Recently I wrote about FirstBuild’s venture into the corporate crowdfunding effort to launch a cold brew coffee machine. They’re not the only ones testing out new product concepts using this model. Whirlpool’s hardware incubator, W Labs, is getting in on the crowdfunding game with a campaign for its Vessi beer fermenting system. Continue reading “Whirlpool Brews Up Beer-Making Vessi”
Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2017: Poised Taupe
Sherwin-Williams has announced it’s pick for 2017 Color of the Year as Poised Taupe (SW 6039).
This color has been described as what you’d get if gray and brown had a baby, but in reality it’s a earthier take on the very popular “greige” trend. Continue reading “Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2017: Poised Taupe”
Kaza Concrete Tile
Concrete tile can be used just about anywhere, indoors or out, including floors, walls, fireplace surrounds, pools and patios, shower enclosures, countertops, backsplashes, and building facades.
Contemporary concrete surfaces have advanced since the introduction of coloring and stamping in the 1950’s.
KAZA, founded in Szentendre, Hungary, has some of the most amazing collections of concrete tile. Continue reading “Kaza Concrete Tile”
LEED Lighting from Recycled Coke Bottles
Here’s a new artist spotlight for my recycled lighting collection of posts.
Atlanta artist Kathleen Plate creates custom, handcrafted chandeliers from post-consumer upcycled bottles.
Plate’s company, Smart Glass is known for creating unique and elegant glass collections, jewelry and chandeliers using a technique she has patented. Continue reading “LEED Lighting from Recycled Coke Bottles”

