Alkhatib commissioned a wooden bookcase with illuminated glass shelves for his office to display his collection, which grew to about 150 objects representing 66 countries.
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Dina Cheney,
Washington Post,
17 Oct. 2026
The entrance to the plush theater is hidden behind a bookcase.
But the press secretary also answers to the public, says former Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.
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Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2026
For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings.
The well-size main bedroom has leafy views and another decorative fireplace, although the person doing the listing’s photos has oddly chosen to hide it behind a bed; the second bedroom can easily handle a bunk-bed situation plus a sideboard.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
19 Oct. 2026
One highlight includes an oak sideboard from Walker Edison that’s sure to impress any visiting in-laws.
Drapery panels in Jim Thompson’s Choisya, trimmed in Samuel & Sons, frame the couple’s vintage breakfront, which keeps Khouri’s Royal Crown Derby china within reach.
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Caroline Randall Williams,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2026
For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.
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