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10 Lessons to Learn from Minimalism Without Becoming a Minimalist

10 Lessons to Learn from Minimalism Without Becoming a Minimalist

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Minimalism is the practice of finding freedom and joy through having less. In a society where we are so focused on acquiring more, doing more, being more, it offers a breathe of fresh air to the ceaselessness of the rat race. Unsurprisingly, it's become something of a movement garnering a surge of popularity; note: minimalist queen Marie Kondo. It goes beyon[...]
Luna Zorro: Weaving Culture And Tradition Into Modern Textiles

Luna Zorro: Weaving Culture And Tradition Into Modern Textiles

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The bustling streets of Antigua, Guatemala overflow with a rainbow of handwoven bags, clothes and blankets. Amidst the sea of colors, Molly Berry searches for the one thing that seems impossible to find - a neutral-toned, handwoven bedspread. “Anyone who has ever traveled to Guatemala can attest to the fact that it’s a beautifully bright and colorful plac[...]
The Art Behind 5 of the Most Creative Food Trucks in the World

The Art Behind 5 of the Most Creative Food Trucks in the World

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Did you know that approximately 2.5 billion people eat food from a food truck every day? Food trucks are one of the hottest trends in the restaurant industry, and over the last several years we’ve seen the food truck evolve from yummy hot dog carts to tasty taco wagons to all-out mouthwatering gourmet!  From ethnic fusion to cupcakes and ice cream the var[...]
8 Unusual Houses in Japan That Break All Architectural Norms

8 Unusual Houses in Japan That Break All Architectural Norms

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They are quirky. They are minimal to the extreme. They are stark. They are bizarre. The following houses in Japan turn architectural norms on theirs heads and stand out from the cookie-cutter homes in their neighborhoods as surreal manifestations of form, function, vision, and originality. 1. The Hilltop House with Glass for Walls and Wildlife for Neig[...]
The Ferrolic Display: A Clock Where Time Changes Shapes

The Ferrolic Display: A Clock Where Time Changes Shapes

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Ever wondered what would it be like if the inanimate objects around you came to life? What if the numbers on the clock in front of you suddenly started moving around or changed shapes to grow arms and legs or form little squiggles? Before you laugh away the idea, take a look at the Ferrolic Display. Creator Zelf Koelman has trapped and harnessed the magical [...]
Off-Grid Freedom Now Comes in a Capsule

Off-Grid Freedom Now Comes in a Capsule

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The Ecocapsule will excite everyone from green-living enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to minimalists. A low-energy house with powerful off-grid capabilities, the Ecocapsule is undoubtedly compact, challenging even the most bare minimalists to come up with innovative ways to live with less. Off-Grid Living Options The Ecocapsule is fitted with ple[...]
Bohemian Dream: Justina Blakeney

Bohemian Dream: Justina Blakeney

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Crafting and curating imaginative spaces stimulating enough even for the most creative souls, bohemian queen Justina Blakeney bears a keen eye for unique compilations. Her style carries viewers on a voyage as galloping camel traders riding through desert sands, bearing aromatic spices and fine silk. Art and design oriented since she was a child, Blake[...]
The Realities of a Full-Time Blogger: SF Girl By Bay

The Realities of a Full-Time Blogger: SF Girl By Bay

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We all strive to turn our aspirations and creative goals into what we can sustainably do every day. The dream is to have full intention, working on what most inspires us. San Francisco-based Victoria Smith, “blogger, photographer, stylist, design junkie and flea market queen,” has grasped the reins on her passion, feverishly burning the midnight oil until he[...]
Standing Desk Meets Brutalist Design

Standing Desk Meets Brutalist Design

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Your word for the day is "brutalism," which does not derive from the word "brutal" but in fact from a French term for "exposed concrete." Brutalism is all about designing something to look solid, industrial, fortified, and purpose-driven. So, this standing desk space is a minimalist tribute to workaholics everywhere. This efficient office space makes use [...]
Feng Shui for Creative Workspaces

Feng Shui for Creative Workspaces

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Sitting at my desk, I feel completely uninspired with an inability to truly focus and complete projects. Writing has been much more difficult since I moved from the other side of the room, which lead me to consider what has created the immense difference—the divide in my concentration. In my search, I recognized that my previous desk position was better for [...]