Design

July 13, 2018

Japan Is in Love With This Bodybuilding Landscaper Who Became a Citizen

Many of us love to travel, but most of us wouldn’t dream of giving up citizenship to the country in which we were born. Swedish-born Jakob Sebastian Björk, however, fell so in love with the country of Japan that he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. In fact, he had to renounce his original nationality because dual citizenship goes against Japanese law. He now proudly goes by the name Tatsumasa Murasame.

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July 5, 2018

30 Gifts To Get You Outside and Staying Creative This Summer

As kids, nothing could compare to summer. With its warm weather and long days, the season was seemingly made for outdoor activities. However, as adults, many of us have forgotten how to unplug, no matter the time of year—until now. Thanks to this list of cool outdoor gear, you'll find plenty of inspiration to spend some time in the great outdoors.

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July 1, 2018

Artist Crafts Large Beautifully Textured Weavings You Can Hang on Your Wall

Fiber artist and nature lover Tammy Kanat creates large-scale textile art inspired by the Australian landscape. Each stunning wall hanging is made from hand-woven plush yarns and chunky wool of various thicknesses, resulting in highly textural, oval-shaped, earth-toned pieces. Kanat explains, “For me, weaving projects a mood. I follow my instinct to create designs that feel balanced. I am very visual, always taking note of my surroundings and believe this is reflected in my work.

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June 25, 2018

Star Wars Death Star Tent Takes Camping to a Whole New Galaxy

Perfect for adventures to galaxies far, far away, The Monster Factory have recently unveiled a dome tent modeled on the Star Wars Death Star. The portable space station comfortably accommodates up to three citizens of the Galactic Empire and can easily be assembled in under two minutes. The officially licensed Death Star Dome Tent is more than just a novel homage to the film’s notorious super-weapon—it also features a number of impressive specs.

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