LG wants to hop on the vegetarian bandwagon, and it’s venturing into unfamiliar territory to make that happen. The company will use CES 2020 to launch its first-ever indoor gardening appliance. The modular device you see at left grows lettuce, arugula, basil and other plants by matching outdoor conditions through time-sensitive LED lighting, air circulation and fine-grained water control. … Read more
Project aim: Save the tradition of making pulque, a drink made from the sap of the agave, reclaim eroded soil and prevent future soil erosion in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Project implementation: The Mujeres Milenarias (“Millenial Women”), a local community organisation set up to preserve the pulque tradition, plant agaves in a special formation, so their roots form … Read more
A Montecito businesswoman affectionately known as “The Furniture Lady” is still at it, furnishing homes for people impacted by recent disasters for free. Melissa Pierson just put the finishing touches on the home of Ralph “Lalo” Barajas, who lost everything including his longtime partner Peter Fleuret, in the mudslide. Pierson estimates she has helped more than 75 … Read more
In the Louisiana decorating world, Myron Griffing and his team at Space Interiors are well known for creating stunning rooms that are unique to the homeowner’s tastes. The before and after work is worthy of any national magazine, with pops of rich color catching the eye in all the right places. Their design and decor … Read more
A construction class at Southeast Polk is building more than a house, they are building a potential home for somebody in need. Southeast Polk construction teacher Ryan Andersen arranged a partnership with Joppa, which helps homeless people find housing and rebuild their lives. Andersen had learned of Joppa’s mission when he was a student at the … Read more
Google/Alphabet’s smart home brand, Nest, today announced a retail expansion to Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria. While Nest products are used in over 190 countries, they were previously only sold in the US, UK, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland and the Netherlands. Adding four more countries to its official retail roster could increase its presence in … Read more
An Alexander McQueen cranium pillow become the catalyst for this daring en suite bathroom in Chicago’s trendy Wicker Park community. when designer SuzAnn Kletzien’s customers, a younger, fashion–ahead couple, pulled it as suggestion, she knew she ought to infuse the room with extreme mindset. The effect begins right now upon getting into with a dynamic … Read more