Style
October 25, 2019

These Heated Dumpling Slippers Will Warm Your Feet and Heart

There’s nothing quite like a steaming hot bowl of delicious dumplings to warm you up on a cold day. Wellness brand Smoko have come up with a novel way to celebrate that exact feeling with their dumpling-shaped heated slippers. Sold by Urban Outfitters, the super-cute, plump footwear is a novel way to express your love of food, all while keeping you delightfully cozy.

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Inspiring
October 24, 2019

Priest Invites Stray Dogs Into His Church In Hopes of Them Finding Their Forever Homes

The Paróquia de Sant’Ana Gravatá in Gravatá, Brazil is an unlikely place for animal adoption. But every Sunday, the church welcomes not only its parishioners but stray dogs, too. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes is at the helm of this heartwarming act; he invites pups from off the streets to be part of weekend Mass in hopes that attendees will want to take them home. Gomes' commitment to these forgotten dogs goes beyond weekly Mass.

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Drawing
October 24, 2019

Majestic Creatures Drawn in Colorful Zentangle Patterns Pop Off the Page

Inspired by the meditative method of zentangle art, 18-year-old Maldives-based artist Mahi Abdul draws pattern-adorned animals and fantasy creatures that look like they could come to life at any second. From a dragon-like chameleon with decorative scales to a majestic phoenix with vibrant plumage, it’s hard to believe each incredibly detailed piece is drawn entirely by hand. “Zentangling has taught me so much about myself,” reveals Abdul.

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