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Proposed designs for a new fire station in North Suffolk will include plans for a fourth bay, but whether one gets built will be determined by the cost to put one in, and City Councils will to pay for it.

During a recent update from Gerry Jones on Fire Station No. 11 in Harbour View off of Hampton Roads Parkway, the citys director of capital projects told council that it would definitely have at least three bays and about 15,000 square feet of space to respond to increased growth and demand in the northern end of the city. Currently, the closest one is Fire and Rescue Station No. 5 on Bridge Road.

It will be at least a three-bay station, Jones said. Were going to plan for four, meaning well situate it (and) site it so that we can expand it as time goes. As the need is there to expand it, we can do that.

Jones said the fourth bay would possibly be included as an alternate bid item if we can afford to do it within the current budget.

Councilman Roger Fawcett said, however, that by the time construction would begin, it would be better to go ahead and build the fourth bay rather than try to add it later.

Were talking one bay, and it would be, I think, senseless, for us not to put the fourth bay in play while we have the brick and mortar going on the ground, Fawcett said, because if we try to come back and retrofit that building later, there could be issues down the line, could be issues with funding, could be issues with a lot of things. It may never get done, and with the expansion in that area, we need to have that capacity.

Jones said the city would plan on a fourth bay and more than likely find out how much it would cost to build the new fire station with four bays.

RRMM Architects will be providing architectural and engineering design services. Jones said the city executed a contract for design services in September for $551,730, with the design work beginning Oct. 28 and scheduled to be finished by July 2021. At that point, Jones said the city would solicit construction bids, and that it is scheduled to be finished by fall 2022.

He noted that its cost, at $8.2 million, is $1.9 million more than originally projected.

Its one of several capital projects with higher cost estimates.

A renovation of the 60-year-old, 2,300-square-foot Fire and Rescue Station No. 4 on Lake Kilby Road will need an extra $500,000 above its original $1.1 million cost projection, and a 7,214-square-foot fire department apparatus and quartermaster facility to go behind the Kings Fork Public Safety Center is set to cost about $2.5 million, more than $900,000 above its original projection.

The Bennetts Creek Recreation Center, going on the former Army Reserve Center property, is set to cost nearly $5 million, more than $300,000 above its original projections. The city executed a $4.4 million contract for construction with C.W. Brinkley on that project, and construction began in September on the 15,795-square-foot facility and is scheduled to be done by October 2021.

Jones said the city had to wait for the Army to relocate out of the building, which the Army turned over to the city in June. The remodeled facility will have a game room, a computer lab, multipurpose and fitness rooms, a commercial kitchen, locker rooms and administrative support spaces. There will be no gymnasium in there because there is one at the Creekside Recreation Center at Creekside Elementary School.

Jones said that would be done by July 2021, but for now, it will not include paving and security fencing. The additional money needed for that would go toward those items if council approves it for the fiscal year 2022 Capital Improvements Program and Plan.

The increase in the price tags for those projects is due to these projects being delayed for several years.

Many of these projects were put on the backburner when we did our two school projects, Jones said, referring to the construction of Col. Fred Cherry Middle School and Florence Bowser Elementary School. And a lot of these, the funding started prior to that, so the original numbers that were put in the CIP, some of them are four, five, six years old.

Interim City Manager Al Moor also noted the increases in the cost of steel.

Councilman Donald Goldberg said the city should incorporate a new downtown recreation center to go with the new library to be going in on city-acquired land about a block from City Hall.

The kids in this area have been shortchanged ever since the Birdsong Gym was taken away, Goldberg said, referring to when the gym was closed and then torn down in 2004.

Richmond-based Quinn Evans Architects, which will be designing the new library, held a pair of virtual community meetings this summer to get public input on what residents want in a new facility.

Last December, the city selected the company to design the new $23.3 million downtown library to replace the 14,500-square-foot Morgan Memorial Library. Jones said the city executed a nearly $1.8 million contract for design services in February, with that work scheduled to be done by spring 2022.

Moor noted that library funding has not been changed at this point from the previous year, which at the time did not have a recreation center component to it.

What were looking at here is trying to understand how that rec (component) complements the library, Moor said. Its really not part of the same building, but how it would slide into as we free up, maybe, where the Morgan (Memorial Library) is or where we free up something further down West Washington (Street), how they can come together and work together, but at this point, it hasnt been envisioned to be part of the same building.

Jones also outlined the status of other capital projects, including:

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The new Metropolitan Sea Airport of Elefsina will be soon opening its doors to the public to take visitors on a thrilling ride.

The blueprints for the design of Elefsinas sea airport were released in 2019, immediately capturing the attention of the international architecture community, who praised Greece for this innovative project.

Designed by Pieris.Architects and Hellenic Seaplanes, the waterfront area, its waterpark and set of seaplanes, form part of the largest waterways and seaplane investment in Greece all reportedly to be complete and ready within 2021.

Currently under construction, the new sea airport is costing over 25 million euros and is expected to radically change the travel map of the area, making Elefsina a seaplane hub.

The facility will be located just 20 kilometres from the centre of Athens and will serve the whole of Attica.

While many have debated the construction of such a large and costly project, the fact is that the creation of this waterway is a necessity rather than a luxury as long as it is used properly.

At the moment there are not enough connections between the various Aegean islands and Attica, limiting the domestic dispersion of tourists and degrading the touristic experience that Greece can truly offer.

In addition, the integration of seaplanes in the transport network between mainland and islands offers the possibility for better medical care, facilitating the transfer of patients to hospitals in Attica.

Finally, there is the substantial contribution to upgrading the quality of life of the permanent residents of the island areas, facilitating better postal services and transportation.

The construction and design of the sea airport was led by Pieris.Architects, an award-winning multidisciplinary architectural group with a portfolio of various projects across Greece, Cyprus and England and headed by Stella and Petros Pieris.

Pieris.Architects explained that they wanted to create a DNA-style building, which will integrate all the functions of transport infrastructure with those of a flexible cultural space.

Our vision of Atticas Metropolitan Seadrome with Nicholas Charalambous and Hellenic Seaplanes is soon taking shape and is undeniably one of the most ambitious and visionary projects taking place in Greece at the moment.

The Greek islands will finally be connected by a network of seaplanes, which will boost tourism by making travel between different holiday destinations easier and most importantly, will improve healthcare and ensure the faster transportation of patients to the mainland, explained Stella Pieris of Pieris.Architects.

One of the main goals of the municipality of the city of Elefsina was to create a multi-purpose facility, which would include multicultural event spaces, conference centres, exhibition spaces, commercial uses, restaurants and cafes. This way, the sea airport and its surrounding facilities could be used all year round providing a consistent source of revenue for the water park station and the city overall.

The Metropolitan Sea Airport will also introduce a new style of transport infrastructure in the country, connecting travel experience with culture by utilizing an almost abandoned landmark building, that being the port of Elefsina.

The aim of this new project is to create a positive impact on social, economic and environmental level, adopting cutting-edge technologies, ecological consciousness and modern culture, says Hellenic Seaplanes in a recent statement.

Nicholas Charalambous, Chairman and CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes, described that another special aspect of Elefsinas sea airport is that the travel experience begins from the moment that the traveller enters the building.

Indoor, semi-outdoor and open air conditioners, specially designed to cope with the climatic conditions of Greece, service indoor gardens housing endemic plants and trees such as olive, thyme and lavender, that exude vivid colours and aromas reminiscent of the more rural side of Greece within a major city.

The elements of sustainability present in both the project design and choice of construction materials, contribute to the reduction of operating costs and energy consumption and have been openly praised by the international community of architects.

This project will create additional added value through infrastructure of modern architecture with a focus on sustainability, as the environmental benefits are many and important, explains awarded architect graduate from Oxford University and the University College of London, Petros Pieris.

The design and construction of public buildings with a low environmental footprint for the countrys Mediterranean climate, where heating and cooling must be produced, maintained and combined with the required amenities, is a difficult task.

Additionally, the social and economic benefits for the wider region are manifold.

The sea airport and its numerous waterways and facilities have already contributed to the creation of 2,000 new jobs and are predicted to attract new tourism investments and infrastructure development along the hitherto neglected port of Elefsina.

Overall, the sea airport embodies the architectural philosophy of Pieris.Architects, which concerns the development of eco-emotional intelligence.

The new infrastructure presupposes, motivates and encourages human-nature interaction and is to be accompanied by a number of other important port rehabilitation projects, including seabed clearing and gradual restoration of the biodiversity of the area.

The cultural activities that will also be hosted throughout the year at the site will bring an influx of visitors, strengthening the local economy and giving new life to an area that, despite its rich history, has long been overlooked.

Predicted to enhance the countrys tourism as a whole, the new Metropolitan Sea Airport of Elefsina is set to offer new destinations to tourists as multiple areas will become more easily accessible.

All photos from Instagram: @pieris.architects

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This startup wants to become a digital ecosystem that connects spaces, freelancers and entrepreneurs

Faced with a world panorama that has rethought independent and flexible work schemes, Bauns arises in response to the more than 15 million freelancers in the country and the impact of the real estate industry in the face of the global health crisis.

This Mexican startup offers a comprehensive connection, protection, management and accessibility solution for independent workers through multiple services focused on connecting and simplifying relationships between spaces, workers, clients and entrepreneurs.

Starting with its Spaces service , Bauns allows professionals from all industries to rent workplaces by the hour, day, week or month according to their needs throughout the country and through the same platform without the need for a membership.

The startup has achieved strategic alliances with the main coworkings , hotel chains, terraces, independent offices, among others. It offers independent workers the possibility of professionalizing their labor relations with their clients through the rental of temporary or permanent spaces, reducing fixed real estate expenses.

This alternative not only benefits freelancers, but also real estate investors, their workers and other clients, since it represents a new commercial channel for the rental of real estate spaces in its multiple sectors.

We are very proud to officially present our Bauns platform, which continues to strengthen negotiations with collaborative workspaces, independent offices, hotels, terraces, among many others, to offer both workers and clients, more and more space solutions that are suitable to their needs at all times and wherever they go commented Luis Fernando Gmez, CEO and co-founder of Bauns Mxico.

Photo: Luis Fernando Gmez, CEO and co-founder of Bauns Mxico.

With the aim of promoting the professional growth of freelancers, Bauns allows freelancers to be part of a Community that allows them to access a catalog of exclusive events, talks of interest and courses in their industry to enrich their professional knowledge. By being part of this community, members will also be able to access a space to create their own events on the network and promote networking between collaborators.

Collaborative work enhances the scope and results of a group of professionals in the face of the challenges imposed on each project, requiring flexible and multidisciplinary work groups that allow each collaborator to play a key role in the development of said project, generating enriching value proposals and opening new opportunities. Thus, by becoming part of this community, workers will begin to acquire shared responsibility and professional stability.

Additionally, Bauns will soon present its Work services as part of the platform. This service allows clients from all industries to connect with the best talent for the development and execution of their specific projects, be it the advertising management of a campaign, legal support in a crisis or the development of an architectural project. While, workers will have job opportunities according to their interests and knowledge, allowing them to build a reputation that positions them among the best talent for future projects.

Bauns will not only link workers and clients, it will also coordinate and manage the relationship between them, assuring the client the correct execution of the requested projects through different phases; while effectively managing delivery payments to workers, creating better labor relations.

With its arrival in Mexico, Bauns seeks to redefine the work of the future with a comprehensive solution that accompanies freelancers in their professional growth and that allows both clients and workers to generate relationships that guarantee quality of execution and excellence in results with each project Concluded Fernando.

The digital platform is now available through https://bauns.co/ and has an app available for Android and IOS devices.

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As we all settle in for a challenging winter, the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" promises a deliciously indulgent escape from our troubles: a shimmering fantasy of Paris, filled with sophisticated haute couture, gourmet foodand, of course, romance. Yet within this delightful vision, executed by "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star with characteristic flare, there is a glaring absence that sorely diminishes the potential of Emily and her viewers to truly encounter another culture. Working- and middle-class Parisians, the racially diverse multi-cultural residents of the city, are all but erased from Emily's friend group and workplace, and are invisible in the cafs and cobblestone streetsand glittering Marais nightclubs. French culture is portrayed in a way that corresponds to American consumerist fantasies but does not question the tourist's idealized gaze. To solve this conundrum, here are five pieces of advice for Emily in season two.

Take a reading tour of the "Capital of the Nineteenth Century" with dandy extraordinaire Charles Baudelaire.

Nineteenth-century poet Charles Baudelaire depicted the seductive grit and grime of Paris in the Flowers of Evil and Paris: Spleen. These works, so racy for their time that some poems were censored, helped usher in a new modernist aesthetics, depicting an accelerating urban lifestyle, and a blurring of public and private spaces where the voyeuristic flneur might aimlessly stroll and encounter a diversity of subjects, crossing paths with factory workers, beggars, dandies (or "hipsters" in today's parlance), artists and their muses, writers, and aristocrats, who could all in turn learn from their encounters with one another.

Unlike Baudelaire, Emily's adventures in Paris are strikingly limited in geographical scope, racial diversity, and social class. Baudelaire lamented the "gentrification" (to use an anachronistic term) of Paris by the Baron von Haussmann, the architect responsible for its iconic uniform white-grey buildings and wide picturesque airy boulevards. Haussmann believed that he was clearing disease and poverty out of the city and preventing revolutionary uprisings that had once occurred in narrow medieval streets. However, much like Emily's Disney-land version of Paris, the result was far too commercial, clean, bougie and boring.

Set yourself free from the centrally located arrondissements, where only the wealthiest Parisians and international elite can afford to work and live.

While there are a number of museums, restaurants and tourist attractions in these neighborhoods, and they deserve to be visited and appreciated at least once, there is a great deal to be seen beyond these areas. Try heading to the Parc Montsouris featured in Agns Varda's classic French New Wave film "Clo de 5 7." Or explore the enormous post-modern Parc de la Villette, located at the city's northeastern edge in the 19th arrondissement. This dreamlike complex is architectural deconstructivism at its finest (the anti-Haussmann if there ever was one), dominated by fire-truck red metal arches and arabesques, kaleidoscopic graffiti murals along a charming canal, metal orbs floating in whimsical reflecting pools, and a quirky amusement park all mirroring the bold iconoclasm that Emily emanates in her own clothing, personality and style. This is a place to encounter Parisians of all ages, social classes, and ethnic and religious origins, and to experience shows and outdoor festivals at major concert venues, including the Conservatoire de Paris and the Centre National de la danse.

Enjoy food from all over the world that Paris has to offer.

From Senegalese yassa and mafto Vietnamese bhn xo andMoroccan tagine, Paris has it all. My preferred spot after a long day is Le Petit Dakar, a cozy Senegalese restaurant in the Marais with a maf dish to die for. This creamy-spicy peanut sauce with beef over rice goes beautifully with a glass of fresh ginger juice (or jus de gingembre). However, if you are in a rush and looking for cheap fast food, my personal favorite from my student days is the doner kebab: pita bread overflowing with meat shavings, French fries, lettuce, tomato and onions, and sauce blanche, a mayo-yogurt sauce.

Take the metro!

It's very straightforward, especially compared to NYC or Chicago. But before you do, drop the oversized berets. They are utterly ringard (or cheesy and in poor taste) and will garner lots of stares from your fellow stylish commuters.

Emily avoids taking the metro, preferring cabsor rides on her gorgeous neighbor's scooter. While this might make sense during the pandemic, in normal times this aversion for public transportation belies an unwillingness to mix with those who don't own a car, or who can't walk to work because high real-estate prices have pushed them to the city outskirts (i.e. most Parisians). I assure you that there is no better place to encounter the daily lived stories that make Paris what it is, than amid the hustle and bustle of the metro.

Keep learning French, and throw in some politics too.

Emily and her colleagues at the marketing firm Savoir discuss the fact that Americans often "live to work," while the French "work to live," enjoying generous lunch breaks, a work day that starts at 10 a.m., and several weeks of paid vacation. When Emily gets "fired" by her boss Sylvie, her co-workers comfort her with reminders of the protections that make it difficult to actually get fired, and the government services that buoy the under- and unemployed.

Yetneither Emily nor her colleagues acknowledge the blood, sweat, and tears (one need only think of the revolutions and uprisings of 1789, 1830, 1832 cue "Do you Hear the People Sing" from "Les Miserables" 1848, the Paris Commune or the protests of May '68), and class solidarity that helped to secure these benefits, along with the right to maternity and paternity leave, state funded health care and paid sick leave, and a relatively robust pension system.

These working conditions, for which the French Left has fought for generations, threaten to be eroded at this very moment as France too succumbs to global neoliberalist policies, exemplified when Emily's American pharmaceutical company buys out Savoir. I would argue that it is not the French who must learn from Emily's online marketing skills, but rather her American viewers who ought to draw inspiration from their French counterparts, and demand the same protections from their own government and employers.

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As Charlotte continues its quest to become a more urban and cosmopolitan city, is it possible that the small towns and former mill villages dotting the land around Charlotte have something to teach us about how to solve some of the biggest and most pressing needs facing our big cities and suburbs today?

Bill Fulton, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, recently published an essay reflecting on how his hometown of Auburn, New York had shaped his understanding of urban planning and policy. It was in part a story of a small towns decline as a prosperous manufacturing and retail center, and the well-intended but misguided attempts of local officials to reverse its economic slide.

Jeff Michael

But as one of the countrys leading advocates for urbanism, Fulton likely surprised some readers by crediting Auburn some 20 miles from even a mid-sized city like Syracuse for having taught him some of his most valuable lessons about what it takes to create and sustain great urban places. And that got me to thinking about how my own upbringing near a small industrial town east of Charlotte unexpectedly shaped my views about some of the big planning issues facing Charlotte today.

The place where I grew up was actually a rural valley of small farms adjacent to Morrow Mountain State Park, about equal distance between the towns of Albemarle (population 16,100) and Badin (population 1,969). Like Auburn, both were what Fulton would call factory towns Albemarle built on textiles and Badin on aluminum.

Albemarle was the more conventional of the two, first established as a traditional county seat and market town before the railroads brought the mills that would fuel its expansion in the early 20th century. Its central square, two- and three-story commercial buildings, and a classic grid of tree-lined residential streets (later extended to accommodate the mill villages) was an urban form typical of textile communities across the Carolinas.

Badin, on the other hand, was something altogether different. Even as a boy, I could tell that there was something unique about the place, despite its daily rhythms and paternalistic customs common to all company towns.

Geography alone was enough to set it apart. Built on the shores of Badin Lake, which had been created at the Narrows of the Yadkin to provide hydro power for the aluminum smelting plant, Badin was surrounded by the gentle hills of the Uwharries, creating a picturesque setting with few rivals across the Souths industrial landscape.

Badins built environment also suggested something special, which most of us could sense even if we couldnt explain. Its design seemed more deliberate, even artistic, than the standard formula for southern textile towns.

I recall peering out the class windows of the old Badin Elementary School, with its intricate brickwork and cupola-style belfry, and admiring the row of early 20th-century bungalows across the street, built in the French Colonial style (not that I knew what that was at the time). And after school, I would occasionally walk home with friends to one of the many quadruplex apartments, built to house the families of workers in the nearby aluminum plant. Those apartments were strange and alien, in a pleasant way, to a kid more familiar with the single-family, vernacular mill houses common to Albemarle and other nearby towns.

When I would join friends for playdates, wed ride our bikes on Badins winding streets, connected by curious back alleys and lined with open, stone-walled storm drains. These storm drains were spanned by simple concrete footbridges linking homes to sidewalks, lending a quaint European character to the streetscape of this industrial town in rural North Carolina. That was perhaps my first lesson in the old design maxim that form follows function.

And on a nearby hill, watching over this modest residential neighborhood, was a somewhat incongruous structure that, paradoxically, had the effect of harmonizing the whole a stately clubhouse in a grove of tall pines, surrounded by an 18-hole golf course that looked as if it might have been transplanted from the village of Pinehurst, some 50 miles east.

It was years before I understood that this strange collection of urban design features wasnt some happy accident. Badin was in fact a unique planned community, carved from the rugged forests and farmland of eastern Stanly County in the years just prior to the first World War, incorporating many of the progressive ideas that had recently emerged from Europe about using urban design to improve the lives of industrial workers.

I was in graduate school when I first read the report of architectural historians Brent Glass and Pat Dickinson, documenting Badins legacy as an early model company town. Initially laid out by a French aluminum company (hence the French Colonial architecture), Badins construction was completed by Andrew Mellon after the French sold their interests following the outbreak of war. With this new understanding of the towns origins, it was then easy to connect the dots between Badin and an important period in the history of urban planning the Garden City movement.

Suddenly, I saw those familiar quadruplex apartments in a new light, along with the towns eclectic mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses, with a generous supply of open space and cultural amenities sprinkled throughout. All those features were woven together by a network of curvilinear streets that worked with, rather than against, the contours of the land, recalling Frederick Law Olmsteds philosophy of organic design. And I was amused by the planners clever embrace of the newly-imported game of golf to create a facsimile of one of the Garden City movements most notable design features the greenbelt.

Which is not to say that Badin was perfect. Even though its housing and civic structures for African-Americans were lauded at the time for being among the most progressive in the South (Mellon himself came down from Pittsburgh for the dedication of the imposing West Badin School), Badin was still a southern town built in the Jim Crow era, where the races were kept separate and were definitely not treated equal. And accounts of the harsh working conditions in the aluminum smelting plant and the environmental degradation caused by the wastes it generated are well documented.

Seeing Badin afresh through this new historical lens, and considering the timeframe of its founding, I came to realize that the towns planners must have been disciples of Ebenezer Howard, who founded the Garden City movement in England during the first decade of the 20th century. While not formally a garden city in the textbook sense, Badin had many of its salient features, including a unique blend of suburban and urban form, in a village sort of way. As an aspiring planner attracted to both the natural and built environments, I was thrilled to learn that this town that had stirred my earliest interest in urban planning was a legacy of the Garden City movement on this side of the Atlantic.

But then I discovered the works of the great urbanist Jane Jacobs. In addition to her gift for opening our eyes to the merits of strong urban places, and describing in plain and simple terms the intricate ecosystem that makes them possible, she was also an acerbic critic of the suburban style of planning that the Garden City movement had ushered in. Of Ebenezer Howard and his garden cities she said: His aim was the creation of self-sufficient small towns, really very nice towns if you were docile and had no plans of your own and did not mind spending your life among others with no plans of their own.

Ouch! But despite the condescending nature of that remark, I couldnt help but find truth in this additional critique: (I)n each case the plan must anticipate all that is needed and be protected, after it is built, against any but the most minor subsequent changes.

This seemed to me a fair assessment of how the Garden City movement had played out that once the original economic reasons for their existence went away, as inevitably happened when the industries they were dependent on disappeared, the towns that remained were left with one of two choices. They could either morph into something new to survive (many of the original garden cities in England became more affluent bedroom communities for commuters working in nearby urban centers), or they could resort to stasis and eventual decline, fighting the very adaptations that might save them.

Sadly, I watched this gradual decline in Badin after Alcoa shuttered its operations there in 2002. Without adapting and lacking the diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem that Jacobs described as the key to resiliency in more complex urban economies Badin, the celebrated model company town of 1920, seemed to have become just another failed economic model in 2020.

Or had it? Were Badins best days really behind it, or was this merely a temporary lull before the town reinvented itself? And perhaps a more fundamental question: was Badin even worth saving in an economic era that favors urbanity and the concentration of talent in more dense environments? Thats a question facing many small towns in America today, including those not endowed with Badins unique gifts.

Its also a question being asked in suburban neighborhoods in major cities like Charlotte, built decades after Badin but influenced by many of the same design principles of the Garden City philosophy. Today, those close-in neighborhoods are wrestling with the challenge of how to retrofit themselves for continued relevance, while maintaining at least some of the DNA of their original urban form.

And some of that DNA is indeed worth fighting for. Despite the condescension and derision that some urbanists heap on small towns and suburban communities, there are many elements of a less dense form of urbanity that, if designed well, still deserve a place in the planning toolbox. Bill Fulton noted this in his essay on Auburn, NY: (I)ts hard for anybody who grew up in America in the last half-century (to understand) how self-contained how totally complete towns like Auburn were. And not just in the 19th Century or during World War I, but as recently as the 1960s and 70s.

He went on to note the bias of many urbanists today: Many urban planners grow up in big cities and they have a big-city perspective on what urban life should be like. But Auburn endowed me with a deep understanding that the benefits of urban life close proximity to everything you need, the ability to walk and bike everywhere, a rich tapestry of everyday life did not exist only in big cities. They could exist in small towns as well, so long as those towns had jobs as well as people and could hang on to culture, entertainment, sports, and other activities indigenous to the place.

To be completely honest, though, many small towns and much of suburban America never fully developed the complete array of activities Fulton describes, and a further reality is that many of those activities are dependent on a greater density than some of these places were designed to accommodate. More important, too many of these communities were unable to sustain the jobs that were essential to their survival or at least the connections to jobs (through transportation, reliable internet, and other forms of infrastructure) necessary to maintain them as viable places to live.

But instead of completely abandoning their identities, these communities should view these challenges as structural issues to address in adapting for the future, much like shoring up the foundation of an old house to ready it for rehab. In the same way that tear-downs of older houses are decimating the unique character and authenticity of historic neighborhoods, abandoning these places and their intrinsic character altogether for the promise of something new risks unraveling an important thread in our urban fabric.

To be sure, strengthening their foundations will likely involve dramatic change, including selective densification, the building of more affordable housing options, and bringing down barriers of exclusivity by creating stronger connections to surrounding areas. But its also true that the preservation of existing resources, both built and natural, should be part of the equation as well in order to maintain some element of authenticity and the beneficial services that natural resources in these places provide. Not every call to maintain community character should be viewed as just another kneejerk, NIMBY response to change.

Planners today talk eloquently about the concept of the transect, the idea that a healthy urban ecosystem is made up of different forms of density, feathering out from the denser core. Yet I sometimes worry that not enough thought and effort is being dedicated to how to design the village urbanity that I believe is essential to make this feathering work. And in an era of growing concerns about climate change, indiscriminate density without a corresponding concern for preserving open space and the urban tree canopy has the danger of becoming just a denser version of sprawl.

Thats why I believe places like Badin have as much to teach us as planners as the elegant sidewalk ballet that Jane Jacobs described in her beloved Greenwich Village. Both urban forms are essential to a vibrant and healthy urban ecosystem, particularly on a regional scale. And it doesnt seem a coincidence that both lay claim to the term village.

Jeff Michael is Director of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute. This article originally appeared online atwww.ui.uncc.edu.

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The recent reopeningof the Iraqi border crossing of Arar with Saudi Arabia in a bid to enhance trade exchange between the two countriescoincided with talks about the Saudi agricultural investment project in Iraq.

However, the border's reopening for the first time in 30 yearsNov. 18also coincided with political pressures frominfluential forces pushing against any openness in relations with Saudi Arabia. Some are promoting the lie of Saudi colonialism, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said that day, describing this as shameful.

Positive economicreturns fromthe Arar crossingcould break the Iraqi reluctance to resuscitate relations with Saudi Arabia. Arar is currently the only crossing along the common border of more than 830 kilometers (515 miles).

Trade movement through the Arar crossing is likely to face attacks that would impede trade and end any Saudi-Iraqi economic cooperation in the future, an Iraqi security source told Al-Monitor, on condition of anonymity. Shiite forces fear Saudi influence in central and southern Iraq. They will not allow it.

The Shiite Asaib Ahl al-Haq (League of the Righteous) led by Qais Khazali, in anOct. 31 statement, accused Riyadh of planning to seize swaths of landwithin four Iraqi provinces.

That same day the State of Law Coalitioncalled for ending the project to grant Saudi Arabia landfor investment in the Badia of Iraq.

However, State of Law Coalition parliament member Abdul Hadi Saadawi told Al-Monitor, The Arar crossing will be economically and commercially beneficial to Iraq, just like crossings with other countries such as Kuwait, Turkey, Syria and Jordan. He warned, The use of the crossing for political purposes will render its useless and will expose it to failure.

Mazhar Mohammad Saleh,an adviser to Kadhimi for economic affairs,told Al-Monitor,The Arar crossing is a gateway to an Iraqi economic project withneighboring Arab countries. Saleh added,Saudi Arabia's inclination to invest and enhance trade with Iraq is a natural tendency aimed to meet the needs of the kingdom and its markets.

Saleh said a commercial project such as the Arar crossingmust be based on studies that ensure the sustainability of investment and trade projects. He called on the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council to adopt a road map for receiving investments and exchanging goods, in a way that equitably serves the two countries.

The enthusiasm of the Iraqi and Saudi sides in proceeding with the opening of the crossing was unhindered by the attempts of those opposing the rapprochement between the two countries. The Saudi Transport Ministrycarried out a series of maintenance works on the road leading to the new Arar crossing and secured the roads leading toand from it.

The director of the Iraqi side of the Arar border crossing, Brig. Habib Kazim, told Al-Monitor, The Iraqi authorities have put in place a complete security, administrative and logistical plan to secure the roads to Arar through Karbala [central region]and Anbar [western region]. Maintenance works have been completed for about 250 kilometers [155 miles] from the highway, starting from Anbar to the far south, where the Iraqi ports are, in Basra.

Kazem added, Iraq has started managing logistical, administrative and security operations and departments in Arar. It also provided the crossing with health services, including veterinary, as well as services required for people and vehicles, with the fruitful cooperation of Saudi Arabia.

The general manager of the General Land Transport Company, Mortada al-Shahmani, is highly optimistic about the crossing. He told Al-Monitor, The start of land transport operations between the two countries will achieve a breakthrough in the goods exchange volume. Saudi Arabia is equipping the crossing in terms of buildings and logistical equipment. The crossing has a modern architectural design that meets the expectations of the bilateral trade movement.

However, parliament member Alia Nassif of the State of Law coalitionwarnedof political goals behind any commercial and economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

She said that the Arar crossing should only be used for trade purposes and that Iraq should ensure its security and non-interference in its internal affairs. Trade exchange with a fair trade balance is not the problem, but there are Saudi investments and projects that may open the door to regional strategic projects that the Iraqi people are afraid of, given that by the end of the 50-year investment projects, their ownership may devolve to Saudi Arabia.

An economic expert and adviser to the Iraqi Banking Association, Salam Sumaisem, told Al-Monitor, The Arar crossing opens the horizons for the diversification of Iraq's economic relations with Arab countries, which keeps it away from the economic tensions resulting from the sanctions imposed on neighboring countries. Yetpolitical pressure could impair the full performance of the Arar crossing.

Legal expert and political analystAli al-Tamimialso saw Iraqi benefits from the crossing. He told Al-Monitor, The new approach was taken by Kadhimi [as part of]the openness of Iraq to its Arab and Western surroundings, and his decisive decision to open the Arar crossing will greatly enhance the role of Iraq in the region.

Tamimi added, Competition between Saudi Arabia, Iran and other countries means more options for Iraq. But Iraq should rely on Saudi Arabia more than an Iran crippled by international sanctions.

The mutual desire of the Iraqi and Saudi governments to make the Arar crossing a gateway to wider relations is obvious. Iraqi officials say the crossing constitutes a big step forward in the course of the bilateral relations while Saudi Arabia has already dispatched through the crossing 15 containers of medical supplies and medicines to help the Iraqi people.

There seemslittle doubt that the Iraqi political forces allied with Iran are reluctantly accepting the opening of the Arar crossing. Just as they previously criticizedIraq's opening withEgypt, they now lash out at Saudi investments.

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Will reopening of border crossing drive Saudi investment in Iraq? - Al-Monitor

Jenny RisherCar and Driver

Our editors are constantly swapping in and out of cars they're evaluating, and sometimes, like most car owners, they leave messes behind. Some are parents whose kids leave behind crumbs from snack time, others are pet owners whose furry friends leave behind follicles embedded in the carpet, and sometimes it's just simple dirt and grime from treks across our home state of Michigan and other parts of the country that get our test vehicles dirty. We're on the hunt for the best way to clean up those messes, so we gathered up seven cordless handheld vacuums from popular brands to see which one we're signing up for duty to get the job done.

We put the vacuums through five tests: We crushed Cheez-Its and Cheerios to see how well they'd suck up your kid's messesor yours. Our local Petco provided us with a trash bag full of dog hair (no animals were harmed in the evaluation of these vacs) that we rubbed into carpet floor mats. And we used potting soil to imitate dirt and debris that'll get tracked into the car. To test suction power at each vacuum's strongest setting (some have two modes), we filled Ziploc bags with marbles, weighing five grams each, and recorded how many they could pick up. Lastly, we test the sound level of each car we test, so we used the same equipment to see how loud these vacs are.

Included attachments: hose nozzle, motorized brush, dusting brush, crevice tool

During our testing of these handheld vacuums, we found that motorized brush tools are the only attachments that can truly pick up deep-seated pet hair, and the Multi Auto comes with one included. We used this vac to clean up debris the other vacs left behind during our tests. Enough said. That's not its only advantage, though. It also has an extending hose nozzleand other helpful included attachmentsthat helps it maneuver in, under, and around seats to find runaway dirt and debris. It also has a user-friendly handle and flashlight to make it even better for using in the car.

Suction: 41 marbles

Sound: 80.1 dB

Included attachments: carpet cleaner, brush and wide nozzle two-in-one tool, crevice tool

The Dyson's carpet cleaner motorized brush is good for cleaning the house, too, making it the most versatile vacuum we tested, but it isn't as small as the Bissells or the Shark UltraCyclone's brush attachment, making it difficult to use in the car. Lots of scrubbing is required with the other two included attachments to clean everything up, which it does successfully, and in Boost mode (its strongest setting), the battery only lasts about six minutes.

Suction: 150 marbles

Sound: 67.6 dB and 76.0 dB

Included attachments: motorized pet power brush, scrubbing brush, crevice tool

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro +

We give the Shark UltraCyclone a silver medal because of its strong motorized brush attachment, which makes it easy to pick up pet hair and suck up dirt, but it isn't as versatile as the Bissell Multi Auto. The included scrubbing brush makes more of a mess with snacks, and the crevice tool is a bit narrow, though it did an adequate job sucking up snacks and dirt.

Suction: 52 marbles

Sound: 77.0 dB

Included attachments: motorized brush, upholstery tool, crevice tool

The name says it all. The Pet Hair Eraser is the best handheld vacuum if your pets lose hair like Britney Spears in 2007. However, it's really only good for deleting pet hair, which is why we gave the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ the second-place trophy. An odd flap in the nozzle makes it hard to suck up food messes, and it failed to pick up any Cheerios.

Suction: 66 marbles

Sound: 73.5 dB

Included attachments: none

Black+Decker 20V MAX* dustbuster AdvancedClean+

You seem to always drop french fries and other small snacks in between the seat and center console, right? The DustBuster's extending, thin nozzle is good for getting multi-year-old fries out of there, but you'll likely need to approach from the back seats, and we found that the extender doesn't stay put as well when trying to cram into tight spaces. You'll have to scrub a bit to root out the dirt and debris from the carpet, too, and pet owners should not buy this DustBuster. However, there are models available that come included with a powered pet attachment. At the vac's strongest setting, which only picked up 52 marbles, the battery lasts about 20 minutes.

Suction: 52 marbles

Sound: 75.0 dB and 78.4 dB

Included attachments: duster crevice tool, multi-service pet tool

We'd recommend this vacuum only if you drive a Smart. Its tank is so small it couldn't even hold an ant's crumbs. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but it's really small. It surprised us with how strong its suction power is, though, picking up 224 marbles, but we were disappointed at how pet hair gets stuck on the bottom of the pet tool and doesn't get sucked up. It looks cool, though.

Suction: 224 marbles

Sound: 78.5 dB

Included attachments: none

DeWalt Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

Even though the DeWalt shop vac has strong suction power, completing the job takes a lot of scrubbing because it has no attachments to help get the job done. The large tank and hose attachment help keep it in the mix, but it wouldn't be our first choice. And it's an awkward shape and expensive.

Suction: 83 marbles

Sound: 83.8 dB

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Its that time of the year again! The time for showing appreciation to those who make your life possible or better. Every year, I curate my own list of what to give that special someone in your professional life, whether thats your colleagues, clients or employees. Heres my holiday gift guide from last year and a special edition mini gift guide for this year as well.

Heres my 2020 list of the best holiday gifts. I am truly hopeful that you will find something for everyone on your list.

For the Kitchen Maven:

Tovala: The ultimate countertop oven for the busiest professionals. You can order a variety of Tovala meals or make your own. It steams, bakes, and toasts in one. It can replace the toaster and the microwave.

Hurom Slow Juicer: Huroms latest H200 Slow Juicer now has an even larger inlet that can fit whole-sized apples. Less prep and less cleaning means more time to enjoy fresh-squeezed juice. Yes, please.

The Tchibo Coffee Machine: German-engineering launches in America. It is a bean-to-brew machine. No pods needed. An excellent choice for a coffee enthusiast. You can also throw in some holiday blends from Coffee Chicks.

Jura E8 Coffee Maker: Flat white? Cappuccino? Macchiato? This is a beast of a coffee machine and it really does do it all. This is ideal for everyone in the office...or home office.

Blue Diamond Cookware: If they love to cook, you cant go wrong with some great finds from Greenpan. These are loved by cooks all over the world. Also in the category is Proclamation Duo which minimizes with two pans and you can get a dozen cooking methods with zero clutter.

Fiesta Dinnerware: From star shaped candy dishes to colorful pitchers, you are bound to find something to like. Also in the dinnerware category is Poketo with their bamboo dinnerware.

Taotronics Air Fryer: Great for someone in your life who is trying to eat healthier but still loves the deep-fried texture.

Espresso Machine by illy and cups: Bright red, this Y3.2 iperEspresso machine makes both espresso and coffee with one touch. It also doesnt take up much space.

Viking Culinary: I recommend the teapot (comes in three colors) or a reversible wood prep and carving board. Makes prepping and cleaning a breeze.

Crate&Barrel Fellow Stagg Kettle: Perfect for pour-over style coffee or tea. Doesnt take up much space and looks great. Also available in three different colors.

Jung Lee Pharos Tea Pot and Mug Set: Even if they are just entertaining for one, this is a lovely piece sure to delight. It has one teapot and comes with two mugs - inspired by the lighthouses of Portugal.

Smart Garden by edn: dn, a technology company has just relaunched the Wi-Fi powered SmallGarden after selling out three times. Perfect for someone who wants both design and function to help anyone bring nature inside - no green thumb required.

For the WFH Parent:

Our GreenHouse Custom Gift Basket: Choose from a variety of organic baskets for the parent on your list. They have lots of choices and you can build one that you know they will love.

Joolz Stroller: Very compact and perfect for the urban setting. Assembles with ease. Got more than one? Consider the Silver Cross tandem (they also have an adorable doll pram to match). Looking to gift a bassinet? Check out Simmons City Sleeper Bassinet for the latest addition to the family.

Wild Dough: When you want to give something to keep little hands busy - this is a great gift/stocking stuffer. Also check out The dough Project. Non-toxic dough that lets parents get more done - yes please.

Nununu Fashion: For the coolest kids you know, these guys make a variety of stylish items from hoodies to hats. Little Sleepies is another celeb favorite for gifting matching pajamas.

Brusheez: Give the gift of making teeth brushing fun. From bears to giraffes you can choose a character, and you can throw in some non-fluoride Kinder Karex toothpaste to finish it out.

Motorola WiFi Video Baby Monitor: For parents who need to keep an eye on the little one while on Zoom calls, this is an excellent monitor. Want to throw in something for when the diaper does need changing? Check out Diapertainment. All meant to make parents lives a little easier.

Wildkin Boots and Nap Mats: Plenty of great options at this little boutique from dinosaur rain boots to nap mats. Want to give shoes? Also check out Ten Little for shoes that fit little feet perfectly.

Baby Brew Portable Bottle Warmer: The first battery operated bottle warmer. Perfect for parents who enjoy the outdoors with their little one. For more baby gear check out Bokee (the perfect bottle holder), the Tranquilo Baby Soothe Massager (great for fussy babies) and the Busy Baby Mat to help keep them occupied.

TY Organic Clothing: For 100% organic cotton clothes and accessories, this is a solid brand for gift giving. Need more ideas for those with newborns? Wubbanub for the perfect pacifier friend, and consider the Dreamland Weighted Blanket and WavHello SoundBub White Noise Machine for better sleeping babies (and happier parents.) Hatch also makes some

Lunni: Get that podcast bug early by helping children listen and craft their own stories. Also check out Yotto Player, a screen free speaker that lets them choose their story. Perfect for those parents who are hoping to limit speaker time while still encouraging technology.

Lansinoh Pump: Perfect for any nursing mamas as Lansinoh makes an array of items of expecting and new moms. Also on the list is UpSpring with its nursing tanks and more. Davin & Adley is another favorite for nursing mamas along with Kindred Bravely. Want a great gift for an expectant mother, check out the stylish and versatile Bumpsuit for apparel and the most minimalistic diaper bag by Kibou.

Steiff USA: The original teddy bear maker, there are many great plush toys and collectibles to pick from. In the realm of toys, also check out the HESS Toy Truck (a limited edition), Hat Not Hate Quick Knit Loom kit, and the Mellodees plush character.

Omakase Skateboard: Something for the big kids. Loaded Boards makes some great skateboards and electric skateboard conversion kits. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Weezie Robe: Work from home apparel and loungewear is sure to be a big hit with anyone on your list this year, and Weezie makes some great robes. Also, check out Towl for organic towels which is quickly becoming a celeb favorite. In the apparel category, I highly recommend Felina Loungewear, Terez Activewear, JJ Winks for loungewear and sleepwear, and you cant go wrong with pajamas from Room Service or BedHead.

For The Outdoorsy Traveler:

Ogio Pace 25 Backpack: This backpack is made with luggage grade ballistic nylon, one of the most durable soft materials in the backpack and luggage world. Easy to go from #wfh to outdoor dining. Also, in this category, check out REIs Beyonder Weekender Bag. Easy to carry and has a removable roll-top pouch for dirty clothes. Pack more in with packing cubes from Paravel.

Duluth Trading Company Canvas Bag: Water-resistant bottom and a cotton canvas make it ideal for any type of trek. For something more custom, check out Rafi Nova where the no two bags are exactly the same. Want a laptop bag which combines leather and canvas, Yaya & Co may be more your speed. On the spectrum of even more chic, you can check out options from Gale and Hayes and Ora Delphine.

MoonShade: A portable vehicle awning thats perfect for the person on your list who loves camping and hiking. Throw in a GroupHug solar panel which lets them keep their phone charged no matter where they go. Or, a Voormi blanket for keeping warm and dry outdoors.

For The Fitness Enthusiast:

Lifepro Treadmill: This is the perfect gift for your client who has been missing the gym and wants to workout from home. Equipped with a built in speaker system and digital interface that tracks speed, time, distance and pulse as well as auto incline features, this apparatus is a sleek addition to any home. To maximize floor space, Pacer is built with a hydraulic mechanism that allows the machine to fold almost completely in half while remaining upright. Want something more mini? Lifepro also makes an awesome massage gun ideal for training and muscle recovery.

Cubii Pro: A seated compact elliptical ideal for your work-from-home employees. It features 8 levels of resistance and is bluetooth-enabled with the Cubii app to track stats, share, and compete with other Cubii users (also syncs with Fitbit, Apple Healthkit and Apple Watch). Minimal assembly required (27lb unit can be assembled in under 5 mins; screwdriver included).

Backbridge: An invisalign for the spine, this has five levels to ease posture back to normal by decompressing the spine and improving circulation. Great way to get some stretches in. Also, check out The Back Thing, a simple but functional chair cushion made to provide lumbar support.

FitFighter: A steelhose which combines a dumbbell, kettlebell, sandbag, and sledgehammer in one. It comes with an iOS training app, and you can even customize with your logo.

Spryng Active Compression Therapy: A wireless, pneumatic compression wrap that relieves aches, speeds recovery, and improves performance. It doesnt matter if they spent hours in a cubicle or just finished a marathon, it is bound to be a gift they use and appreciate.

HidrateSpeak Steel Smart Water Bottle: The perfect gift for someone who has trouble getting enough water in their day. It has an LED smart sensor which flows to remind you when it is time to drink and for the very data minded, you can even track how much water youve had using the Hidrate app.

For the Insomniac:

ChiliSleep: ChiliSleep promotes achieving restful sleep through a temperature-controlled sleep system. It comes with a reversible, hydro-powered Chili Cool Mesh Pad, thermal regulating control unit(s) and a remote to conveniently adjust bed temperature. Utilizing hydropower, this sleep solution lets the user set their ideal temperature. They can even use the app to auto-set the temperature before getting into bed.

NuWave OxyPure Smart Air Purifier: This is a great gift for any allergy sufferers or anyone who struggles to breathe easy. The purifier has a HEPA/Carbon filter and traps allergens, odors, and airborne bacteria. Your recipient will definitely sleep better.

Layla Weighted Blanket: An easily washable blanket that still delivers the comfort youd expect from a weighted blanket. They also make a great pillow from copper fibers. For more weighted blankets, this time with removable covers, check out Luxome. In the pillow category, also check out Pluto Pillow, which lets you gift it, and the recipient gets to customize what works for them.

Hatch Sound Machines: Hatch Restore actually combines a smart light, sound machine, sunrise alarm, wind-down meditations, and an alarm clock all into one easy-to-use bedside device. Like a soothing sound machine - but for adults. Throw in some deep sleep pillow spray by ThisWorks to round it out.

Bubbly Belle: An aromatherapy diffuser with plenty of essential oils to choose from. Ideal for clients and vendors alike.

For the Home Office Dweller:

Yeedi K650 Robot Vacuum: This robot vacuum is designed expressly for busy, work-from-home pet owners and families in need of an effective and convenient automated cleaning solution. It features a unique Quiet Mode that can be activated at the touch of a button, so they can hop on important conference calls or let the baby sleep without sacrificing on cleanliness. A tangle-free silicon main brush eliminates the need to clean out messy pet and human hair tangles. Also in this category, the Roomba i3 automatic dirt disposal which self-cleans and empties itself for up to sixty days.

The EdgeDesk: A really unique desk which looks and functions more like a massage chair and canvas in one. To be more precise, it is an all-in-one chair, desk and easel in one. It is designed for small spaces ranging from urban apartments to outdoors. It is lightweight, fully adjustable, comes fully assembled, sets up in less than 30-seconds and folds down to just six inches for easy storage without any tools.

Como Audio Duetto: Perfect for your colleague who loves music. This is a two channel speaker system which lets you stream music, listen to internet radio and to your files on a smart device, all in one simple system. It looks as great as it sounds.

BISSELL SpinWave Robot: Wet and dry robotic vacuum which provides two ways to clean. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. For those with pets, they also make a Pet Stain Eraser PowerBrush Portable Carpet Cleaner. Perfect for your colleague who just got a new puppy.

Elephant in a Box Sofa: A functional piece of furniture makes a great gift and this one is actually a working sofa where a desk pops out from the armrest. This is perfect for your partner who is trying to do more with less space.

JWDA Concrete Table Lamp: A very chic and sure to impress lamp for any desk. TRNK NYC has some other great office accessories as well, including the perfect pinboard for vision boarding a better 2021!

Happy gift-giving.

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Gift Guide 2020: What To Get Your Colleagues, Employees, And Clients This Holiday Season - Forbes

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Here's your holiday gift guide for the home

Not sure what to get everyone on your list this year? You likely arent alone. After such a defining period, where most of us have ended up spending more time than ever at home, what could be more appreciated and useful right now than gifts for our living spaces? Whether you need to buy something meaningful to give family youre unable to visit this year, a unique piece of art, something luxurious to a new home-owner, or design-forward items for the home-chef, here are the best home and decor gifts to give and receive in 2020.

Rifle Paper Co Wireless Charger

Wireless not styleless

Everyone on your list needs to charge their smartphone, so why not do it in style?The Rifle Paper Co Wireless Chargerlooks chic on a nightstand, desk, or side table. It can easily be mistaken for a ring dish rather than a functional piece of technology. Available in two of the brand's beautiful print designs, Wildflowers and Garden Party Bluethis device is compatible with most smartphones and Airpods.

Dose Of Roses Burgundy Rose Bear

Cute but not hugable

This adorablycharming bearfrom Dose of Roses isnt for cuddling. Fourteen inches high, it looks beautiful on a shelf, bookcase, or even as a table centerpiece. Made from eternity roses, it lasts a lifetime, which is far better than a typical bouquet. Not into burgundy? Bears are also available in classic red, blue, and pink colors.

Paynes Gray Terrazzo Wine Cooler

Toast to terrazzo

For someone who appreciates wine and decor equally, its impossible to go wrong with theTerrazzo Wine Coolerfrom Paynes Gray. This useful accessory is very much on-trend right now and a great accent for a bar cart or simply to decorate the table during meals and celebrations. Not into wine? Terrazzo trays and platters as well as a picture frame are also for sale.

MOMA Store Color Accent Red Wine Glasses Set

Cheers to the holidays

If youre giving someone a bottle of wine for the holidays, why not level up your generosity and include a set ofMOMA Store Color Accent Red Wine Glasses? Designed by Matteo Monni, these glasses are handmade from borosilicate glass with colored accents that wont fade over time. Choose from two color schemes: Green/Yellow and Blue/Red.

Adorn Decor Jemma Charcuterie Board

Handmade and thoughtful

What good is a glass of wine without acharcuterie board? With a simple but beautiful aesthetic, the Jemma Charcuterie Board is handcrafted from olive wood. It can be used for serving as well as for decorative purposes, leaning against a kitchen backsplash as a an accent piece. Its an easy choice for a new homeowner or home chef who is likely to make use of this gift for years to come.

The Brooklyn Teacup Serving Stands

The Brooklyn Teacup's stands with Mini Melanie Dessert

If youve ever inherited a set of China, dont plan on using it, and dont know what to do, send it toThe Brooklyn Teacupby December 15th for Christmas delivery. They can upcycle old dishes into tiered serving pieces and ring holders. Then send each member of your family something special.

Or if you know someone who appreciates China or antiques, the brand already has a variety of pre-made items created from classic and rare patterns.

Elizabeth Sutton Fine Art Prints

All is calm, all is bright with these prints.

Artist Elizabeth Sutton launched a collection offine art printsjust in time for the holidays. Her whimsical style and vibrant use of color is a welcome addition to any room in the home. Several sizes, designs, and framing options are available. Any budding or experienced collector will appreciate the quality and style of this talented artists highly coveted work.

Betsy Enzensberger x ArtSugar Popsicle Sculptures

Betsy Enzensberger x ArtSugar Popsicle Sculptures make a sweet gift

If youre looking to give someone a one of a kind piece of art this holiday, look no further than Betsy EnzensbergersPopsicle Sculpturesfor ArtSugar. Made of ink, resin, and wood, each piece is unique with a colorful pop and garnishes housed in a stemless wineglass. Whether you prefer something bright pink to display all year long or perhaps a more classic holiday design, the difficult part is choosing which one.

Swirl Boutique Aura Cozy Candle

Create an instant ambiance of cozy

Its impossible to go wrong with a candle. Everyone appreciates them and theyre also worth stocking up on as an ideal last-minute gift for the person you (almost) forgot. TheAura Cozy Candlefrom Swirl Boutique is the perfect addition to any home. With a gourmand scent featuring notes of gingerbread, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, the warm vessel even has a bamboo top, which can be used to cover the candle or re-purpose as a coaster. With a 40-hour burn time, home can smell like the holidays all season long.

Tuxton Fry Pan Skillets

Cook in style

Were all cooking a lot more at home this year, so why not give the gift of better meals with a set offrying pan skilletsfrom Tuxton? This non-stick cookware is coated in ceramic and chemical-free to support a healthy lifestyle. Better yet, its truly design-forward with several colors available including Cobalt Blue, Blush Pink, Cayenne Red, Saffron Yellow, and Cilantro Green in addition to the classic black.

These pans add a decorative element to everyday cooking and particularly appeal to someone who stores their pans out on hooks in the kitchen or likes to post on Instagram. And unlike most nonstick cookware, this set is dishwasher safe.

Dyson Lightcycle Morph

Modern, smart, and chic.

Dyson is one of those brands that takes innovation to a new level through design. The modernLightcycle Morphis no exception. It is an essential lamp for anyone working from home, particularly in a room that doesnt have an abundance of natural light exposure.

This smart device connects through an app and tracks the local time and temperature to adjust brightness accordingly. It also has sensors that adjust when you leave the room, saving energy. With a variety of modes for different tasks, this also raises the bar for what smart lighting can be.

August & Leo 100% Silk 3-Piece Gift Set

A perfect gift for everyone

Looking for a thoughtful gift that will be appreciated equally by people youre close to like a best friend just as much someone you dont know as well? Designed by Giuliana Rancic and interior designer Lonni Paul, thisgift setfrom August & Leo is exactly what youre looking for. Packaged perfectly for gifting, it features a silk pillowcase (which is a game-changer for skin and hair) with a matching scrunchie and sleep mask. Its made in a variety of colors including White, Wine, Blue, and Mulberry.

Riley Baratta Percale Bundle

This bedding is an everyday luxury

Its impossible to find a more useful gift than luxury bedding. TheBaratta Percale Bundlefrom Riley has a minimalist, yet interesting design that compliments any style room from traditional to contemporary and even modern. Made from premium long-staple cotton percale, each set has a duvet cover, two shams, two pillowcases a fitted sheet, and a flat sheet. Choose from True Navy, Slate, and White.

Anaya Home Pink Tie Dye Throw Blanket

Tie dye is going from fashion to home

Tie-dye couldnt have been more popular this year for fashion and now the look is transitioning to home design. Made of 100 percent cotton, this boho-style throwadds a perfect pop of color to a sofa or bed with minimal effort. Who cant use an extra throw blanket?

FluffCo Pillows

Like clouds

If you cant go to a hotel this holiday season,FluffCopillows are the next best thing. Theyre made in the same factory as the pillows youll find at 5 Star hotels but cost approximately half the price. Not only are they incredibly comfortable, they automatically make your bed looks more luxurious. Choose from firm or soft pillows in feather down as well as vegan down alternative

Herman Miller Aeron Chair

This chair is a modern classic

Having a more comfortable chair in your home office can instantly boost productivity. TheAeron Chairfrom Herman Miller has a sleek modern design integrated with PostureFit SL technology to maximize ergonomics and improve posture. Several features are customizable including size, arm pad, tilt, back support, and color. With a 12-year warranty, this gift will be appreciated for years to come.

Mackenzie Childs Courtly Check Enamel Pet Dish

Kitty and pup approved.

Dont forget the furriest members of the family. TheMackenzie Childs Courtly Check Enamel Pet Dishfeatures the brands signature check design. Its a thoughtful gift to give someone with a more traditional to contemporary style aesthetic. Made of ceramic, but far more durable than the average pet dish, it has a heavy gauge steel underbody which helps it withstand the appetites of even the hungriest creatures.

Crate And Barrel 12 Days Of Christmas Appetizer Plates With Stand

Great for hosts or yourself

Start a new tradition with these cheerfulappetizer platesfrom Crate and Barrel. Equally chic and decorative, its the ideal gift or receive in 2020 because it prevents everyone from eating off the same platter or accidentally taking from another person's dish. The stand is a convenient bonus.

Knackshops Salad Gift Set

Knack Salad Course Gift Box

Knack is an excellent source for gift boxes across a variety of categories from the kitchen to spa and entertaining with go-to options that will make everyone on your list smile.

The Salad Courseis no exception. It has a large lemon print salad bowl as well two smaller ones, a matching tea towel, and bottles of oil and vinegar. Its a thoughtful present to send that person you wish you could see right now. But still, theyll think of you every time they use these bowls.

Spark Grills

A cream-colored Spark Grill

Most appliances dont exactly win points for design, but notSpark Grills. Innovative in every way, this charcoal and wood grill has the precision control of a gas grill for the best flavor possible. Better yet, they have a design-forward aesthetic with a variety of colors available including aqua, cream, and navy as well as black.

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