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Last month, I attended the Ambiente consumer goods fair at Messe Frankfurt, the world's third-largest trade fair, in Frankfurt. While the primary point of my trip was to discover trends and see the new collections from international decor brands, I couldn't help but find design inspiration along the way. One of the funnest parts of the experience was seeing how all of the exhibitors styled Read more
The futuristic design featured here was one of the winning designs shown at the Ambiente consumer goods fair in Frankfurt this month, which I attended courtesy of Messe Frankfurt. At first I wasn't quite sure what it was, so I had to consult the description statement to find out! Can you guess what it is? Here's a hint: it's intended to be kept outdoors. Read more
In addition to cloud-like lamps, one of the other big lighting trends I saw at Messe Frankfurt's Ambiente design fair this month was hanging bulbs. With handsome porcelain fittings and frosted glass bulbs, the modern light fixture strips down to bare bones, omitting a lampshade altogether. I spotted this trendy new lighting style throughout the fair from a range of international designers. Here Read more
Two weeks ago, I visited the international consumer goods fair Ambiente in Frankfurt, Germany, courtesy of Messe Frankfurt. With more than 4,300 exhibitors from across the globe, the fair is the place to discover what's new for interiors, decoration, outdoor living, kitchen, tabletop, storage, and more. It's also the place to be discovered. Every year, Messe Frankfurt invites a handful of Read more
Now that you know how to cook the perfect steak, aren't you curious to see how this bovine beauty's made across the map? Here, Julia Walsh shares how steak's done, the Frankfurt way. A couple of weeks ago I attended the Ambiente design fair in Frankfurt, Germany, and as a journalist, I had full access to the Press Center there for the weekend. Aside from free wireless and happy hours with other Read more
After spending a weekend at Frankfurt's Ambiente consumer goods fair, courtesy of Messe Frankfurt, it seems to me that the design world is floating on a cloud. Arturo Alvarez did it first with his Nevo collection, and now designers worldwide are creating cloud-like light fixtures that create an ethereal, heavenly feel. From puffy, mashed-potato-shaped paper forms to plastic, marshmallow-like Read more
Two weeks ago Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's largest trade fair companies, invited me to visit Ambiente, its annual international consumer goods fair. I discovered dozens of new designers and trends there, but one brand that I'm already familiar with that I was excited to see in person was Ferm Living. The Danish company made a name for itself with wallpaper but has branched into textiles Read more
In the 21st century, appreciation for "that new-car smell" may finally have been usurped by a scent that's much better aligned with the zeitgeist — the scent of an Apple Macbook Pro. Scent marketer Air Aroma says its labs have captured the bouquet of a freshly unboxed MacBook, and now the fragrance is being used as ambient scent for an art exhibition in Australia. The notes are exactly what you Read more
Location and machine availability may be the biggest reasons why you chose your gym, but there's more to be had with your membership. Get the most out of the hundreds of dollars you're spending with this list of extras you may be overlooking at the gym. Workout props: Maybe you only use the machines, but don't ignore the props lying all over the gym floor. Things like battle ropes (those thick Read more
I'm excited to share a post from Stylelist Home. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know for caring for orchids. They're not as hard as you might imagine! I love the elegance and the exotic feel of an orchid, but every time one winds up in my care, I find myself with a dead orchid after a short while. I do well with my other houseplants and like to think I have a green thumb. Are Read more
