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Amy Azzarito

@AmyAzzarito

Author of The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, from pillows to forks

 Brooklyn, NY
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Joined February 2009
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It's my books birthday! Discover curious histories behind everyday household objects (without leaving your home! AMZ: hyperurl.co/qycnm7  IndieBnd:indiebound.org/book/97814521… and @goodreads goodreads.com/book/show/4530…
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Not having a great @Delta trip. Delayed flight from NOLA = missed connection. @Delta I don't like to run
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@marissahuber I have kept up with my Spanish! What was a huge help was Hulu telenovelas! Never tried @LangTransfer
The opening graph in this piece is huge: nytimes.com/2015/11/22/magaz… & love the @LeslyeHeadland quote & outfit description -- hero worship!
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Living small. Really small. My latest @designmilk design-milk.com/modern-inspi…
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Just discovered @WIRED culture guide for 2016 -- falling down a rabbit hole! wired.com/2015/09/new-cultur…
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The full scoop on snapping up some amazing auction finds over @designmilk design-milk.com/full-scoop-o…
Online Auction Shopping: Get the Scoop - Design Milk

Online Auction Shopping: Get the Scoop - Design Milk

Tips and tricks from the pros on finding great, one-of-a-kid and authentic home decor and furniture bidding on online auctions.

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Wow @NatGeo announced its photo contest winners. I'm smitten with 3rd place. Camel racing?! Of another time/place. travel.nationalgeographic.co…
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Excited to share the work of the amazingly creative @aramique over at @designmilk design-milk.com/odd-division… So cool!
Odd Division’s Live Transmedia Experience for Little Dragon

Odd Division’s Live Transmedia Experience for Little Dragon

We talk to Aramique Krauthamer Odd Division about what it's like to design interactive experiences using light and sound.

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So excited to share a bit of my trip to Kampala in @CNTraveler! I had the best time dancing the night away in Uganda! cntraveler.com/stories/2015-…
Where to Party in Kampala, the City That (Really) Never Sleeps

Where to Party in Kampala, the City That (Really) Never Sleeps

Though some travelers may be tempted to skip over African cities in favor of luxury lodges and safaris, Kampala’s nighttime offerings are worthy of inclusion on any itinerary. Here's a taste of one...

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So excited for the release of this app - it's going to change travel in Africa! teapawt.net/TstmkrsAfrica/status/6…
Tastemakers Africa (@TstmkrsAfrica) profile pictureTastemakers Africa@TstmkrsAfrica20 May 2015
In 5 days, the way you think about #travel in #Africa will be changed forever. #tstmkrsapp #tstmkrsafrica
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Love - 10 Rules for writing. lithub.com/ten-rules-of-writ…
Ten Rules of Writing

Ten Rules of Writing

When I was promoted to the rank of professor, the library at the university where I was then employed asked me to send them the name of a book that had been useful to me in my career. I chose V. S.…

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LOVE that I get to share the home @roseandfitz created 10K miles away from their California life on @Refinery29 refinery29.com/kampala-ugand…
This BEAUTIFUL Home Comes With An Equally Amazing Love Story

This BEAUTIFUL Home Comes With An Equally Amazing Love Story

How one couple moved to Kampala, Uganda for love and built a life there.

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Proof that you don't have to have it all figured out by 30. Or even by 70. blog.creativebug.com/crafter…
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So excited to see Africa representing on the Daily Show. Amazing news! nytimes.com/2015/03/31/arts/…
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If you're itching for gardening weather, here's a little something to hold you over until the snows take a break. food52.com/blog/12407-from-b…
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While I was sleeping, the Times killed its Home Section curbed.com/archives/2015/02/… Luckily the amazing Penelope Green isn't going anywhere
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An engagement ring from 1600. Why are interlocking things so appealing! mycohabitation.tumblr.com/po…
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I just found my dream house. It's in Mexico. Oh and it's $1.4 million. nytimes.com/2014/08/14/great…
House Hunting in ... Mexico (Published 2014)

House Hunting in ... Mexico (Published 2014)

The local market has been climbing out of the trough caused by the recession, with Americans the largest group of foreign buyers.

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I've been on a ring thing lately. Found this magic wolf tooth in collection at the V&A - amazing! mycohabitation.tumblr.com/po…
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