1. PopSugar Home rounds up 14 of the world's most beautiful hotel pools.

2. Curbed showcases the charming and highly detailed architectural embroidery of artist Stephanie Kelly Clark.

3. New York Social Diary visits a magnificent triangular Beaux Arts building in Washington, D.C.

4. WWD tours Anya Hindmarch's new Madison Avenue store, where colorful, chic displays mingle with antique furniture.

5. Co. Design explores eight of history's biggest architectural design failures—and what we learned from them.

6. ArtInfo features a selection of art-influenced designs—from Botticelli-like florals to abstract prints reminiscent of Lyubov Popova's paintings—from Copenhagen's fashion week.

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8. Slate discovers a midcentury map of the U.S. illustrated with characters from regional folk tales.

9. Remodelista spotlights a sunny and stylish Los Angeles kitchen renovated by architect Barbara Bestor.

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