2 minutes read A hallmark of thoughtful home design is making a room feel stylish in any decade, not just this year. Recently, House beautiful Editorial director Joanna Saltz spoke to five design experts—Anna Bond, Amber Lewis, Julia Marcum, Jean Stoffer, and Leanne Ford—about which pieces are worth the investment and which design decisions will… Continue reading Here's how to design a home you'll still love in five years
White Horse Safaris is becoming the leading provider of environmentally friendly safaris in Kenya
From environmentally conscious safari practices to supporting conservation efforts and community partnerships, White Horse Safaris is taking important steps to become a leader in responsible tourism in Kenya. White Horse Safaris, a Kenya-based safari tour operator, is emerging as a travel leader thanks to its exclusive, luxurious and eco-friendly safaris. As demand for eco-friendly adventures… Continue reading White Horse Safaris is becoming the leading provider of environmentally friendly safaris in Kenya
“Ocean Avenue site unsafe and unpermitted,” says Santa Monica mayor
The city is documenting multiple violations at 413 Ocean Ave. that are prompting eviction, relocation and stop-business orders as the county's halted housing plan undergoes a broader review According to a recent social media post from Mayor Lana Negrete, Santa Monica officials said a problem property on Ocean Avenue at the center of a now-defunct… Continue reading “Ocean Avenue site unsafe and unpermitted,” says Santa Monica mayor
“Terrorized” by dogs attacking invisible fences | Webster Kirkwood Times
I agree with Brad Landsbaum's recent letter (WKT Mailbag, October 31) regarding invisible pet fences. I live in Glendale and have also been terrorized on walks by dogs attacking the fence in the front yard. I also often saw the dog barking inside and the owner letting him out where he ran across the front… Continue reading “Terrorized” by dogs attacking invisible fences | Webster Kirkwood Times
CDL's Singapore Modular Towers are completed
City Developments Limited's two 36-story modular residential towers in Singapore's Orchard/River Valley district have been completed. The developer commissioned local studio ADDP Architects to design the modular building, while international design studio MVRDV designed the diverse facade. It's the Netherlands-based studio's first attempt to collaborate on an urban core residential project in Singapore, and according… Continue reading CDL's Singapore Modular Towers are completed
6 Overlooked Exit Planning Gaps That Determine the Success or Failure of Business Owners
For many entrepreneurs, selling a company is a long-awaited goal. For others, this happens suddenly due to circumstances beyond their control. However it happens, a business exit is one of the most significant financial and personal changes an owner will ever experience. But most people go in unprepared. According to the Exit Planning Institute, only… Continue reading 6 Overlooked Exit Planning Gaps That Determine the Success or Failure of Business Owners
This tiny, backpacker-friendly fire pit may be the smallest we've ever seen
Fire pits are practically mandatory packaging for car campers. But they are bulky, heavy, and rarely portable enough for backpacking. Fire Maple aims to remedy this with the release of its most compact fire pit ever. The Antarcti is the brand's smallest and most backpacker-friendly fire pit model. It folds into a three- to four-inch… Continue reading This tiny, backpacker-friendly fire pit may be the smallest we've ever seen
Drew Barrymore's beautiful Drew modular sofa is the perfect neutral
Finding the perfect sofa can feel like gold. It is often the largest and most dominant piece in a living room, determining both the size and style of the room while balancing comfort, durability and timeless appeal. For many, it becomes the heart of the home – a place for family gatherings, quiet evenings and… Continue reading Drew Barrymore's beautiful Drew modular sofa is the perfect neutral
A Seton Hall employee fences for Team USA at the Veterans Fencing World Championships
The 2025 Veterans World Fencing Championships took place in Manama, Bahrain from November 12th to 20th. Among the 911 fencing representatives from 64 countries was one from Seton Hall: Kate Sierra, senior instructional designer and current graduate student. Student. Sierra first discovered fencing while attending the University of Northern Iowa to earn a physical education… Continue reading A Seton Hall employee fences for Team USA at the Veterans Fencing World Championships
Environmentally friendly polyurethane foams made from used cooking oil
In a groundbreaking study that demonstrates the potential of sustainable materials in modern applications, researchers led by Daniele Rossi have presented a new method for synthesizing flexible polyurethane foams. What sets this work apart is the significantly high bio-based content obtained from used cooking oil, a resource that is often overlooked in traditional material production.… Continue reading Environmentally friendly polyurethane foams made from used cooking oil