A Veranda writer reports early blooms from potted cape plumbago, while noting its watering needs and that its full-season results are not yet known.
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Matter Cameras And Two-way Talk Officially Arrive In Home Assistant 2026.11
Home Assistant 2026.11 beta adds Matter camera feeds and experimental two-way talk, alongside the built-in Marketplace and device updates.
Africa Design Week Is Coming To London In 2027 — Here’s Why You (And Your Home) Should Be Paying Attention
Africa Design Week is scheduled for July 8–10, 2027, at London’s Crafts Council, with exhibitions, talks and a focus on African and diaspora design.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro Review: Gorgeous Rainbow Dual-light Effects, Frustrating Installation
A review of Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro finds striking dual-light effects, but fixed cable spacing can complicate installation.
People Are Ditching Bath Mats For This (Wait Until You See It)
Interior designer Isabella Diane’s viral video suggests using a proportionate runner rug in place of a traditional bath mat. Practical details vary by rug.
“Look For These Tricky Spaces First” — Michaelis Boyd’s Christina Gregoriou Knows How To Turn The Part Of Your Home You Dread Most Into Its Showstopper
Christina Gregoriou says awkward corners, corridors and structural columns should be addressed early in a design project, not left until last.
15 Paint Colors HGTV Stars Swear By For A Home That Looks Expensive
House Beautiful rounded up 15 paint colors HGTV personalities favor, from warm whites and greiges to deep greens and dramatic blacks.
Curated Finds For Kiki — Dining Table
Livingetc interior designer Iokasti West suggests five dining tables for a colorful kitchen, with advice on shape, materials and fit around a banquette.
11 Vintage Christmas Decorations That Deserve To Make A Comeback
Designers featured by Veranda highlight 11 nostalgic Christmas decorations, from glass ornaments and bubble lights to Advent calendars and toy trains.
Here’s Why Wallpaper Is The Key To A Stylish, Design-Led Bathroom
Livingetc’s bathroom examples show how wallpaper can add pattern, color and character to small spaces, with practical limits still to consider.