Travel
April 5, 2017

Traveling Couple Earns Up to $9K Per Instagram Post and Reveals Secrets Behind Their Awe-Inspiring Life

We’ve all seen travel Instagram accounts and thought, “I wish I could live like that!” Since 2012, self-taught photographer Jack Morris has lived this dream and been on adventures throughout the world—enjoying locales from Kenya to Bali. By his side is Lauren Bullen, another travel junkie who also captures the beauty of faraway places through her Instagram. Together, Morris and Bullen are a power couple; between the two of them, they’ve got over 3.

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Food Art
April 4, 2017

Brooklyn Bakery’s ‘Spaghetti Donut’ Serves a Whole Savory Meal in One Edible Ring

Brooklyn bakery Pop Pasta is serving up the newest donut fad—the spaghetti donut. If you're someone who thinks pasta tastes better the second day, after the sauce has soaked in, then you'll want try Pop Pasta. Inspired by the classic frittata di pasta from Naples, Italy, Pop Pasta adds a decidedly American twist by transforming it into a baked donut.

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Art
April 4, 2017

Art History Masterpieces Reimagined as Hand-Sewn Embroidery

Over the past few years, embroidery has made a comeback in a major way. For many artists, it’s taken the place of paint—now, they render their imagery in thread rather than with pigment on canvas. But, the tie to fine arts is never fully gone. In fact, artists have translated brush strokes as thread to recreate and celebrate works from art history. They’re now a unique hybrid known as embroidery painting.

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Design
April 3, 2017

Intricately Engraved Tables Made with Traditional Wood Burning Techniques

Husband and wife product design duo Matt Kennedy and Mix Sidthilaw-Kennedy are the minds behind Port Rhombus, a modern design company that melds classicism and technology in their furniture. Originally based out of Oregon, the Kennedy's moved shop to Thailand this summer in order to gain new inspiration and continue studying sustainable natural materials.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.