A design studio that specialises in beeswax has curated a London Design Festival exhibition revealing how living trees can provide materials for design objects. Wax Atelier is behind The Abney Effect, a treasure trove of objects and material experiments made…
Common Name Mexican bird of paradise Botanical Name Caesalpinia mexicana Family Fabaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 10-15 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color Yellow Hardiness…
A glass stovetop adds a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with the added benefit of not having to clean burner grates. However, unlike other designs, it is more susceptible to scratches and streaks. Although cleaning your glass stovetop regularly is very important,…
If you are looking for decorating ideas to fill the blank wall space over your bed, there are a variety of options for every style and price point. Add texture, personality, and a finishing touch to your bedroom with mirrors,…
A sound-emitting egg sculpture and a samurai chest of drawers feature in a series of objects made by designers in collaboration with master artisans from Japan‘s Tohoku region, on show for London Design Festival. Designers Sabine Marcelis, Ini Archibong, Studio…
Spring cleaning gets all the glory, but autumn cleaning should be just as popular. It sets the tone for the new school year and a cozy winter indoors, according to cleaning expert Katie Dills. She suggests setting aside time to…
In the village of Adelboden in Switzerland, Amsterdam-based Nicemakers has transformed the interiors of The Brecon, a hundred-year-old chalet, into a secluded retreat. The intention for the 18-room chalet, called The Brecon, was for it to be “like a high-end…
Because they have tiny leaves that are usually a rich green color, boxwoods are valued for their exquisite foliage. They are great shrubs for hedges, but, if just one or two of the plants turn brown, the look of the whole…
Mold in the bathroom is not just unsightly and smelly. With constant moisture and limited ventilation, bathrooms provide the perfect environment for mold to thrive. Once mold starts, it can spread quickly and become a persistent problem. Here is a…
The end of summer is the perfect time to start thinking about vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. Vegetables like carrots,…
