5 outdoor living trends to watch in 2025, according to designers

“My extravagance is mine Garden“It’s the first thing I see every morning when I wake up.” Ina Garten told Vanity Fair in 2010. In today's fast-paced, screen-obsessed world, creating your own outdoor living space is more than just a luxury – it's a necessity. Whether it is a small balconya urban roof gardenor a sprawling… Continue reading 5 outdoor living trends to watch in 2025, according to designers

Pelham Lighting Performance at HBCU Showcase Receives CIAA Weekly Honors

Story links CHARLOTTE, NC — Bowie State's Lorenzo Pelham was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday. The award is the third for Bowie State on the men's side this season. Pelham showed off his lightning speed at the HBCU Showcase in… Continue reading Pelham Lighting Performance at HBCU Showcase Receives CIAA Weekly Honors

Hound House is bringing a dog social club to Toronto

Hound House, a concept centered around canine companionship, has opened its doors in downtown Toronto. The space is designed as an urban social club for dogs and their owners with shared workspaces, a dog spa, cafe and bar, daycare, monthly social events and rental space for private bookings. Fulfill a need Founded by Lauren Guizzetti… Continue reading Hound House is bringing a dog social club to Toronto

February 2nd | The DIY fair

Only 2 days at DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS from February 1st to 2nd Del Mar, California – The SAN DIEGO HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO is coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds, offering a two-day spectacle filled with hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of exhibitors of home improvement products and services, plant sales and one-on-one consultations with top experts –… Continue reading February 2nd | The DIY fair

Lichgate Cottage destroyed in Tallahassee

With its famous stately oak tree and fairytale cottage, many locals consider Lichgate a magical Tallahassee destination. But as Sonja De La Cruz approached the thatched-roof, Tudor-style home that was once the home of a legendary FSU professor on Saturday, fear filled her. As the administrator of the nonprofit organization that manages the historic property… Continue reading Lichgate Cottage destroyed in Tallahassee

San Diego interior design experts offer the “Winter Spruce-Up” special – San Diego Union-Tribune

Does your home need a design refresh or a complete remodel? Are you curious about working with a professional interior designer but don't know where to start? The San Diego chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is offering interior design advice at a lower price as part of its Winter Spruce-Up offering.… Continue reading San Diego interior design experts offer the “Winter Spruce-Up” special – San Diego Union-Tribune

DMF Lighting educational courses at Lightapalooza

DMF Lighting, a developer of modular downlights in the custom integration channel, will participate in the Lightapalooza 2025 residential lighting industry event. The company says the show will take place January 20-23, 2025 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas Hotel and the event is known for its commitment to integrator-focused solutions. As part of its participation… Continue reading DMF Lighting educational courses at Lightapalooza

Outdoor terraces can continue to operate this year

The city was hoping for a report that would allow the terraces to operate permanently, albeit seasonally. However, as construction is not yet complete, temporary patios are allowed to continue operating for this season. At Tuesday night's full board planning meeting, there was some confusion with the City Council's order regarding the city's 2025 temporary… Continue reading Outdoor terraces can continue to operate this year