Design
December 12, 2012

Giant Tree House Built With Recycled Materials

This incredible tree house design, featuring two floors and even an outdoor, second-story porch, seems way better than anything most of us ever played in as kids! French artist and designer Jean Paul Lespagnard and Maine-based artist Ethan Hayes-Chute collaborated on this unique concept, entitled Dig For Victory, as part of the 2010 Hyres fashion festival.

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Art
December 8, 2012

Neon Signs Featuring Lyrics from Classic Love Songs

Artists Victoria Lucas and Richard William Wheater have collaborated for the past year to create this glowing, self-funded public project entitled 12 Months of Neon Love. Featuring lyrics from popular songs, the team produced a series of twelve expressive signs that were displayed on the roof of their Neon Workshops in West Yorkshire, England.

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Photography
December 6, 2012

Revealing Photos of Sweaty Musicians After a Show

Juliette Lewis With all the bright, shiny lights, loud music, and dazzling stage routines, audiences sometimes forget that a musician is actually performing during a concert. Professional artists make singing and dancing across the stage seem effortless and easy. But, in reality, the musicians performing in the limelight are really working hard to entertain us.

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Gift Guide
December 3, 2012

Top 10 Modern Gifts to Give Mom for Christmas

It's that time of year again! The holidays are fast-approaching and we all need to get our gift lists in order. There are so many different types of people in our lives and even more gift ideas to choose from. It can be difficult to decide on what to get someone, especially if that someone is a hardworking mother.

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