Emergency calls “are for situations where minutes matter and lives are at risk,” said William Lee, assistant operations director at South Western Ambulance. “Inappropriate calls tie up our emergency lines and divert valuable resources away from those in genuine need.”
A reaction against rooms filled with mass-producedslow decorating embraces a more deliberate approach that prioritizes a personal connection to the stuff we live with. It might mean giving
or found pieces. Or buying new things that have the quality to last.The journey of creating a space is as important as the destination.New York City designer Gideon Mendelson thinks the movement echoes the Japanese philosophy of “ikigai,” which centers around finding meaning and purpose. Applied to interiors, it’s about creating spaces that promote all-around well-being.
“To me, good design makes room for living and doing. Decorating with meaningful pieces isn’t about chasing an aesthetic, but curating spaces that resonate with authenticity and personal stories,” he says.“It’s not just about how it looks; it’s about how you want to live.”
And you don’t have to spend a lot, he says. He framed some inexpensive yet eye-catching vintage deli signs, adding a playful element to the Hamptons dining room of a family of five.
The trend toward “slower,” more thoughtful interior design, Mendelson thinks, lies in subtleties: “The cherished heirlooms, and the intimate connection between a space and its inhabitants.”In Europe, the grand final begins at 9 p.m. Central European Summer Time. In Britain, it airs at 8 p.m.
In the United States and Canada, the finale starts at 3 p.m. EDT.The competition will be aired by national broadcasters in participating nations — the Eurovision website includes
In some territories, it’ll be watchable onIn the U.S., Eurovision will stream live on Peacock.