywood Regency, keep the luxurious finishes, and get rid of the traditional ornamentation. Layer in polished marbles, plenty of metallics, and perhaps some leather, and we've moved glam into the modern era.
Pro Tip: Modern Glam can be pricey, so focus on a few key elements that will really make your space pop, like wallpaper or a really special chair, and keep the rest of your room low-key.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Organic and Geometric Pattern, Metallic and Lacquered Surfaces, Bold Colors and Artwork, Statement Lighting, Lucite Accents
Must-Have Pieces: Patterned Wallpaper, Perforated Gold Table, Starburst Chandelier, Leather Chair, Cerused Wood Console, Lucite Bed
Plays Well With: Art Deco, French, Whimsical
Go-To Stores: Jonathan Adler, Arteriors, Kelly Wearstler, Zinc Door, Dwell Studio, Layla Grace, Mod Shop
Celebrity Designer Crush: Kelly Wearstler
For the Coffee Table: Hue by Kelly Wearstler
You don't want to tie down your home to a particular style- and you don't have to! Curated collections, unexpected colors, and layers of texture- your home is the ultimate extension of your personality. Whether it be streamlined with an edge, fun and bright, or a bit of everything rolled into one, your home is all you!
Now that you know you're the Eclectic, check out the Contemporary Eclectic, Whimsical, and Bohemian interior design styles to further define your own style.
You're down with some of the minimalistic elements of the Contemporary style, but for you, it's a bit too cold, to impersonal. Contemporary Eclectic is perfect for you! You'll take those clean lines and add a patterned fabric, a floral wallpaper, a tasseled rug, just to shake things up a bit for a sleek look with a bit of pizzaz!
Pro Tip: Don't forget to add in subtle color, texture, and pattern. Take that contemporary look to the next level!
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Clean Lines of Contemporary with bolder colors and patterns, Unique Accent Pieces, Statement Lighting, Rich use of Texture, Mixture of Angular and Organic Lines
Must-Have Pieces: Streamlined Sofa, Textured Rug, Patterned Pillows, Embroidered Blanket, Organic Coffee Table, Lotus Pendants
Plays Well With: Contemporary, Rustic, Tropical, Moroccan (Basically anything!)
Go-To Stores: Anthropologie, Lulu & Georgia, West Elm, Living Spaces, The Citizenry
Celebrity Designer Crush: Emily Henderson
For the Coffee Table:Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves by Emily Henderson
So you want to have some fun in your home? Want to show that you don't take life too serious? Whimsical is perfect for you- bright colors, bold patterns, unexpected accessories and shapes. It's like Mid Century Modern and Modern Glam had a baby- a beautiful mermaid baby!
Pro Tip: Add a unexpected accessory- something that will really wow your guests. A statement art piece, a cookie jar shaped like boobies, a jar for your stash- of taffy! Have fun!
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Bright Colors, Geometric Patterns, Graphic Art Pieces, Lucite, Lacquer, and Metallic Surfaces, Unexpected Accessories
Must-Have Pieces: Velvet Sofa, Geometric Rug, Lacquered Console, Bold Art Piece, Unexpected Accessories
Plays Well With: Mid-Century Modern, Preppy
Go-To Stores: Jonathan Adler, Anthropologie, Lulu & Georgia, Zinc Door
Celebrity Designer Crush: Jonathan Adler
For the Coffee Table: 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life by Jonathan Adler
Ready to go all in? Bring on all the tassels, pom poms, fringe, luscious plants, ethnic patterns, and deep hues for a look that is very jungalicious!
Pro Tip: Not ready to make such a statement? Base your style in the Modern or Scandinavian styles and add in fun Boho accessories for a less extreme look.
*Paper Moon Interiors Specialty Style
Key Elements: Bold Patterns and Color, Layered Textures, a Mixture of Design Styles and Vintage Pieces, Unexpected Art and Furnishings, Bringing the Outside In
Must-have Pieces: Vintage Rug, Peacock Chair, Woven Wall Art, Textured Pillows, Greenery, Woven Lounge Chair, Patterned Sofa, Juju Hat
Plays Well With: Tropical, Moroccan, Rustic, Scandinavian, Modern, Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian
Go-To Stores: Anthropologie, Lulu & Georgia, Urban Outfitter, Flea Markets
Celebrity Designer Crush: Justina Blakeney
For the Coffee Table: The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes by Justina Blakeney
Well there you have it! 24 of the most popular interior design styles! Which one os your favorite? Leave a note in the comments and spread some love for your favorite interior design style!


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I've generally been interested with numerology and birth date as a rule truly, and this interest has assumed a key part in my life. I trust that numbers are the way to opening a great deal of puzzles in life and it's truly what mathematicians have been looking for in the 'hypothesis of everything'.
Our day begins with numbers and it closes with numbers. Each moment of our lives spin around numbers and they hold the possibility to change our lives as well. The significance of numbers is so profoundly implanted that a little concentrate on it has the capacity to improve our lives. Begin to take a shot at the importance of numbers and what you have a genuine truth that encompass and impact our lives.
Number 1
The individuals who resound with number One are driven and goal-oriented; they complete things. Their capacity to center is astounding, and they can move even amidst disorder around them. One individuals are normally objective, and canny, ready to settle on hard choices effortlessly. Some of the time these individuals are tenacious, unshakable and have swelled personalities. Notwithstanding, when these individuals are set in one particular bearing or given a valuable objective, they will exceed expectations. Here the objective dominates the self image as this identity has reason now – this makes him/her consistent with the vibration of One, and in this manner effective.
Number 2
The individuals who resound with number importance of Two are straightforward, dependable and in some cases grumpy. These individuals are additionally exceptionally gifted with a lot of superb thoughts. To such an extent that they now and then fall into diversion since they are regularly moving in (no incongruity here) two headings in the meantime. They are typically philosophical by nature, and are the general population you go to when looking for true guidance. Two identities can coexist with the vast majority. They are likewise talented at joining together and uniting individuals. They make extraordinary delegates and contacts.
Number 3
Individuals who reverberate with number Three are actually fortunate. They generally appear to be in the ideal place at the perfect time. They are likewise deft, and have the capacity use sound judgment. Three individuals are very natural and shrewd. Also, those with number Three identity qualities are very imaginative and are astounding communicators. They can be stubborn and manipulative, yet they mean well and have the best aims in the vast majority of their endeavors.
Number 4
As we may expect, individuals who reverberate with the number Four recurrence are steady, develop, and strong pioneers among us. On the off chance that something needs to complete altogether with an eye for detail, go to a number Four identity. They will complete the venture in a deliberate, efficient route without hardly lifting a finger (and likely it'll complete on time, and inside a decent spending plan as well). Four individuals know they require structure in their lives and now and then feel misconstrued. In any case, this approves of them since they know the significance of their miens, and perceive the part they play in the lives of others is important for advance.
Number 5
Individuals who resound with the energy of Five have a real enthusiasm for other individuals, and regularly take dynamic parts in the group. They are dauntless, and love to travel as well. They don't require routine or structure, and can adjust well much of the time. They manage challenges with keenness and irregular arrangements. Five individuals have many tasks and thoughts going ahead in the meantime and are now and again strapped for time. This makes them miss out on a few open doors as well, however this is insignificant as the Five identity will dependably outpace the competition in his/her attempts.
Number 6
Number six individuals are normally innovative, have separating tastes, and will frequently be called upon to accommodate matters. They are great with numbers, are exceptionally smart and can coexist with others effectively. Six individuals have amicable people and would rather make love, not war. These individuals are pacifiers and get a kick out of the chance to sustain. They perceive their duty to others and play their part as assistants truly.
Number 7
Individuals who resound seven are researchers and artists. They are insightful with incredibly expository personalities. However, their psyches are typically in a fantasy world where they can move things and occasions to their preferring. In spite of the fact that their existence in entirely different than other's – it is their very own reality making. People with birth date seven can bring the ideal individuals, spots, and occasions in their background that lead them on a way of steady disclosure.
Number 8
The individuals who resound with the vibration of eight are to a great degree fruitful – especially in business where achievement depends on a time frame that enables advance to unfurl. These individuals see patterns and the master plan, and can ride a wave to their extraordinary pick up. On the other hand, they know when to haul out of engagements as well, they have an extraordinary sense that gives them understanding into the repeating way of things. These individuals are extraordinary at recreations of shot, securities exchanges, and anything that arrangements with playing the chances or working with measurements.
Number 9
The individuals whose birth date resound with number importance of nine are attractive, beguiling, and maintain simplicity and certainty. They are versed in a bunch of subjects, and express abilities in apparently endless fields. At the point when given a channel of expression, these individuals make stunning deeds of achievement. Nine individuals are influential, and effectively oversee gatherings of individuals. These people are ideal for initiative and spots of energy when they use their nine qualities in a sound way.
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Go Fish, 10 x 8, oil on board
I was digging through my card games with the intention of painting a Superman Card Box when I came across this great, vintage 1951 Go Fish game. I love the wear and tear on this box and the happy face of the fish.
Superman will have to wait for another day.
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Totally Mindless, Totally Entertaining - You Have To Burn The Rope
There is a new game burning up the Internet called You Have To Burn The Rope. Developed by a Swedish programming student named Kian, the game takes about 60 seconds to beat and rewards you with an awesome little diddy. In order to win the game, you have to run through a short tunnel then confront a boss at the end, which can only be destroyed by burning the rope. You can play it now by clicking here.


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What are you thirsty for? Not in the physical sense, but in life. The actual definition is parched, feeling the need to drink something. Jesus, of course, knew that we would be thirsty in our souls for something beyond ourselves. That's why He told the woman at the well: "Those who drink the water that I give will never be thirsty again" in John 4:14. Again, in John 7:37 He tells us, "Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me!" So what are you thirsty for? Parched for? Longing for?
I came across a Verse today that made me think of all this. Romans 2:29: "A person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people." God knows us well, doesn't He? He knows that longing for praise from men instead of from Him leads to all sorts of missteps. Mistakes. Regrets. So He changes our hearts, if we let Him. To long for and thirst for Him and His acceptance rather than from people. People are fickle—we can like one day, dislike the next, approve one day, disapprove the next. Not God. He's the same forever and ever and ever. And when you do drink of Him, come to Him for your needs and your approval and your acceptance, He will enthrall you! You'll be full. Your heart will be full.
He has exactly what you are longing for, whether you know how to articulate it or not.
The woman at the well could have been any of us at one point or another, really. She was thirsting for things. Maybe love. Maybe acceptance. Maybe hope. Maybe stability. Read her story for yourself in John 4:4-32. It's awesome. Thing is—she didn't know what she was thirsting for because she was trying to quench that thirst with things in this life. Jesus was the answer to her questions, the very thing she was seeking. He is the answer to ours as well. He says the same thing to you, you know. ANYONE can come to Him to drink Living Water.
Back to the Verse in Romans—when He does quench your thirst—when He gives you peace and joy and love and hope, you have a changed heart. And when you have a changed heart, you will seek praise from God and not from people. You won't be running after people's approval, you'll be looking to God alone for His acceptance.
Go to Him today. He's got just what you need.


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Election Night 2016 dragged into the early hours of Wednesday morning, and today we discuss what happened.
Perhaps the most significant story for Mississippi is that the election of Donald Trump as the country's next president could set several political dominoes in motion in the Magnolia State. Gov. Phil Bryant has been rumored to be a possible pick on Trump's cabinet. If that happens, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves would move into the governor's mansion and the dynamics of upcoming statewide elections would be dramatically different.
Daily Journal Capitol Bureau chief Bobby Harrison (11:06) discusses what may happen to Mississippi's governor. That discussion is part of an election night roundtable that also included William Moore, Brad Locke and Chris Kieffer. The group also talks about the national presidential election, as well as the contests for Mississippi's First Congressional District and a spot on the state Supreme Court.
Also on today's show, local government reporter Caleb Bedillion (24:25) joins Derek and Chris to talk about Mississippi cities that have opted to stop flying the state flag. Caleb recently spoke with leaders of those cities and shares what he learned.
Caleb also talks more about Trent Kelly's re-election to represent Mississippi's First Congressional District and about Kelly's now firm grip on that seat.
Zack Orsborn (46:12) discusses The Thirsty Devil, a new downtown Tupelo bar that celebrates counterculture.
Ginna Parsons (49:59) has the highlights of today's food section – ultimate mashed potatoes, sloppy joe sandwiches, old-fashioned wedding cake and more.
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Monster High has been a constant love for her (and her crazy group of friends) since they started school. They love the dolls, the movies, the stationery, accessories, cosmetics, clothing etc. They take their dolls to school and play with them at lunch time, while they eat their lunches out of their monster high lunch boxes and water bottles.
Monster High™: Boo York, Boo York, is the latest movie – Join Clawdeen Wolf™, Frankie Stein™, Draculaura™ and all their ghoulfriends on a fright lights, big city adventure in Monster High™: Boo York, Boo York, which features eight terrorific original songs. New characters Luna Mothews™, Mouscedes King™, Elle Eedee™ and Astranova™ star in the film and are released in a new line of ghoulish fashion dolls.
I was going to wait until Christmas to give the DVD to Missy, but really, what better occasion is there, to enjoy Monster High than Halloween? I'm thinking of a little DVD party with some of her friends. They can dress up as their favourite character, play with their dolls, eat some treats and watch the new movie.
Kate Peck is a TV presenter and motorcycle maniac AND is Monster High's first Australian Youth Ambassador. To host the ultimate, fangtastic Monster High Halloween party, Kate suggests a Monster High fashion parade or a Boo York Gala. Karaoke is also a fun idea along with dishing up a Scaresational Meal.
Do you have a little Monster High fan at your house?
With thanks to Mattel, one lucky person will win the new Monster High™: Boo York, Boo York DVD along with one of the new Monster High dolls.
To enter, just ask your little lady which is her favourite Monster High character and why? Leave a comment here on the blog, and/or search for the image on the Samelia's Mum Facebook Page for your chance to win.
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Dante stood with the three companions, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Napoleon, watching the residents of Hell, human and demon, pushing their way out of Lucifer's old domain. It was chaos as deformed and distorted figures struggled to climb over the stones of the broken gate of Hell. The ocean wall that had risen up to reveal the gate of Hell gave them little dry room to stand in the open plain at Hell's entrance.
Catherine reflected on the scene. "Life in Hell. Look at them trampling each other to escape, pulling and fighting with each other, each soul only worried about itself. They don't even know where they are going."
Dante pointed to the high edge of the ocean wall, "Look, the Holy Spirit," he cried as a bright shimmering light filled the sky above them.
"Bright power with intelligence and personality," said Elizabeth as she looked the shimmering light.
Pergatory Road 3 "Reminds me of the Aurora Borealis in the northern skies," said Napoleon. "I always took it as an omen of momentous time ahead." He ran to the edge of the island, the chasm to hell below him and the wall of water above him. Elizabeth and Catherine both followed and grabbed his arms to hold him back.
"So who has made you my keepers?" inquired an annoyed Napoleon, sounding like an arrogant adolescent. He turned and glared at the two women.
Elizabeth, recognizing the eyes of the Holy Spirit in the shimmering light, pointed up to it and replied, "God has."
The eyes of the shimmering light suddenly were before the two women and Napoleon. One eye winked and the voice of the Holy Spirit said, "Mind your manners, boy. These two women can handle you."
Napoleon was shocked by this encounter. He looked suspiciously at the two women and could not look the Holy Spirit straight in the eyes. Dante ran up in front of Napoleon and asked the Spirit, "What is going to happen?"
"Things change," said the Holy Spirit and his voice seemed to be filled with a delighted laughter. Then the shimmering light began to move back to the top of the waters. The mob of torrented souls escaping Hell had now noticed the light. The first line of escaping souls stood frozen, while others continued to push out of Hell causing a massive pile up of figures.
"But what of Hell, what of justice?" Dante cried to the holy light now high above the plain, the island and the ocean.
"There will always be a Hell and those who choose will always dwell there. But now it is time for a transformation." A shining giant hand came from the light and lifted up Dante. The Spirit's voice continued, "Come with me and I shall explain it to you." Dante seemed overjoyed as the hand pulled him into the shimmering light.
"But what of us?" said Catherine.
"You will learn to be patient, my fiery child." With a smile that glowed across the shimmering light, the Spirit continued. "That's the beauty of it. You three are the remarkable answer to Lucifer's claims of injustice, and I have to admit this is one of the Father's best ideas yet." With that statement, another giant hand pulled the water like a curtain higher and higher. The island rock upon which the three companions stood was lifted with the water.
Then the light and the tower of water rolled like a great wave over itself and fell with a crash to the plain catching the escaping souls from Hell. The wave hit them and sent them floundering in the ocean. Now the chaos became a great disorder of water mixed with the screaming figures of tormented beings. The water rushed into the broken opening of Hell and a distant angry roar of Lucifer's voice could be heard trying to formulate a protest that was drowned out by the rushing water.
The island now towered above the ferocious flood. The three companions stood on the rocky edge of the island and watched as all those who had escaped from Hell tried to hold themselves above water. In the distance, a spiraling mountain rose above the waters and all the souls attempted to swim toward it.
Pointing to the mountain, Catherine said, "That is Purgatory. That is where we must go."
"What if I don't want to go?" retorted Napoleon.
At that moment four stars that had shone in the sky since the water began to rise, blinked and began to move in the sky. Like comets the four stars fell quickly to island, landing like fireworks surrounding Napoleon. When the fire cleared, four unusual figures stood around Napoleon. One figure was an angel holding a bag of coins. One figure was a man writing in a book. One figure was a lion standing on its hind legs wearing a golden pendant around its neck. The last figure appeared to be a large duck..
"Who are they?" Elizabeth asked Catherine.
"They are the Four who stand around the Throne of God," replied Elizabeth. "Or as Second Person of the Trinity calls them, the Four Stooges."
At this the figures turned to glare at Catherine, who politely smiled at them. "Quack, quack," said the duck as if to caution her to silence. Then the four circled Napoleon.
"So the boy thinks he is still an Emperor," said the angel.
"Come with us," said the man. The lion supported the request by growling and menacingly approaching the surprised Napoleon. The duck jumped into the water and immediately became a large duck boat. Quacking impatiently, the duck boat made it clear it was time to leave the island.
Napoleon realizing he had no other choice jumped into the boat. The man escorted the two women into the boat and helped them to step aboard. The lion leapt into the boat landing next to a subdued Napoleon. The man pushed the boat from the island and swung himself onto the boat. The angel flew ahead of the quacking duck, as it sailed with its unusual passengers toward the spiraling mountain of Purgatory.


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text: In her first collection, Glaser (who contributes three excellent poems) crafts a strong selection of 30 poems about what girls are and can be. A third of them falls under the heading of ""Sports,"" although there are mentions of sports in both other sections, arbitrarily titled ""Power"" and ""Dreams of Glory."" Many fine poets, not all of them familiar, are included; the book yields some unforgettable gems. Gertrude Stein's ""I am Rose"" and Kaye Starbird's ""Abigail"" (""Among the roses, she was a thorn"") stand out, as does Eve Merriam seeing in a ""Thumbprint"" her signature: ""My universe key,/my singularity."" Grit and determination are celebrated--from Myra Cohn Livingston's skater who puts spit on a cut knee and ""sticks out the other foot"" to May Swenson's ""Night Practice"" (""My will will remember to will""). Collins contributes a sturdy black-and-white frontispiece as well as realistic illustrations at the beginning of each section. Some of the verse is lightweight, but overall this is a very good collection.


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text: A Life Less Ordinary Michael's Story: From refugee to tech wizard A Narrow Escape Michael Aschersobi's story will touch you, as it does every person who hears it. Michael and his family had to flee from his home country Iran, when authorities found out his true religion. 'When I heard the news I cried and cried.' 'I begged the authorities to let me see my parents one last time. We managed to speak with smugglers and flee the country to Indonesia.' Terrified for his life, Michael and his parents escaped immediately travelling on forged passports. They flew to Indonesia and were then forced at gunpoint onto fishing boats bound for Australia. They spent a gruelling week at sea that eventually brought him to our shores. 'It was like a fast paced action movie, just surreal. I'd never even heard of Australia. I realised that's where Kangaroos are from.' For two and a half years Michael and his family were held in a detention centre. Here Michael taught himself English and found his love of computers. Finally the day came when Michael was granted a Temporary Protection Visa. I want to help A Light At The End Of The Tunnel Within two weeks, Michael had signed up to an Information Technology course at TAFE. This qualification gave him the foundation to get the Diversity Access Scholarship to study IT at UTS. When Michael graduated he got a job with Cisco, and was then head hunted to work for Google. Michael continues to work at Google and teaches courses at UTS as he wants to give back. He also mentors high school and university students too. Without this scholarship the rest of Michael's story would have been quite different. Scholarships like these are available to UTS under graduate, post graduate and research students. I know you agree with me that everyone should have access to an education. Especially those persecuted because of their economic or social background. Can you help us give another bright student like Michael the opportunity to reach their full potential? Help build brighter futures Pay it forward Can you imagine how different Michael's future could have been had he not been gifted the Diversity Access Scholarship? Do you want to give more students the opportunity to be the best they can be? Yes I want to help other UTS students get a scholarship Many of our alumni have agreed to help out with a donation, especially once they understood this scholarship isn't just a hand out to students. Thanks to the generosity of alumni like you we are able to help students out with essential financial assistance for textbooks, academic support, accommodation and the cost of commuting.


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Hi there, how are you?/
Are you fine?
We all greet each other numerous times a week and quickly ask "how are you?" "Oh Hi, I'm fine, how are you?" is often the response. But are you actually the dictionary definition of "fine"? Is your day satisfactory and pleasing?
Or are you a bit closer to this definition of "fine" from the 2003 action movie The Italian Job? The lead character points out to his mate just before the big heist that everyone knows that F.I.N.E stands for........
- Freaked out
- Insecure
- Neurotic
- Emotional
It's ok, we all have those days, and unfortunately we often try to hide it with a smile and a wave. I first saw this movie about 10 years ago when my first baby was pretty young, and the hidden meaning of fine really resonated with me. I know that sometimes I've told people I'm fine when I was feeling anything but calm and happy, but I thought I just had to get on with my day.
However, when we're not honest with the people around us, we limit the ways in which relationships can boost our well-being. We miss out on the chance to get to know other people better by sharing our experiences. We miss the opportunity to allow a friend to be kind to us and then for us to express our gratitude. These simple things are potent mood boosters and deepen relationships at the same time.
I think we worry that it's opening a can of worms to admit how we're really feeling, but the friend who cares enough to ask how we're doing in the first place is going to be interested in the truth, and willing to offer support. And, very importantly, when we're brave enough to admit that things aren't perfect, it can make it a lot easier for our friends to open up about how they're feeling too.
So Mums, some days you'll say you're fine and you absolutely are (hooray!), but on the days when you're F.I.N.E. please remember that you're not alone. Reach out to someone close to you, visit your favourite café with the chatty owner, or wander to the park to see who else is out and about in your neighbourhood. If you're open to social connection there are lots of opportunities to boost your well-being
Best wishes from Flourishing Mothers
PS. If you are feeling F.I.N.E. too often and you're finding it hard to reach out, please do consider speaking with a professional. We'd be happy to chat with you about whether Coaching would be helpful for you or you could start with a chat with your GP.


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If you believe some 6,100 Americans across the country, we're all about savings. Regardless of household incomes, political affiliations, or age, a new study suggests we'd rather save than spend. So, that means we can ignore all the doom-and-gloom discussions surrounding inadequate retirement and other savings goals, right? Unfortunately, no.
As nice as it sounds to learn we have the best of intentions when it comes to saving, the reality is that our actions don't reflect those supposed intentions. This poses the question: Are U.S. citizens simply saying the "right thing," knowing that they should save? Or are we simply unable to save because of dire personal financial situations?
The data
According to a recent Gallup survey, the number of Americans who prefer saving over spending is (nearly) in direct proportion to income: The less earned, the greater the desire to save. Of the five different income demographics included in the survey, more than 60% of those with household incomes under $50,000 would rather save than spend. The demographic with the strongest savings desire are Americans who earn under $20,000 in annual income, with 66% saying they'd prefer to save rather than spend.
As we move up the income ladder, the line between saving and the joy of spending becomes finer. Among families making more than $75,000 a year, 55% said they'd rather save compared to 43% that prefer spending. The financial crisis, according to Gallup, is the likely catalyst for Americans' urge to save. From 2001 to 2007 -- the years leading up to the 2008 economic nosedive -- the division between buying and saving was less distinct.
Not surprisingly, as Americans get older, the yen to save increases. Interestingly, the responses from those aged 18 to 29 were identical to the responses from those aged 30 to 49, with 58% of both demographics preferring to save and 40% preferring to spend. By the time we hit age 65 and older, Americans' spending really takes a back seat to saving, by a ratio of 31% to 63%.
Based on political affiliations, those who classified themselves as liberals are also liberal with their spending. According to Gallup, 43% of liberals said they'd rather spend, while 54% said they'd rather save. Conservatives, not surprisingly, are on the other side of the spectrum, with 64% preferring to save.
The reality
Young or old, high income or low, liberal or conservative, it seems Americans would rather save than spend -- albeit by varying degrees. That's the good news. The bad news is that reality doesn't match our desire. According to Gallup, 2013 will end as the worst year in the past six -- the year prior to the financial upheaval -- in terms of the overall savings rate as a percentage of disposable income (the money left after paying the necessities, like bills and taxes).
In 2007, slightly more than 50% of Americans said they'd rather spend than save, and many of them did. As a whole, only 3% of disposable incomes were saved in 2007, compared to 4.6% in 2013. Sounds good, right? The problem is that 2013's results are a full percentage point below last year's 5.6% savings pace and down considerably from 2009's 6.1%.
Final Foolish thoughts
It seems that although Americans have the best of intentions when it comes to setting money aside, we have a hard time putting our money where our mouth is. The lowest savings rate in years, coupled with average household credit-card debt of more than $7,100, makes it clear we're doing a lot more spending than saving.
Of course, wanting to save and being able to aren't necessarily the same thing, and the reason for that disparity may lie, at least in part, in recent data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce: As a group, Americans enjoyed an increase of $26.1 billion in personal wages in November. Unfortunately, contributions to government social insurance jumped $3.7 billion last month, and personal taxes increased $14 billion, taking a pretty good chunk of the month's salary and wage hikes off the table.
Whatever the reasons, when it comes to saving, Americans are saying one thing and doing another.