Creative Products
February 10, 2017

Shiba Inu Ceramics Are an Adorable Alternative to Traditional Tableware

If you're crazy about Shiba Inus like the rest of the Internet, you may want to stop by the charming Etsy shop, Siro's Funny Animals. Run by Fukuoka-based Japanese artist Tetsuya Iseda, the store sells adorable animals handcrafted from clay. In addition to statuettes and figurines, Iseda has created a collection of ceramic Shiba Inus that delightfully double as tableware. The adorable dog-inspired series of crockery includes cups (such as teacups and liquor cups), bowls, plates, jars, and more.

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Inspiring
February 8, 2017

Nigerian Boy Who Almost Starved to Death Now Thrives in School Just One Year Later

On January 30, 2016, a Danish aid worker named Anja Ringgren Loven came across a harrowing sight on the streets of Nigeria. There, the DINNødhjælp founder discovered a young boy named Hope in a dire situation—the starving child was certainly on the edge of death. Abandoned by his parents, the 2-year-old was emaciated after fending for himself for eight months; a fact captured in one heartbreaking photograph.

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