You've likely seen these LED lights cropping up in matcha-obsessed coffee shops and über-trendy boutiques. Even their electric hum-buzz has somehow become an acceptable part of our white-noise symphony, which already includes silent push notifications from our vibrating phones and click-clacks from our type-happy fingertips.
Move over sad desk lamps. It is the age of neon signs.
They have made quite the impression on commercial interior design. With the seemingly boundless number of color-ways and designs one can dream up, neon signs can fit in with the grooviest of modern aesthetics. The limit does not exist with neon lights.
The signs satiate our desire for pops of color amidst our other current infatuation: minimal, monochromatic decor. It also touches on our norm-core predilections. As millennials, we love to tackle the tacky and reimagine it in ways that fit our 21st-century vision. Seen as retro by others, but fawned over as on-trend by the cool set.
Neon-light mania has seeped over into home-decor trends as well. That's right. You, too, can be the proud owner of a neon light set. Flick it on your kitchen wall or hang it over your bed. Either way, you'll be rocking it with the best of them.
However you decide to tap into the neon-light movement, be sure to remember design's cardinal rule: moderation is key. Lest you'd like your space to resemble the Las Vegas strip 😉


Custom Fabric for Small Business
Here at For the Love of Fabrics we like to support the small businesses who put their heart and sole into the handmade items that they sell. We are now offering a new opportunity for you as a small business to design and print your own custom fabric that will be unique to you and your product. These fabric designs remain the property of your business and will not be sold or printed for anyone but you.
Pre-requisites are that you must have a fully functioning hand-made business with an ABN. Fabrics printed cannot be onsold and can only be used to create product for sale in your business.
Does this sound like you? Hit the Apply Now link under the above menu to send through your application.
Do you have a minimum order quantity? (MOQ)
Yes - Minimum order quantities per Print/Colour/Base are 5m. Eg. If you have a design with two different colour background options and you would like Cotton Lycra and Swim you will need to order 20m (5m of each colour in each base). There is no minimum print/colour/base option however so if you would just like one colour of one print in one base type you only need to order 5m.
Do I need to order Strike Offs?
Yes - You need to order at least one metre per colour/print of your designs to check scale/quality/colour. Full orders will not be placed until strike off fabrics have been received and approved. You do not have to order strike offs n each base but it is recommended as colours can differ slightly on different bases.
What bases do you offer?
We currently offer Cotton Lycra, French Terry, Double Brushed Poly, Swim and Poplin (woven). For fabric composition specifics please contact Sarah at firstname.lastname@example.org
Will you help me with my designs?
We are able to assist with designs in correcting scale/seamless etc at no added cost. If you require assistance to create a pattern then a design fee will be applicable
Where can I get my designs?
Many fabric designers use stock images to create designs which can be purchased online or an artist can be commissioned to draw for you (or perhaps you are talented and can draw yourself!). Please note that images submitted are deemed to be your own and For the Love of Fabrics will not be held liable for any copyright infringements. Please ensure that you do your research into what is allowable image use including for the use of stock images. You also need to be aware that stock images are widely available and if used we cannot guarantee that they will not be used by another company/business.
What format do you need?
Images are to be sent via dropbox or email in adobe formats where possible. Other formats are also acceptable however some manipulations may not be available. We will arrange all of this with you prior to sending through designs.
How do I order?
Once your application is approved you will be set up with unique access to your own section of the website where you can view, order and pay for your designs.
How long will my designs take to arrive?
Designs are generally ordered on an 8 week timetable. With strike offs arriving in one order and bulk orders in the next (pending design approval and deposits paid). This means that you can have a new design every eight weeks if you desire. Please refer to the calendar of order timeframes below for next run dates.
Do I need to pay upfront?
Payment for strike offs/design fees is required upfront. For your order 50% deposit is required at the time of order with the remainder to be paid on shipment.
*Prices are per metre and include all shipping costs, taxes and duty.


Common Questions About Starting A Mobile Website For New Business
- What does a mobile website look like?
- How is a mobile website different than a regular website?
- Should I choose an app or a mobile website, when I start website for new business?
RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR MOBILE WEBSITE
If you have a newer type of website, especially Wordpress, then you will have access to what is called "responsive design". This means that even if the website is not called a "mobile website", it will change itself if the person is using a mobile phone or device to visit your site.
MOBILE WEBSITE VS. RESPONSIVE MOBILE DESIGN
Some websites are built exclusively for use on mobile phones and devices. This means that if a regular visitor is using a PC to visit your mobile website, it will look a bit strange to them.
However, if you build a website that has a responsive design, when a mobile visitor comes to your site it looks great for them and when a regular pc user visits your site, it still looks great for them, too.
MOBILE APP VS. MOBILE WEBSITE
If you, your team or a consultant creates a mobile app for your business, it is a completely separate type of software than what you have if you design a mobile website. Sometimes mobile apps are built and sold or shared through app stores (i.e., iTunes or Android). Some mobile apps are built and installed as stand-alone websites. Some mobile apps can also be embedded into your existing website or a webpage that is a subdomain of your existing website.
HOW TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF MOBILE IS BEST TO START WEBSITE FOR NEW BUSINESS
After you have created your business plan with a corresponding marketing plan, you will have a better understanding of your new business needs. Use your plan to help you make the best choices that fit your business needs, budget and target audience the best.
CAN YOU CONSULT WITH ME TO HELP FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO FOR MOBILE WEBSITE?
- We start every new client with a free session after you take our website needs survey.
- If you choose to hire us for a basic strategy consultation, the base rate starts at under $80 per session.


Whether a new home build, renovation or revitalizing a space, Cottage Country Designs is dedicated to creating beautiful homes and captivating spaces. Every project is unique, so is the importance of establishing strong relationships with our clients to better understand and translate your ideas into reality.
We offer a variety of services that are sure to meet your needs starting with in-home or online design consults. We offer space planning to complete 3D renderings to give you a visual of what your space will look like upon completion. We also focus on the details such as electrical plans, custom millwork, furniture layouts and finishes/fixture sourcing.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent communication as we work with you every step of the way. We’ll eliminate your stress and put in the work to make the planning process enjoyable so you can spend your valuable time elsewhere.
Cottage Country Designs has the expertise to create your dream home or space tailored specifically for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.


With quad-core cpus and also premium graphics, the brand-new iMac is the fastest and also most effective iMac until currently. The brand-new fastest ever before Apple iMac includes high-performance graphics that make video games run smoother, tons pictures quicker, as well as make applications function much better. If you desire also much faster graphics, there is additionally a choice to select an iMac with an advanced ATI graphics cpu.
This is why I produced the iMac VESA Mount Adapter to retrofit to the stand of the iMac utilizing the cable television opening on the back. By doing this, there is no demand to open up or customize your iMac computer system. It is extremely basic to make use of, connecting as well as removing promptly so you can conveniently relocate your computer system to an additional location, or take it with you on your trips. Additionally, lots of consumers share that they like not to eliminate the stand since they bought the iMac as a mobile system.
The 21.5-inch as well as 27-inch iMac sell imac designs use quick Intel Core 2 Duo cpus as much as 3.33 GHz. The 27-inch iMac functions Quad-core power with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5 cpu or 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 cpu. The brand-new iMac has 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory criterion, with space in its 4 SO-DIMM ports for as much as 16GB, so you can run extra applications at the very same time. And also with a Serial ATA disk drive as much as 2TB, do not hesitate to build up even more images, video clips, and also songs.
The complication is since Apple at once did supply an optional VESA adapter set with comparable iMac versions. The earlier iMac G5 designs that might be made VESA certified with adapter sets by Apple were: 2 designs with 20-inch screens– the iMac G5/1.8 20-Inch as well as G5/2.0 20-Inch, as well as 3 designs with 17-inch display screens– the iMac G5/1.6 17-Inch, G5/1.8 17-Inch, as well as G5/2.0 17-Inch.
The capability to install the iMac computer system to a wall surface or any kind of placing system needs that the iMac have a VESA certified user interface to affix to the tool. For the dimension as well as the weight of the iMac, it is recommended that this user interface provide the 100 x 100mm opening pattern for add-on. Moreover, to continue to be market basic these openings must make use of 4mm screw bolts.
Additional examination reveled there are numerous iMac individuals looking for the exact same VESA adapter remedy, however without dominate. It emerged that in order to fit the customer’s requirements, I would certainly require to produce a iMac VESA install adapter package from the ground up. In reviewing the adapter set job with the customer and also individuals I had actually talked to online, a couple of needs for the iMac place adapter were shown.
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The brand-new Apple iMac 21.5-inch, 1920-by-1080 screen has 17 percent extra pixels than the previous 20-inch iMac. The brand-new Apple iMac 27-inch, 2560-by-1440 display screen includes a monstrous 78 percent much more pixels than the 21.5-inch Apple iMac desktop. And also what’s even more, a 1000:1 comparison proportion guarantees you a lot more dynamic shades and also blacker blacks; all that in a widescreen screen with a 16:9 element proportion – the like an HD TELEVISION.
For individuals that might not know with the term “VESA certified”, VESA represents “Video clip Electronic Devices Specifications Organization”. The usual interpretation when describing LCD and also Apartment Panel keeps track of is: “VESA criterion” implies an opening pattern on the back of the screen; 75 mm x 75 mm or 100 mm x 100 mm (approx. 3″ x 3″ and also 4″ x 4″ specifically). The size of the screws made use of to install screens with VESA installing is 4 mm. The install openings on the back of LCD screens might be focused or situated in the direction of the lower stand. With particular screens you might need to get rid of the stand or a cover plate prior to you can access the install openings. If you want even more extensive details regarding VESA criteria, the VESA.org web site additionally supplies recaps of the company’s screen placing criteria.
When it come to iMac versions used after these pre-iSight versions, just the 24″ iMac computer systems have actually had VESA adapter sets readily available from Apple. The 17″ as well as 20″ iMacs were left having no VESA brace set alternative and also even more notably, no very easy technique for getting rid of the stand. Due to this, and also the reality that many people that acquired the 17″ as well as 20″ iMac as a “mobile” computer system, it made good sense to establish a VESA adapter package for the iMac that would not need the stand to be eliminated or any kind of alteration to be made to the iMac computer system. This VESA adapter set offers the most effective of both globes throughout customer as it permits them the capability to connect their iMac to a VESA placing system and also install their iMac the means they want to i.e., over a job surface area, wall surface, cooking area closet, and so on. And also, when they determine to briefly relocate their iMac to a various place, or take it with them when they take a trip, the iMac prepares to opt for a couple of turns of the screw setting up.
The 17-Inch and also 20-Inch iMac designs from the “White” collection iMac Core 2 Duo have the exact same real estate and also stand as the initial Intel powered iMac Core Duo collection, and also these designs are VESA non-compliant also. The brand-new 20-Inch “Light weight aluminum” iMac Core 2 Duo designs additionally are not VESA certified.
The components are made in state-of-the-art, airplane light weight aluminum steel as well as a sturdy anodize coating is put on the adapter brace. I desired the adapter set to be ideal for the classy iMac, to appear like a component of the computer system. The set gives the appropriate user interface to connect the iMac to a VESA-compliant installing systems having the 100 x 100mm (4″ x 4″) opening pattern.
If you are looking for a VESA adapter package to install your iMac 17″ or iMac 20″, consisting of the brand-new Light weight aluminum iMac 20″, to a wall surface place system, verbalizing arm or any kind of installing system, your search mores than. For additional information concerning the iMac VESA Adapter Set for 17″ and also 20″ iMac we supply, please see our web site.
The iMac all-in-one computer system was developed to be a mobile system, just like a laptop enabling individuals to transfer in their office or home, or take it with them on their trips. The alternative for eliminating the stand (foot) as well as changing it with a VESA brace user interface was not consisted of with specific iMac versions consisting of: 2009 iMac 21.5 inch, Intel light weight aluminum iMac 20 inch, Intel iMac 17 as well as 20 inch “white” versions, iMac G5 w/iSight 17 and also 20 inch, iMac G5 (2006 and also later on) 17 as well as 20 inch.
As validated by Apple’s Assistance Website: “No VESA Mount Adapter Package” for the iMac Intel “Core Duo” and also iMac G5 “iSight”, making these iMac designs VESA non-compliant. And also, “while comparable in kind to previous iMac G5 designs, these designs are not suitable with Apple’s iMac G5 VESA Mount Adapter Package.”
The brand-new iMac is quicker at importing images as well as doing standard editing and enhancing jobs such as red-eye elimination and also to remove tiny imperfections in iPhoto. If you’re a picture fanatic that likes the power and also accuracy of even more expert applications, the 2.8 GHz quad-core iMac offers you approximately 2x quicker efficiency with Aperture.
Currently, Apple has actually presented their brand-new Intel based light weight aluminum iMac all-in-one computer systems. They have actually terminated the 20″ and also 24″ designs and also currently provide a 21.5″ as well as 27″. I have had the satisfaction of seeing the brand-new iMacs as well as have to state that Apple has actually once more developed something stunning. Similar to the previous 24″ iMac, the brand-new 27″ version does have a VESA place adapter package offered from Apple. Yet the even more preferred 21.5″ design has a stand that was not created to be gotten rid of as well as any kind of effort to do so might cause invalidating its guarantee.
Recently, a customer wished to have their iMac computer systems placed to the wall surface to conserve job area and also it was thought that there was a VESA adapter brace readily available from Apple. When it came time to acquire the VESA adapter packages, we found these sets were either stopped or otherwise provided whatsoever. Locating the essential arm installs and also wall surface install gadgets was basic, however connecting the iMac computer systems to those placing systems was a brand-new difficulty.


All RC planes are operated with some type of handheld transmitter or controller, but aside from that, there are many variations, styles, and models to choose from. The best RC planes also arrive in different levels of completion ranging from ready to fly straight out of the box to requiring extensive assembly. You can purchase one fully assembled, or purchase a kit and build you own, piece by piece. For some RC enthusiasts, the ability to customize their plane can be pretty exciting.
We’ve included an RC plane buying guide that will include some of the key features to look for, including battery life, ease of use, and maneuverability, so you can find a model that works for you and your budget. You’ll also find a list of the top three rated RC planes on the market, each of which has received plenty of positive consumer feedback, whether it’s due to the plane’s easy handling or its ability to travel longer distances or fly higher.
- 1 Top Remote Control Planes For Beginners Comparison Chart
- 2 1. Hobbyzone Sport Cub S RTF RC Airplane Review- Best Beginner RC Plane
- 3 2. Flyzone DHC2 Beaver Remote Controlled Airplane Review-Best Maneuverability
- 4 3. Dromida Twin Explorer RC Plane Review-Best Value
- 5 RC Plane Buyer’s Guide
Top Remote Control Planes For Beginners Comparison Chart
Hobbyzone Sport Club
This plane is a great choice for beginners due to its durable design, flight maneuverability and built-in SAFE technology. However, the lightweight design also prevents users from flying on windy days.
A plane that looks as good as it flies, this model is super fun to fly and can handle a wider range of weather conditions. The floats and traditional landing gear also increase this plane’s flying versatility.
Dromida Twin Explorer
A twin explorer remote controlled plane that is perfect for beginners.
1. Hobbyzone Sport Cub S RTF RC Airplane Review- Best Beginner RC Plane
The Hobbyzone Sport Cub is a ready to fly model. It features a panic recovery mode, a four channel control with working aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle, and a steerable tail wheel that offers improved ground control. This is a fairly small plane, with a wingspan that measures only twenty-four inches. This allows you to fly the plane in much smaller areas, which is a huge plus for most consumers.
The plane itself is made from a durable foam and it features a flight weight of just a little over two ounces.
This is a plane that flies very well. It can actually get amazing altitude, however, you should be careful what sort of winds you’re flying the plane in, as any winds over five miles an hour can easily toss the plane around. The plane also handles tight turns like a pro and can easily maneuver around fences, trees, and other large structures. You can fly the plane high and fast or low and slow. It’s very versatile. Not only that, it’s also very stable, which is what makes it a great choice for beginners.
Charging this plane is simple. Just plug the battery pack into your PC for about forty-five minutes and you’ll be good to go. Per charge, you’ll get about eight minutes of flight time.
The length of charge time was disappointing for some users, considering it takes almost an hour to charge and only has an eight minute flight time. The weight of the plane is also a downside for some. Because the plane is so light, you’ll only be able to fly it on low-wind days.
This is one durable little plane and it’s the perfect model to learn on. It can take a crash like a champ and features controls that are easy to use and SAFE technology, a feature that allows you to ease into flying at a lower speed.
2. Flyzone DHC2 Beaver Remote Controlled Airplane Review-Best Maneuverability
The Beaver DHC2 remote controlled plane by Flyzone features an aerocell foam construction and comes with floats for water landings and takeoffs, in addition to the traditional landing gear. All of the onboard electronics have been installed, including the receiver.
We can easily say that this is one beautiful plane. This is a five channel plane with flaps, throttle, elevator, rudder, and ailerons. Just point this plane into the wind from a hard surface and it will take off at half throttle as long as you’re using a fully charged battery. Using full flaps when landing into the wind the plane can be stopped very quickly. You’ll have no trouble flying or landing this model on windy days. In the air, the Beaver is able to effortlessly handle tight and large loops.
Using the wheeled landing gear setup, this plane can also be easily flown by the beginner.
Weighing in at three pounds, this durable plane offers a fifteen minute flight time, which is almost twice the flight time compared to competing models. The plane also features a faster charge time of just thirty minutes.
The ability to choose between floats and the traditional landing gear is a big selling point for consumers, however, we don’t recommend starting off flying with floats if you have no previous flight experience because a crash in the water is harder on a plane than a crash on land.
A cool little plane that’s fun to fly, this model offers more versatility in terms of where it can fly and the type of weather it can handle. Highly maneuverable, you’ll enjoy taking the Beaver out for a little stunting, just be sure to take off using the wheeled landing gear and work your way up to the floats after some much-needed practice.
3. Dromida Twin Explorer RC Plane Review-Best Value
The Twin Explorer remote control plane by Dromida is a great choice for beginners and comes ready to fly, right out of the box. The plane is made from a durable foam material that offers the right type of resilience for beginners who are bound to crash their plane often as they learn to fly. This is the right plane for anyone who wants to dip their toe into the remote control plane pool. Since the plane arrives ready to fly, all you have to do is charge the battery and put them into the transmitter. This plane is also the most affordable model we reviewed and it offers many of the same features you’ll find on higher priced models.
This incredibly lightweight plane weighs in at just 1.4 ounces and features a flight time that ranges from eight to ten minutes, depending on wind conditions. Charge time is around thirty minutes.
With a slight toss at around half throttle, the Twin will fly right out of your hand. This small plane needs some space to fly, so your backyard will be too small. We recommend taking it to a field. Once the plane gains some altitude it handles very well.
This plane can also really take a hit. Even after a crash, you won’t notice any ill effects. The Twin Explorer is built super tough.
The control inputs only include throttle and left and right. The plane’s turning is handled by the twin motors. There’s no ailerons or rudder included. Hitting the throttle too hard can result in losing control of the plane. As long as you stay smooth you can easily move this plane around in the sky.
This isn’t a plane we’d recommend to the serious RC plane enthusiast, however, it’s perfect for beginners or children. Despite its lightweight frame, this plane is definitely designed to take a beating without slowing down. Due to the low price, you’ll definitely benefit by purchasing this model as a starter plane and using it for practice or short outings. Overall, the quality and easy handling make the Twin Explorer well worth a second look.
RC Plane Buyer’s Guide
For your very first RC plane, you need something that’s forgiving and stable. Most beginners are too tempted to buy a plane that can fly faster or looks cool, without giving much thought to how hard or easy the plane is to control. This can be a huge mistake.
Most pros often recommend a high wing trainer for beginners. By high wing, we mean that the wings rest directly on top of the fuselage. This type of design adds a ton of stability, which is exactly what you need when you’re learning to fly.
High wing models are very forgiving and stable because the weight of the fuselage below the wings works to stabilize the plane in flight. In the air, the plane always wants to naturally right itself after a turn, which is an action that will really help you as you learn.
When you’re buying your first plane, another thing to look for is a noticeable dihedral, which is the upward V angle of the wings when the plane is viewed from the front. The more dihedral the plane has the more stable it will be.
You may have already decided whether you want to fly a model with an engine or an electric motor. Models with an electric motor are more beginner friendly and they’re cheaper to buy and fly. They also require fewer accessories and fly quieter. A glow plug powered model will require more accessories to maintain the engine and they only generate higher noise levels and are more expensive. You’ll also need to factor in ongoing fuel costs.
Three channel planes are the most common, and they’re perfect for beginners. Single and two channel models are available, but these are more toys than anything else and aren’t really recommended for buyers who are serious about the hobby. A three channel plane is really what you’ll need because they offer more control for the rudder, elevator, and motor.
Ready to Fly or Assembly Required?
Whether to purchase a model that’s ready right out of the box, or a kit is totally up to you. Buying a kit will involve building the plane from scratch, using the included instructions and parts. This can be very satisfying, but you’ll need some model building skills to do it well. You’ll also need to purchase a motor, radio gear, battery pack, and ESC, separately. We recommend learning to fly first before you risk crashing a plane that’s taken several days or weeks to build.
A model that’s almost ready to fly will be about ninety percent finished. You’ll need to purchase radio gear, the battery pack, ESC, and the motor separately. To install these added components some modeling knowledge is required. An almost ready to fly plane can make an excellent introduction to model airplane construction if you intend to get involved in that side of the hobby as well.
Ready to fly planes will be your best option if you simply want to get flying right away. These planes come fully finished with all of the electronics installed. They’ll be nothing for you to do apart from installing the transmitter batteries and charging the battery pack.
Ready to fly planes that are electrically powered have attracted a large number of beginners to the hobby in the past few years. These planes are convenient, affordable, and simple to use. They’re also primarily made out of foam construction and are easily repairable.
Spare Parts for your RC Plane
It’s a known fact that if you take up RC flying, you’re going to crash your plane at some point, especially if you’re just learning to fly. Most RC enthusiasts keep a supply of spare parts that allows them to easily repair their plane and get it back in the air in no time. When you’re shopping around for your plane, take the time to check whether spare parts for a particular model are available. Major brands often carry all the parts you could wish for. If you purchase a model that doesn’t have good backup parts, then you’ll be in for some potentially dodgy repairs that can have a major impact on your plane’s safety and performance after a crash.
Read the User’s Manual Before you Fly
If your new plane just arrived in the mail, then you’re probably pretty eager to put it together and get your plane in the air as quickly as possible. But first, you’ll need to thoroughly read the user’s manual, before you begin the assembly process or attempt to fly your plane. Take your time to carefully study the manual and get comfortable and familiar with all of the plane’s components. The real key to understanding the instruction manual is to go through it before you do anything with the plane, then go through it step by step during the assembly process.
If the instructions simply don’t make sense or they’re too vague, do a little research and troubleshooting on your own. Join an RC forum and ask for help. Currently, the two biggest forums are RC Universe and RC Groups.


I just received a new type of kit, one that I have not built before: This kit was printed with a 3D printer! The kit represents the popular homebuilt aircraft Van’s RV-4, and was made by an outfit named VFR Models in the UK. I bought mine on eBay for £33 (including shipping), and it arrived here in New Hampshire in mere 8 days.
Van’s RV-4 is an early design in the popular RV series of “kit aircraft” intended for those who want to build a 1/1-scale aircraft by themselves. It was introduced in 1980, and since then well over a thousand aircraft have been built.
We are down to all kinds of detail painting now… this time, it is canopy frames and wheel wells.
Normally I used a “phased” approach to painting canopy frames: first mask the latitudinal frames and paint them, then the longitudinal ones, finally any other remaining parts. This generally works well and saves me a lot of stress at the cost of just cleaning my airbrush a few more times. This time, however, I decided to do something different. I scanned the clear canopy part and used the resulting image as a guide to draw a mask. I then used my Cricut cutter to cut the mask from Tamiya masking tape. The results are surprisingly good.
The project has finally progressed to a point where I could start airbrushing actual camouflage. For paints I chose Tamiya acrylics and Mr. Color lacquers. Normally I paint everything with Tamiya, but in this project I am experimenting with Mr. Color, and so far the results have been absolutely excellent (albeit a bit stinky).
Here is what I have used:
Finnish field green (olive green)
RLM 65 Hellblau (Finnish “DN-väri”)
RLM 74 Graugrün
RLM 75 Grauviolett
Mr. Color #37
RLM 76 Lichtblau
Mr. Color #117
RLM 71 Dunkelgrün
Mr. Color #17
* Tamiya XF-24 or Tamiya XF-63? I think the appearance of the latter is just too dark for this small scale.
Today I want to describe my experience in finishing the five cockpits and thus readying the models to be airbrushed. Basically all the cockpits were done, internally, so the main thing missing was the canopy on each aircraft. In the Bf 109, the pilot’s headrest/armor is attached to the canopy. G-2 and E-7 have solid armor plate headrests, but the G-6 has an armored glass window built in for better visibility. The FineMolds’ G-6 kit comes with a clear part for the headrest, so all you need to do is to mask the window and paint the part. The problem is that the window is roughly 2 mm by 3 mm is size. I solved the masking problem by first scanning the part (using a flatbed scanner), then used the scanned image to prepare a graphic (in Adobe Illustrator). I used the graphic to cut exact masks from Tamiya masking tape, using my Cricut Maker computer-controlled cutter. I placed the masks on both sides of the part, and airbrushed it with RLM 74.
The project is progressing well, but rather than talk about the models, I thought I’d share some of my thoughts about reference material. Those who know me will say that I tend to be mildly obsessed with research to support my scale model projects. Well, it is all relative, of course, but my one steadfast rule is that I will not build a model unless I have photographs of the individual aircraft in question. Sometimes it is hard to find “enough” pictures (for whatever is your definition of the word), and sometimes you have to supplement with pictures of other aircraft in the same unit, etc.
Let me wax philosophical here for a moment… aircraft and aviation history have always fascinated me, and if you were to ask me “why do you build scale models?” my answer would be that it is to understand and preserve history. Other people will have other answers, and that’s fine. But I believe that as a means of preserving history, the model-building process has at least these objectives: to be as accurate as reasonably makes sense and to convey impressions to one’s audience (and I use this term in the same sense as the late 19th and early 20th century artists).
As for photographs, ideally, I would like to see them from all sides, revealing all details. This almost never happens, although this aspiration has led me to start preparing books that would give modelers just that. Right now, I have a book on AS.365N Dauphin helicopters nearing completion. But, I digress…
When I dreamed up this project I was afraid that things might get too overwhelming at some point. Well, that is not the case yet anyway, since I am making very good progress with all my Bf 109s. This week I have managed to build five airframes to a point where they are basically missing just some details before I can start airbrushing. Some questions still remain (such as whether I will use Squadron vacuform canopies with those aircraft whose cockpit is open) but generally I can see how I will take this project from where it is now to its conclusion.
I have built the Airfix Bf 109E-7 a few years ago, and found it to be a nice, accurate, and well detailed kit. As I was studying the same kit now on my workbench, it struck me that perhaps this could be a small “super-detailing” exercise. I have the True Details resin cockpit set, designed for the Hasegawa kit, but I figured I could make it work here as well. It certainly offers better details than the Airfix kit, although I have to say the details from the Airfix offering are quite nice and indeed I even built my earlier “Emil” with the canopy open.
The whole exercise could consist of the following:
Resin cockpit (from True Details), seat belts are part of the seat in this set so it will be better to use the seat from the kit with Eduard photo-etch seat belts,
Lowered flaps (the kit offers this),
Open engine cowling (in the E-model the entire upper cowling came off as a single part – the kit offers this possibility as well), more details added to the engine (perhaps), and
MG 17 guns on top of the engine – for this, I can use a leftover part from the FineMolds’ G-2 kit, as I intend to replace the gun barrels on that one with brass parts from Master Model.
The FineMolds’ Bf 109G kits have very nice cockpit details and really the only thing one could/should add are the seat belts. However, for my G-2 I wanted to try the Aires resin and photo-etch cockpit set, primarily because I intend to leave the canopy open. For the Premium Hobbies’ kit I am using an Eduard photo-etch set originally designed for the Academy kit. The other two G-6s will just use FineMolds’ parts, and the Airfix E-7 will also be out-of-the-box, except for photo-etch seat belts.
I started construction by airbrushing all G-models’ interiors with the dark gray RLM 74; I used Mr.Color semi-gloss enamel #36, a good match, but also an experiment for me since I normally use Tamiya acrylics. Mr.Color was a positive experience, easy to spray without any additional thinning. I used a Badger Patriot airbrush at approx. 20 PSI. Note that I also sprayed the photo-etch instrument panels which now will have to be assembled.
I am a big fan of FineMolds’ Bf 109s, but I recently bought one of the brand new Premium Hobbies’ Bf 109G-14s just to see what it is like. It turns out it is a reboxing of the older Academy kit with new decals and – according to Scalemates – some new parts (which ones, I do not know, since I don’t have the original kit to compare with). Historically, the G-14 variant was an attempt to standardize many of the modifications and improvements that had already been introduced in late production G-6s. I will build this kit as a G-6 with an Erla canopy and the taller vertical tail surfaces (as part of my Grand Messerschmitt project of 2021).


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Store your duvet cover in a dry, cool place when not in use to prevent mildew or mold growth. Avoid storing it in a damp or humid area that can damage the fabric.
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I had quite a few tasks to get accomplished today and thankfully got everything done that I wanted to. This morning after my walk with Ayla, I ordered a new trash container to be delivered to the farm. We decided that we’ll take the trash in the garage here to the farm and use that container instead of ordering another small container at the house. Then I packed everything up and went over to the farm to make sure all the workers were there and progress was being made. Thankfully the painters were there already and starting to remove the textured wall paper from the living room walls and ceiling. That is a pretty huge task which is definitely going to take some time since it’s two guys doing it but hopefully with in the next couple of days they will get everything off and be able to paint at the end of the week just in time for us to start moving stuff in.
We were concerned about there not being any hot water pipes in the kitchen for the sink and such but Macky is going to install a water heater for us under the sink since it would be inefficient to pull the hot water from the house system being that it’s not incredibly far away. The guys seem to be making progress on the bathroom as well and I’m really hoping they call soon about the delivery of the shower.
After visiting the farm, I headed over to IKEA to pick up the oven, door grips (which will make using the kitchen cabinets quite a bit easier) and the furniture for the bathroom upstairs. Unfortunately, the smaller cabinet we were intending to use to balance out the kitchen cabinets doesn’t come in the same finish as our kitchen so we’re going to have to come up with something there…what we’re not really sure of yet but it’s one of our lessor worries at the moment. This IKEA was also missing the cabinet which goes under the sink for the bathroom so I will eventually need to hit up another IKEA store sometime this week which is supposed to have the cabinet in stock.
Then it was back to the farm to drop everything off (except the oven which I barely got in the truck myself and will certainly need some help to get it into the farm) and off to Hornbach. I needed to pick up a furniture dolly to make the move go a bit smoother and quicker and a couple wardrobe boxes to move our clothes in.
I couldn’t believe how well Ayla was taking all the stops this time around. She slept pretty much the entire time, whether I was driving or in the store or wherever. Again I have to be thankful for such an easy-going dog.
I’m back at the house finally and going to try to get a few more boxes packed and see if there’s anything else I can cross off my list of To Do’s. Tomorrow will be another full day as the container should be delivered in the morning and I figure I’ll start moving some of the stuff from the horse stalls into the barn and attic so we can use that room for storage of a few things if we need to…and because most of that stuff really doesn’t need to be in there. If not that room, I’ll probably end up trying to rearrange stuff in Storage Rooms A, B & C which are a bit of a mess now and there’s quite a bit of space that’s not being used very well. But regardless of what I end up doing, I will most likely just need to make sure I keep on moving because it’s quite cold again here in Germany. We’ve got temps below freezing at night and around 45 during the day…and since the heaters still need to be blown out at the house to get rid of any stoppages, many of the doors are being left open because of the dust being created while these guys are working, and
because of the number of people working, it’s just not comfortable for me to hang out there and wait for the container guy to show up, which could be anywhere from 9 am until noon.
Once that task is completed, I may travel to the other IKEA to pick up the sink cabinet since I want Macky to mount that for us if possible…and the more pieces of the bathroom we have here and completed, the better our chances are that it will be finished when we move in.
There’s still quite a few boxes to be packed all over the place as well so I guess I’ll fill up the last of the boxes we have here and make a trip to OBI eventually for more boxes….but at least the list of things to get done is growing shorter and the number of things left to pack is getting smaller.


My husband and I went to our first fashion show this weekend. We dressed in black; I wore my steampunk-inspired earrings; we practiced our high fashion attitudes.
Happily, this attitude was more appropriate to the event, the first ever DisArt Festival Fashion Show.
From their website:
DisArt is a multi-venue Disability Arts Festival scheduled for April 10-25, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Through several world-renowned exhibits of Disability Arts from all over the world, DisArt Festival 2015 will challenge its audiences to reconsider the importance of community, identity, and difference.
Which sounds all fine and good, but let me tell you what it meant for the Fashion Show: every model was a person with a disability. Each was given the full hair and makeup treatment. Each got to strut their stuff on a professionally lit runway, accompanied by the musical stylings of a professional DJ and the raucous cheers of the audience — except when the sleeping baby came out and we all tried to clap quietly. Many of the designers were people with disabilities.
It was one of the most joyful events I’ve ever been to.
Unlike most fashion shows that make the press, this was a family event, full of children and grandparents. Maybe a quarter of the crowd dressed for a fashion show, but the rest could have been going to any event their offspring were involved in. There were lots of kid volunteers, with whole families in blue DisArt T-shirts. The organizers kept having to bring in more chairs, and still, people wound up standing. Room 217 in the Woodbridge N. Ferris Building of Kendall College of Art and Design practically vibrated with excitement.
Robert Andy Coombs, photographer (see his work at the DisArt Hub) and DisArt Fashion Coordinator, welcomed us to the event, and then the fun began.
The first three items of clothing were made by open style lab, a nonprofit enterprise out of MIT that designs and manufactures accessible garments. First was a black quilted jacket with grey detail just under the shoulder that was so cool-looking I forgot to notice what made it particularly great for those with disabilities. I talked to the model afterwards, and he said he’d buy that jacket in a heartbeat; some of the garments will be for sale in May, so hopefully he’ll get the chance.
Next was a rain jacket (RAYN) designed for those who use wheelchairs. It has a section that, when unzipped, folds out to cover the wearer’s lap, and has a hood that lays softly against the back, yet when it’s flipped up, forms a brim that funnels rain away from the wearer’s face. I talked with this model afterwards, as well, and he enjoyed the whole process — even his own America’s-Next-Top-Model-makeover-day experience, when one of the stylists didn’t like his hair and wanted to cut it. The model agreed, and loves his new haircut.
The final garment from open style lab was a gorgeous asymmetrical white jacket for women that featured magnetic closings that made it easier to put on and take off. Underneath it, model Jessica Poll wore a white pleated, goddess-style top (that I may have coveted just a tiny bit). Ms. Poll beamed her entire time on the runway.
The next group of garments were T-shirts and boots designed by military veterans who had been wounded during their service, many during combat in Iraq. A local organization, Fashion Has Heart, pairs designers with veterans to create a T-shirt that represents their journey, as well as boots that are then manufactured by Wolverine. The first model pictured here, the guy with the awesome multicolored mohawk who is totally working the crowd, is wearing a shirt designed by a man with burns over 90% of his body after his vehicle was hit by an IED. The design shows a man in the middle of flames, rising like a phoenix.
The young woman below is modeling a shirt designed by an Iraq war veteran who lost her sight. The tagline on the shirt: “When life gives you lemons, you make the best damn lemonade.” The design is also textural, so a person with visual impairments can enjoy the different design elements.
There were several more T-shirts — one with a gold medal to symbolize the veteran’s hope of becoming a Paralympian, another with many doors, another with an image of the designer standing on his bionic legs. All the T-shirts from Fashion Has Heart are for sale for $25 each.
The final group of garments were designed by students in a class at the Kendall College of Art and Design and in partnership with Spectrum Health Innovations. Each student was paired with a child with a disability and tasked with creating clothing that would be supportive, that would be able to accommodate diapers and leg braces, that would have seams that lie flat. AND that a kid would want to wear — these functional garments had to be fun and attractive. They totally were.
There was a Mickey Mouse-themed outfit with a cape for a toddler who wasn’t quite as excited about the bright lights as some of the other models. An outfit that looked like it could be Green Bay Packers practice gear. One of the models was clearly having so much fun, zooming with his walker, but taking his moment in the spotlight at the beginning and end of the runway, that I forgot to notice what he was wearing, except that it had a cape, too. The garments took advantage of cutting-edge fabrics, with 4-way stretch, and with compression capabilities to support the kids’ muscle development and placement. The pants all had really cool-looking seaming that had functional purposes, but they managed to make it look and feel great for the kids wearing them. It was such a great experience that the instructor of the class hopes they’ll be able to run it again.
When Robert Andy Coombs came out again, he got a standing ovation. He called out festival director, Chris Smit, who also got the standing ovation treatment, and then made many people cry with these words:
We wanted to flip things on their heads, and I think we just did it. There are opportunities for this to happen all over. But it didn’t happen in New York. It didn’t happen in Chicago. It didn’t happen in L.A. It happened right here in Grand Rapids!
Now that it’s happened here, I hope it happens all over.
If necessity is the mother of invention, then the DisArt Fashion Show demonstrated that designers and fabric technologists are more than up to the task of designing beautiful garments that fill some real needs in the world — whether the need is for more functional garments for those with disabilities, or for self-expression, or for beauty. Or all three.
* The festival continues all week, with exhibitions, films, round tables, family days, dance performances. All for free. Check out the schedule. *
** I apologize for not being a proper reporter and not getting the names of all the models. If anyone who reads this knows their names, send me a message and I’ll add them. All photographs were taken by Michael Van Houten on his iPhone from our seats. If you want to see professional photos and news reports, you can check out MLive and WZZM. **


Free-flow club design links land to sea
Amaala, the ultra-luxury development located along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast, has revealed an iconic HKS design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club.Set within the Triple Bay Marina of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nature Reserve, the new yacht club is a keystone development with a captivating free-flowing structure that aims to create a one-of-a-kind meeting point between land and sea.
“Amaala is one of the flagship Saudi Vision 2030 projects and remains central to the kingdom’s ambition to become a global tourism leader. We anticipate that Amaala will become an international hub for luxury yachting and, as such, the yacht club required a world-class design, influenced by the surrounding natural elements and Arabic heritage, and underpinned by our commitment to sustainability,” said Amaala CEO John Pagano.
Drawing design inspiration from two sets of geometry, HKS first looked to the unique rock formations on the Saudi Red Sea coastline to create the club’s bespoke cantilevered terraces, which echo the natural shape of the surrounding cliffs, eroded over time by wind and sea.
“We were clear from the outset that we wanted to create a building of its place, with the design drawing inspiration from local landscapes and culture, alongside the nature of the marina lifestyle. The team wanted to re-imagine the yacht club as a modern concept, a home from home for nautical enthusiasts from all backgrounds, from leisure to elite sport,” said Dan Flower, HKS design director and lead architect for Amaala Yacht Club.
The second inspiration is drawn from mankind’s relationship with the sea and maritime history. This nautical edge will ensure the building sits seamlessly within the marina as a central hub and focal point.
Alongside the ‘sea meets land’ concept, the design references the look of a traditional Arabian house, with a simple smooth white exterior that is cut back to reveal luxurious metal. Internally it features a rich palette of natural and locally sourced materials, such as stone, timber and leather.
“Amaala offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape a new tourism destination and a new home for yachting on the Red Sea. It is a privilege to be involved as designers of this iconic yacht club, which is a centrepiece for the marina and set to evolve guest experience,” explained Kevin Underwood, global head of hospitality at HKS.
“We brought together the global expertise of our firm, using our experience of creating luxury destinations to create something truly innovative and contemporary. Sustainability in all aspects is at the heart of our design, seamlessly integrating the building with the stunning mountain and marine landscape of the Red Sea,” he added.
Covering 7,900m² (85,000ft²) and arranged on four levels, the ultra-luxurious club is set to create a home from home for its members whether to do business, relax, entertain or take part in a calendar of yachting events.
Arrival is a key moment for guests by land or water, with the entrance set within an arch that forms a shaded plaza and frames dramatic views to the Red Sea. The area has a mirrored vaulted ceiling over a star-lit floor which creates an alternative night sky for guests in the evening.
The interior of the club, also designed by HKS, along with the landscaping detail, is as visually stimulating as the exterior, with unparalleled attention to detail to ensure guests remain connected to the landscapes around them. Utilising local materials, with a focus on stone, timber and metals, and embracing a luxurious, yet authentic brass champagne colour scheme, the lounges and restaurant blend seamlessly together with an infinity loop-like shape throughout.
Complementing the yacht club’s functions, the 10ha (25 acre) basin hosts a 120-berth marina for yachts up to 130m (430ft) in length, and is designed for residents as well as yachting events, regattas and launches. Deepwater superyacht berths, fuel dock and personalised service ensure Triple Bay’s future rating as a destination for visiting superyachts, international regattas and domestic cruising.
Set across 4,155km² (1,604mi²), and due to welcome first guests in 2024, Triple Bay spans three natural bays along the coastline. The destination is designed to create a one-of-a-kind global wellness hub and is underpinned by a commitment to sustainability. The whole development is targeting a minimum LEED Gold standard for environmental sustainability.
Phase One of Triple Bay is on track to complete in 2024. It consists of eight resorts offering upwards of 1,300 hotel keys and will also feature a range of luxury food and beverage outlets, retail and leisure facilities.
Work is well underway with more than 1,000 workers already on site. More than 250 contracts for the project have been awarded to date. An RFP for the Utilities PPP has been issued to the market to ensure the development meets its sustainability ambitions. The destination will be off grid, powered solely by renewable energy.


So exciting! Next week we will present the amazing possibilities of 3D Food Printing with Bocusini® in catering, event gastronomy & confectionery at GulfHost in Dubai.
It is taking place from 18th to 20th of September and we are looking forward to meet you at our stand S2-B5 (in the German Pavilion)!
During the visit of the Federal President at the High-Tech Gründerfonds, we had the honour to present him our 3D Food Printing System Bocusini®. Our managing director, Gerd Funk, presented him with a original Bellevue castle out of marzipan, of course modeled using our 3D food printer Bocusini®.
Of course we do not want to withhold you the great snapshots of this exciting moment.
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Last Week, author Stephan R. Meier gave us a glimpse into the future at the presentation of his thrilling science-fiction book “NOW”.
The visionary “Reading 4.0” took place in Munich. Alongside robots and drones, our 3D Food Printer Bocusini® was again part of it and provided the guests of the exciting reading with NOW-Logos made of marzipan. These were highly sought-after: both, as nourishment for nerves and as a beautiful event-give-away.
Experience 3D Food Printing System Bocusini live in action in Paris, France on 15th-17th of June.
Where?: @Viva Technology taking place Parc Des Expositions (Paris Expo).
You will find us and our Bocusini at STAND Nr. M08-028 at the lab of Sodexo who invited us (thank you!).
On the 17th this great exhibition described as the hub for the world’s innovators, tech-lovers and pioneers of the future will be open to the public! Here you find more information: https://vivatechnology.com/grand-public/
We are so much looking forward to meeting you there and demonstrate you the amazing possibilities of 3D Food Printing!
Coming week, Bocusini will participate in the Global Food Innovation Summit Seeds&Chips where Barack Obama will be keynote speaker. Therefore we thought that it would be cool to 3D food print him in Marzipan. So we did.
And here it is – a sweet 3D Selfie of Barack Obama:
Did you know that Obama was the first president of the USA who was 3D scanned? The 3D scan was performed by a team of the Smithsonian Institute.
By the way: Bocusini will be speaker in the session about 3D Food Printing on 11th of May! Yes, it is still unbelieveable: at the same conference as the former president of the USA…
Information about sources:
Author of the 3D Scan: artificial1980, Royalty Free License
The photo in the background: Official_portrait_of_Barack_Obama_ By Pete Souza, The Obama-Biden Transition Project [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
The presentations of our 3D Food Printing System Bocusini by Teresa and Eva Marlena at Bakkersvak (the national trade fair for bakers in the Netherlands in Rosmalen) got a lot of attention. Here we want to share some impressions of our small but nice stand with you.
This was a great start into the exhibition season. Already nex week, we will travel to Hamburg where we are looking for meeting you at the Internorga and Gastrovision.
We were able to convince the Südback expert jury of our 3D Food Printing System Bocusini® and are very proud of winning the Trend Award 2016. This top-class award is classified to be an important trendsetter in the bakery and confectionery business.
The award ceremony was part of the opening event of Südback (the fair for the bakery and confectionery trades) on October 22nd.
Gerd, Melanie and Sebastian (the 3 on the right) had the honour to take receipt of the prize in the name of the whole team.
World debut: Original bridal couple in marzipan – 3D scanned and food printed
At the trade fair Suedback in Stuttgart (22.10-25.10.2016) we present a highly innovative world novelty:
From now on, everybody is able to scan a bridal couple in approx. 4 minutes using a tablet with a special 3D camera. After that the 3D food printer Bocusini Pro is modelling the bridal couple fully automatically. Special knowledge is not necessary. With a final modelling step, confectioners may add their own personal touch.
After the successful shipping of more than 100 Bocusini plug & play 3D Food Printing Systems, the startup Print2Taste will now focus on the development of innovative food refills and applications. Here, especially for expert users in the field of confectionary, bakery, gastronomy or catering) new fascinating business cases should be visible.
Therefore, within the next months several new Bocusini food refills will be available. Here, Bocusini Choco will be the first product enabling access to a new world of creatively printed food objects.
It’s really plug & play: Just load the refill in the Bocusini system, easily create your own object and start your print.
Fascinating choco objects with filigree wall thickness or complex shapes will be the nice reward for your efforts. A variety of different applications available for all Bocusini owners on the Bocusini web platform, will additionally enable all users to realise objects refined with their own delicious food fillings and creative decorations.
Although, due to the natural limitations of the food material, not all shapes may presently be realised, a huge variety of creative objects is imaginable.
We are really happy to tell you, that all preordered 3D food printing systems have meanwhile left our facilities. The whole team likes to thank you all for your faith in our project and the patience during the last months.
The development of such a new and innovative product is always a huge experience of sun and rain, highlights and drawbacks. Therefore, I would additionally take the opportunity to thank the whole team being involved in the development, production and fulfilment at Print2Taste. They had been facing a lot of challenges concerning the Bocusini 3D food printer, the printable food products and the user interface.
Many thanks also to our partner printrbot and here especially to Brook and Byrren and the whole team behind for a lot of fruitful and challenging discussions and the support with the present printer system.
We hope, that for all of us, this will only be the first step to a new world of incredible impressive printable food products. At the moment, we are aiming on the development of new use cases or business models for our Bocusini owners. This could be for example the print of company logos or personalised messages on desert plates or cakes or the production of give-aways for customers. Economically much more interesting use cases will soon be visible here on bocusini.com.
Bocusini is still the worldwide only universal plug & play 3D food printing system. To confirm this, we will soon launch 4 additional printable food products available as refill for the Bocusini system.
Your Bocusini Team
Did you know that there is the „Skyscraper Day“ on 3rd of September? For us, this is a good opportunity for reporting on our first large give-away production and for launching the video of producing 450 miniature Upper-West skyscraper give-aways made out of marzipan.
The occasion was the topping-out ceremony of the Upper West on 19th of May, which was build next to the “Gedächtniskirche” in Berlin. Each guest should be provided with his or her own miniature Upper West as take away. Thus, we produced them at our facilities in Freising and brought them safely to Berlin. Additionally we accompanied the event in the Upper West with a demonstration showing the Bocusini® 3D Food Printing System live in action.


For lovers of Forest Park, it’s hard to imagine that there are many people who never visit the Park—but there are.
A big part of Forest Park Forever’s Director of Community Engagement Anne Grossmann’s job is working with our City of St. Louis partners to identify barriers that might keep people out of the Park, and then removing them.
“People need to feel comfortable, safe and welcomed in the natural areas of the Park, so our team thinks a lot about things like poison ivy on walking paths, or places where wintercreeper makes the forest dark and scary,” Grossmann says. “But another part of our work in partnership with the City of St. Louis is making sure that we are making the Park a place everyone can enjoy, regardless of different abilities.”
Recently, I took a walk with Grossmann to four sites where resources have been invested to make Forest Park a place for all: the Variety Wonderland Playground near the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center, the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape, the World’s Fair Pavilion Comfort Station, and the new gravel path through the Successional Forest.
Join us for a tour of a few of the Park’s accessibility features that you may not notice.
The Variety Wonderland Playground
When the Variety Wonderland Playground opened in 2005, it was already ahead of its time. But after its May 2021 renovations, this Park favorite improves accessibility.
On the We-Go-Round, kids in wheelchairs spin alongside playground mates, because they can wheel directly onto this specially designed merry-go-round. Parallel bars at different heights allow differently-abled kids to grasp the bars overhead. Easy transfer points allow children to easily move from wheelchairs onto the new slides without feeling any different.
“These innovations create opportunities for inclusive play,” Grossmann says. “The Variety Wonderland Playground is about more than play—it’s about building relationships.”
Indeed, one of the most popular features, the metal disk swing, is a magnet for all kids. Grossmann says it is the most popular feature in the renovated playground.
“It’s cool and popular, and it’s designed around mobility needs, stability and support, but you would never know it,” says Grossmann. “All the kids are naturally drawn to it.”
The Forest Park team worked with Variety, the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, to identify the playground’s new functionality and activities. Then, they worked with the same provider of accessible equipment they used for the original playground.
And they have literally thought of everything. For example, the playground includes both plastic and metal slides.
“Kids with cochlear implants can’t use plastic slides, because the static buildup interferes with the sensitive electronics in their hearing devices,” Grossmann explains.
Add the sensory play wall and the refurbished, super-soft surface, and you truly have a playground for everyone.
“Everything we do at Variety focuses on developing skills, ending isolation, building self-esteem, and instilling independence for kids with different abilities,” says Brian Roy, Executive Director of Variety. “And everything in this reimagined playground supports those goals.
“Forest Park is a gem,” Roy continues, “and to have been at the forefront of creating the Wonderland Playground in 2005 and see it continue to expand as a place where all kids and families can play together has been amazing. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”
The Nature Playscape
Unlike the 21st-century equipment in the Variety Wonderland Playground, you won’t find any equipment in the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape—but it’s every bit as accessible.
“The Nature Playscape is truly about taking little safe risks, but we designed it to allow everyone to take those risks,” says Grossmann. “Even the benches are designed with accessibility in mind.”
Accessibility features start between the Nature Playscape and the World’s Fair Pavilion.
“Ten years or so ago we surveyed people who used the recreational path system about improvements and amenities they would like to see, and the new World’s Fair Comfort Station resulted from some of this feedback,” Grossmann says. “There was a strategic decision to connect the restoration of this restroom site with the creation of the Playscape. It’s a great meetup place for bikers and runners, but also for anyone using the Playscape.”
In addition to its heated restrooms that can be used year-round, Grossmann proudly points out the new tables where people can gather and enjoy a picnic lunch before exploring the Playscape.
“Some of them are designed with only three seats, which leaves room on the fourth side,” Grossmann notes “That lets anyone in a wheelchair roll right up to the table and eat with their friends and family.”
The Playscape’s accessibility features, like the Playscape itself, result from the voices of children. In more than 20 engagements at community centers, schools, after-school programs, youth programs, and more, kids of all abilities used Colorforms to lay out their vision for the design team. A smaller group of kids, the Youth Advisory Committee, known as the YAC, met with the New York-based design team—virtually or in-person—whenever they came to town. The City of St. Louis’ Office on the Disabled participated in design discussions and reviews.
Continuing to the Playscape, Grossmann points out the wheelchair-accessible parking spaces before starting down the carefully designed gravel paths.
“The gravel is actually over an asphalt base,” Grossmann says, scraping away a thin layer of stone to demonstrate. “That makes it fully accessible. The grade and transitions to boardwalks all meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The other paths are also up to most people’s abilities, whether they are using a wheelchair, walker or another mobility device.”
As we walk through the 17-acre Playscape, Grossmann points out how even many natural features, such as boulders in the Spring, are placed for easy transfer from a wheelchair. Virtually anyone can dangle their toes in the water here.
Meanwhile, official signs along with the path feature braille, and they are placed at eye level for wheelchair users and young ones. Such features provide accessibility, but the signage also makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the Playscape.
“We were intentional about designing for international visitors, making sure they felt welcome, too,” Grossmann says. “The design team developed a kind of universal iconography for essential services, such as drinking fountains and comfort stations. That way, if you’re lost or you’re looking for something and English is not your first language, you can look at the sign and know where to go.”
Smaller details throughout the Nature Playscape demonstrate its planner’s commitment to providing a safe environment for all. Even a humble one-inch edging along boardwalk areas plays an important role.
“In some places, we do have railings for safety, but we love providing access without having rails everywhere when we can,” Grossmann explains. “That little edging allows people in wheelchairs, visually impaired visitors or kids in strollers to experience nature safely, with nothing in between them.
And then there are the benches.
“Just like some of the tables in the Comfort Station, the benches are designed and placed so people in wheelchairs or other mobility devices don’t have to be at the end, apart from their group,” she says. “They can sit right in the middle and feel included, which is so important and something most people don’t think about.”
The Successional Forest … and Beyond
As a bonus, most of the benches are made from wood that was either reclaimed from the Nature Playscape site during construction or from elsewhere in Forest Park. Sitting on a bench and looking from the Nature Playscape to the bright gravel path that now cuts through the Successional Forest (providing more access, however not ADA compliant) to the east, the message is clear: Nature is here for us, and we are here for nature.
“It’s a nice juxtaposition, because you start at the Comfort Station, which is relatively controlled, and move into the Nature Playscape,” Grossmann says. “The Nature Playscape allows more unstructured play than the Variety Wonderland Playground, but with formal, fully accessible trails. With the new trail through the more unstructured and rustic Successional Forest, even a wilder area feels more accessible.”
Grossmann’s hope is that as people feel comfortable moving from the Playscape to the Successional Forest, they will feel safe and welcomed throughout the Park.
“Maybe they’ll go from the Successional Forest to one of the savannas, or prairies, or to Kennedy Forest and experience those as well,” notes Grossmann. “That way, people of all abilities can see how important these natural areas and green spaces are, and enjoy some creative play in a slightly less structured world.”


The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), established in 1911, exists to connect, develop, and support Commonwealth Parliamentarians to increase their capacity as legislators, scrutineers, and representatives, with the ultimate aim of driving good governance, democracy and human rights for the 2.4 billion people across the Commonwealth.
At the heart of The CPA is the CPA Headquarters Secretariat who support and facilitate the administration of the organisation. Serving as the initial public-facing platform for the organisation, the website is a key tool for the Secretariat to engage with its membership and the wider international community.
The Secretariat team had identified several problems with their previous website; it was dated from a design perspective, clunky, and complicated to navigate. In addition to remedying these issues, the CPA required several pieces of functionality including a Learning Management System, Event Management, and integration with a Customer Relationship Management platform (CRM).
Following a competitive tendering process, CPA appointed CSI Media to design and develop the new solution.
As the initial public-facing platform for CPA, we focused on designing a modern website that represented the prestige and officiality of the organisation. Usability was integral to our design approach, whilst maintaining a high-level of accessibility was crucial to the diverse membership.
We designed custom UIs for key landing pages, and a set of 15 components including a slideshow, a video block, and event teasers.
Our choice of Content Management System (CMS) was Umbraco, a powerful, easy-to-use CMS where the Secretariat manage the content on their website. Umbraco incorporates a Page Builder tool that enables CPA to build custom landing pages by adding any combination of components, helping the Secretariat to effectively engage and communicate with its wide-reaching audience.
The website includes a Directory Listing where users can search for parliamentary members via several criteria including name, country, and parliaments/legislatures. When a search is conducted, records are retrieved from the integrated CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365.
CPA provide a curriculum of online training courses to support Parliamentarians and parliamentary officials in fulfilling their constitutional and statutory obligations. We developed a Learning Management System, incorporating functionality that enables the Secretariat to create custom modular courses in Umbraco. Parliamentarians can access these courses via an integrated portal and complete the associated assessments and exams.
The Secretariat can set up events for members and parliamentarians to attend including committee meetings, conferences, and workshops. CPA can specify the details of the event (event name, description, date & time), mark each event as either ‘public’ - which are displayed to all users on the event listing page - or ‘private’, which are invite-only, and accept/decline event-registration requests. Finally, events are either paid or free and, therefore, we integrated the website with Worldpay and PayPal to enable online payments.
In the 12 months following launch, the new website recorded the following results:


SHELBURNE FARMS: House, Gardens, Farm, and Barns
By Glenn Suokko
Foreword by Alec Webb, Afterword by Megan Camp
Rizzoli International Publications, New York
Celebrating the beauty of Vermont’s Shelburne Farms, the late-nineteenth-century model agricultural estate on the shores of Lake Champlain, and today an inspiring National Historic Landmark.
This lavishly illustrated book tells the fascinating story of Shelburne Farms, once a magnificent Gilded Age estate created by America’s leading aristocrats of the day, Eliza “Lila” Vanderbilt and William Seward Webb. Built between 1886 and 1905, the estate’s buildings, designed by architect Robert H. Robertson, include Shelburne House—the Webbs’ stunning Shingle- and Queen Anne–style residence with Lila Webb’s design for a formal Italianate flower garden—and the Farm Barn, Coach Barn, and Breeding Barn. Landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted planned the original 4,000 acres of pasturelands, woodlands, carriage and riding trails, and picturesque settings for the many domestic and farm buildings, which now provide some of the most bucolic views of Vermont’s pastoral landscape and dramatic views of New York’s Adirondack Mountains, directly across Lake Champlain.
Period photographs capture the Webb’s original vision, while new photography by Glenn Suokko showcases the splendid results of the decades-long restoration. Once a private country estate that remained in the same family for close to a century, Shelburne Farms is now a nonprofit organization and sustainable working farm open to the public. The Webbs’ residence, Shelburne House, has been transformed as an inn that showcases many original paintings, furnishings, wall coverings, sculpture, and decorative arts. The farm raises and grows most of the food it serves at its award-winning farm-to-table restaurant. Over twenty recipes created for this book by the Inn’s executive chef complete a captivating glimpse into this enchanting place.
288 pages, 9 x 12 inches
340 color photographs


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The Damson Delight Letterbox presents a stunning array of resilient Colombian Carnations in shades of purple, white, and captivating two-tone pink and white. These blossoms are complemented by the presence of deep purple Ruscus leaves, forming an exquisite ensemble that serves as a remarkable present for a cherished individual. Delivered in specialized letterbox-friendly packaging, the gift retains its allure through a thoughtfully crafted arrangement. The use of eco-friendly, fully compostable brown paper wrap adds a touch of sustainability to the gesture, underlining the commitment to both aesthetics and environmental consciousness. The assortment’s purple hues may exhibit slight variations due to supply considerations, adding a touch of uniqueness to each delivery. This selection embodies both artistic elegance and practicality, encapsulating heartfelt sentiments in a captivating floral display.


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This is an iconic mid-century modern residence in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Sarasota, Lido Shores. Originally built in 1962, this home was completely renovated in 2015 and 2016 under the supervision of Guy Peterson OFA, known for award-winning Sarasota School of Architecture designs. Walls of glass, clean lines, high ceilings and large open spaces come together around a beautiful courtyard patio and pool area to create a truly amazing living space both inside and out. The use of oversized windows and glass doors, architectural detailing, natural materials (including Philippine shell stone floors) and modern design elements purposefully reflect the mid-century modern style and provide a backdrop for the display of art. The U-shaped home surrounds the pool and patio area with all public living spaces on one side, while the master suite, guest bedroom and office (third bedroom) are on the other side. The kitchen features light maple cabinetry, white quartz countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances and a huge center island that is open to the adjacent living/dining room. The living/dining room’s white pecky cypress ceiling and exposed ductwork create a soft lofty feel. The master suite features private patio, custom organized closet, large shower and floating vanity cabinet. Artistic walls and fountains, a two-car garage, pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and walled backyard complete this incredible residence. Lido Shores homeowners have beach access to a private neighborhood beach.
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Our African Padauk and Maple Chess Board is the very best chess board available for matching with our African Padauk chess sets or contrasting with ebony. African Padauk is one of the most colorful of the exotic woods with deep orange, burgundy, and brown colors. Made from solid wood, this chess board is handcrafted one chess board at a time like a fine piece of custom made furniture - which it is. And best of all, this chess board is made in America.
This is a 3-tier chess board starting with a wide padauk frame with a maple accent line followed by a second (raised) padauk frame, and then finally the raised squares. Four thick felt pads elevate the chess board to keep it from ever scratching your furniture. This board will fit chess sets with up to a 2.25" base and up to a 5" tall king. One of our most impressive and beautiful chess boards!
- Material: Solid African Padauk & Maple
- Finish: Polyurethane Semi-gloss
- Square Size: 2.5"
- Overall Dimensions: 26" x 26" x 2" tall (with felt pads)
- Weight: 26 lbs.
- Made in the USA