Food Art
October 24, 2017

Food Artist Creates Rainbow-Colored Pasta Using All Natural Ingredients

Food writer, artist, and pasta-maker Linda Miller Nicholson (aka @saltyseattle) has a reputation for making avant-garde food. Dubbed the “Lady Gaga of Food” by the Cooking Channel, her homemade, colored pasta comes in an amazing array of rainbow colors, shapes, and designs. Inspired by patterns and hues found in nature, Nicholson sees pasta almost like textile design. Her edible collection features a repetition of patterns such as stripes, polka dots, and stars.

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Resources
October 23, 2017

Extensive Resource of Free Historical Costume Patterns Online

We've already introduced you to thousands of vintage sewing patterns you can purchase online, but what if you're interested in trying your hand at historical dresses? Cosplayer Artemisia Moltabocca has done us all a service by pulling together a fantastic set of free resources for sewing your own costume, from an Italian Renaissance ball gown to petticoats from the 1950s.

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Architecture
October 21, 2017

Photographer Spends Almost 10 Years Photographing the Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World

German architectural photographer Reinhard Görner has been working in the field since 1982, photographing both historical and contemporary architecture. Attending photography classes during university, he was intrigued by architectural photography after attending a lecture by Julius Shulman and being inspired by his book Architectural Photography. For more than 40 years he has made a name for himself in the field, exhibiting his work around the field.

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Animals
October 19, 2017

Man Starts Facebook Group for UPS Drivers to Share Photos of Dogs They Meet on Daily Routes

UPS drivers meet a variety of people on their routes, and as it turns out, dogs, too. These enthusiastic pups are often the best part of a driver’s day, with their friendly wagging tongues and an outpouring of unconditional love. To celebrate the good dogs that make their lives brighter, they post about them in a Facebook group aptly called UPS Dogs. A man named Sean McCarren started the delightful community five years ago.

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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.