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Krupa Patel

Krupa Patel is the founder and editor-in-chief of Elegant & Driven — a journal for living beautifully and building boldly. Designer, author, certified health coach, and investor writing about elegant living, intentional design, and financial freedom.
110 Articles

How to Care for Velvet Furniture So It Looks Rich for Decades

Velvet asks so little, and gives so much. A velvet sofa or…

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21 Travel Essentials That Earn Their Space in Your Suitcase

Packing well is a skill, and these are the tools. Twenty one…

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17 Gifts for a New Relationship That Feel Thoughtful Without Trying Too Hard

The best early gift is proof you were listening. Small, specific, and…

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15 Coffee Table Books Worth Putting in a Teenager’s Room

A teenager's room is the first gallery they curate for themselves. These…

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17 Coffee Table Books for People Who Love to Travel

Nobody can always be traveling. But a well-chosen shelf lets you be…

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Gifts for the Expert: What to Buy When They Know More About Their Hobby Than You Do

Here is the golden rule of gifting to an expert: do not…

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25 Coffee Table Books Worth Owning for Design, Architecture and Culture

A real coffee table book is not decoration. It is compiled knowledge:…

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25 Elegant Gifts Under $100 That Still Feel Considered

Some of the most memorable gifts cost very little. What makes a…

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The High-Protein Kitchen: 17 Appliances and Tools We Actually Use or Recommend

Eating high-protein is rarely a motivation problem. It is an equipment problem.…

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