While It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the people behind Pulchra -- the first online beauty contest devoted to the appeal of everyday objects -- find that statement to be only partially true.…
Continue Reading →Fodor's and Lonely Planet do an admirable job of helping first timers get around unfamiliar locales, but what about repeat visitors? After the obvious museums and landmarks, there are still plenty of cultural must sees and dos that escape our…
Continue Reading →If you're planning on catching some waves while you're sitting on top of the world this summer, you've got to know your fellow surfers' lingo. There's nothing worse than boosting through a barrel on your beavertail and not knowing what…
Continue Reading →Everyone knows by now that oil and water don't mix, but have you ever stopped to wonder what happens when you combine H20 with a heavy Helvetica font? Word is it makes quite a splash. SCR, a subsidiary of Japan's…
Continue Reading →You've lived it up in London, found romance in Rome, and even wandered into a tourist trap in Turkey. So what's next, you international traveler you? You could take photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or eat brunch in…
Continue Reading →If you're in the market for haute headgear, whether it be a fine fedora or a dapper derby, look no further than Los Angeles-based ELM Company. Their new spring/summer collection runs the gamut from retro to modern with a classic…
Continue Reading →Is your new apartment in need of that personal touch? Or maybe your old digs could use some sprucing up? Often times the urge to redecorate your living space can be met with a tireless quest for the right fabric…
Continue Reading →This past January, John Rambo (as portrayed by Sylvester Stallone), descended upon the borders of Myanmar to dole out "aid" in the form of explosions and plenty of collateral damage. Presently, that kind of "assistance" isn't going to be of…
Continue Reading →Nobody is perfect. Even the most advanced design prodigy has room to improve a little bit. So how does a creative creature continue to grow? Well, the first step is admitting that you don't know everything. The second step is…
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