City life is renowned for its diminutive living spaces. Design research and planning is a must for urbanites wanting to make the most of what little interior space they have. To help you turn your urban dwelling into a stylish home, MOVA Globes curated these top emerging contemporary design trends. Darkly-Colored Rooms Painting the walls […]
Revisiting Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Though the artist known as Vincent Van Gogh has an arsenal of masterpieces to his name, few would argue that his most celebrated piece is Starry Night. Painted from his first-floor room at an asylum, where he had committed himself after a mental breakdown (during which he famously cut off part of his own ear), […]
The Uranus MOVA Globe – A Closer Look
Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system, and the third largest, was discovered on March 13th, 1781 by the British astronomer William Herschel. It was the first planet to be discovered by telescope – one which Herschel had built himself. While Uranus was seen prior to its official discovery (it’s visible to the naked […]
Celebrating the Apollo Moon Landing 50th Anniversary
On July 20th, America will celebrate the Apollo moon landing 50th anniversary. Most people know the basic facts about the event: Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon and made the famous quote “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” But what fewer people understand is the […]
Workplace Meditation: Mindfulness for the Workhorse
You’re a constantly-focused workhorse in the office, known for top-notch execution of every particular. You know to maximize your efficiency by actually stepping away from work once in a while. Your quick mental break may be a run to the local coffee shop or a watercooler chat with colleagues. MOVA Globes would like to present […]
Top Décor Trends of 2019
We are well into 2019, and the new up and coming décor trends are becoming more apparent through observing designers and buyer trends. From the hottest new colors, to unique urban décor that transforms before your eyes, these are the top décor trends for the coming year and beyond. Color Trends Dark colors are making […]
Up & Coming Travel Destinations for Jetsetters
Thinking about your travel destinations for the new year? MOVA Globes presents our top four picks for jetsetters on the hunt for less-traveled locales that make for great adventures and lasting memories. 1. Rwanda A small, stable East African country with diverse landscapes, Rwanda boasts much of the flora and fauna that makes Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation’s Golden Heart Luncheon Raises $521,000
Retired professional golfer and philanthropist Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara founded the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation in 2004 to provide families access to world-class pediatric healthcare. Each year, they host a Golden Heart Luncheon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Katherine Heigl and husband Josh Kelley were special guests at this year’s event. With […]
The Evolution from Flat Maps to Globes
Have you ever wondered how the world went from using flat maps to globes? While there are romantic tales of Christopher Columbus sailing toward the New World, intent on proving the Earth was a sphere while searching out new routes to the Indies, this isn’t the full story. Globes have actually been around much longer, […]
4 Tips to Design a Travel-Themed Room for the Modern Adventurer
To travel the world is to live a life imbued with a sense of freedom and wonder. But when a traveler finally comes home, their wanderlust doesn’t simply go on a coffee break, no, it continues to thrive deep within, yearning to express itself in every possible way. So naturally, every type of traveler wants […]
The 4 Biggest Eco-Trends of 2019
With the dawn of a new year, many people feel a sense of renewal and a newfound motivation to improve their lives – whether that means starting a new healthy eating plan or updating their homes. With the emphasis on new beginnings this time of year, there is no better time to focus on becoming […]
5 High-Tech Kitchen Design Ideas
In recent years, technology has become an inextricable part of every modern household, and the relationship contemporary families have with in-home tech will only deepen in the years to come. Not only does household tech aim to alleviate some of the pressure of the hectic modern lifestyle off your shoulders, creating an oasis of comfort […]
