DIY
December 28, 2016

Levitating DIY Cloud Light Brings Airy Illumination Indoors

We often marvel at the clouds outdoors while dreaming of harnessing their fanciful fluffiness for our interior decor. Many makers have figured out how to bring this wondrous part of nature inside, engineering them as speakers and lights. Some will even levitate in your home. Cost, however, is often a prohibitive factor when it comes to taming a cloud inside. But, not anymore.

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Art
December 26, 2016

Vibrant Paintings of Colorful Fish Merged With Their Coral Environments

Artist Lisa Ericson is known for her hybrid animal paintings, and her newest series of work continues this trend by depicting colorful fish merging into the coral that surrounds them. Fanning out from their delicate tails, the vibrant coral reminds us of the symbiotic relationship these two animals share. Painted with hyperrealistic detail, Ericson's delicate touch brings her subjects to life. Each hybrid is painted against a black background, allowing the colorful creatures to pop from the panels.

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Architecture
December 25, 2016

Interior of 19th Century French Home Gets a Stunning Modern Makeover

Catalonia-based creative team 05AM Arquitectura is known for their innovative design and old-meets-new aesthetic. For Maison à Colombages, an inventive interior project, the firm put a contemporary spin on a classic structure. Located in the outskirts of Paris in La Varenne Saint Hilaire, Saint Maur des Fosses, the gorgeous 19th century home features a traditional French façade. From the outside, it appears entirely old-fashioned; however, inside, it is completely contemporary.

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Funny
December 22, 2016

Family Finds a Clever Way to Display Their 20-Foot Christmas Tree

A 21-year-old named Aidan Walters and his family have Christmas spirit that goes through the roof… literally. They shot for the moon this year by buying a 20 foot Christmas tree, knowing full-well that the ceiling of their house wasn't that high. Ignoring that pesky fact, the clan created a clever work-around by chopping the tree in half. The bottom stayed indoors as the top rested on the shingles.

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