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1+ day, 24+ min ago   (771+ words) Two childhood friends from Turkey recently opened a showroom in Monticello Marketplace specializing in oriental rugs. The business — Adnan & Hasan Oriental Rugs — may be new to America, but dates back to 1978 in Istanbul. Alper Yokus, who co-owns the new shop…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago   (465+ words) Danessa Myricks Beauty's latest eyeshadow palette has come under scrutiny online. Beauty enthusiasts question whether the Lightwork VIII Freedom Palette offers enough special-effect shades to justify its premium price. Critics argued that the balance marked a departure from earlier Lightwork…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago   (629+ words) There’s something deliciously moody about autumns spent on the coast. Even more so when one enjoys them while ensheathed in sumptuous knitwear, sailor stripes and slouchy silhouettes. Fresh beachside strolls call for warming layers and waterproofs, while at-home mooching requires…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago   (374+ words) For Overland Sheepskin Co., that Western sensibility dates back to 1973, when the Leahy family’s business began in Taos, New Mexico. Today, its assortment spans leather jackets, wool outerwear, boots, slippers and home accessories, with sheepskin still at its heart. This…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago   (441+ words) Anthony Shurigin on This Morning. (Image: ITV) A man has revealed what it’s really like to live in a colourless world. ITV went black and white in a This Morning first when Ben Shepard and Cat Deeley returned to our…...

6+ hour, 34+ min ago   (296+ words) It would be anoth­er hun­dred years before a flood tide of col­or books began to make the the­o­ry more prac­ti­cal: from Goethe’s 1810 The­o­ry of Col­ors and Werner’s 1814 Nomen­cla­ture…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (147+ words) Pantone has expanded its Pantone Matching System with 224 new colours, introducing a more expressive palette inspired by nostalgia, optimism and joy. The new shades reflect a shift towards bolder… Pantone has expanded its Pantone Matching System with 224 new colours, introducing…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (212+ words) For Balsan, this is where textile expertise and hospitality design come together. With almost three centuries of French textile heritage, Balsan combines manufacturing expertise with a strong focus on colour, pattern, texture and customisation. Its latest hospitality designs demonstrate how…...

9+ hour, 48+ min ago   (323+ words) Now that one of the longest and hottest summers on record finally appears to be over and autumn is in full swing, it's time to reset, reframe, reboot and ready ourselves for a new season full of exciting things to…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1076+ words) Several design directions are helping shape this evolving approach to contemporary homes. Minimalism remains an important influence in interior design, but its appearance is becoming more welcoming. Rather than relying exclusively on stark white walls, sharp contrasts, and almost empty…...