Creative Products
August 7, 2018

Botanical Hand-Forged Knives Immortalize the Beauty of a Spring Garden

Pennsylvania-based husband and wife duo Jenny and Bill (aka Pocono Mountains Forge) bring the beauty of the outdoors to the kitchen with their collection of botanical hand-forged knives. Each bespoke piece features real dried flowers and leaves enclosed inside the knives’ handles, perfectly preserved in time. Made using 1084 high carbon steel, the blacksmiths first heat the metal before hammering and shaping it into various blade shapes by hand.

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Creative Products
August 6, 2018

36 Cute and Creative Back-To-School Supplies To Let Your Personal Style Shine

Ready for back-to-school shopping? As summer creeps to a close and the school year begins, you’ve probably started a school supplies list. If you (or your child) want to stand out from the crowd and show off your creativity, there are plenty of cute school supplies for people of all ages. We’ve chosen items that are great for note-taking and homework, including personalized pencils.

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Renaissance Art
August 3, 2018

The Significance of Leonardo da Vinci’s Famous “Vitruvian Man” Drawing

As a master of the arts, sciences, and everything in between, Leonardo da Vinci is often referred to as a “Renaissance man.” While the polymath is perhaps most well-known for his masterpieces The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, it is his scientific sketches that impressively illustrate the encyclopedic knowledge and eclectic interests that have come to define him. The Vitruvian Man, a late 15th-century drawing, is a prime example of such work.

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Travel
August 2, 2018

Upgraded Airstream Trailer Designed for Adventure-Loving Travelers

Legendary trailer company Airstream is making their smallest model even more nimble with new all-terrain features. The Basecamp X helps travelers keep the spirit of adventure with a sleek design that allows it to go where other Airstream models can't. Towable by a variety of small and mid-sized SUVs, it's a great choice for independent travelers looking to travel light on the open road.

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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.