Much has been written about the “internet of things.” Right now, not every human being has an IP but in the very near future, low cost smart chips will be added to every device to give it an IP address and everything in one’s life will become part of your private secure network to be monitored and controlled (and hence become smart) via a smartphone, tablet or PC.

Earlier this week, Dutch-based NXP Semiconductors announced its GreenChip, which for the cost of about US$1.00, enables every light bulb to have its own wireless IP address.

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A huge, resounding thank you to our friends at Currey & Company for sharing the latest and greatest finds from High Point. Just look at all of these beautiful options in home lighting! We are smitten, to say the least.

High Point, a small town in the foothills of North Carolina, is the scene each April and October for the International Home Furnishings Market. It is the largest home furnishings trade show in the world. Manufacturers use this opportunity to introduce new product designs and to show them off in an appealing way. For anyone involved with home furnishings, this market is not to be missed. Interior designers, merchants, architects, contractors all attend. I

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To many people, it seems almost inconceivable that you can sleep through the aural brutality of an alarm clock, yet a small percentage of us can indeed, mask out all but the loudest of sounds without batting an eyelid. For those people, there is now “The Skull”, a Sonic Boom alarm clock on steroids that pumps out 113 db of sound, flashes bright red light from its eye sockets, and strobes bright orange from a strip of flashing lights on the front.

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What’s fashion without flattering make up? Tess Wilmans-Higgins is a complete genius at creating both natural and dramatic looks. She’s also great at explaining how to achieve them at home! Thankfully, she agreed to fill us in on her favorite makeup for spring: the sultry smoky eye.

We think this makeup look would be a great complement to the top five spring trends fashion stylist Anna Chatelain of Tulip Louise showed us on Monday.

Tutorials By Tess:

Red Carpet Smoky Eyes for Everyone!

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal; the tulips are blooming, birds are chirping, and makeup usually comes in a plethora of pastels. Thi

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From account executive Stevi Jackson: “I love this bedroom- It’s the perfect mix of sophistication and fun!” (“Ashlee Raubach & Alison Royer” via House of Turquoise)

From marketing/special projects coordinator Lauren Strother: “I love these tulip prints, and on these dreary days we’ve been having they’re just the dose of happy I needed.” (“Tuesday Tulips-Limited Editions by Kerri Rosenthal” via Pretty Pink Tulips)

From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “Don’t know if I could live with this much color forever, but it sure makes an impact. The pink and gold especially go well together. Luxe and glamorous, and a

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