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Design and Innovation

8 Smart Home Components You Can Own

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As we continue to embrace the concept of a connected world, smart home technology has rapidly evolved from a futuristic idea into a practical reality. Today, a wave of innovative devices is transforming our homes into intelligent spaces that enhance comfort, convenience, and security.

From automating daily tasks to providing peace of mind with advanced security features, these smart home components are becoming an integral part of modern living. In this list, we’ll explore eight key smart home components that you can own, highlighting their features and how they can enrich your day-to-day life.
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Design and Innovation

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Neon Glow

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I don’t know about you, but when I’m on my own and away from my apartment for too long, I start to feel a little bit lonely, even if I’m technically around other people. I think this is due to me being very attached to my things: specifically, my Pink Things. It’s probably no surprise to learn that the dominant colors in the Chickpad are shades of pink and bold accents of red. It is like living in a cozy pink cocoon. I love it so much.
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Arts and Culture

Luna Ikuta’s Distilled Essence at Descanso Gardens

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Luna Ikuta is an artist and designer whose work draws from biology, material science, and media. Operating within multidisciplinary fields, her diverse portfolio emerges from alchemical processes, experimenting with both organic and industrial mediums. Her Distilled Essence (2023), a multi-sensory installation, showcases preserved transparent botanicals, planted within decanters and handblown glass vessels. Drawing inspiration from the Diphylleia Grayi – a flower with the unique phenomenon of turning transparent when wet – Ikuta pioneered a method to replicate this visual characteristic across a myriad of plant species.

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Modern Art Monday Presents: Robert Irwin, Miracle Mile

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With Miracle Mile (2013) Robert Irwin (b. 1928) reconsiders the properties of light, material, and color. This site-specific work subtly plays with the architecture in which it is housed and respondseto both Wilshire Boulevard and Primal Palm Garden, an outdoor installation that Irwin created at LACMA in 2008.
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Hiring Professionals for Your LED Landscape Lighting: A Bright Idea

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Are you considering upgrading your outdoor space with LED landscape lighting? If so, you’re on to something great! LED lighting not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also adds functionality and security to your property. But before you embark on this project, consider the benefits of hiring professionals like Stay Off The Roof for the job.
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