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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Dylan Mulvaney's Whimsical, Maximalist L.A. Home Filled with Pink, Prints and Personality (Exclusive)
Dylan Mulvaney teamed up with designer Dani Dazey to turn her first L.A. home into a dreamy, cottagecore-inspired sanctuary Each space blends playful maximalism with cozy charm, from a bubblegum pink couch to a bath bomb-filled bathroom The design reflects Mulvaney's personal evolution, embracing 'dopamine décor,' vintage finds, and joyful self-expression in every she needed to design her first house, Dylan Mulvaney turned to designer and friend Dani Dazey to transform the empty rooms of her two-bedroom, two-bathroom Los Angeles home into a sophisticated sanctuary. From an excerpt of her new coffee table design book, The Maximalist: Coloful Interiors for Bold Living, Dazey writes of working with Mulvaney, 28, "With a little innovative design, this basic rental became a true reflection of my client. This project proves that home decor can be both an act of self-expression and self-preservation." In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the social media star and designer share how the private abode became a dreamy, cottagecore escape — beginning with them meeting in the most Hollywood way possible: through their shared management. 'We had the same manager, and we met the day before she posted her first video,' Dazey recalls. 'So I'd been cheering her along since day one.' The two instantly clicked, bonded by their bubbly, upbeat personalities and love for all things 'very girly, very colorful, cutesy,' according to Dazey. So when it came time to design the Paper Doll author's first home, her agency-mate was the obvious choice. 'It was a very emotional process, more so than other clients,' Dazey recalls. 'She was having this meteoric rise to fame and kind of finding herself as a woman in the public eye.' Cautious of what some may think of unnecessarily flamboyant decor, Mulvaney wasn't aiming for pointless blasts of feminine touches everywhere. 'Dylan didn't want to go for a super over-the-top girly space,' Dazey remembers. 'She really wanted it to feel like her first phase as a woman.' Her biggest inspirations? Miss Honey's cottage from the 1996 Matilda and Eloise's room from the 2003 Eloise at the Plaza — references that blend images of dreamy, retro femininity with charm and character. 'A lot of L.A. is new construction — it can feel cold,' Mulvaney says. 'I've always had an affinity for old Hollywood, colorful pops of pink, and pink is my favorite color of all time.' Ahead, we're taking a tour of the newly-designed cottagecore dream house — complete with decor details, personal touches, and the stories behind each cozy corner. Before any paint swatches were chosen or furniture was sourced, Mulvaney started with a feeling — and a few handpicked songs to match. 'It was a lot about how I was going to feel in this space,' she tells PEOPLE. 'I travel a lot for work, and I think L.A. and the industry can be kind of negative when it comes to mental health. So I wanted a place that felt like the safest, warmest, coziest vibe that there ever has been.' To capture that, she created a playlist for Dazey — a musical mood board, of sorts — filled with nostalgic, heartwarming tracks. 'One was 'Our House,' the demo with Graham Nash and Joni Mitchell,' Mulvaney explains. 'It's a song that just sounds like two lovers sitting at a piano in the Hollywood Hills, and it just makes me smile every time.' Other picks included 'Kiss Me,' 'Dance With Me,' 'Chiquitita,' 'Something Stupid' by Frank Sinatra, and plenty of Sufjan Stevens, creating a collection of throwbacks and soft, tender sounds that grounded the entire design process. For Mulvaney, the heart of the home begins with one bold choice: a bubblegum pink couch. 'I was really keen on a pink couch,' she says. 'We went to Joybird, and it has storage in the ottoman, which made me so happy — I'm such a hoarder. I like to hide everything under random closets and beds.' The practical-meets-playful piece anchors the living room, a space Dazey says was the trickiest — but ultimately most rewarding — to bring together. '[The living room] probably took the longest,' Dazey admits. 'There's just a lot going on in there — a bar cart, a chair area, a book stand. And the room itself has kind of an odd shape. But it might be the cutest out of all of them.' Still, landing on that pink couch wasn't without hesitation. 'Even some of the conversations we had early on were about her fear of going too girly because of what people online might say,' says Dazey. 'She was getting so much hate at the time, and I kept saying, 'You love pink — let's get the pink couch. Don't let outside perceptions stop you from creating your dream space.'' The space strikes a clever balance between fun and functional — a necessity, given that the house is a rental. 'We used peel-and-stick wallpaper, painted a half-wall with an accent, and even did a faux molding effect on the ceiling,' Dazey explains. 'All those little tricks added color and dimension without needing major renovations.' Across the room, formerly a dining nook now serves as Mulvaney's home office, complete with soft felt wall tiles for pinning her visual project notes. 'I'm super visual,' she says. 'Now I can map everything out right where I see it.' For Mulvaney, the bathroom had very few negotiables. 'I'm really into bubble baths,' she says. 'So we put a lot of effort into making it special — and the fact that it's a rental and we didn't break the bank feels kind of iconic.' The standout fixture is a clever three-tier dessert tray she repurposed to display edible-looking bath bombs from Lush Cosmetics — including her own custom scent, Late Bloomer. 'They sent me 100,' she says with a laugh. 'Now I get to pick one out like candy at the end of the day.' Inspired by Eloise and her time in The Plaza, the room is full of decadent touches that call for relaxation. 'If I'm having a hard day, I throw myself in the bath. I can process things, talk to myself, call a friend. It's my reset button,' she says. 'I really feel like my house puts rose-colored glasses on me — and I don't think that's a bad thing.' Mulvaney's home is a physical manifestation of her identity — layered, joyful and deeply personal. Dazey calls it 'maximalism with intention.' 'What I love about maximalism is that it's about self-expression,' Dazey says. 'It takes confidence to create a space that reflects who you are — not what's trending.' Her version of maximalist design doesn't mean clutter, though. 'There's still breathing room. You can mix prints and colors and power clash, but keep it strategic. It's about creating joy, not chaos.' That joy-first philosophy, which Dazey outlines in The Maximalist, aligned with Mulvaney's desire to embrace 'dopamine decor' — the idea that our spaces should literally lift our moods. 'It's harder and harder to find dopamine these days,' she says. 'So much of it comes from quick hits online, but for me, it's things like taking a bath, going to a garden, being with people I love. I wanted my home to feel like that kind of joy — something real and tangible.' Her bedroom, in contrast to the more energetic common areas, leans into quiet cottagecore. 'Once I transitioned, I finally allowed myself to lean into softer, feminine things,' she says. 'In college, I had this Western vibe because I didn't think I was 'allowed' to do cottagecore. But now, I'm giving myself the space to enjoy the decor I dreamed of as a kid.' That includes a 'wall of women' in her bedroom — a personal collage of inspirational female icons that Mulvaney handpicked and framed herself. 'Getting to wake up every day and see their faces is so special,' she says. The guest bedroom features a meaningful piece of art from a home Mulvaney once tried to buy. 'There was this picture above the bed that looked just like me,' she says. 'I didn't get the house, but I tracked down the artist and now it lives here — a little piece I got to bring with me.' From flea markets to Facebook Marketplace, many pieces were thrifted or upcycled — a testament to both women's creative problem-solving and Dazey's flair for accessible design. 'Dani made it all feel so collaborative,' Mulvaney says. 'There were no egos. Just two friends making something beautiful.' Excerpt from the new book, The Maximalist: Colorful Interiors for Bold Living (Abrams), by Dani Dazey Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What the U.S. wants from peace talks with Ukraine, marking five years of COVID-19, and Kate Middleton's Commonwealth Day outing
Good morning, all. Reaching for a cup of coffee this AM? A recent study found a new health benefit to drinking it. Now, on to the news. Subscribe to get this newsletter in your inbox each morning. NEED TO KNOW Tatyana Makeyeva/AFP via Getty Images What the U.S. wants from peace talks with Ukraine Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia today ahead of a high-stakes meeting in Saudi Arabia with U.S. officials to discuss ceasefire terms. The strikes: Russian officials said 337 Ukrainian drones were shot down, including 91 over Moscow, marking the largest drone attack on the city since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. At least two people were killed, and airports were temporarily shut down. [USA Today] In Saudi Arabia: Ukraine's delegation and U.S. officials are expected to discuss a limited ceasefire and prisoner release. Ukraine also signaled it was ready to sign a deal to give the U.S. access to rare earth minerals, which President Trump has been eager to secure. [AP] Outlook: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hoped for 'practical outcomes' amid a pause in U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested both Ukraine and Russia would have to make concessions. [Reuters] IN CASE YOU MISSED IT👑 Kate's royal homage Kate Middleton returned to the U.K.'s annual Commonwealth Day celebration yesterday for the first time since 2023, wearing a red Catherine Walker dress and pearl jewelry in nods to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. [People/Us Weekly] ⚖️ ICE deportation blocked A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting Palestinian activist and U.S. resident Mahmoud Khalil and scheduled a hearing for later this week, during which Khalil's lawyer will challenge his detention. [Yahoo News] 🏛️ DOGE ruling Another federal judge yesterday ruled that Elon Musk's DOGE records will likely have to be revealed to the public. The ruling comes as Musk said DOGE is planning to double its staff and is working in nearly every federal agency. [Politico/NBC News] ⛪ The pope's health In a statement yesterday, the Vatican said Pope Francis was no longer in imminent danger of death from double pneumonia after doctors lifted their prognosis. He'll remain in hospital for several more days. [AP] ☀️ America's happiest cities What makes a city the happiest? New research compared several factors, including income growth, life expectancy and how people spent their leisure time. The city that topped the list: Fremont, Calif. See which other cities made the list. [Fortune] WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY 📖 On bookshelves: Dylan Mulvaney's Paper Doll, in which she talks about the backlash to her 2023 partnership with Bud Light, is out today. [TheWrap] 🎥 Now streaming: Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna, a documentary about the Rust cinematographer who died on set, is on Hulu. [Yahoo Entertainment] 📺 Taking the stage: Iliza Shlesinger's comedy special, A Different Animal, dropped overnight on Prime Video. Watch a clip in which she stands up for millennials. [Deadline] 🏀 On the court, the Pistons' Malik Beasley will have a Steph Curry-level milestone in his sight when his team plays the Wizards at 7 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [Detroit Free Press] 🏒 In the rink, the Panthers — without Aaron Ekblad, who's suspended for 20 games — will face the Bruins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Hockey News] ☀️ And don't forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area. TODAY IN HISTORY Illustration: Yahoo News; photo:In 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, warning that COVID-19 cases, deaths and affected countries would continue to rise. Read an oral history of that day. (More on the pandemic below.) [Yahoo News] 3 QUESTIONS ...about COVID's impact I asked Yahoo News reporter Dylan Stableford to talk about his reporting on this day five years ago and about the pandemic's lasting impact. Divya: What are some of the moments that stand out to you from this day in 2020? Dylan: It was the day COVID became real for many Americans. Trump banned travel from Europe, the NBA suspended its season and Tom Hanks announced he and his wife had tested positive. Until then, the virus was still largely thought of as someone else's problem. By the end of the day, it was here. Divya: Five years later, how are we still seeing the effects of the pandemic? Dylan: Millions of people still deal with long COVID or disability from the virus. The pandemic also brought on stubborn inflation, and 35% of people still do some or all their work from home. My colleague Mike put these charts together to show these changes, and more. Divya: You recently asked readers about their favorite and least-favorite pandemic purchases. What did they say? Dylan: A lot! People bought things to make being stuck at home more enjoyable: pets, an indoor garden, a kayak and even a bidet. Some stuck, others not so much — that six-person inflatable hot tub one person bought is still in its box in their garage. Their other regrets? Meta VR goggles, cheap toilet paper and much more. FEEL-GOOD MOMENT John Whitaker Ken Whitaker recently went viral on TikTok after he let his grandson win in Twister by faking a fall — accidentally triggering a 9-1-1 call from his smartwatch. Watch him try to explain himself to the dispatcher. [People] Have a great day. See you tomorrow! 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Keeping math and reading skills sharp can slow age-related cognitive decline. Doing a crossword every day can help. [Yahoo Life] About The Yodel: The Yodel is a morning newsletter from Yahoo News. Start your day with The Yodel to get caught up on weather, national news, politics, entertainment and sports — in four minutes or less.
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week?
This week, new drama Adolescence, starring Stephen Graham, comes out on Netflix, telling the chilling story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a fellow that's not all the week has in TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney's new book Paper Doll is released, the third season of The Wheel of Time drops, and gamers rejoice as WWE 2K25 is finally on for this week's biggest releases... 'An ordinary family's worst nightmare' If you're a parent, then prepare to be terrified by Netflix's new four-part crime drama series Adolescence, which is out on Thursday.I've had a sneak preview, and can tell you that the opening scenes alone are highly stressful. We see police officers smashing their way into a house, before arresting a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of murdering a female visibly distressed boy is then taken to a police station, while his family protest his is a one-shot drama, co-created and co-written by Stephen Graham, who also stars as the boy's father. It also features Top Boy's Ashley Walters, and newcomer Owen described the plotline as "an ordinary family's worst nightmare", while co-writer Jack Thorne told me he hoped it would inspire a conversation "about technology, about education, about parenting". TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney's new book You probably know American influencer Dylan Mulvaney from her viral social media videos, detailing her gender 28-year-old trans actress is now publishing a new book, Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, which comes out on book promises an intimate reflection of her life pre and include her first break in theatre, and the first time her dad recognised her as a girl. She also touches on the controversy surrounding her sponsored video for Bud Light, which led to a backlash and calls for a boycott of the told me she hoped the book would "help folks, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity, feel a little more connected to their most authentic selves". Get ready for The Wheel of Time On Thursday, series three of The Wheel of Time drops on Amazon on Robert Jordan's fantasy book series, it stars Rosamund Pike - of Saltburn and Gone Girl fame - who is also executive told that in the latest instalment, the threats against the Light (the force of good in the world) are good vs evil, magic, destiny and adventure. In short, everything you might want from a thrilling fantasy series. The popular WWE2K series is back By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter If you've always dreamed of entering a pro wrestling ring but don't fancy the gruelling training regimes, performance schedules or being body-slammed IRL, there's always video been a year of big change for WWE so far. It's moved its flagship shows to Netflix and recently done the unthinkable and made John Cena a heel (a bad guy).But like clockwork, the popular WWE2K series returns to PC and consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series) on praised last year's edition of the annual franchise as one of the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be, and reviews say WWE 2K25 has built on that faithful might be less pleased by the addition of console-exclusive The Island, a new online option that appears to take inspiration from the controversial City mode in publisher 2K's NBA for those who want to keep things simple, the developers hope other new modes and the 300-strong roster of WWE superstars old and new will make players say "Woo!", "Oh Yeah!" and "Yes! Yes! Yes!". Other highlights this week... Edvard Munch Portraits opens at the National Portrait Gallery on ThursdayBargain Hunt celebrates 25 years on TV with a special show on ThursdayManchester Film Festival starts on FridayCourting's new album is also out on Friday
