For many years, it has been my wont to liken the problem of home decoration to that of baking a cake!” wrote Muriel Whitlow, a home furnishings coordinator, in GDA’s May 1943 issue. “I always think of the decorative accessories of a room as the frosting on that cake. One can live without them to … Read more
The largest living whales – including the gigantic 30-metre blue whale – are fast predatory hunters that support their massive bodies by filtering large volumes of tiny prey from cool near-polar waters. They do this using baleen: plates of a tough substance hanging from their upper jaw. Evidence of early evolution of baleen whales remains … Read more
Protesters outside the Umspannwerk building in Kreuzberg, Berlin, where Google plans to set up a campus. Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty Images In the streets next to Görlitzer Park – an oblong patch popular with skaters, dog walkers and the odd drug dealer in the east of Kreuzberg in Berlin – you soon spot signs of contention about the … Read more
It may be great to have a wood burning fireplace in your home, but using one regularly does require you to have your chimney inspected. Here are just a few reasons why a regular chimney inspection is a good idea. Creosote Buildup The biggest hazard associated with a fireplace and the best reason to have … Read more
There is something to be said for ‘Japanese Made’ when it comes to appliances. I recently spent two weeks in Japan staying in a house that was full of Japanese designed and made appliances and there is no doubt in my mind that Japanese made products are up there with the best from European appliances, … Read more
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of digital currency trading platform Binance, said in a blog post May 7 that initial coin offerings (ICO) perform far better than venture capital funds (VCs), even with a high risk of failure. In a blog post titled “ICOs — Not Just ‘Good-to-Have,’ But Necessary,” Zhao expressed his support for ICOs claiming they are “100 times easier” for … Read more
Rags to Riches: Reducing the Waste in Fashion Recycling textiles is a thrifty endeavor that is older than rag rugs. In April, visitors to the International Furniture Fair in Milan saw shining new examples in Waste No More, an exhibition in the murky vaults of the city’s central train station. Stretched across panels were vivid … Read more
From table and chair upgrades to chocolate fountains, adding rental items to your reception space can elevate your event to the next level. Event planning can be overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with seemingly endless options alongside the essentials. That’s where our reception rental guide comes in, featuring rental options from the basics to the … Read more
Quintessential French style has long been synonymous with “effortlessly chic,” and in the home decor world, casual-cool California style is the coveted look of the moment, with popular designers like Emily Henderson and Amber Lewis leading the charge. So when you combine the two easy-going aesthetics, the result is a sure-fire recipe for style success. The proof? Online home decor shop … Read more
It’s been a busy four months for Google’s connected home voice assistant. Since January 2018 the Google Assistant connection list grew quickly from 1,500 devices. Now you can say “Hey Google” to more than 5,000 smart home devices, the company reports. Google said it now has connection compatibility with all major connected device manufacturers in the U.S. … Read more