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Here is my collection of best creative and unusual furniture designs and decorating ideas. Giant Bird Nest Bed This giant bird nest was designed by Merav Eitan and Gas­ton Zahr as part of the Green Gar­den Exhibition.

Boat Beds Suprisingly, these upcycled boat beds actually look comfotable. What do you think?

Tree Beds Who knew having a bed wrapped in tree branches would look so cool. :)... Read more

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After a Bollywood award show in Vancouver over the weekend, tons of fans came out to support the growing film scene in India. If you're not in Vancouver, check out some of the films involved. These movies are often full of creative use of colour and fabric, great sources of inspiration... it's like travelling without going anywhere. Plus, it's up to you how spicy you wanna get!

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Did you know April is Earth Month? It is!

Not a conspiracy theorist, but is it just a coincidence it's "spring cleaning" time, too?

Two great reasons to create some new projects out of old things...

Original story: 25 Upcycled Craft Projects for Earth Month ...April is a great time to raise awareness about issues that impact the planet to an audience who might not be as receptive to that... Read more

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Have you ever received a hand crafted card ? My mother loves to make them and everyone enjoys that extra special touch that comes along with them. I am delighted to introduce you to Steph from Hofkissed today. She shares her tips and favorite products with us.

When did you start creating and why?

I've always had a creative gene - particularly for papercrafting and scrapbooking . I started creating... Read more

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A photo of non-teeny mannequins went viral in Sweden prompting more talk about what a "real woman" is. I'm no expert, but neither one of these plastic girls is a "real" woman to me.

Original story: Why shop mannequins need to be like real women The popularity of an online photograph of larger-than-average fashion dummies at a Swedish department store points the way for retailers to... Read more

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Now that it is spring my mind is on the sea! Even though we can't always be at the sea you can wear beautiful jewelry inspired by it with sea glass beaded pieces from JaJeJems . I'm excited to share this mother/daughter duo with you!

How did JaJeJems come about?

JaJeJems came about from a collaboration between my daughter Jessica and myself. Jessica's specialty is... Read more

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I guess if you're sent to prison, you've got to find something to do.

A jailhouse in Philadelphia is currently putting on an exhibit of old artefacts and creations from the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, including things like soap carvings and woodwork.

So maybe bad guys can create good art?

Original story: Old shivs, jailhouse crafts and more are put on display at historic... Read more

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Every moment is sacred if you are fully present to that moment.

Every expression outward of what is stirring deep within is sacred...a prayer if you will..if the intent is to remain open to all that is possible...and accept that journey as it truly is. Prayer is communication with Creator....intentful connection with our highest expression as well as surrender to the Source of all life. Soul speaks in those... Read more

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Easter is a perfect occasion for spending some quality family time dying eggs and doing crafts . If you didn't think dying and decorating Easter eggs can be fun, check out the craft projects below.

The photo above of most beautiful coloured eggs was taken by KurtFML on Flickr.

Here is how you can make your Easter eggs look like they have leaf prints .
To get this beautiful golden-brown color -... Read more

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Most people buy Lululemon yoga pants because they have a great reputation for flattering legs, thighs and behinds. In a BOLD move, they inadvertently sent shipments of pants that are see-through. Unless they were sending them to Jennifer Aniston and various other superfit, wildly confident women... epic fail.

The shipments have been recalled. Thank god.

Original story: See-through pants problem causes... Read more

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