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At its core, gifting is equal parts love letter and art form, and for the wine lover in your life, few things are more romantic than an item that enhances their collection. Thankfully, an array of new products—from high-tech decanters to foolproof gadgets for removing aged corks—promises to do just that.

How does creative design actually come about? Is the development of new ideas always straightforward and are the results always mature? baunetz interior|design uses examples to show that in many cases inspiration is waiting in the most unlikely places and that coincidences, mishaps and failures often play an important role.

Twice a year, in a secret meeting, the Pantone Color Institute hosts representatives from various nations’ color standards groups, do choose the upcoming Color of the Year. For 2021, they’ve selected Illuminating, a bright, bold yellow and Ultimate Gray, a strong, stable companion.