Karen Warren

Some professional athletes may score giant signing bonuses and big paychecks, but they also can be sidelined by tax troubles. Three tax experts who specialize in pro sports reveal a few surprises that routinely blindside new players. 1. State tax strikeout Most people just have to file one state tax return each year, but a... Tina Orem is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: torem@nerdwallet.com.

xx In this space planning series, Layout Lessons, we'll be exploring layout options for different bed sizes within various shaped bedrooms because things can get tricky sometimes. We tapped Eleanor Bsing, a contributing writer for Apartment Therapy and an interior designer in her own right, for her expert opinion on the matter. To kick things off, let's start with the classic Queen. We spend approximately one third of our lives sleeping, so it goes without saying that our bedrooms are an important room in our homes. They're also storage areas and often working spaces as well, creating layout issues. Furthermore, not every size and style of bed works for every lifestyle, and neither do they necessarily work with the space in our homes. READ MORE

I've always admired those who can throw together an artistic vignette at a moment's notice. Someone who can use a few clippings from the backyard to create a stunning centerpiece, or capture the spirit of the season with a bowl of lemons! One of these resourceful people is my mother, and her eclectic design mix of old and new never fails to capture my attention. For today's post, I photographed some of my favorite decorative elements in her home. In case you're wondering, yesseveral of these groupings took her no more than a minute or two to arrange. Interesting design can be about using what you have to create something beautiful and unexpected. Curious about how it's done? Keep reading for details on how to bring the outdoors inside, then showcase it using what you have around the house! *Photos by Kate Simmons for Decoist Plenty of Produce One of the easiest ways to celebrate nature's bounty is to put produce on display! Fresh produce does the trick, but ther