Category: Garden and Landscaping

This year, in celebration of Holiday LIGHTS' 10th anniversary, the historic mansion at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens looks positively presidential, opulently dressed in holiday finery. Laura Dowling, who was chief floral designer at the White House from 2009 to 2015, created a spectacular Christmas celebration with trees, tablescapes, wreaths and topiaries. Aptly called “Gifts of… Continue reading Design Christmas | Houses + Interiors

Birmingham, Ala. (WBMA) — Finding child care for young children is a problem faced by many parents in our state. The Alabama Childcare Roadmap, released in early 2024, found that there is a 40% gap between need and supply statewide. A new start-up in the city of Birmingham wants to help meet the need. Moxi… Continue reading New childcare startup aims to meet Birmingham's childcare needs

The Met has a long history of developing thoughtful, vibrant and innovative architectural spaces that both advance the pursuit of our mission and serve as powerful statements and valued works of art, and today I am pleased to unveil the latest chapter in this storied legacy : Architect Frida Escobedo's plan for a completely reimagined,… Continue reading A first look at the designs for the Met's new modern and contemporary art wing

Financial services lawyers Andres Fernandez, Gabriel Caballero and Kristen Jimenez are co-authors of one Daily business review Article about the compliance challenges facing financial institutions in the rapidly evolving peer-to-peer payments landscape. The article examines how the rise of instant payment platforms such as Venmo and Zelle has created significant complexities for banks, particularly international… Continue reading Compliance in the peer-to-peer payments landscape | Insights

The year 2024 is coming to an end and there are many aspects of the new year to look forward to: new programs, unforgettable events and of course exciting home trends to try out. After a careful review of its internal data from September 2022 to August 2024, Pinterest has compiled a list of the… Continue reading 7 Decorating Trends That Will Be Huge in 2025, According to Pinterest

Catholic political activism is at a crossroads. For about 40 years, the pro-life and pro-family movements had a home within the Republican Party, while a small minority continued to fight for the soul of the Democratic Party. Two Supreme Court rulings, one establishing the right to same-sex civil marriage and one repealing the right to… Continue reading It's a new landscape for Catholic evangelism – and activism National Catholic Register

A couple are spending an estimated £500,000 converting a former water tower measuring 20m high and 10m wide into a family home. Tassy and Adam, who bought the derelict tower near Roade, Northamptonshire in 2019, appeared in an episode of Grand Designs on Channel 4. Plans call for an upstairs master bedroom suite and a… Continue reading A couple's major designs for the Northamptonshire Tower

Smart Communications, led by Bilyonaryo Manny V. Pangilinan, is pushing ahead with the modernization of its mobile network in Metro Manila to provide superior connectivity to millions of residents. This initiative is part of the company's broader aim to advance the country's digital future by meeting the increasing demand for seamless mobile data experiences. Smart… Continue reading Smart expands 5G network to improve Metro Manila's digital landscape

The perfect place to get ready for spring The 23rd Annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show will be held Thursday through Sunday, March 1-4, at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and is poised to welcome thousands of people to Tennessee's largest annual gardening event. “Gardens Past, Present and Future” is the theme of the four-day show,… Continue reading Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, March 1-4: | Health

Our planet can delight you if you give it a moment. “Patience, perseverance and determination” are needed to capture the beauty of the earth, said Peter Eastway, chairman of the jury of the 11th International Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition. If you move too quickly, you'll miss the stunning details of the world around… Continue reading 13 breathtaking images for the International Landscape Photographer of the Year