Style
February 27, 2018

Woman Creates Exquisite “Wearable Storybook” Dress Inspired by a French Town

Pairing an admiration for haute couture with an appreciation for the Hauts-de-France, French fashion designer Sylvie Facon has created Hommage à Arras (“Homage to Arras”), an exquisite evening gown that pays tribute to the historic town. Featuring everything from intricate illustrations to “iridescent lace and pearls,” the dress puts a storybook spin on French fashion. At first glance, the fanciful frock looks like a fantastical work of fiction.

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Cityscape Photography
February 26, 2018

Beautiful Wintry Photos of Tokyo Blanketed in Snow Look Like a Frozen Fairy Tale

Japanese photographer Yuichi Yokota travels the world, capturing the spirit of his surroundings with his camera. But it's these images from his home base of Tokyo, covered in snow, that really caught our eye. Yokota manages to photograph the delicate white flakes floating down to earth, blanketing the city in white powder. From the temple-filled streets of Asakusa to the bustling crosswalks of Shibuya, his photographs render Tokyo even more magical than it already is.

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Furniture
February 25, 2018

12 Coffee Tables That Will Transform Your Living Room

This story was originally published on Domino. When it comes to the living room, there are a handful of decorative pieces that stand in as the defining elements: The sofa is undoubtedly one, often times doubling as the focal point of the room, while the coffee table comes in as a close second.

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Science
February 23, 2018

Futurologist Predicts Human Immortality Might Be Closer Than You Think

If someone told you that the human race is very close to living forever, what would you say? According to futurologist Dr. Ian Pearson, by 2050 we'll have the capability to become “immortal.” Pearson, a former sound engineer and inventor, claims to have “85% accuracy when looking 10-15 years ahead,” and lists several technological advances as reasons for his prediction. “There are quite a lot of people interested in living forever,” Dr. Pearson tells The Sun.

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