August 2011 Posts (161)

Would you live in an oil mill? (12 photos to consider)

I would. If it were this oil mill. Ok, it was a 19th century oil mill, beautifully made over to this riveting space. Although, I'm not a fan of those rugs, everything else is incredible.…

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Added by rd on August 31, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Broken skateboard colorful sculptures (15 photos)



I have been curious about these artworks ever since I caught an article about it in a magazine. Not your ordinary passion for skateboards, his passion is for broken skateboards. Rather than throwing it away, he makes an art out of it. What a great way to commemorate a good 'ol skateboard right?
He is a Japanese wood sculptor named Haroshi.…
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Added by Joy on August 31, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Lyrical Trivia of the Day - Lean On Me

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

We all need somebody to …

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Added by C. on August 31, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Liz Rusby ~ Dreamy captures of a self-taught photographer (22 photos)



"I am a self taught photographer, inspired by the romance and beauty of nature and drawn to the quiet moments of everyday life..."

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Added by rd on August 31, 2011 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Trivial Picture of the Day - I Think You've Got A Point

He looks like an intelligent dog, isn't he? And why am I so sure that this dog is a "he?" Well, let's not put on a debate for that. According to Wikipedia, the word "dog" may also mean the male of a canine species, as opposed to the word "bitch" for the female of the species. Dog is the…

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Added by C. on August 31, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Recycled and Colorful Cabin in Brazil (7 photos)



Brazilian designer Fabio Galeazzo has explored the small cabin designs in a place where huge homes and bedroom are the norm. Looks like Brazil is…
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Added by rd on August 30, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Tearfully Expressive Watercolor Paintings (12 artworks)



The artist's name is Marion Bolognesi. She lives and works in New York City, where she divides her time between accessories design and her personal passion for expressive, illustrative water color paintings. Her paintings and work has been exhibited around the globe. Meanwhile, see the rest of her watercolor paintings coming up! [You may see more of her works and collaborations at her website … Read More →

Added by Joy on August 30, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Lyrical Trivia of the Day - Happy

On the good, the bad, the ugly

The smiles, the laughs, the funny,

Or all the things we put each other through

It's for you for…

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Added by C. on August 30, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

If your house was on fire (knock on wood) what are the things you would save? (13 Photos)

Aleš Moravec, 20, student Architecture and Design.

Robert Holden's project, titled The Burning House, give us a peek of how a person view material possessions. A single photo summarizes the things an…

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Added by rd on August 30, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Trivial Picture of the Day - Unity, Freedom, Work

The Village (3) - Zimbabwe 2010

It's good to see happy smiles on the faces of these children of Zimbabwe. They really enjoy having a fun time in front of the camera. I hope that they will not lose this kind of innocence. By the way, what's with Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia (1923), Rhodesia (1965), and…

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Added by C. on August 30, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Mattress Factory Transformed to Amazing Home (12 photos)

Lyn Gardener, of Gardener & Marks, did a wonderful job in transforming this former 1900s mattress factory to an open plan warehouse space with huge open spaces, central courtyard, complete with a rooftop terrace. Accentuated with vintage chandeliers, french furniture, original fittings and classic…

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Added by rd on August 29, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

7 of Alexander Jansson's mythical illustrations



Alexander Jansson is an artist from Göteborg, Sweden. His artworks may seem a bit creepy and when you look closely, you'd realize that his work is kind-of influenced by Tim Burton. His illustrations are set in places out-of-this… Read More →

Added by Joy on August 29, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

16 ways to use your wrist now that watches are obsolete







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Added by rd on August 29, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Lyrical Trivia of the Day - Sweet Child o' Mine

She's got a smile that it seems to me

Reminds me of childhood memories

Where everything

Was as fresh as the bright blue…

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Added by C. on August 29, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Artworks with Nature (10 photos)

"The 'Circle of Life'. And it moves us all

Through despair and hope

Through faith and love

Till we find our place

On the path unwinding

In the Circle..

The Circle of Life.."



The song's message and the artworks that you're about to see is an ode to nature. That we must take…

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Added by rd on August 29, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Trivial Picture of the Day - Giggle Tickle

Happiness

This little boy is having so much fun and you can't see his eyeballs anymore. Looks like he is being tickled resulting to his very contagious giggles! What exactly is a "tickle?"

In 1897, psychologists G. Stanley Hall and Arthur Allin described a "tickle" as two different types of phenomena. One type caused by very light movement across the skin.…

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Added by C. on August 29, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Loveliest of Swedish Apartments with Naturalist and Clean Design (18 photos)

Perfect abode for those who are fond a space that's homey and welcoming. Its spaciousness is maximized with clutter-free design whilst having a place for everything. A very open plan where everything appears to be within your reach is the main feature of this home. With huge windows and high ceiling to boot, this space is an inspiration that for a small space,…

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Added by rd on August 28, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

Lyrical Trivia of the Day - Chasing Cars

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me

And just forget the world?

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Added by C. on August 28, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Ways to uncomplicate your life (about a hundred)

I found a treasure... It's called "100 ways to uncomplicate your life". You might think you don't need this but then again, sometimes we need that gentle push to start untangling our seemingly complicated life.. To lessen the burden, to lessen unwanted stress.. To lessen unnecessary worry.. To a…

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Added by rd on August 28, 2011 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Trivial Picture of the Day - No Two Are Alike

Winter

Nice shot of a colorful leaf outlined with snowflakes. I've always wondered how it would feel to live in a city where it snows. I can just imagine the coldness and coolness of playing with the snow, and waiting for each snowflake to drop on my cold face. But did you know that no two snowflakes are alike?

Snowflakes form in a wide…

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Added by C. on August 28, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

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