Interview
October 24, 2016

Interview: Key Moments of Classic Fairytales Revealed Through Minimalist Photography

Growing up with an old copy of Grimm's Fairytales next to her bed, German photographer Laura Zalenga has always had creative stories inside of her—they were just waiting to find the right medium for expression. When Laura stumbled upon photography, she instantly fell in love and began teaching herself how to use her camera. The device was a way to release the emotions she was feeling and create compelling visual stories.

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Design
October 22, 2016

Grass Roof Home Is Built Into the Ground for Energy-Conserving Camouflage

There is almost no setting more perfect for a living space than the stunning Colorado Rocky Mountains. When architecture, construction, and development firm GLUCK+ was hired to construct a house in the area, the architects made sure their work integrated harmoniously with the beautiful landscape. Their solution was the House in the Mountains, a green-roofed guesthouse that’s partially buried underground and perfectly blends in with its surroundings.

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Inspiring
October 21, 2016

Free Class Teaches Single Dads How to Paint Their Daughters’ Nails

Philippe Morgese is the inspiring single dad of Emma, who has taught himself all the life skills necessary for raising a daughter in today's society—which includes braiding hair and painting fingernails. In order to help other dads connect with their daughters, Morgese created the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory—a series of free hairstyling classes to educate fathers on how to spend quality time with their girls and help them look fabulous.

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Design
October 18, 2016

Exquisitely Detailed Dollhouses Document 300 Years of British Domestic Life

Renowned for its world-class collection and dedication to preservation, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood offers a nostalgic look at Great Britain’s cultural heritage. Recently, the institution loaned a dozen of its prized dollhouses to the National Building Museum in Washington DC for a special show titled Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse.

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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.