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Rethinking Rotting Garden Furniture: Chairs and Tables' Solution for UK Homeowners
Hearth & Home

Rethinking Rotting Garden Furniture: Chairs and Tables' Solution for UK Homeowners

For many UK homeowners, the dream of a perfect garden retreat is often spoiled by the reality of British weather and its effect on outdoor furniture. The cycle of covering, cleaning, and eventually replacing pieces that …

Sponsored by Chairs and Tables·October 5, 2026
A modern dining table showcasing a mix of fresh, local ingredients alongside appealingly presented ultra-processed foods, representing current American food trends.
Culinary Trends

American Food Trends Shaping Modern Dining

Despite a 45% surge in demand for locally sourced ingredients over the last three years, our dinner plates often tell a different tale.

Mateo Reyes·July 2, 2026
Modular sofa made from recycled ocean plastic and a disassemblable lamp in a modern, eco-conscious living space.
Hearth & Home

Dezeen's May Furniture and Lighting Highlights Focus on Conscious Design

This May, Dezeen’s curated list of top furniture and lighting pieces features a modular sofa made from recycled ocean plastic and a lamp designed to be fully disassembled and repaired at home, marking

Ikaika Kalua·May 30, 2026
Artist Ava Roth's Kintsu-Bee series features live bees mending broken ceramic vessels with honeycomb, inspired by Kintsugi.
Artisans & Craft

Ava Roth's bees mend broken ceramics with Kintsugi-inspired comb

In a striking collaboration, artist Ava Roth allows live bees to mend broken ceramic vessels, transforming shattered pieces into intricate, honeycombed sculptures.

Ikaika Kalua·May 26, 2026
A vast, futuristic AI data center campus designed by Gensler, stretching across a 7,700-acre desert landscape under a twilight sky.
Artisans & Craft

Gensler designs giga-scale data centre campus

Gensler is designing an AI data center campus in Wonder Valley, a colossal undertaking spanning 7,700 acres with a staggering 7.

Ikaika Kalua·May 23, 2026
A lively outdoor market scene with artisans selling unique handmade pottery, textiles, and jewelry, demonstrating the growing demand for tangible craftsmanship.
Letters & Lore

Handmade Goes Mainstream: How Authenticity and E-Commerce Are Fueling a Trillion-Dollar Market

The global market for handmade goods is rapidly expanding, projected to exceed a trillion dollars, fueled by a consumer shift towards authenticity and sustainability, and enabled by e-commerce platforms.

Chloe Dubois·May 20, 2026