Art
May 3, 2016

Intricately Hard-Carved Wooden Spoons Pay Homage to Nature with Decorative Handles

Craftsman Giles Newman expresses a love for nature through the art of spoon carving. Using centuries-old sculpting techniques with an axe and knife, he chisels exquisite flowers, majestic animals, and graceful winged creatures along the handle of each wooden utensil. The one-of-a-kind pieces showcase an incredible amount of detail, depicting characteristics as delicate as petals and feathers. Although they're designed and treated for food use, they're best displayed as original works of art.

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Design
May 2, 2016

Architects Design Sprawling Mountain Home Inspired by the Fibonacci Spiral

A typical home adheres to a square or rectangular shape, while occasionally deviating to a circular structure. The Berkshire Mountain House, however, defies any sort of convention and takes inspiration from the Fibonacci spiral to create a winding layout among the rural Massachusetts landscape. Created by Tsao & McKown Architects, the home has a total of three levels that spiral to its highest point.

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Creative Products
April 26, 2016

Biodegradable Seed Pods Make Growing a Garden Much Easier

These biodegradable seed pods make growing a garden a whole lot easier for those of us who aren't exactly blessed with a green thumb. The miniature pods are designed to be super simple–just pop them in the ground until they are level with the surface, add water and go. Designed by the company Miracle-Gro, the husks come in a range of plant varieties including flowers, herbs, and vegetables.

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My Modern Met

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