Columbia County Current

Light Emitting Wallpaper

Wallpaper has come a long way in recent years. Once considered by many to be a decorating don’t this paint alternative has become a real designer do. Check out this Light Emitting Wallpaper that, when switched on, creates stunning moving works of art made out of lights embedded in the paper itself. When off, the walls look as if they are covered in plain wallpaper.

This illuminating product was created by Dutch designer Jonas Samson. Unfortunately, we don’t have any details such as price and availability because it is still just a concept.

Now That’s A Bright Idea

At first glance, the Bright Blind sounds like a cheesy frat-house wall hanging but think about the opportunities such a device would provide if you were decorating a basement or interior room.

Designed by Makoto Hirahara and Hisakazu Nabeshima for Studio Mongoose, a Japanese design collective, the Bright Blind hangs on a wall and relies on electroluminescent sheets to provide backlighting that simulates daylight. The light is controlled (dimmed or brightened) by twisting the hanging rod just as you would to open or close normal blinds.

No word yet on whether this prototype will ever see the light of day (sorry, I couldn’t resist). You can create a low-tech version by hanging a mirror on the wall then covering it with blinds and surrounding the whole thing with curtains. The mirror will reflect the light in the room and if tilted properly the blinds will really create the effect of filtering sunlight.

– Jeff

Over $1 Million Secured For Dutchess County Road Improvements

Good news for our neighbors to the south. Dutchess County has received $1,018,980 for local road improvement projects thanks to a state legislator. The money will provide reimbursement for eligible transportation projects for local highway, bridge, rail, aviation and port development.

Some of those projects are:

The Repair of Eighmyville Road, in the town of Clinton for $28,080

The Repair of Old Post Road and Pinewoods Road intersection in the Town of Hyde Park for $57,780

Replacement of deteriorated drainage pipes in the Town of Red Hook for $39,600

Reconstruction of Fox Hollow Bridge in the Town of Rhinebeck for $39,420

The Installation of a traffic light at the intersection of South Broadway and Amherst in the Village of Red Hook for $12,060

The Replacement of sidewalks on East Market and Mill streets in the Village of Rhinebeck for 19,080

So what roads or similar projects would you like to see repaired in Columbia County?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Say what you will about Martha Stewart but there is no denying, she can always be counted on to deliver creative and design-savvy solutions for any occasion. Take a look at these creative containers for leftover desserts.

Now aren’t you embarrassed that you’ve been sending your guests home with Tupperware or plain bags? Don’t worry, Martha has provided the instructions here on her website.