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November 28, 2019

Artist Quits Day Job to Draw the Majestic Beauty of Ocean Waves Full-Time

At first glance, the oceanic artwork of Brisbane-based artist Bethany Moffat might look like photographs, but it’s actually a series of hyperrealistic colored pencil drawings. Impressively, Moffat spends several weeks on each piece, sketching the silk-like ocean surface, one pencil stroke at a time. Moffat quit her day job to pursue drawing full-time 6 months ago, and she’s been “making waves” ever since.

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History
November 25, 2019

Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers

Today, if we want to supplement our text and social media with a more visual element, we search for the right emoji; but in the 19th century, Victorians would’ve used flowers. In fact, due to the severe restrictions of Victorian society, an entire language in flowers was developed so that senders could express feelings and emotions through colorful coded messages. Consequently, Victorians carried floral dictionaries to decipher received bouquets and to compose their replies.

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Creative Products
November 25, 2019

15 Creative Dog Tags You Can Fetch on Etsy

Whether it's parks, hiking trails, or beaches, we love to take our dogs on life's little adventures. But when you let your dog roam free, it brings peace of mind to know that they're properly tagged. Finding the right dog tag can also add a fun, personal touch to your pooch's collar and, more importantly, will keep them safe wherever they go.

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Animals
November 23, 2019

Interview: “Rapunzel Horse” with a Golden Mane Shares Loving Bond with Her Fair-Haired Human

Have you ever been jealous of a horse’s mane? Well, a Haflinger mare named Storm has hair that'll make you wish you rocked her gorgeous locks. This breed of horse is known for its beautiful mane, and Storm doesn't disappoint. She has golden, wavy hair that trails down her side. It's so long that she's earned the nickname “Rapunzel” after the iconic fairy tale character.

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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.