The period of time of the nineteen sixties was a turbulent time around the world in lots of ways. While many of us think of this time in terms of the political and cultural revolutions that swept the world, the impact of the music and cultural views of the time had a huge impact on […]
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Not only was Alvar Aalto a well-known designer of furniture but he was also an architect and accomplished working with glassware and textiles. Among Scandinavian artisans he is often referred to as the “Father of Modernism.” His furniture, textiles, and glassware creations, much like his architecture, offer a modern appeal that was well ahead of […]
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Everybody wants “the force,” right? Since the movies emerged onto the big screen, every little girl wanted to be Princess Leia or Queen Amidala and every little boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, a storm trooper and the dreaded Darth Vader. Adult Star Wars costumes are much like child Star Wars costumes, just […]
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Winemaking in California has never been an unsupervised industry. The first vines were brought to the Pacific shores by Cortez. When the ruthless conqueror of Mexico failed to find gold he decided to develop the country as an enormous vineyard. He commanded every landowner to plant, every year for five years, 1,000 vines for every […]
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When many people think about baskets and basket weaving, the first people that come to mind are Native Americans or Africans. There is, however, a whole group of talented basket weavers that have also carried the tradition of this art form through the generations that are located in the Carolinas. These are the sweet grass […]
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The Huichol Indians (pronounced “Wee-chol”) are an indigenous tribe of traditional people living in western central Mexico, in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. Many live in small scattered settlements high in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Because of the extreme remoteness of this rugged mountain area, the Huichol were not conquered by the Spaniards, nor […]
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Women are stylish, elegant, and classier compared to men. Whenever choosing a gift for women, there will surely be a lot that the shopping mall or any store can offer. One can have clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, make ups, display items, perfumes, stuff toys, flowers, food, and a lot more. However, whenever it comes to […]
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Kids’ ride on toys are great purchases. You will find them cute and adorable, durable and strong, actually usable by your children and grandkids, and very low-maintenance. Furthermore, it never hurts to have a nostalgic item in your household. But that is getting ahead of the story.
Rich History
Kids’ ride on toys have a rich history […]
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It was Pecs, Hungary and the year was 1902. The world would receive one of the greatest architects and furniture designers of the 20th century Marcel Breuer. Breuer would grow into a man who’s imagination and natural talent for design would make him and icon. As an adult Breuer first began his studies in Vienna. […]
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So you think you know everything about Bistro furniture? Are you a proud bistro owner and you can bet your life on the challenge of a bistro trivia? Did you know that bistro furniture is one of the most flexible products available on market? Here are 7 random facts you never knew about bistro furniture.
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