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Illustrations Let You Turn Aggravating Coffee Stains Into Works Of Art
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 00:22
These postcards were created with a double shot of brilliance and a latte of creativity. Singapore-based artists Li Jun Pek, who uses the pseudonym "Ink Julep," and Jenn Perng have created postcards with artwork that ...
New Site Helps You Find Your Starchitect Dream Home -- Design News
Apartment Therapy - 24 Feb 2016 23:45
Pin it Have your heart set on living in an Eichler? Nuts about Neutra? LA-based real estate startup Open Listings has launched Architectural Listings, a site where you can search for your perfect home--as long as it's by...
The Other Entrepreneurs: The Daredevil Painters of India
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 23:43
Avid Kumar runs a four-person business painting the exteriors of high-rise towers in Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal state. Painting a building typically earns him around 10,000 rupees -- about $145 -- far mo...
Interview With Fred Liang
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 23:16
I visited Fred Liang at the exhibitioncut. paper. fold. to talk about his works in the show, his influences, and the limitations and intrigue of working in jianzhi or Chinese paper cutting. Liang lives and works in Bosto...
A perfect roast chicken is a good weekend project
News Observer - 24 Feb 2016 22:53
Cutting it in half helps it cook faster Placing on a rack makes the skin crisper …
Blind Pig Supper Club hosting CBGB-inspired dinner
News Observer - 24 Feb 2016 22:49
The Blind Pig Supper Club is hosting a March 26 dinner featuring three North Carolina chefs cooking dishes inspired by the iconic rock and punk club, CBGB. …
Before & After: An Old Parisian Printing Factory Becomes a Creative Family Home
Apartment Therapy - 24 Feb 2016 22:30
Pin it When Adrienne and Benjamin bought this old Parisian printing factory, the space was raw, dark, and badly in need of a renovation, but the volumes were beautiful and they knew there was potential. They took the cha...
These Photos Bring to Life the Meaning of Work
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 22:23
In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution changed the world as we knew it. Hand production methods shifted to machines, productivity soared and the world became interconnected like never before. Today, we see a similar shi...
Clothed in Hope founder Amy Bardi talks about the African non-profit that she runs from Apex
News Observer - 24 Feb 2016 22:23
The organization teaches impoverished African women sewing, entrepreneurship and life skills that help them improve conditions in their families and community …
The Only Thing Better than Plain Rice Is Crispy Rice
Bon Appetit - 24 Feb 2016 22:00
Rice is good. Crispy rice is better. The post The Only Thing Better than Plain Rice Is Crispy Rice appeared first on Bon Appétit.
Leah & Bill's Modern Love Nest -- House Tour Greatest Hits
Apartment Therapy - 24 Feb 2016 22:00
Pin it Name: Bill Johnson and Leah Forester Johnson, wife, mother, and blogger Location: Venice - Los Angeles, California Size: 3,300 square feet (main house), 1,000 square feet (man cave) Years lived in: 8 years (approx...
Thoreau's Nephew: Romania's Literary Slaughterhouse
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 21:45
Poets be warned. Only in Romania is there a poetry reading series known as the slaughterhouse. It's called Thoreau's Nephew (Nepotu´ Lui Thoreau) and takes place in a brightly painted, very smoky (well, smoky until mid-...
13 Ways to Repurpose Ladders Around the House
Apartment Therapy - 24 Feb 2016 21:30
Livet Hemma Pin it Ladders are good to have if you're trying to reach something up high, but they can also be put to other, more creative uses. We've rounded up 13 examples, from pot storage to plant stands, of ways you ...
From Barren to Bountiful: Desert Dining Goes Farm-to-Table
Bon Appetit - 24 Feb 2016 21:13
Sponsored: How chefs find local, fresh ingredients in the American desert. The post From Barren to Bountiful: Desert Dining Goes Farm-to-Table appeared first on Bon Appétit.
The Small-Batch, Crazy-Flavored New Guard of Beef Jerky
Bon Appetit - 24 Feb 2016 21:00
We tasted nearly two dozen different small-batch, artisanal jerkies--and these were the best of the bunch. The post The Small-Batch, Crazy-Flavored New Guard of Beef Jerky appeared first on Bon Appétit.
Give Your Entryway a Super Scandinavian Style Boost for Under $300
Apartment Therapy - 24 Feb 2016 21:00
Pin it If you're not happy when you first walk through your door every day, your entryway might need a little refresh to get you through the winter blahs. With everything grey and dreary outside, pick some pretty pastels...
Mariinsky Ballet's 'Raymonda' comes slowly to life
Washington Post - 24 Feb 2016 20:55
When the curtain rose on the Mariinsky Ballet's production of "Raymonda" on Tuesday, the audience saw an elegant and motionless tableau. The dancers remained frozen in place for a few musical measures.
'Road Show': A journey into the 'get-rich-quick' 20th century
Washington Post - 24 Feb 2016 20:55
"Road Show" has logged a lot of miles on a long, bumpy journey to Shirlington and the cozy confines of Signature Theatre. Who knew that to smooth out the ride, we've been waiting all this time for Gary Griffin to hop on ...
How A 'New World' Would Look To One Of The Most Famous Pagans Alive
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 20:50
The average writing day for pagan author Starhawk seems apt for someone whose spirituality is embedded in the magical qualities of nature. The 64-year-old wakes up in her northern California home and goes outside to sit ...
6 Stylish Hotel Rooms to Inspire Your Dream Bedroom
Apartment Therapy - 24 Feb 2016 20:30
Pin it Looking for a little inspiration for your bedroom? We've rounded up six interiors from stylish hotels all over the world, chock-full of ideas you can steal for your space to make every day feel like a vacation.
Art Historians Miss the Mark: Follow the Money Trail for Surprising Revelations About Renaissance Art
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 20:21
Crucifixion & Last Judgment by Wikimedia.org A current exhibit (January 25-April 14, 2016) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City features an in-depth examination of two paintings by famed Renaissance artist ...
Tattoo Artist Spends Day Off Inking Survivors Of Domestic Violence, Self-Harm For Free
The Huffington Post - 24 Feb 2016 20:15
One tattoo artist is helping others turn traumatic scars into symbols of strength. Brian Finn, who works at Infinite Art Tattoo in Toledo, Ohio, spends one day a week inking over people's scars from domestic violence...