bell hooks, the groundbreaking author, educator and activist whose explorations of how race, gender, economics and politics intertwined helped shape academic and popular debates over the past 40 years, has died. She was 69. In a statement issued through William Morrow Publishers, hooks’ family announced that she died Wednesday in Berea, Kentucky, home to the … Read more
Whether you’re renovating your kitchen or in need of a new washer and dryer, Overstock has everything you’re looking for (and more) when it comes to large appliances. This Black Friday, save big on large appliances when you shop Overstock’s wide selection of refrigerators, ovens, and more. OVERSTOCK ZLINE 36 in. 760 CFM Wall Mount Range … Read more
Saree is such a heritage piece and an integral part of an Indian wardrobe. Tapping into the traditions of an indigenous saree or diving into the contemporary concept one, everyone’s encounter with this drape has been different. This season Lotus Makeup India Fashion Week paid a tribute at the grand finale to appreciate the six yards of … Read more
If you’ve been waiting to buy a brand-new suite of matching appliances, November is the right time to do it. As we’ve reported elsewhere, you’ll see some of the lowest prices of the year this month, on most major appliances—from ranges, refrigerators, and dishwashers to matching washer and dryer sets. But as good as those deals are … Read more
Don’t wait until Black Friday to redecorate your dining room. With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to switch up your dining table, chairs, or cabinetry. And, get this: You can still save on these big-ticket items. Both West Elm and Wayfair are celebrating the season of savings early with … Read more
You hear the exhibition before you see it – the booming voice of Dr Martin Luther King resonating through the Tate Modern galleries. King’s rousing words in Washington in 1963 inspired the black communities of America to protest, march and sing for their rights Now for the first time, the show at the Tate Modern shows how they also … Read more
Nest Thermostat looks good. It’s hard not to spot it on the wall and appreciate the simplicity of the design, compared to the off-white plastic thermostat of yesteryear. Nest has announced that the Thermostat is now available in three more colours, in addition to the stainless steel version that’s already available. The three new colours … Read more
British Telecom has revealed its new BT Smart Hub, which will re-energise its Wi-Fi signal and make it the most powerful signal available in Britain compared to routers from other broadband providers. BT is aiming to offer a faster and broader service, with more locations and a reduction in dropped receptions and an increase in … Read more
We knew it was coming. When Nest bought the camera maker DropCam for a cool half billion last year, it seemed inevitable that a surveillance camera would be Nest’s third big hardware release. Today, Nest announced Nest Cam—along with a subscription service called Nest Aware. The Camera Let’s start with the Cam, which popped up … Read more
As residents of the northern hemisphere, we’ve been conditioned to welcome as much sunlight as possible into our homes, and that includes the use of pale colours to illuminate a room. So it’s hard to put that to one side and consider a dark colour scheme, let alone the darkest one of all: bold, moody, … Read more