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As the days grow longer and the mercury rises, thus begins the time of the year for backyard soirees, lovingly tending to a garden, and simply enjoying a refreshing drink while reading a book from a porch or deck. Lounging by a pool. Watching fireflies and fireworks. The ubiquitous scent of barbecue, and the sound of grills and smokers across the country roaring back into commission. In spite of the extra hours of light, eventually the sun must set. However, your outdoor activities can carry …

An evening spent enjoying wine and pasta al fresco beneath the night sky, to a lively brewery in a college town. Freshly shucked oysters, steps from the shore, to tapas at a trendy lounge downtown. An intimate café where the sounds of an acoustic guitar and scent of freshly brewed coffee float down the street, to a classic burger and milkshake at an all American diner. Apple pie for dessert, à la mode. While each setting paints a vastly different picture, setting the overall mood of your busi …

LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are the most energy efficient lighting option currently available. To produce the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb, an LED light only uses 10 watts. This is because LEDs use almost all of their energy as light, while incandescent lights give off most of their energy as heat. However, 90% of the energy from incandescent lights were found to be wasted on heat, and further solutions were needed. LED lights convert 80-90% of their energy into light. …

For a pianist, it is as necessary as a paintbrush to a painter, a knife to a chef, and pointe shoes to a ballet dancer. From the professional performing musician to a burgeoning beginner and all skill levels in between, piano lamps are a necessary tool for the art form. Playing a musical instrument, and especially one requiring the sheer amount of practice and dedication as the piano, is one of the greatest talents a person can possess— Music is a language without barriers or limitations, e …

Houseplants add a fresh breath of life inside and bring us closer to nature. From the cascading vines of pothos, philodendrons, and hoyas, to the large majestic leaves of a bird of paradise or fiddle leaf fig tree. The sleek architectural wonder of snake plants and the bold simplicity of alocasias add a wealth of style to a room. The timeless elegance of ferns and parlor palms bestow luxury to a space. Cacti and succulents inspire the rugged beauty of the desert, while calatheas and monsteras …