A Professional Trendspotter Tells Us Exactly What Designs Will Be Hot in 2018 A Professional Trendspotter Tells Us Exactly What Designs Will Be Hot in 2018 When your job is to spot trends and turn them into dazzling decor, it goes without saying that you have an eye for design. So when Nancy Fire, founder of Design Works International and design director for HGTV HOME, returned from her travels abroad, we had to know what trends she was forecasting. After all, it's only a matter of time before they cross the sea and take over the shelves of every interiors store in the US. Lucky for us, Nancy obliged. Ahead, check out her list of the top trends we can expect to see along with inspiration images Nancy snapped during her travels. Related: Flip or Flop's Tarek El Moussa Breaks Down the Hottest Kitchen Trends Right Now

Before babies, women typically invest much more time into their friendships so that they flourish wildly. It's easy to go out to dinner on a whim or grab a cup of coffee. And while we value these relationships even more after the children come along, we simply can't put the same kind of time and energy into them. Balancing the kids, job, house, and spouse becomes paramount. The girls' trips, fun nights out, and even casual dinners become sparse — just like the sleep we get. Mothers are adhered together through pregnancy, birth, tantrums, and disappointments. That night our relationships sparked like the fire in the pit.When moms do go away for the first time, that night can be rough. We check our phones every five minutes. We rapidly text, "Did she take the bottle?," "Did she poop yet?," and "How long did she nap?" to our partner or babysitter. The stress in our necks doesn't leave us while we're away. We're anxious that our little bundle misses us, and ..

21 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Long-Term Relationship 21 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Long-Term Relationship Every relationship can use a nice, refreshing "clean" every now and then. When you're in a long-term relationship, it can be easy to fall into patterns based on habit rather than approaching your relationship mindfully. It's important to keep things intentional when you're together for the long haul — relate to each other based on habits only, and you run the risk of losing the spark that once drew you together. Related: 13 Simple, Everyday Ways to Make Your Marriage Stronger Than Ever

For those of you who have had the pleasure (pun intended) of having an orgasm, you know that it is a sweet and satisfying sensation like no other. All women are different — some are quick to orgasm (remember when Jaiya had an orgasm just by thinking about it?), while others need to be warmed up for quite a while, like we saw on the Discovery special Curiosity. When it happens, though, your entire body and soul feel utterly amazing. So do you ever wonder what exactly is happening when you are about to reach your climax? Here's the deal: Once a woman becomes sexually aroused, her heart begins to beat quicker, and she breathes faster. She'll tighten various muscles all over her body. Her breasts will enlarge slightly, and her nipples will become erect. Some women's faces, necks, or chests will become flushed. Also, her clitoris enlarges. She'll notice that her vagina will have created a natural lubricant that will make sex much more enjoyable (if you're too dry..

4 Mirror Polishes So Glassy That You Can See Your Own Reflection in Them 4 Mirror Polishes So Glassy That You Can See Your Own Reflection in Them Mirror mirror on . . . my nails? Yep, mirror effect nail polish is totally a thing, and it is a thing we can't get enough of. Though you can always hit up your local mani/pedi place for a mirror manicure, you also have the option to create this super cool effect in the comfort of your own home, in front of whatever's playing on Netflix. So find something good to watch, pour yourself a glass of Rosé, and start painting! Related: Galactic Rose Gold, Pastel Amethyst, and 10 More Nail Shades You'll Want This Spring

Almost three years after our daughter was born, we added a son to our family, much to my husband, brother, and father's delight. At first, I didn't really get their enthusiasm about adding to the male ranks of our family (silly, I guess, considering how excited I had been when we found out our firstborn was a girl). By all appearances, it initially seemed that this baby wouldn't be much different than his sister. Their first days seemed equally occupied by sleeping, eating, crying, and diaper changes. Sure, my son had different parts to deal with during those diaper changes, but other than that, what was all the fuss I'd been hearing about from other boy moms about errant pee streams, disgusting habits, and general wildness? 44503791 No one ever told me the one, most shocking thing about boys, and that's just how damn physical they are.Four years later, I totally get it. My now rough-and-tumble, penis-obsessed, butt-scratching son is all boy, complete with ..

It goes without saying that a trip to Walt Disney World costs a pretty penny, no matter what size family you have! Between the on-site hotel, park hopper passes, endless restaurants, and, of course, souvenirs, it's definitely not the cheapest vacation ever. However, there are ways to save some money so that you can still enjoy all that Disney has to offer without breaking the bank. One of the easiest ways to do that is to head to Disney World when it's the cheapest — aka, the off seasons. There's no real "quiet" time at Disney World, but if you want to avoid the insane crowds (and equally insane prices), January to early February is your best bet. Think about this — the holidays are a popular time for Disney visitors, so they will clear out once you get into January (just try to avoid any Disney marathons and runs, which typically take place in the first two weeks of January). 44504987 Once you get into mid-February, the prices will go up again since there are more op..

This article by Jed Magen, associate professor of psychiatry at Michigan State University, was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Imagine a 65-year-old woman who sees her physician frequently for a variety of aches and pains. She might complain of back pain on one visit, headaches another time, and feeling weak on the next. Each time, her physician does a physical exam and runs the appropriate tests, without finding anything to account for her symptoms. Each time, she leaves the office feeling frustrated that "nothing can be done" for what ails her. However, if we looked more closely, we'd find out that this patient lost her husband five years earlier and has been living alone since. Her three children all live in other states. Although she dotes on her grandchildren, she sees them only about once a year. She has a few friends that she only sees occasionally. If asked, she would probably tell you that, yes, she is lonely. This is a common pictu..