Lucy Litman of San Francisco has taken a stunning collection of photos that feature all sorts of vibrant foods and candies matched up with their corresponding Pantone color swatches. Her entire series of photos are available to view on Instagram.
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When I get a new pressure cooker, I pressure-cook water in it. I do this with every pressure cooker — even if it's the same model, size, or brand. That's because this "hot water test" not only reveals how the pressure cooker works and how much water does not evaporate, but it can also spot any issues or defects with the cooker.
Names: Finley (4-years-old) and Jackson (5 1/2 years old)
Location: Seattle, Washington
Room sizes: Bathroom - 47 square feet; Finley's Room - 100 square feet; Jackson's Room -130 square feet
The adorable Finley and Jackson of Finley and Jackson's "Modern Shabby-Chic" Bedrooms & Playrooms are back with new and improved big kid bedrooms and bathroom. Their mom, Emily, had been thinking about adding a bathroom to the upper level of their home for years. The house—Emily and Kai's Thoughtful and Stunning Seattle Home—came with only 1.5 bathrooms when they purchased it six years ago, and the only shower/bathtub was in the master bathroom. Now that the kids are getting older (Finley is almost 4 years old and Jackson is 5 ½) and out of diapers, it's clear that they need their own bathroom. In order to add it, both bedrooms needed a new floor plan—this is what Emily came up with!
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Players who try Automatron will be delighted to find the DLC’s has a staggering number of options for building robots. Naturally, people are taking advantage of this and recreating bots and characters that everybody knows and loves.
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tattoo by Sasha Unisex
Tattoo You is an online shop that produces amazing, high-quality temporary tattoos that were designed by famous tattoo artists like Sasha Unisex, Sasha Masiuk, Melissa Khouri, and more. Their full catalog of tattoos are available to purchase from the Tattoo You website and Etsy store.
Modern temporary tattoos involve high-resolution, four color printing techniques that combine ink and glue. It is now possible to make temporary tattoos that last well for about a week and a half. It is also possible to produce designs that are much larger than you would think. TattooYou.com currently offers sizes as large as 8”x10”.
Our temporary tattoos last about as long as the layer of skin you’ve applied them to. That is usually between 1 and 2 weeks, depending on a variety of factors. In the meantime, you will find that our temporary tattoos are remarkably resistant to soap and water.
tattoo by Sasha Masiuk
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Microsoft has been on a roll lately with its special edition Xbox One controllers. The Elite is almost perfect , the Lunar White is gorgeous ...and now there are these guys.
“Red Five” is the first of many Star Wars portrait illustrations created my Mike Mitchell for Mondo and Acme Archives. In this particular piece, he captures a stunning profile shot of Luke Skywalker dressed in his rebel flight suit. A limited edition of prints are available to purchase from Mondo.
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What could be better than a well-dressed pug that serves cocktails? This is a dream life I want to live.
The Bios Incube is a wonderful way to remember loved ones through the process of growing a tree. This incubating system uses biodegradable urns that dissolve and incorporate the cremated remains of loved ones into soil that contains a seedling of a tree that can be replanted anywhere once it is mature enough to survive. The system also offers an interactive app that assists in tending to the needs of the growing tree.
The intent of the Bios Incube is to offer people a sustainable alternative for remembering deceased persons or pets in a natural and contemporary way. Everyone has the right to affordable, sustainable death care. The Bios Incube has been designed for city dwellers with limited access to natural land, those seeking an alternative to traditional burials, and for people who want to meaningfully connect with their loved ones who have passed away. …The topic of death and the process of grief is often sterilized and avoided in conversation, for fear of being too taboo to discuss. We want to change that. We believe the end of human life is a remarkable event that has the ability to teach us if we only let it. The Bios Incube wants to give us an opportunity to take part in this unique life-bearing experience
Bios is currently raising funds through Kickstarter to bring their Bios Incube to market.
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It's a designer's job to push the envelope and make us see things we've never seen before, sometimes thrilling us along the way. I’m not a Nervous Nellie by any stretch of the imagination, but some spaces make me tremble, even as I applaud them.
Daredevil has been praised for its grit and realism, and since it’s a show about a guy who spends at least half his time beating people up, this means the way he fights has to feel believable.
This Sunday, March 21, marks the first official day of spring! If you're as excited as I am about this, then you'll want to celebrate accordingly. How about a nice, refreshing grapefruit and Campari sorbet? It's light, bright, and boozy — just what we need to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring.
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While most people in this world struggle to juggle and other people in this world don’t like the brain pruning effect of a Rubik’s Cube, Rubocubo is totally different: he can juggle three different Rubik’s Cubes while solving all of them in less than 15 seconds. It’s an awesome trick that combines two of the funnest (and silliest) skills.
If your bedroom could use a little pick-me-up, but you don't have a ton of cash, check out this collection of 15 charming DIY projects that will set you back less than $25.
NorthSurvival demonstrates a creative way to start a fire using a lemon in his latest survival tip video.
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Most bathrooms are sterile, shiny affairs, full of porcelain and ceramic tile and shiny chrome. But these spaces aim for something a little different. Bringing in textured elements like brick and concrete and wood will give you bathroom a touch of the unexpected, and more than a little bit of rustic charm.
chapinci really like the idea of having a bunch of little structures rather than one big house.
Name: Ben Steinbauer, Filmmaker, Man About Town
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 250 square feet
Years lived in: Rented 1 year
Ben's home is the perfect example of not needing a lot of space or expensive furniture to create the kind of home you want to hang out in. Under 300 square feet (not counting the outdoor deck), his home — a compact studio he rents in the backyard of a Central Austin house — is filled with vintage scores, art by creative friends, and records.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Folio Society’s special editions. They’ve been creating some fantastic books, particularly in the science fiction world. After tackling Frank Herbert’s Dune , Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle and Ursula K. Le Guin’s A Wizard of Earthsea , they’ve set their sights on a new classic: Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
The first official trailer for the new Lonely Island movie Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping features the behind-the-scenes life of singer and rapper Conner4Real (Andy Samberg) and his entourage. The film was written by Samberg and his Lonely Island partners Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Schaffer and Taccone directed the film and Judd Apatow produced.
Universal Pictures’ Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is headlined by musical digital-shorts superstars Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, collectively known as The Lonely Island. The comedy goes behind the scenes as singer/rapper Conner4Real (Samberg) faces a crisis of popularity after his sophomore album flops, leaving his fans, sycophants and rivals all wondering what to do when he’s no longer the dopest star of all.
Samberg announced the movie during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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While some people like to use the weekend to tackle home improvement projects, baking projects are more my speed. If you, like me, enjoy taking advantage of your free time by attempting ambitious new recipes, these croissant cinnamon rolls are just the ticket.
No doubt the gates of Orgrimmar were the inspiration for this fantastic custom LEGO fortress made by burlogh. Iron spikes, chains and robust walls. Yup, that’s not a place for humans.
Science presenter Steve Mould used a simple bow to demonstrate how when played like a violin, a metal plate will resonate and cause a bunch of spilled couscous to beautifully align into what are known as Chladni figures.
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Name: Nick and Julia and their three children
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Size: 1,500 square feet
Years lived in: 8 years
Modern, colorful and striking, this renovated home is full of great architectural features, elegant design and clean lines. Nick and Julia love the family- and party-friendly home they were able to create with the help of Solares Architecture, a firm that renovates and builds environmentally integrated homes. Nick and Julia’s home is a mix of both warm, friendly style and dramatic features.
Turning a tin can into a grater might be a tedious process, but it offers the advantage of getting all those little food strips inside a vessel you can easily dump onto whatever you’re making. With a little plastic wrap it could even be used to store your pre-grated ingredients for later—and it comes at the low price of basically free.
Here's a jolt of color in the form of storage: Florence-based studio Invasione Creativa designed modular shelves that look like Pantone swatches.
Smoothies are one of our favorite breakfast options year-round, but especially in the winter because it's an easy way to brighten the mornings by adding extra fruit to our diets. And since frozen fruit works just as well (if not better — hello, icy, creamy texture), there's no worry about whether it's in season.
If you're stuck in the doldrums of gray days, try these tropical smoothies. It won't be quite like you're relaxing on a white-sand beach, but it'll be closer to it than your normal bowl of oatmeal.
While my city keeps teetering in and out of wintertime weather, I've got my sights set firmly (and optimistically) on spring. One way to get into that warm-weather state of mind is to think about all of the wonderful things you're going to do once it hits 75° outside. Think about the picnics you'll have and the patios you'll sit on sipping an iced tea.
Even if you don’t know the Dire Straits song “Walk of Life” by name you’ll recognize it immediately when you hear it. Fun fact: It’s the perfect song to end any movie.
