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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

25 Family Gifts Everyone Can Actually Use Together

The gifts a family remembers are not the ones each person opens…

11 Min Read

15 Bedside Lamps and Sconces for a More Hotel-Like Bedroom

Hotels do not have better bedrooms, just better bedside lighting. Fifteen sconces…

7 Min Read

17 Statement Beds That Do Most of the Decorating for You

One strong bed does the decorating for you. Seventeen statement beds in…

7 Min Read

20 Beautiful Pieces for a Kitchen You Actually Enjoy Using

Nobody falls in love with a kitchen because of its square footage.…

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21 Gifts for the Person Who Already Has Everything

The hardest person on every gift list is the one who buys…

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Warm Layers for Winter: Women’s Wardrobe Upgrade

Nine Uniqlo Heattech layers for a warmer winter wardrobe, from extra warm…

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15 Floating Shelves and Gold Brackets for a More Open Kitchen

Upper cabinets are the walls of a kitchen, and open shelves let…

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The Gold Kitchen Hardware Edit: 22 Knobs, Pulls and Handles Worth Considering

One small brass detail, repeated across every door and drawer, reads as…

9 Min Read

17 Velvet Bar Stools That Bring Color Into a Neutral Kitchen

A neutral kitchen is a beautiful canvas asking for color. Seventeen velvet…

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