Experienced interior designer Debora Lyn has opened a design office and boutique in downtown Elmhurst, offering design services, curated home goods and a prime location near the train station. Courtesy of Debora Lyn Interior Design There are many interior design firms in the Chicago area, but experienced interior designer Debora Lyn has put a new… Continue reading Debora Lyn Interior Design combines design services and retail boutique in new location
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How a “passive house” survived the fires in LA even though the neighboring houses burned down
The California wildfires are still raging in the Los Angeles area a week after they began. The stories of area residents who lost everything are heartbreaking. Against this catastrophic backdrop, some lucky houses were spared; For one reason or another, these residents' homes are miraculously still intact. But how can that be? Of course, there's… Continue reading How a “passive house” survived the fires in LA even though the neighboring houses burned down
Online furniture market expected to reach $850.0 billion by 2032
Size of the online furniture market The US online furniture market thrives on e-commerce growth, consumer trends and digital innovation, making it a key regional player Embracing sustainability and e-commerce innovation, the U.S. online furniture market thrives on customization, fast delivery and increasing demand for eco-friendly, multifunctional designs.” — WiseGuy Reports NEW YORK, NY, UNITED… Continue reading Online furniture market expected to reach $850.0 billion by 2032
How to Style Barrel Jeans for All Figures – Essence
Barrel jeans are not necessarily chic. Their shape and significantly outwardly curved legs seem strange and a little intimidating at first glance, especially if you don't often experiment with balloon-like clothing. But this denim style has maintained itself as one of the top trends in recent seasons, and for good reason. Celebrities from Serena Williams… Continue reading How to Style Barrel Jeans for All Figures – Essence
Rackspace reveals cloud leaders' strategies for AI-powered optimization
SAN ANTONIO, January 14, 2025 – A new global survey, State of the Cloud 2025 Reportled by Rackspace technologya leader in end-to-end, hybrid, multicloud and AI solutions, notes that enterprises continue to shift from a single-cloud approach to more flexible hybrid cloud environments. The survey of more than 1,400 IT decision makers found that over… Continue reading Rackspace reveals cloud leaders' strategies for AI-powered optimization
Interior Design Mistakes to Skip in 2025: A Designer's Perspective
10 Interior Design Trends I'm Skipping in 2025: Practical Choices Instead of Temporary Fads As an interior designer, I have seen countless trends come and go. While some trends bring value and style, others are impractical, difficult to maintain, or simply don't stand the test of time. In 2025, I'm choosing to focus on timeless,… Continue reading Interior Design Mistakes to Skip in 2025: A Designer's Perspective
27 Home Items Amazon Customers Love, January 2025
Promising review: “I've been using this handheld frother for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it! It’s so easy to use – just insert the batteries, press the button and voilà – creamy, frothy milk in seconds.” The stainless steel whisk is robust and easy to clean. I've used it for both hot… Continue reading 27 Home Items Amazon Customers Love, January 2025
$1.6M Investment from LPSS Partners Delivers LED Lighting to 5 Lafayette Parish Schools to Reduce Operating Costs | Local
LAFAYETTE, La. – Five Lafayette Parish schools will save money on electric bills thanks to energy-efficient upgrades made by Entergy and H & H Electric. As part of Entergy's energy efficiency program, schools received LED lighting systems that reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs. All lighting upgrade costs, including materials and labor, will be… Continue reading $1.6M Investment from LPSS Partners Delivers LED Lighting to 5 Lafayette Parish Schools to Reduce Operating Costs | Local
Home & Design | Lessons in layers
As a real estate agent, Andrea Vorachek always advises his clients to live in the premises first when planning a renovation to ensure that they end up with something that really suits them. She followed their advice after she and her husband, Kyle, bought a 1950s modernist home in Edina. Although Kyle and Andrea are… Continue reading Home & Design | Lessons in layers
This DIYer transformed a disused Victorian-era fireplace into the romantic centerpiece of his dining room
Of the four fireplaces in Brenda Stearns' 1850s Indiana home, the one in the dining room is the only one that doesn't work. But that doesn't mean she didn't give him some love. “This fireplace is not up to code today,” she says. “Rather than spend thousands of dollars trying to convert it to code,… Continue reading This DIYer transformed a disused Victorian-era fireplace into the romantic centerpiece of his dining room