Design
December 23, 2016

Festive NYC Restaurant Decks Their Halls with $60,000 Worth of Christmas Decor

As Christmas approaches, many business are in the holiday spirit—and then there’s Rolf’s German Restaurant in New York City. “Festive” doesn’t do this locale justice, as the amount of decor they have is awe-inspiring. This eatery decks their halls with 15,000 Christmas ornaments, 10,000 lights, 800 dolls, and thousands of icicles. The bar, tables, and customers are surrounded by shiny baubles and rolling greenery, as well as Victorian-style decorations.

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Design
December 22, 2016

Designer Grows Trees as Artistic Furniture Straight From the Ground

Using what he calls “Zen 3D printing,” designer Gavin Munro is challenging notions of traditional furniture design. Instead of chopping down mature trees to saw and nail into chairs and tables, his company Full Grown actually grows furniture from the ground up. Trees are strategically planted, grafted, and shaped into specific structures. When harvested, they're already elegant furniture pieces.

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Travel
December 21, 2016

World Map Reveals the Top Tourist Attraction of Every Country

Heading into a new year often means fantasizing about great trips on the horizon. With that in mind, Vouchercloud has put together a fun infographic that shows the top tourist attraction of every country, according to TripAdvisor. The sites are helpfully broken up into categories (historic, natural, religious, and tourist). Whether you are trying to avoid the tourist lines or want to see what everyone else has on their list, the maps make for fun perusing.

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DIY
December 20, 2016

Brides in Japan are Turning Their Long-Sleeve Kimonos Into Stunning Wedding Dresses

Weddings in Japan are changing. Many couples who marry are shying away from the traditional Japanese nuptials, which favors a private ceremony between them and a few select guests. Nowadays, it’s increasingly popular to combine elements of this tradition with a Western-style Christian wedding—namely, the aisle and procession in front of many family and friends. This also includes the dress—a big deal for Westerners.

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