Design

May 8, 2020

This 2,000-Year-Old Sapphire Ring Has an Incredibly Detailed Portrait Carved Into It

In the 18th century, George Spencer, the 4th Duke of Marlborough, amassed an incredible collection of carved gemstones and cameos. The Marlborough Collection was considered one of the best private jewelry collections and many of the 800 pieces of jewelry date back to antiquity. The collection was broken up in the 19th century to pay for repairs at Blenheim Palace and in 2019, an interesting gemstone from the collection came up for sale.

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April 28, 2020

15 Creative Ways to Hide Common Household Eyesores

Most of us put a lot of love and care into the details of our home. From the perfect paint color to the most comfortable, stylish sofa, there's a lot we can control about the space we live in. But inevitably, there are functional eyesores that can be hard to wrap your brain around. What can you do with that ugly modem ruining your living room?

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April 20, 2020

Adults Are Finding a Nostalgic Way to Creatively Relax With ‘Paint by Number’ Kits

When you hear the phrase “paint by number,” you’re most likely picturing the crafty activity you did as a kid. You’re imagining the canvases with detailed outlined drawings that are just waiting to be filled in with the small set of paints. It was a satisfying activity; by simply matching the numbers in the drawing with the numbered pigments, you created a fully realized picture.

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