Jenny Xie is the author of the novel Holding Pattern, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree. She’s received fellowships from Bread Loaf, Yaddo, and MacDowell, among other organizations. She is the former executive editor of Dwell.
www.jennyxiewrites.com

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Adrenaline junkies enter the pool through an underground spiral staircase that’s worthy of James Bond.
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Blending Scandinavian style with high-tech utility, these jackets will have you wishing for rain.
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72 Hours in Småland, the Design Capital of Southern Sweden—Part One
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The King of Rock and Roll moved to the circular abode with Priscilla Presley after their Las Vegas wedding in 1967.
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Make the Dwell Prefab Your New Home For $90K
Equipped with a professional-grade kitchen by Monogram, this prefab would make the ideal office, club house, or guest home.
Why the Crosley C20 Turntable Should Be on the Design and Music Lover’s Wish List
Superior sound and thoughtful design make this turntable worth the price tag.
Live Out Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Vision in This Home That’s Asking $725K
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This American Life’s Ira Glass Lists His Light-Filled Chelsea Apartment For $1.75M
The popular radio show host and producer is parting with this loft-like, one-bedroom unit in Manhattan.