Design

December 2, 2022

The Orient Express Unveils Luxurious Presidential Suite Paying Homage to Art Deco Design

In late October 2022, hospitality giant Accor revealed the first glimpse of its revamped Orient Express train. With interiors designed by respected French architect Maxime d’Angeac, the Nostalgie-Istanbul-Orient-Express train cars paid homage to their past while boldly marching into the future. Now, the sumptuous Presidential Suite—which occupies an entire train car—has been revealed. And the results are as incredible as you might imagine.

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November 29, 2022

LEGO Introduces Minifigures With Diverse Set of Skin Tones, Including Vitiligo

LEGO released an exciting new set with 2,339 pieces called Table Football. The LEGO Ideas creation is a playable table football game (also known as table soccer or foosball), complete with color-coordinating sliding knobs, a cheering section, and customizable minifigures. The incredible 44 hairstyles and 43 heads that are included in the set has LEGO fans talking about representation and inclusion.

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November 28, 2022

Stylish Table Elegantly Mimics the Depths of the Ocean

The Abyss Horizon Table by designer Christopher Duffy of Duffy London first made waves back in 2016, when the original design captured our imagination with its ingenious use of wood and turquoise-colored glass to evoke the depths of the ocean. Its beauty even caught the eye of Musée des Arts Décoratifs at The Louvre in Paris, which acquired a table in 2019 to add it to the French National collection.

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November 27, 2022

45 Garden-Themed Gifts That Are Perfect for Plant Lovers

As Christmas nears, picking the perfect presents may have you feeling stumped. If you have a plant lover in your life, however, you can nip your holiday shopping in the bud with these garden gift ideas. Featuring creative, plant-themed products, this selection of gifts is sure to please any nature enthusiast.

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