Design
March 14, 2017

Real ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Rose Lasts 3 Years Without Water or Sunlight

Attention, Beauty and the Beast fans! Whether you're a lifelong admirer of the animated feature or counting down the days until the new, live-action film makes its grand debut, luxury flower company Forever Rose London is sure to charm you with its real enchanted rose. Unlike most floral arrangements that wither within a week or 2, the Forever Rose will remain beautiful, well, forever. Like the magical flower from the movie, Forever Rose London's spellbinding creations defy logic. Each rose stands upright in a glass dome.

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Nature
March 13, 2017

Tiny Succulents Grow as Adorable Rabbit-Shaped Plants in Japan

Succulents are a popular plant to keep in your home. They’re easy to care for and can be multiplied by propagating from parent stock. Although they've got these good-natured characteristics, rarely does this type of plant look objectively “cute.” The Monilaria obconica species, however, defies this convention and resembles a cute bunny rabbit once it begins to sprout. As the stalks grow, their bulbous green beads splinter into two separate leaves.

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Art
March 12, 2017

Artist Creates Delicate Drawings of South Korea’s Small Convenience Stores

When choosing her subject matter, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee foregoes the country's jaw-dropping landscapes and eye-opening landmarks for lesser known gems: its tiny bodegas. Seemingly spotted on every corner, these local shops have inspired the artist with their simple yet appealing storefronts, characterized by distinctive façades, unique methods of display, and delightful little gardens. In her collection of South Korean convenience store drawings, she captures the quaint charm and understated appeal of these markets.

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Art
March 11, 2017

Artist Continues to Create Fractured Sculptures that Eerily Explore Mortality

Johannesburg-based artist Regardt van der Meulen continues to explore and exhibit the inherent fragility of the human body through steel sculptures in a series titled Deconstructed. Much like his past pieces that appear to drip and unravel, his latest collection of fractured forms presents a haunting yet beautiful look at mortality. Aptly titled Weathered, I Am Just The Pieces, Fragmented, and Ephemeral, his most recent works of art further comment on the inevitable decay and degradation of all human beings.

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