The Grand Canal is the world's longest man-made river, running from Beijing in the north to Hangzhou in the south. It is one of the most magnificent projects in Chinese history. First built in the 4th century B.C., the Grand Canal was completed in the late 13th century A.D.. Origin...
In the decades that followed, bouclé continued to be used by furniture designers around the world, prized for its comfort, durability, and distinctive textural interest. It was embraced in a variety of interior styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary minimalist. The turn of the 21st cen...
Although some maycringe(畏缩)at the idea ofhauling(拖,拉)a deer carcass off the road and onto the dinner table (venison(鹿肉), anyone?), the law has several benefits. First, roadkill is a source of fresh meat f...
Julia Child's kitchen in her Cambridge, Massachusetts, home was a serious workspace and recipe-testing lab that exuded a sense of warm mid-century comfort. On display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for 20 years, the kitchen contains m...
His job is related to the customer service. 9. What is the woman’s purpose of calling to the furniture company? She wants to know when she can get her money back. 10. What does the woman say about her bank card? The new bank card will be sent to her on Tuesday, and the bank ...
“Flower Sermon” is callednengemisho, literally “pick up flower, subtle smile.”) Every aspect of mid-century design in America was influenced by Noguchi’s work and is thus a wordless transmission of Zen not unlike the Buddha’s holding up of the flower. His techno-organic minimalist ...
I live in Glasgow where you can find me at my favorite coffee spots, exploring the Scottish countryside, and sourcing vintage furniture for my tenement apartment. I'm a big fan of midcentury design and am continually inspired by unique homes that tell a story. Eleanor RichardsonInterior ...
What Is a Credenza? A credenza is a short, wide piece of furniture with doors, designed for extra storage. These are commonly found in dining rooms, but they can also function as TV stands or a bedroom accent. The term credenza is often used interchangeably with buffet tables and sideboard...
West Sussex – Library celebrates a century at the heart of West Sussex –Sussex World. Wirral –‘Our money is going into a black hole the council used to fill’ –Liverpool Echo. “A community group feels they’re “being set up to fail,” council staff are wondering whether to leave...
Consumer credit boomed in the United States in the early and mid-20th century. Lending growth got inspiration from early automotive loans offered by General Motors Acceptance Corporation.5The success of such manufacturer-sponsored credit led other companies to extend credit to buyers of household appli...