In today’s fast-paced world, creating a thriving indoor jungle with houseplants has become more than just a trend; it’s a lifestyle choice. The benefits of nurturing greenery within our living spaces go beyond aesthetics, offering many health, environmental, and personal advantages.
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A well-built shed is a valuable addition to your property, providing storage and workspace for various needs. To ensure your shed stands the test of time, proper maintenance and care are essential. In this article, we’ll explore ten valuable tips to extend your shed’s lifespan and keep it in top condition for years to come.
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You’ve got a great lawn mower, now let’s make it shine! This guide is all about getting your mower to peak performance. You’ll learn your mower’s anatomy, maintenance essentials, and how to troubleshoot common problems.We’ll even delve into advanced tuning techniques. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get that mower running like a dream!
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Commissioned by the Dallas Museum of Art in 2020, Curbed Vanity is artist Chris Schanck’s response to a work in the museum’s collection: an ornately-crafted 19th century dressing table and stool made of solid silver. Schanck made this 21st century version utilizing his signature, Alu-foil process, which combines aluminum foil and resin, alluding to the aluminum factory in his hometown of Dallas, where the young artist and his father once worked. Continue reading Eye On Design: Curbed Vanity and Garden Chair By Chris Schanck
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“The woman asleep on the couch is dreaming she has been transported to the forest, listening to the sounds from the instrument of the enchanter,” Henri Rousseau wrote of his enigmatic painting, The Dream (1910) . The setting for the musician and the reclining female nude – a moonlit jungle full of exotic foliage and wildlife – was inspired by his visits to Paris’s Jardin des Plantes, a combined botanical garden and zoo. “When I am in these hothouses and see the strange plants from exotic lands, it seems to me that I am entering a dream,“ he once said. Entirely self-taught, Rousseau worked a day job as a customs inspector until around 1885, when he retired on a tiny pension to pursue a full-time career as an artist.
Photographed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.