September 2023

Steph & Gian’s almost perfect Block master bedroom score

Steph & Gian’s almost perfect Block master bedroom score

The Blockheads went all out to create the perfect master bedroom retreat this week, with spacious rooms featuring luxurious walk-in wardrobes, separate relaxation areas, reading nooks, make-up stations and more.

It was a tough week for the judges but now at the halfway point of the build, one team took things to the next level with an almost perfect score. And I have to admit I’m in agreement that Steph and Gian’s had the X factor. Read on for more comments, scores, pictures and where to shop the look.

The Visual Explanation of The Ladies’ Dress Shoes in the Nineteenth Century

The Visual Explanation of The Ladies’ Dress Shoes in the Nineteenth Century

The evolution of clothing manufacturing is a fascinating journey that intertwines with the advent of factory sewing machines and the emergence of a middle class, eager to acquire and flaunt an ever-changing wardrobe.

This digital presentation, which will continue to expand, offers a glimpse into the daily operations and design inspirations of one of the few manufacturing sectors that still flourish in New York City, drawing from two complementary library divisions.

Spanish Artist Juan Carlos García Infuses Emotion into Everyday Scenes through Digital Collages

Spanish Artist Juan Carlos García Infuses Emotion into Everyday Scenes through Digital Collages

Juan Carlos García, a Spanish artist, is renowned for his mastery of Digital Collage. This art form, with roots dating back centuries, made a significant resurgence in the early 20th century and has since maintained its novelty.

For as long as he can recall, Juan Carlos has been captivated by collages. He views Digital Collage as an exceptional medium for storytelling and the depiction of an imagined reality. This form of art offers boundless creative possibilities and unlimited artistic freedom.

The universe that Juan Carlos constructs is deeply personal. His objective is to transform mundane scenes into extraordinary displays brimming with emotion.

More: Juan Carlos García, Instagram

the old kennels

the old kennels

Looking down over the Chiltern valleys these converted old kennels provided us with a unique opportunity to develop a garden that looked both in and out.

Not only was the natural landscape breathtaking, but standing like henges in the surrounding fields are a succession of elaborate brick gate posts, headstones to a long-lost manor of the Craven family, which once dominated the landscape, now consumed like Shelley’s Ozymandius, these remnants the only sign.