Design

October 9, 2020

This Half Christmas Tree Is Perfect for Those With Limited Space but Boundless Holiday Cheer

Christmas is just around the corner, which means you might already be thinking about getting your decorations out of storage. However, for those of you with limited space, a half Christmas tree is perfect for saving room while still bringing plenty of holiday cheer. American retailer Hammacher Schlemmer is selling The Against The Wall Christmas Tree—an artificial tree that’s literally cut in half.

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October 7, 2020

Show Off Your Romanticism Side With These Illustrated Shirts

If you're a romantic, you likely find beauty in things or places that other people tend to overlook. But did you know that this emotional nostalgia was also its own artistic and cultural movement? Romanticism became popular in the 19th century, emphasizing emotion, the individual, and the importance of nature. French painter Eugene Delacroix and English poet John Keats are just two of the influential figures that emerged from this creative ideology.

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October 2, 2020

Quirky Sugar Bowl Looks Like a Magical Snow Globe With a Spicy or Sweet Landscape

There’s nothing sweeter than a snow globe, invoking feelings of coziness in the holiday season. However, the new Sugar House Bowl from Peleg Design may be a good runner up! The design studio has created a sugar container that infuses kitchen practicality with the enchantment of the holiday season. The bowl is designed for easy access and can be laid upside down to take spoonfuls of sugar out of it.

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September 30, 2020

Sleek Air Purifier Uses a Tiny Forest to Sustainably Filter and Clean the Air Around You

Breathing pure, fresh air helps to keep lungs healthy and can improve brain function. That's why air purifiers are treasured pieces of technology. Now, there's a new type of air purifier on the market called Briiv Air Filter. As the self-proclaimed “world's most sustainable air purifier,” Briiv contains a miniature forest that provides natural fresh air in any indoor space. It features an elegant terrarium with hidden natural filters.

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