Blog by Lyra Pappin

Photography might be the last thing on the mind of a jeweler or designer, but the images that creators take of their work directly impact how appealing the pieces are to viewers. It can also be trickier than you might expect to properly shoot earrings or a necklace, especially to capture it looking its best.
Since we can’t all be professional photographers, we’ve corralled the help of one of... Read more

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This reminds me of Play-doh, except incredibly advanced. Seems like it'd be fun to try, and even getting things "wrong" could work out. Plus, clearly creates brilliant ideas: who doesn't want to see Buddha on a treadmill?? (Must click!) Read more

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These shoes, not boots, were made for walking, and that's just what they'll do - they'll walk you wherever you want to go thanks to GPS technology installed right in them! And they don't even look like space shoes, they're a pretty sleek, well-heeled leather pair.

Do you think this could be a trend that will catch on?

Another question: what happens when it rains??? Read more

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Whether you love or dread Valentine's Day, leave it to National Geographic to have found inspiring photos of love that aren't all nauseating and cliched. In fact, they're warm enough to melt even the coldest of hearts! Read more

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Can't decide whether I'm relieved or disappointed that the "raw" look at fashion didn't include the following:
- Lady Gaga's meat dress
- Anything resembling America's Next Top Model contests
- Models' food choices

Anything you wished you saw? Read more

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Imagine having a whole city inside your head? How would you get it out? These famous architects have done an incredible job of bringing their visions to streets and towns all around the world.

Kinda makes me want to buy a pack of crayons... Read more

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Okay, so it's not technically a Christmas, or holiday, tree but it seems like it should be!

This tree-turned-art installation in Berlin plays soft music as chestnuts fall, so in the very least, it should inspire some warm and fuzzy holiday feelings. Read more

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Want to make your holidays extra artsy and extra scary at the same time? Take it from the Norwegian embassy in the US, who honoured Edvard Munch's painting The Scream by decorating a Christmas tree with 700 ornaments in its creepy, scary face.

Or you could choose to make a bunch of ornaments that depict the Mona Lisa and confuse everyone! So many options - whose painting would you most like to convert to... Read more

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It's the perfect time of year to look around and turn old objects into brand new projects and crafts. Whether you're stuck inside because of the chilly weather, or have kids home for the holidays, Amy Azzarito's new book helps get you started. Your home will be front cover-worthy in no time! Read more

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The term "crazy cat ladies" has always been wildly unfair, as cats are very awesome and loving them is perfectly reasonable.
These artists, including everyone from Picasso to Jean Coctou and Salvador Dali (pictured) are helping prove just that: Clearly, true geniuses love cats! Read more

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