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This image provided by Catherine Weitzman jewelry shows a floral necklace. Designer Catherine Weitzman says. "Nature has not only inspired my jewelry," she says. Her current collection has necklaces made of tiny alpine flowers captured in glass; earrings, cast in gold vermeil or recycled silver, of fan coral found on island beaches; and pendants of fern from the forest floor, also cast in metal. Weitzman thinks biophilia is trending because the idea of being surrounded by nature and connecting with others enhances "mood, productivity and creativity, while reducing stress. The world needs a nice boost of all those things right now." (Catherine Weitzman jewelry via AP)

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'Biophilia' style: Nature as self-expression, solace
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,04/13/22-3:46PM , 508 Reads
From tattoos to clothing to furnishings, more people are adorning their bodies and homes with themes from nature. Designers and artists who see this “biophilia” trend think it’s a response to both the pandemic and anxiety about environmental destruction.
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This product image shows Ted Bradley’s Samsara light fixture, made of porcelain and metal, inspired by the arching ribs of a whale skeleton bleached in the sun. (Ted Bradley Studio via AP)

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Home lighting update: Designers get creative, clever, cozy
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Tue,02/15/22-7:48AM , 718 Reads
Designers and lighting companies have been busy coming up with new ways to hold a lightbulb and project light, and winter is a great time to explore their latest solutions.
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This image provided by MoMA Design Store shows Swedish company Wetpot's self-watering pot that makes sure you don't over- or under-water your plant. A terra cotta planter, available in two sizes for either a couple of smaller plants, or a potted fern, perhaps, sits inside a reservoir of hand-blown glass; fill the reservoir, and plants will take in what they need. (MoMA Design Store via AP)

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Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in style
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Tue,01/18/22-9:31AM , 454 Reads
Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there's a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not.

There's also a virtual jungle of stylish containers in which to show them off.
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Danielle McWilliams cooks with her daughters Reese, 7, right, and Remi, 4, at their New Jersey home. Along with the usual cupcakes, crispy treats and from-scratch cookies, they make tarallis, an Italian family traditional treat that’s a cross between a breadstick, bagel and pretzel. (Danielle McWilliams via AP)

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Gear to get kids cooking -- for real or for play
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Tue,01/11/22-7:49AM , 417 Reads
Introducing kids to cooking can be more than fun. It can teach skills and perhaps set children up to be healthier eaters.

Temporary mess in the kitchen, lifelong payoff.

Here's a look at some of the latest gear for budding chefs, from toys to the real thing.

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