From editor in chief Diane Carroll: This tranquil bathroom (from Brady Design) in a previous designer showhouse in the Hamptons caught my eye, since were finishing up our Kitchen & Bath issue for September. Were featuring a Tobi Fairley project in the issue, and Tobi was selected as a designer for the next Hamptons showhousecant wait to see what she comes up with. (History of the Hampton Designer Showhouse with Austin Handler from Tobis Blog)

From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: I would be perfectly content if I could spend my entire weekend on this patio. I love how simple and cozy it looks.

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If you decide to expand your business by including solar energy panel as an option, then Solar Training Courses are a must for you and your workers. By taking this training, you will be well versed in the pros and cons of solar power and be better able to provide your clients with a complete offer and detailed process. You will need a formal training for installing the system in a proper manner.

There are several ways you can take Solar Training Courses. Many schools offer online courses for certification, some programs on campus or even hybrid type of learning. With renewable energy becoming such a great investment recently there are more options to get the proper training. For example, as a normal electrical grid will not work in every home, a grid of solar energy can be installed on each building. Read more…

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With this stove you can combine style and coziness. Swiss company Gabbaan makes a modern pellet stove that is sure to win you over with its design and technology. The furnace can be rotated and has side windows, you can enjoy the comforting flames from any corner of the room. The stove works by using wood pellets made of 100% sawdust from untreated wood – which is a highly economical and environmentally friendly option. You can just press the button to turn the stove on or off. Gabbaan claims that although the stove is built with a high level of technicality, it is designed and regarded firstly as a piece of furniture for the home. Minimalist slim design, strict lines and eco-friendliness make this piece one of the best accessories to make your home cozy and stylish.

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I must be living under a rock, yesterday I posted one of Nick Lamia’s painting on my facebook page to see if anyone knew who the artist was and I instantly received 3 correct replies. I am completely enamored with his work. I love the futuristic landscapes and structures that you can make out while studying his work. Let’s not forget the excellent use of color.

My abstract artworks are embodiments of this integration. Linear, diagrammatic structures mixed with planes of color render partial views, or fragmentary maps of imagined spaces, both miniscule and vast, where nature and technology meet. Contrast among my forms and counterintuitive color combinations are metaphors for a world where technology and ecology are in symbiosis despite their contrast.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) lime juice
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) liquid honey
• 2 cups (500 mL) cubed peeled mango
• 2 cups (500 mL) cubed peeled cantaloupe
• 2 cups (500 mL) cubed seedless watermelon
• ¼ cup (60 mL) pine nuts (optional), lightly toasted
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint

Directions
1 In a microwaveable bowl, microwave lime juice with honey on high for 30 seconds; whisk until honey is dissolved. Let cool.

2 Add mango, cantaloupe, watermelon, pine nuts (if using) and mint; toss to combine.

Note: Cut the melon and mango into ½ inch (1 cm) cubes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

PER EACH OF 6 SERVINGS: about 103 cal, 1 g pro, trace total fat (trace sat. fat), 27 g carb, 2 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 12 mg sodium. % Read more…

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