Department store Bloomingdale’s has been a New York institution for 157 years (starting out with hoop skirts, which were all the rage in the 19th century) evolving into something of a cultural icon, favored by an elite clientele including First Ladies Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson and Betty Ford. It’s also the site where Jackie O. … Read more
Your refrigerator will walk to you, the ceiling fan will adjust its temperature depending on the surrounding and the washing machine will wash and fold clothes. Powered by artificial intelligence, appliances are now turning smarter to the point that individuals wouldn’t even have to get up from their seat to operate the machine. Take the … Read more
Whirlpool wants its stuff back. All of it. On Thursday, the Michigan-based appliance giant fired off a letter to Sears, demanding that the retailer return all refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances that Whirlpool shipped to it in the 45 days leading up to Sears’s Oct. 15 bankruptcy filing. Whirlpool argued that Sears was … Read more
Consumers are getting increasingly comfortable with voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Google’s Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa. So comfortable, in fact, that they’re looking to use those assistants in their bathrooms — even while on the toilet. That’s according to public relations firm Walker Sands’ 2018 “The Future of Retail” report, based on a survey of … Read more
Photo: Courtesy of the Hudson Company Reclaimed wood is expensive. Think about it: Companies are delicately salvaging a part of old buildings in a way that doesn’t destroy any of the wood, and this takes time. A lot of time. And then there’s the processing: “Everything is brought back to a mill,” says Jamie Hammel … Read more
The classic look of neutrals, blue-greys and white is still hot amongst most buyers, but if you really want to be in the know when it comes to design, here are a few trends we see for 2018. A Splash Of Color. While a neutral palette is still a great place to start, splashes of … Read more
Clematis are among the most stunning climbers, with flowers ranging from delicate bells to blousy show-stoppers. Those who want a dazzling display of large blooms will often opt for the large hybrids known as Group 2 clematis, which flower firstly in spring and early summer on shoots produced in the previous year, then in mid … Read more
Are you a UK-based interior designer, architect or garden designer? Do you provide a brilliant design service? House & Garden has launched The List – an indispensable online directory for anyone wanting work done to their home, from a single pair of curtains to a whole house project. Would you like your business to be … Read more