The flower-power movement was iconic for the 60s and 70s when a large number of young people protested against the Vietnam war and advocated a pacifist lifestyle. The poster child for this movement were the hippies and lots of rock bands from that era embraced similar views and shared the anti-war message with their audiences through music. Continue reading “Artist Wraps a Stratocaster Guitar in a ‘Flower Power’ Crochet” »
Nordic countries are not only the land of good home design and cozy atmosphere but also the place where Vikings lived centuries ago.
One very lucky 8-year old girl hit the jackpot when she pulled out a pre-Viking era sword from a lake in Sweden. Saga Vanecek was on holiday with her family at Vidostern lake in Jonkoping County when she saw the sword on the bottom of the lake. Continue reading “Girl, 8, pulls a 1,500-year-old sword from a lake in Sweden” »
What if you could maneuver your couch to fit any position you want to be in? So that it acts as your blanket, pillow, a cubby to burrow in, or an intimate hideaway to cuddle in with someone special.Well this kind of versatile and physically customizable couch is exactly what Hanna Emelie Ernesting wanted to portray in her ‘moody couch’ Continue reading “A Bean Bag Bed With Built-in Blanket and Pillow” »
Space-saving and minimal design is a big trend when it comes to modern home design, as more and more people are living in small apartments or are looking for a clutter-free lifestyle. Continue reading “Wall-Mounted Christmas Tree” »
Sometimes refreshing the look of your home can start with small steps, such as redecorating your outdoor space or just repainting the fence.
Since your fence is the first thing that everyone sees when they come to your house, it might be a good idea to give it a new look. This doesn’t mean you have to make a big investment and change the entire fencing; you can simply look for ways to upcycle it such as a new coat of paint or some cute décor. Continue reading “Cheapest DIY Renovation Ideas: Fence Stenciling” »
The quest for vegan leather is a never-ending one, as more and more researchers are focusing on finding alternative materials to real leather and create a cruelty-free world.
Two Mexican from Zacatecas seem to have found a Continue reading “Two Men Created ‘Vegan Leather’ From Cactus to Save Animals and the Environment” »
Greenpeace warns about the dangers of contaminated water coming from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which should be released soon and poses an extreme threat to the environment.
The 1.23 million metric tons of water containing radioactive carbon is now stored at the plant and is residual water from the nuclear plant disaster that happened in 2011. Continue reading “Fukushima water release could change human DNA, Greenpeace warns” »
The former President and his wife Rosalynn Carter have built 4,300 homes in 14 countries since 1984.
Jimmy Carter, the former US President is a true role model, as at the age of 94 after having a hip surgery he has quickly recovered and got involved in house building projects for the homeless. Continue reading “94-Year-Old Jimmy Carter Is Back To Building Homes For The Poor Just Months After Hip Surgery” »
Blue Green Limpet Shells make an adorable coastal Christmas Tree. Finished with a padded base and plastic bumpers.
This would make a great gift for the beach lovers on your list! Cute and perfect! Continue reading “Seashell Christmas Tree – Natural Limpet Shells” »
