Is the Winter season leaving you with a feeling of wanderlust? Indulge your travel dreams by decorating with maps. Whether you'd like to cover an entire wall, a small coffee table, or just a throw pillow, we've rounded up some of the best map decor — plus a handful of clever DIY map design projects. Take a look and decide whether the globe-trotting trend is for you. Read more

Be proud of your roots! Mom and dad picked their home for a reason. Now celebrate it! Today's talented designers are customizing blankets, clothes, and more to show off your tot's hometown. Perfect for baby gifts and and birthday presents, the kid-friendly designs will have lil ones learning their way around a map long before they ever have a driver's license! Check them out! Read more

Sure, Google Maps is great for getting directions, travel times, and checking traffic conditions, but what else can you do with this freakishly easy-to-use site? Let me count the ways . . . Read more

Ah, Google Maps. That street view function that's captured so many a crazy scene has raised security, political, and privacy hackles the world over. From refugee camps to British swimming pools the program's reach is pervasive — so much so that this list of 51 places impervious from spying eyes grabbed my attention — and made me want to see what Google has to hide. Not just the locations, but Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in Paris fresh off the Eurostar train from London yesterday. She's in France ready to partake in some of the Couture Fashion Week goings-on alongside her good friend Cameron Diaz. Cameron arrived in Europe a few days ago and has already logged time in the front rows of the Versace, Dior, and Chanel shows. Gwyneth and Cameron have hung out in London and NYC in recent Read more

Today is Jim Carrey's 50th birthday, and to celebrate the milestone, we're looking back at the career the funnyman has made for himself over the past decades. The actor has come a long way since playing everyone's favorite pet detective, and his résumé is littered with tons of memorable characters. From wacky dimwits to creepy villains to Andy Kaufman, Carrey has been all over the map — and Read more

The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is fast approaching, and while some traditions remain steadfast, there are a few modern and tech-savvy twists. Learn all about them here! Read more

Sharing links with your friends and family on social networks is easy, but Google wants to make it even easier for you to share maps, directions, searches, products, and offers with +Snippets. While you're browsing around within Google products (like Maps, Offers, Places, etc.), you can instantly click the "Share" button that will reside next to your Google+ profile pic, and a link to the item, Read more

Fashion's Night Out is happening right now, and if you happen to be in New York City, there are a variety of exclusive products available this evening only. We've cherry-picked the most covetable products from the lineup, so you'll know how to map out your shopping (and what to look for on eBay afterward, for all of us not in NYC). Check them out here and get ahead of the fashion pack. Read more

Back-to-school shopping season is an opportunity for kids to express their own style preferences. Whether they opt for something traditional and preppy or more hip and modern, there are plenty of options for lil ones all over the fashion map. We're looking at first-day-of-school options for every budget level, and today we're offering up six outfits for $75 or less. Check them out (and if Mama's Read more