Food Art
June 23, 2020

Food Artist Hand-Carves Incredibly Intricate Patterns Into Fruit and Vegetables

From bento boxes to radish sculptures, turning food into art is a popular pastime in Japan. Inspired by the nation’s traditional art of decorative garnishing (known as mukimono) and Thai fruit carving, Japanese chef and food artist Takehiro Kishimoto sculpts intricate motifs and patterns into fruit and vegetables. The art of Thai fruit carving was originally used to decorate the tables of the royal family, and often involved carving elaborate 3D motifs (such as flowers)

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Animals
June 23, 2020

“Two Face” Cat Fathers a Couple of Adorable Kittens in Each of His Colors

A cat named Narnia has a unique coloring that has made the internet take notice of his dashing good looks. The kitty is “two faced,” with one side of his noggin gray and the other side black, split evenly on either side of his head. Thanks to his popular Instagram account run by his human Stephanie Jiminez, the world has been able to follow along with Narnia’s life.

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DIY
June 22, 2020

Woman Transforms Dowdy Thrift Store Dresses Into Fashionable Frocks

Avid thrifter and crafter Caitlin Trantham has a knack for transforming her thrift store clothing finds into stylish outfits. With the innate ability to see the possibilities in a dress, she looks past the unfashionable elements that cause others to overlook it. Once she gets home, she takes to her sewing machine to make her vision become a reality. “Last year, I got really into vintage clothing,” Trantham tells My Modern Met.

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My Modern Met

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