Design

August 17, 2022

You Can Lie Back and Enjoy Life in This Smiley Face Hammock

When we think of hammocks, we usually imagine relaxation and lazy, summer days. For Italian architect and designer Federica Sala, hammocks represent cherished memories of her childhood spent at the beach. Tapping into these nostalgic feelings, she created a sculptural hammock setup that will bring a smile to anyone's face. The Happy Hammock features a black metal frame that is intended to resemble a simplified face with two closed eyes and a pointy nose.

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August 6, 2022

Talented 9-Year-Old Has Sewn an Entire Closet of Her Own Outfits

While some creatives discover their passion later in life, others find their calling at an early age. One elementary school student in Colorado named Kaia Aragon has been impressing the internet with her closet of handmade designs. She was even gifted a sewing machine by Vera Wang! This talented 9-year-old has been making her own clothes since November 2021 and has dreams of one day being a professional fashion designer.

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August 4, 2022

10 Chic Floating Shelves to Give Your Space a Boost

It can be challenging to organize your belongings when you have a limited amount of space. Fortunately, there are numerous chic ways to embrace small space living. One of the easiest decor techniques you can incorporate into your home is floating shelves. By installing floating shelves into your wall, you can instantly free up room on your floor and add visual interest to your wall at the same time.

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July 31, 2022

World’s Smallest Car Looks Like a Toy and Is Now a Kit You Can Build Yourself

What's shorter than a Vespa and looks a bit like a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe? One of the rarest—and smallest—cars in the world. The P.50 and Trident microcars were conceived in 1962 in the seaside town of Peel on the Isle of Man. Engineer Cyril Cannell, founder and owner of the company Peel Engineering, was fascinated by the then-new material fiberglass and began manufacturing boats from the reinforced lightweight material.

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