Category Archives: Lifestyles

What’s New in Art, Architecture, And Design

Breathing New Life into The Printed Page, Creating Buildings More Sensitive to Their Context, and Moving Toward Maximalism

San Antonio's Cellars

Artists are using their eyes to read books in a different way, architects are building residences that mirror their environments, and interior designers are rediscovering the finer points of magnificent details. Here are the latest trends in art, architecture, and design.

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Island Décor | Interior Design with the Ocean in Mind

Nokomis, Florida
Nokomis, Florida

Summer is in full swing in much of the world, and the relaxed, breezy feeling that these sunny days bring inspire an equally pared-down design aesthetic. Unlike the kitschy, themed rooms that sometimes plague coastal-inspired design, planning your home’s interiors around the serenity of an island setting can be an elegant choice. It’s all about scaling things back, keeping simplicity and luxury at the forefront, and looking to the natural materials found oceanside for inspiration. 

Make your home feel as restful as an island vacation by incorporating some of these interior design tips.

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Consumer research

From Business 2 Community | Why Consumer Research Needs to be Your Top Priority

Business 2 Community

Knowledge is power — or so the adage goes. The obverse of that bit of wisdom is even more important: Ignorance is dangerous. This is especially true when it comes to marketing your business. Technology is ever-evolving, and market shifts are accelerating. If you’re not paying constant attention to what’s happening with your brand, especially in the eyes of your customers, you run the risk of falling out of touch very quickly.

The first people you stand to lose are consumers in the consideration phase of their journey. Countless businesses are leveraging their unique offerings to vie for the same subsets of consumers, and competition is high. Professionals have become more selective when it comes to choosing content to spend time on. If you don’t offer your target customers something that catches their eyes, you often won’t get a second chance — they’ll have already moved on to the next brand.

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5 Trending Summer Colors for Your Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms, South Carolina | Middleton Rutledge, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty

The kitchen is where culinary magic happens—and where impromptu gatherings take place, morning cups of coffee are made, and long dinners turn into even longer conversations. More than just a functional space, the kitchen is the social hub of the home, and as such, your kitchen should serve as a place of inspiration and possibility.

Taking cues from the best design trends emerging during the 2019 summer months, these colors are elevating kitchen spaces to their fullest potential.

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