Tattoos
April 10, 2019

People Are Getting Colorful Tattoos That Look Like Embroidery on Skin

Embroidery and tattoos have more in common than you might think. When you consider how each of their images is created, the similarities are striking. They both use needles to form designs and require the respective artist to make deliberate linear marks every time they touch fabric or skin. These likenesses, when combined, make for eye-catching ink that's spawned a new trend called embroidery tattoos. The field of embroidery encompasses many approaches.

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Creative Products
April 9, 2019

10 Unique Teapots Steeped in Originality

Are you a tea lover with a taste for the unusual? If so, you're going to love what we've brewed up for you! With this collection of unique teapots, you can treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind cuppa each time you pour. Far from typical, these teapots are steeped in originality. A few are animal-shaped, allowing you and a lovable llama, adorable elephant, and whimsical whale to enjoy tea for two.

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Art
April 6, 2019

Interview: The Alphabet Poetically Reimagined with the Human Body

The alphabet is a source of inspiration for many creatives, past and present. From calligraphy to hand-drawn letter art, our familiar abcs are often transformed from standard typefaces to eye-catching works of art. Hollywood photographer Douglas Kirkland and his wife Françoise are two of the latest contemporaries to artistically interpret the standard alphabet in a new way. Taking inspiration from Erté's iconic Art Deco-style Alphabet Suite (created between 1927 and 1967)

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Architecture
April 5, 2019

Chinese Bookstore’s Chandeliers Look Like Sheets of Paper Floating in Mid-Air

The Chinese city of Xi'an is continuing its emergence as a center of architecture and design with the YJY Maike Centre Flagship by Japanese designer Tomoko Ikegai of IKG Inc. This bookstore and commercial center has a warm, modern feel that places books and learning at the center. Wishing to evoke the feelings of a library and gallery, Ikegai marries both concepts across two levels and nearly 50,000 square feet (4,500 square meters) of space.

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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.