Creative Products
September 11, 2017

Glistening Jewel-Covered Tights Transform Mortal Legs into Mermaid Tails

Thanks to a surge in ocean-inspired designers, there's never been a better time to take the plunge and embrace your inner mermaid. Spanning conch shell crowns, cozy, crochet tails, and, more recently, glistening tights by Lirika Matoshi, these crafty makers create accessories that can magically transform anyone into a mer-person—even if you decide to keep your legs. Inspired by life under the sea, Matoshi's exquisite stockings are beautifully bedazzled with glistening gems, sparkling flowers, and star-shaped sequins.

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Resources
September 9, 2017

8 of the Best Free Font Websites Offering Thousands of Stylish Typefaces

Picking out the right font for your design project is like selecting an item of clothing. Just like a great-fitting pair of jeans, the perfect typeface can take your design from ordinary to extraordinary. Our computers come loaded with a cursory selection of fonts, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the different typefaces that are available.

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Photography
September 8, 2017

Artistic Underwater Photos Capture the Mystery of the Sea

The desaturated underwater photography of Michaela Skovranova creates a haunting vision of this foreign environment. Her artistic photography moves seamlessly from capturing the spirit of humpback whales to models floating beneath the water's surface. The Slovakia-born artist now resides in Australia, the perfect home for her to push the boundaries of her photography. Skovranova transitioned into underwater photography three years ago, bringing her moody color palette and fine art sensibilities with her.

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Design
September 8, 2017

Hilariously-Named Bar Soaps Ignore Typical Scents by Offering Clever Alternatives

There are many ways to make bathing more enjoyable, but the quirky bar soaps of Whiskey River Soap Co. might be the best one yet. Steering clear of conventional nomenclature like jasmine or eucalyptus, they invite you to lather up with refreshing scents like Hipsters, which has the essence of  “coffee, bacon, and craft beer.” Or if that’s not your thing, try Grammar Police that “smells like your [sic] annoying.

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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.