Tag: inspiration
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Agnes Is Brutally Honest About Its Architectural Inspiration
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Audio speaker makers regularly draw inspiration from outside the realm of audiophilia, shaping cabinetry and cases after designs referencing everything from automobiles, skyscrapers, kintsugi-repaired Japanese ceramics, to handbags. But a church might be a first, as conceptualized by Philipp Emrich and his brutalist desk speaker, Agnes. Agnes’ Brutalist-inspired vertical and rectilinear form is a direct…
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London’s High Line Will Echo Its New York Inspiration, With Local Notes
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The derelict rail bridge stretches across a busy north London street, green foliage peeking out of the gaps between the beams overhead, where bright blue paint flakes from rusting steel. Farther east, the railway’s grand Victorian-era arches span a small slice of park wedged between two streets, where tents belonging to homeless people, a discarded…
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How Darwin Found Inspiration on the Cape Verde Islands
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Charles Darwin was 22 years old when he first peeled a banana. “Maukish & sweet with little flavor,” he noted in his journal from Santiago, the main island in the Cape Verde archipelago off the coast of West Africa. He preferred oranges and tamarinds, feasting at every opportunity on tropical fruit after three awful weeks…
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Board Game: Inspiration for Composing Beautiful Platters for Every Palate
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By Jeanne O’Brien Coffey Whether for entertaining or simply a luxurious twist on snacking, the classic charcuterie board is being explored from every angle these days. Board specialist Lisa Nichols of The Modern Butcher in Danvers, Massachusetts, has even crafted a three-dimensional Christmas-tree-shaped tower of mozzarella balls, olives, and folded pieces of salami for clients.…
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5 Space Bun Hairstyles For Inspiration
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The ’90s have made a huge comeback, and we’re soaking up every second of it, but there are certainly a few trends we’re loving more than others. Skinny eyebrows, for example, are one trend we’d prefer to leave in the past, while marinated makeup is one we’re excited to add back into our routines. When…
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Blunt Bob Haircut Ideas and Inspiration
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Bob haircuts in every form have seen a major resurgence in the last year. It started with Hailey Bieber’s major chop in January 2023 and only snowballed from there. But one type of bob, in particular, has come out on top: the blunt bob haircut. Categorized by its so-blunt-they-might-cut-you ends, a blunt bob is typical…
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Textured French Manicure: Get the Look and Inspiration
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There are nail trends that are practical for work or school, like the french manicure, and then there are trends that are a punch-up from your basic monochromatic gel. That’s where textured french manicures come in. You might have heard of the textured nail craze, which is all about raised patterns and can include everything…
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Inspiration For Our First Farmhouse Halloween Front Porch (And More) + What Exterior Decor/Ideas We Love
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Y’all, we’ve entered the Henderson Halloween era (or so I thought…keep reading). This should be no surprise to anyone considering my arguably inappropriate love of Christmas. We’ve never decorated the outside of the house for Halloween mostly because our neighborhood in LA wasn’t a huge trick or trick area and the kids were too little…
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Real Estate, Business, & Life… Where do I find Inspiration?
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I have been writing my blog for the past 2 ½ years, and I have been blown away by the amazing support that I received from the PropTech community. Earlier this year, we crossed the 6,000 subscriber mark, and I would love to double that number in the next 12 months. My goal from the…
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8 Paint-Free Colorful Home DIY Ideas – Photos & Inspiration
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. One way to add color is through clever DIYs. Colorful decor, updated textiles, and playful patterns can instantly brighten up a room and infuse it with a little more…
