A Return to Craft: This Year’s Pasadena Showcase House Reveals a New Arts & Crafts Spirit
What we learned about Baldwin Oaks Estate, a 1907 shingle-style home in Arcadia, California and how to apply these insights to your own home.
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Category: Inspiration
Best of NHS Concept to Commerce: A New Wave of Practical Innovation
Our favorite innovative product finds from the rebranded NHS Concept to Commerce home improvement sourcing show recently held in Las Vegas.
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Better Tasting Wine: The Science of Glass Shape
What we learned at a recent Riedel Sensory Workshop: how the shape of a wine glass can dramatically transform your enjoyment of wine & more!
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Updates on the Enduring Allure of Luxury Italian Design
Explore the latest in luxury Italian design with updates from Fornasetti, Oikos, and TM Italia recently shared at Ricca Design’s LA showroom.
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The Forever Home Myth: Why Adaptability is More Important than Endless Love
Why a forever home should prioritize your long-term well-being using resilience, accessibility, flex layouts, assistive technology, and more.
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10 Innovative Products from Design and Construction Week 2026
Purgula’s short-list of innovative products homeowners should know about from this year’s Design & Construction Week: IBS 2026 + KBIS 2026.
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The New American Home 2026: Innovation Meets Philanthropy
TNAH 2026 is a powerful convergence of cutting-edge design, engineering and purpose, set to redefine the future of residential construction.
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Hidden Gems: Intangibles that Can Boost Your Home’s Value
Why do some homes sell faster for top dollar? Hidden value drivers emotionally connect with buyers—learn to uncover them in your own home!
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5 Design Secrets for Creating a Warm, Inviting Kitchen
Seeking comfort and style? Follow these tips to transform your kitchen with elements that will reflect a lifestyle you’ll enjoy every day.
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The Future of Homebuilding Arrives in Pacific Palisades: Cover Delivers First Fire Rebuild
How an innovative prefab builder completed the first fire rebuild for a displaced Palisades homeowner after the devastating 2025 LA Fires.
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