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We’ve had a bit of a slow build-up to sunny summer, but I believe we may have finally arrived (it’s 88 and sunny where I sit, and I’m at 7,600 ft.!). Some of the outdoor entertaining products we’ve covered over the last months Read more…
“World energy consumption is expected to rise by 50% in 2030.” Bad news. I love websites that hit you with the facts straight from the get go. There’s no romance, only facts and fear. Read more…
What would a design trade show be without names like Philippe Starck, Luisa Bocchietto, and Zaha Hadid? Fortunately, I don’t have to answer that question as Serralunga is with us at IDS (straight from the beautiful lands of Italy). Read more…
The “creative collaborators” behind Broberg & Ridderstråle architecture and design believe that Frame fits “garden, golf course, and graveyard.” Read more…
Mark Twain once famously said, “It’s easy to quit smoking. I’ve done it hundreds of times.” According to my smoker friends Mr. Twain lived in much simpler times and wasn’t subjected to anti-smoking initiatives that make smokers look like the Devil incarnate. Strong words I know, but given the widening chasm between smokers and non-smokers, its hard not to pick a side! Read more…
When I hear the words ‘manufactured landscapes’ I think possibly fake grass, a robotic pedestal platform, organically curving concrete, waterfalls, etc. Read more…
My idea of exploring the Great Outdoors is basking in the splendid summer sun, reading the latest bestseller and sipping a Mojito. Read more…
To designer Michael Bihain, experimentation is second nature and conformity is an alien concept. His works are frequently featured in international exhibitions (this week at Salone) and one can also view his permanent collection in the Design Museum of Seoul. Read more…
Call me prejudiced but whenever someone mentions garden furniture, I tend to think about my grandparents and their numerous outdoor tea sojourns. While there is nothing wrong with that family oriented imagery and I do love them to death, they are not what I call the epitome of trendy or contemporary. Read more…
Who doesn’t dream of snow capped mountains, blue skies and a big orange bathtub right in the middle! Okay not one of the most conventional imageries out there but as someone said “normal is boring”. Read more…
