FEBRUARY 9, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Authenticity of 1876 House Dates. Impact: If people had started forging old dates as a side hustle, we might have ended up in a world where even the oldest historical documents were as trustworthy as a used car salesman. Thankfully, that didn't happen, or we'd all be living in a reality TV show called 'History's Fakes'.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, people will still argue about what constitutes an 'authentic' historical artifact? Spoiler: it usually involves a lot of money and a dubious certificate of authenticity..
• Headline: California Design Takes Center Stage. Impact: This center opened up a Pandora's box of hipster design trends that led to the eventual invention of avocado toast. Yes, if those decorative arts hadn’t been celebrated, we might have been spared from overpriced brunches.. Fact: Fun fact: California was once a wild frontier, but now it's mostly a wild frontier of artisanal coffee shops and eco-friendly yoga studios. Progress?.
• Headline: Understanding Client Personalities in Design. Impact: By categorizing clients into personality types, interior designers inadvertently set the stage for reality TV shows like 'Designing with the Stars.' Who knew that a couch could become a plot twist?. Fact: Did you know that the 'Dramatist' category often ends up with rooms that look like they’re auditioning for a soap opera? Grab the popcorn!.
• Headline: FIVE DESIGNERS: FIVE DECORATING STRATEGIES; The Long View. Impact: This advice led to the creation of endless home improvement shows, where 'long-range planning' turned into 'let’s rip out the kitchen again because the last one was too last season.'. Fact: Did you know that long-range planning often results in short-term regret when the budget blows up like a balloon at a kid's party?.
• Headline: FIVE DESIGNERS: FIVE DECORATING STRATEGIES; The 'Good Bones' Approach. Impact: The idea of 'good bones' in design may have inspired future generations to be oddly obsessed with house structures, leading to the viral trend of architectural selfies. Thanks, Lemeau!. Fact: Did you know that 'good bones' is a euphemism for 'this house may be falling apart, but at least it looks nice from the outside'?.
• Headline: FIVE DESIGNERS: FIVE DECORATING STRATEGIES; The Comfort Zone. Impact: By prioritizing comfort, we inadvertently created a society where people never want to leave their couches. This could explain why Netflix has become more popular than actual human interaction.. Fact: Did you know that the 'comfort zone' is often just code for 'where I can wear sweatpants and eat snacks without judgment'?.
• Headline: FIVE DESIGNERS: FIVE DECORATING STRATEGIES; Keeping It Simple. Impact: This advice paved the way for minimalism, which eventually spiraled into extreme decluttering movements. Who knew throwing away half your stuff could become a lifestyle?. Fact: Did you know that keeping it simple may also mean having fewer excuses for why your house looks like a tornado hit it? Oops!.
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; Kroll Hires Ex-Head Of New York City Police. Impact: This hiring decision may have inadvertently led to a future where the line between law enforcement and private investigations blurred, resulting in a reality show known as 'Cops on Call: The Corporate Edition'.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, the phrase 'trust but verify' will be the motto for every office meeting? Sounds thrilling, doesn’t it?.