Art
June 14, 2011

Oil Paintings of Childhood Memories

Next time you want to remember the most blissful moments of your childhood, take a look at these oil paintings by Darlene Cole. A rising young Canadian artist, Cole is able to capture some of life's most wonderful moments with her beautiful brushstrokes. Though we cannot quite see the detail in her subjects' faces, this only makes her paintings all that more sweet. Lovely through and through. Darlene Cole received her B.A.

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June 11, 2011

Sweet Cloud Lamp

Is that a cloud hanging over your head? Why, yes it is! Love this sweet lamp by Zhao Liping. Design doesn't get much more adorable than this. (Did you know that this was inspired by a poem? How fitting.)

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Design
June 8, 2011

33 Ways To Stay Creative

We all need to have some sort of creative outlet in order to achieve balance in our lives. This list not only inspires us to be proactive, it gives us real tips so that we can start doing something about it. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the author of this list, but it's probably safe to assume that he or she is busy creating something….

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June 2, 2011

The Leaf House

Located in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Leaf House by Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura is perfectly suited for the hot and humid climate where it stands. The roof acts as a big leaf that protects the enclosed spaces of the home from the hot sun. With no corridors, the inside and outside of the Leaf House almost appear to be fused.

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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.