The ‘80s have been back for quite a few seasons now, but there seems to be no stopping this trend. Some designers have referenced the decade’s big shoulders and glam hues. But now, the 80’s fingerless gloves have come off because yes, even acid wash is back with a vengeance. The trend kicked off on […]
When we think of something vintage, we automatically think of an object or item that is aged, somewhat deteriorated, or old. And this definition would be true, but when you go for that “vintage modern” look, you’re focusing on mixing the old with the new; it’s a blend of two different eras or styles. Put […]
Back in 2017, experts predicted the naturally occurring probiotics in fermented foods like kimchi and “pickled everything” would blow up the food world. In 2019, expect even more innovative probiotic integrations in food — and not just in the supplement or refrigerated aisles. New strains of probiotics such as Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 and Bacillus coagulans […]
It has GPS, lasers, computer vision, and uses machine learning and sensors to be more efficient. This is the new high-tech farm equipment from John Deere, which made its first Consumer Electronics Show appearance last week to highlight the importance of tech in farming. Deere brought its massive agricultural combine and GPS-guided tractor to the […]
As technology evolves, an increasing number of tech options are available for the bathroom. Mirrors with built-in LED lighting, motion detecting faucets, and even automatic temperature regulators are growing in popularity. As seen in some hotel bathrooms, mirror-integrated touchscreens are also becoming popular among the more tech-savvy population. An example of this is the new […]
So you overdid it over the holidays. Not unusual. In fact, chances are you woke up with a nasty hangover more than once. There are a lot of supplements and “lab-made” remedies on the market these days that claim that a capsule or liquid shot, taken just before you go to bed, will stop you […]
Floral prints will be everywhere this Spring and Summer. Each year, designers are inspired by a variety of floral prints and 2019 doesn’t seem to be any different, from abstract to realistic, these blooms will take many different forms. So while floral prints may have become a spring-season mainstay, this time around, there is a […]
A big functional design trend for bathrooms is the “open water space.” Creating a water space is an increasingly popular concept. In this 2019 bathroom trend, both bathtub and shower are in the same open area of the bathroom. This innovative layout certainly allows the restroom to look much bigger than it is – with […]
Flavor inspiration from the Pacific Rim, i.e. Asia, Oceania and the western coasts of North and South America, are popping up in grocery stores and restaurants as people continue to explore more of the world through their palates. Ingredients like longganisa (a Filipino pork sausage), dried shrimp, cuttlefish and shrimp paste are on restaurant and […]
By now you’ve probably heard about this “revolutionary” new concept of “Dry January,” where you try to go the entire month without picking up a pint of beer or that whiskey you got as a gift as a way to detox after a couple months of holiday boozing. It’s certainly a worthy goal, and now […]