The history of interiors is best told in terms of the interior design styles which have dominated. From the influential cabriole legs and fauteuil chairs of 17th century French design to the shallow button tufting and iconic pieces of Mid-century modern furniture, the many different types of interior design styles are diverse and fascinating. What constitutes a country sofa? … Read more
Apple didn’t coast from 2010 through 2019; instead, the company that previously introduced such revolutionary products as the Mac and iPhone released another innovative device in 2010’s iPad, as well as four other products important to businesses. iPad When the iPad was introduced in April 2010 at the height of the netbook fad, Apple effectively killed the … Read more
No, the answer isn’t when you can least afford it. Knowing when appliances are more likely to undergo stress can help save you from a home emergency. Work becomes extra hard for people when it’s too hot outside, and it’s the same for how your appliances perform in the summer temperatures. According to the first … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Ever notice that the old stove or washing machine you’re holding on to is still going strong while your brand-new shiny appliances are in for yet another repair? They sure don’t make them like they used to! But Consumer Reports says there are reasons for that! Appliances today have sensors and … Read more
THE BELGIAN VISIONARY REMEMBERS THE SUNSCREEN OF HER TEEN YEARS AND EXPLAINS WHAT’S IN HER SKINCARE ROUTINE TODAY Beauty Biographies is a column where we ask some of our favourite people to reflect on the beauty items that have influenced their lives and have a sentimental place in their heart. From their grandmother’s perfume to the … Read more
ICICI Lombard survey shows cyber risk comes at fifth spot A majority of India Inc believes that traditional risks such as those to property and assets are most crucial to their businesses with cyber risk is seen as the fifth biggest challenge. A new report by ICICI Lombard General Insurance on “Managing New Age Risks” … Read more
The Senate’s confirmation vote of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court was the most partisan in modern history. The 50-48 tally continues a trend in which confirmations have devolved into strict party-line votes. While political pundits spent months pondering over whether centrist or independent-minded Republicans–Maine’s Susan Collins, Arizona’s … Read more
Whether one wants to enjoy a good novel, go swimming or take in the stupendous views, the Willow Treehouse, just 15 minutes from the town of Woodstock in New York, proves to an amazing escape. Overlooking the pond, this futuristic wooden building was designed by Antony Gibbon and built by William Johnson. This “passion project” … Read more
Spring is juuuust about here, and we’re already taking mental notes of how to style our homes for the season ahead. We may be a bit biased, but we love *any* excuse to infuse extra color and patterns into our space. Luckily, that’s what this time of year is all about! So we teamed up with Pinterest to get the latest on … Read more
Dell Technologies founder and chief executive Michael Dell paid more than $100 million for a Manhattan penthouse, the most expensive home ever sold in New York City, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal for the nearly 11,000-square-foot apartment in One57, a 1,000-foot tower just south of Central Park, closed in 2014, but the buyer’s identity … Read more