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Who says you have to have the winter blues? Stay warm and  trendy no matter what the weather with these 8 essential items for your winter wardrobe, home, and lifestyle!  Cashmere Scarf, $168 Is there anything more luxurious than a cashmere scarf? Wrap yourself in warmth with this super soft scarf by J.Crew. Down & Feather Hooded Coat with Faux…

Discover 7 New Year’s resolutions for healthier living in 2017. All of which we think are worth keeping! TRAVEL Set a resolution to travel more in 2017! Sometimes, it takes getting lost to actually find yourself. So go ahead and set your sights on new places this year. REBOOT YOUR DIET Ditch the donuts and make it a point to…

The holidays are our favorite time of the year at Crane.  We love to decorate our homes and offices with great holiday style.  So, we decided to come together to give you our Top 10 Ways to Decorate At The Holidays! Paper Snowflakes:  Not all decorations have to cost a lot of money.  A great way to winterize your home…

This week I gave up carbs. Today I am only eating vegetables. When it comes to eating healthier, we make things harder on ourselves by giving up food groups or going through hoops for a diet when the best thing and easiest lifestyle change we can make is simple: drink more water. That’s where this week’s FINDesign comes in; meet…

If you’ve attended a concert or public event lately, you’ve noticed how often everyone, probably even you, takes out their phones for a photo or video. Why can’t we all just appreciate the moment without feeling the need to capture it to share the experience later? Not too long ago we weren’t all attached to our phones and could feel…

Designs for the future need to do a few things: improve upon what’s already invented, look aesthetically appealing and be something that could sustain for many years. China’s Street Straddling Bus does just that. All you need to do is watch this video and you’ll be sold on the idea, but here are the takeaways: What is it? The Street…

Cement flooring in an unfinished basement, cement outdoor or garage spaces, they all have something in common don’t they – grey boring floors. Cement is actually an extremely versatile material that can be colored and used in flooring or other places. Using cement allows you to use any color and design that you want, the tiles are made with all…

We’re not even going to mention that summer is winding down, but instead we’re going to focus on a new school year. This is especially exciting for incoming college freshman. Packing is stressful and you can never have too many lists. Crane’s recent college graduates put their heads together to come up with a list of items they wish they…

Humidity is a wonderful thing. It provides so many benefits that we often don’t think or know about. Wow your friends – and your doctor for that matter- with these great humidifier factoids. Dry Air – Both heaters and air conditioners contribute to drying out the air in your home. Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air. This helps…