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Norah Jones is renovating her Cobble Hill home, which was featured in the movie Eat, Pray, Love. Read on for one reader’s thoughts about what of the current design would be the first to go.

Comment of the Day

OMG the soaring music in that video. but seriously that fireplace and those beams. it’s awesome. I could not wait to tear out that hideous kitchen.

— slopegirl in Norah Jones Is Renovating Her Movie-Worthy, Landmarked Cobble Hill Carriage House

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