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12 Architects Who Build Houses Around Trees Instead Of Cutting Them The unfortunate reality of urbanization is that trees get in the way. However, creative architects find ways to build around the issue. The result is a tree that melds into the house – or the other way around. It’s a nice blend of architecture and nature. One thing I always found off about some of the bigger cities was the lack of trees – I feel like a bit of green improves many a desolate city location....

133 Old Washing Machine Drums Turned Into Awesome Street Lamps The streets of Câmara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal were recently lit up by some of the most awesome lamps we’ve ever seen, made of recycled washing machine drums. Volunteers from cultural association Teatro Metaphora worked for 6 months to turn 133 salvaged old washing machine drums into this beautiful light installation for the festival of São Pedro. One of the group’s goals is to promote ecological well-being and responsible usage of materials....

14 Of The Best Crazy Hair Styles Ever On Crazy Hair Days kids get an opportunity to go wild with their hair in school, skipping the boring part of getting sent to the principle’s office. The classics like hair color and hair gel are complimented by props, toys and all kinds of wacky things, making it a hilarious spectacle for everybody. As you’ll see in the photos below, some kids (or their parents) go out of their way to create the craziest hair styles, that wouldn’t embarrass even Hollywood’s top hairdressers....

15 Finnish Nightmares For Introverted People It’s generally considered that the more you go North from the equator, the more introverted people you’ll meet. And it doesn’t get that much more North than Finland, where introverts roam free, being kept in check only by their self-doubt and social awkwardness. Finnish artist Karoliina Korhonen also noticed that and made the most of the situation by creating a comical illustration series she calls Finnish Nightmares ....

15 Inspirational Quotes For Designers Running Low On Creative Juices Sometimes, we all need a little inspiration in our work. Those designer sods need it more than most. Here are 15 inspirational phrases on design. As a subject, it looks deceptively simple, likely because the result oft looks simple and elegant. The trick is getting there: fighting the impulse to use Papyrus and Comic Sans, not adding clipart… More info: creativemarket....

15 Minimalist Tattoo Ideas To Get Inspired By Tattoos are all the rage these days. What’s even more, there’s a lot of fuss about getting the tiniest, the least detailed tattoo possible. And what do you know, here we come in with an inspirational list of minimalist tattoos. From single line drawings to elaborate ideas broken down to simplistic forms, it’s a feast for your eyes. If you want to see more minimalist tattoos, look at this post on tattooing people with the tools of their trade....

15 Shocking Celebrity Transformations That Made Headlines This Year This year, a bunch of celebrities left us amazed with their jaw-dropping transformations. Whether it was for a movie, a lifestyle revamp, or just a bold style choice, these stars know how to keep us hooked. Some of these changes sparked chatter about Ozempic, a weight-loss injection that isn’t officially FDA-approved for that purpose. Celebs like Lizzo shut down those rumors by opening up about how they actually achieved their stunning new looks....

15 Wholesome Comics From The “Cuddle Bats” Series Cuddly Bats is a comic series featuring the adorable bat couple Luna and Shadow. The sweet illustrations depict this cute duo having movie nights with pizza, cuddling and many other scenarios from their life. The artist’s goal is to spread happiness and charm through their images and they’ve created a whole book dedicated to the attempt from which we’ve shared a select few panels in the gallery below....

15+ Times People Had To Look Twice At This Chef Illusionist’s Desserts Before Eating Ben Churchill is a chef, who specializes in deceiving food illusions, that look like ordinary household items. Ben’s unique desserts have fooled many people, after all, who in their sane mind would think about taking a bite out of an ashtray or an old dish sponge? From chocolate screws to cookie potatoes, this chef never ceases to surprise....

16 Dark Paintings By Chris Jacoub Incorporating His Unique Style Of Dripping Streaks Chris Jacoub has racked up over 1.7M followers on Instagram by showing his signature style of dripping paint on dark canvases. The Los Angeles-based artist posts videos showing exactly how he places the acrylic paint in pools on a painted canvas. When he carefully lifts the image, suddenly the pools of fluid drip down in vibrant streaks, waves and drops....

16 Of The Most Detrimental Financial Decisions Witnessed By People It’s a lot of pressure for most people to deal with financial decisions. There are so many pitfalls to watch out for. Scammers, high-risk investments or just plain foolish decisions. After all without long-term planning, rash decisions can lead back to massive financial losses. No matter how hard you try to be financially savvy, it’s a tough game to play....

They are called kit houses and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. And it’s not a new concept – mail-order houses were pretty popular in the first half of the 20th century, especially the Sears Catalog Homes . Upon ordering the home, you receive a construction plan and everything you need to build the house. You just need to purchase your own concrete and masonry. #1 Timber Frame Kit $39,976....

18 Amazing Entries To 2015 Sony Photography Awards In Open Category The Sony World Photography Awards are one of the greatest and most respectable annual photography competitions for amateurs and professionals in the field. We are glad to present you with 18 of the best entries from the Open category. The Sony World Photography Awards, first launched in 2008, have three major competitions: Open, Youth, and Pro. If you have a photo you believe in, you too can take part in the Open competition, which, together with the Youth competition, is open for entries until 5 January 2015....

18 Fascinating Photos That Appear To Blur The Boundaries Of Reality Erik Johansson’s photographs invite us to question reality, as blurred boundaries and mirage-like visuals fuse seamlessly with the real world. His incredible skill lies in manipulating images to be both believable and fantastical at once, holding viewers’ attention as we attempt to unravel what’s real. The subtle balance between illusion and reality makes it challenging to pinpoint where one ends and the other begins....

20 Amusing 1-Star Reviews Shared On The ‘Takeaway Trauma’ Page Before choosing a takeaway joint most of us check the reviews to see if it’s a good spot. While you may normally check the positive reviews, do you also look at the negative reviews? If you do you may have come across a hidden gem or two of funny or unhinged customer reviews. If you missed out on it that’s ok though because the ‘Takeaway Trauma’ Instagram account has got you covered....

20 Cool And Beautiful Designs That Might Inspire You To Move Towards Maximalism Although minimal aesthetics are in trend these days, some people just don’t like the “less is more” concept. Many folks think that a minimalist interior doesn’t give enough homey vibes. So, they prefer the idea of “The more the merrier”. To each, their own! Turns out, there is a Facebook group entirely dedicated to maximalist designs. We’ve collected some of those over-the-top but brilliant designs from this online group....

20 Enchanting Wire Sculptures Of Fairies, Created By Robin Wight Tucked away near dense woods, British artist Robin Wight has turned a surplus of wire into something truly magical—delicate, captivating sculptures of fairies that seem as if they’ve stepped right out of a dream. Known for his incredible wirework under the name FantasyWire , Wight’s fairies enchant anyone who stumbles across them, whether they are perched on a tree branch or caught in a graceful mid-air pose....

20 Famous Paintings, Cartoon Characters, And Historical Figures Recreated Using Artificial Intelligence Nathan Shipley is a San Francisco-based graphics artist who used artificial intelligence (AI) to reimagine a handful of historical figures, cartoon characters, and famous paintings as modern-day people. In a recent interview with Bored Panda , the artist said he loves to create impossible images and explore new technology. Nathan has a background in animation and visual effects and once he saw the possibilities that AI and machine learning tools open up, he realized that there are many things that could be done using them that would otherwise be impossible....

20 Funny Comics By Cameron Spires About Life’s Absurdities Cameron Spires is a comic artist who is especially talented at imbuing his illustrations about daily life with such accurate humour as to result in comedy gold. He started his account “Goat to Self” as a fun doodle page but it has since grown into a well of mirth and joy for his growing following of 101k plus fans. Indeed, his talent for intermingling daily life with the lols brings joy and happiness to many and you too can share in the mirth by checking out some of his best pieces in the gallery below....

20 Haunting Facts And Pics That Might Keep You Awake At Night We often get disturbed by the idea of supernatural things around us, and we get scared of fictional characters in haunted movies. However, sometimes humans do such terrifying things that even ghosts seem better. The Instagram account “ Horror Facts ” shares some of the creepiest and most disturbing facts and pics that are not for the faint-hearted folks....