Crafts
December 13, 2022

Rainbow Ceramics Evoke Feelings of Happiness and Childhood Nostalgia

From planters to mugs, ceramics influence many aspects of our lives. So, choosing certain pottery pieces can make a big impact on the decor of your house, and your own personal style. That is why maker Christine Tenenholtz crafts exquisite ceramic pieces with a playful twist. Her array of rainbow-colored creations inspires joy and evokes happy childhood memories. Based in New Mexico, Tenenholtz has been making ceramics for 30 years.

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Art
December 12, 2022

Banksy Is Releasing a Limited-Edition Print as a Fundraiser for Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its 10th month, artists have spent time raising money for the country as it battles Russian forces. One of the latest creatives to fundraise via their work is the elusive street artist Banksy. Working with the Legacy of War Foundation, he has created a limited-edition screen print to help aid the international charity’s mission to provide support to civilians affected by the conflict.

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Toys
December 12, 2022

LEGO’s 10,001-Piece Eiffel Tower Set Is Its Tallest Set Ever Released

Beloved toy company LEGO has done it again. The Danish company has taken inspiration from the real world and rendered it in a set of its iconic buildable toy blocks. Coming in at a grand total of 10,001 pieces, the LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower set is an incredible replica of the iconic Parisian landmark. When completed, the mini-tower stands at around 58 inches tall.

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News
December 11, 2022

86-Year-old Flight Attendant Has Been Flying the Skies for 65 Years, Breaking World Records

When Bette Nash was a teenager in the early 1950s, she took her first flight out of Reagan National Airport. Nash said she fell in love with “the spiffy appearances and gracious manners of the crew members.” Shortly after in 1957, she started her career in aviation with Eastern Airlines, which eventually became American Airlines.

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My Modern Met

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