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Lauren Oster

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Covers:  Science, Health, Travel, Books, Culture, Lifestyle, Design, DIY
writer / editor / stalwart. instagram: lmo_nyc. website: laurenoster.com.

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Lauren Oster’s Biography

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I'm a freelance science, travel, health, culture, and lifestyle writer. You can find me in print and online, of course, and browsing tiny foreign bookstores, haunting film festivals, and kicking pebbles in the middle of nowhere.

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Letter of Recommendation: Collecting One Book

Letter of Recommendation: Collecting One Book

Letter of Recommendation Two years ago, I met a French tourist who explained that when he visits a new city, …

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Is Seaweed the Next Big Alternative to Meat?

Is Seaweed the Next Big Alternative to Meat?

When vertebrates first heaved themselves out of the sea some 390 million years ago, terrestrial life was good…

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Essential Things You Need to Know for Your First Trip to India

Essential Things You Need to Know for Your First Trip to India

Lay the foundation for the adventure of a lifetime with these insider tips.

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The Parenting Choice My Doctors Won't Let Me Make

The Parenting Choice My Doctors Won't Let Me Make

What happens when a healthy young woman wants to prevent herself from becoming pregnant - permanently? For La…

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My Life in Libraries | Read It Forward

My Life in Libraries | Read It Forward

In San Francisco, I met a man whose local library nearly killed him. "It was Don Quixote ," he told me. "I bo…

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Eco-Conscious New Orleans Swamp Tours

Eco-Conscious New Orleans Swamp Tours

Get an intimate look at Louisiana's coastal wetlands and their one-of-a-kind array of flora and fauna with ec…

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The 6 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying Art

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With our pros’ pointers, sidestep regret and outfit your walls with confidence. Lndn Gray Lauren is a contributing writer to HGTV.com. A former magazine research chief and lifelong maximalist, she's covered everything from design history and lifestyle trends to health and space travel for two decades. She packs an extra carry-on bag for books and decor, and she once won a purse for freehanding an embroidered portrait of David Bowie.
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All of the ‘Castle Impossible’ Renovations Daphne and Ian Have Completed in Season 2

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Lauren is a contributing writer to HGTV.com. A former magazine research chief and lifelong maximalist, she's covered everything from design history and lifestyle trends to health and space travel for two decades. She packs an extra carry-on bag for books and decor, and she once won a purse for freehanding an embroidered portrait of David Bowie.
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What Is Midimalism? Here's How to Make the Trend Work in Your Home

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This year’s have-it-both-ways design trend pairs minimalist serenity with lived-in, maximalist layering. Our designer-approved tips will make your spaces feel soothing and interesting all at once. Deciding how and when to deploy color and pattern in your home can feel like choosing a team. Are you Team Minimalism, committed to less-is-more simplicity and streamlined silhouettes, or do you side with Team Maximalism and its deliriously over-the-top saturation and juxtaposition?
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