Design

October 15, 2018

Fascinating Map From 1942 Features Oceans as the Main Focus of the World

When you imagine a world map, what do you see? Most likely, you picture the Mercator Projection, a rendering rooted in the 16th century. While this visual remains the most widely-used and universally accepted view, its proportions and overall orientation are not accurate. To remedy this, contemporary cartographers and designers alike have created new maps of the world, from an origami-inspired plan to a “true size” version.

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October 12, 2018

15 Different Plants You Can Buy on Amazon to Grow Your Indoor Jungle

If you’re like many of us, you’re constantly receiving packages from Amazon.  The massive company has nearly anything you could want. And green thumbs can really jump for joy; from planters to watering cans to even live plants, Amazon has it all. They offer an incredible variety of botanicals, from sunlight-loving succulents to the low-light ZZ plant. Many of them are part of Amazon Prime and will ship right away.

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October 10, 2018

Make an “Impression” With Charming Notecards Featuring Monet’s ‘Water Lilies’

Considered a modern art masterpiece, Claude Monet‘s Water Lilies series can be found in top museums around the world. While seeing these large-scale paintings in person is one way to experience their magic, publishing company teNeues has proven that you don't need to travel far to appreciate Les Nymphéas. In fact, with their Monet notecards, you can curate your own collection of Water Lilies without leaving your desk.

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October 8, 2018

Artist Crafts Adorable Personalized Cake Toppers Perfect For Any Occasion

If you want to forgo traditional cake toppers in favor of something more personal, Esther Mun (aka Lil’ Cake Toppers) creates custom wooden figurines based on real-life people. Each charming design is like a little 3D portrait, perfect for wedding cakes, or even as your own mini-me decoration at home. As Mun says, “After all, who wood-n’t want a selfie?” The Lil’ Cake Toppers project began when Mun became fed up with giving impersonal wedding gifts.

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