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In Akureyri, Iceland, Heart-Shaped Stoplights Are a Daily Reminder to Smile

Sometimes, something as simple as seeing a glossy red heart pop up in our text messages is all it takes to brighten our day. For the people of Akureyri, Iceland, that little boost of oxytocin is not limited to the whims of loved ones wishing them well, however. All they have to do to get a flash of that universally uplifting symbol is take a trip to the nearest crosswalk. Continue reading »

Landscape Designer Created A Secret Forest In The Very Heart Of London

This installation was one of the highlight and core London Festival of Architecture events, responding to the subject of ‘Identity’

According to a landscape designer Sigita Simona Paplauskaite: “A highlight installation of the London Festival of Architecture 2018 ‘Identity’, The Building Site brings a section of secluded Lithuanian forest in front of St Paul’s Cathedral. I’m a landscape architect and an artist, Sigita Simona Paplauskaite, and I’ve designed an immersive environment that seeks to question the rapid urban development and its impact on the human relationship with nature. Continue reading »

Photographer Robert Ogilvie Perfectly Captures The Heart And Soul Of San Francisco

Most of Robert Ogilvie’s photographs were taken in San Fransisco. A city whose streets he walks and represents on ground level. A tale that will inspired the street photographer in you! Continue reading »

How A Heart Attack Changed Artist Alex Garant’s Life

Internationally renown as the Queen of Double Eyes, Alex Garant studied visual arts at Notre-Dame–De-Foy College just outside Quebec City. After graduating in 2001, she ultimately settled in Toronto, Canada. She decided to truly commit to her passion for Arts after suffering from a heart attack in 2012, changing forever how she would see the world. Continue reading »

Transparent Heart-Stopping Glass Sky Slide Starts Trial Runs In North China

A transparent slide located in the Dayudu Yellow River Scenic Area, northern China’s Shanxi Province, is definitely a daredevil’s game. Continue reading »

Imaginative Jewellery From The Heart Of Singapore

The tagline for Amado Gudek is ‘imaginative jewellery cast in a clear conscience’. Brilliant. Like a lot of things we buy these days, jewellery purchases need to be examined for issues within the supply chain (child labor and conflict are rife). To sidestep those landmines, designer Elaine Tan handcrafts her line using eco-friendly bioresins, biodegradable green plastics and other mixed media. Everything is designed and made in her native Singapore. Continue reading »

Ukrainian Mum Reveals Her Quintuplets In Heart-Warming Photo Series

37-year-old Oksana Kobeletskaya from Odessa had surprised Ukraine by giving birth to 5 babies on July 24th, 2016 in city maternity centre. A birth of quintuplets is believed to be a unique case for Ukraine. After an easy pregnancy she successfully delivered two girls and three boys via c-section. Continue reading »

Heart-Shaped Bike Light. Oh, Wait…

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The heart-shaped tail light looks so cool, let you and your bike more dazzling in the crowd. Provide safe and reliable visibility, improves safety tremendously as most bike-car collisions are due to inadequate side visibility. Tool-less to install — mount anywhere you want in seconds, such as the handlebar, the seat post, or anywhere on the frame — even your backpack. Continue reading »

20 Powerful Pieces Of Street Art That’ll Make Your Heart Beat Faster

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There are always two ways of doing anything: you can either give it your all, or slack off. The author’s attitude will always be reflected in the final result. Street art is no different in this respect: some works won’t catch anyone’s eye, whilst others will become true masterpieces that cleverly interact with their surroundings. Continue reading »

Cosy Autumn On The Dreamy Heart-Warming Illustrations By Diana Lapshina

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Autumn. Cold rainy (or, even snowy) weather.. But, in the studio of the Russian illustrator from Moscow Diana Lapshina is cosily and warmly. There she creates dreamy paintings with lovely characters which makes Autumn bright and cheerful. Continue reading »

Romantic And Heart-Melting Unsent Text Messages

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The blogger and artist Röra Blue imagined a beautiful project called ‘The Unsent Project‘. Continue reading »

Heart-Warming Illustrations of True Love in All Its Beauty and Joy

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Philippa Rice is a young and very talented artist from England and the author of a whole book of gorgeous illustrations called Soppy. It’s clear to anyone who has the pleasure of seeing her work that Philippa has a brilliant ability to express the beauty of day-to-day life spent in the company of one’s beloved.

Here are some of Philippa’s most heart-warming illustrations. We’re sure that every couple will recognise themselves in some of these. Beautiful! Continue reading »

Feel Your Heart Melt into Bubble Bath at a ‘Wet Dog’ Photo Series

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Pancake. Image © by Sophie Gamand

Sophie Gamand has said that she may very well become the wet dog photographer. Continue reading »

A Photo Shoot That Puts Manchester United’s New Home Shirt At The Heart Of The Look

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he landscape of football is one of incredible swell. A game that fuels a momentous culture, it captures music, art, design and so much more. In a new photography series, we headed to Manchester, a global capital for creativity, to bring football and fashion together in a shoot that puts United’s new home shirt at the heart of the look. Continue reading »

Absolutely Heart Melting Pictures of Smiling Babies By Sandi Ford – Newborn Photography

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London based newborn photography specialist Sandi Ford has captured the super infectious and heart melting smiles of babies. Sandi discovered this adorable smiles when doing a normal newborn session. She noticed the baby would occasionally let out these huge grins – check out the pictures below. Continue reading »

Skull And Crossbones Tie-Tack And Cufflink Set – For The Hardcore At Heart!

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Toss out your boring gentlemen’s accessories for Kickstarter’s new project featuring an edgy tie-tack and cufflink set for the hardcore at heart. This set’s design features a skull and crossbones on a black background outlined in blood red, allowing you to tastefully accentuate your wild side at any formal function. Continue reading »

Eye Heart Spleen: Human Organs Made from Flowers and Plants by Camila Carlow

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“Lungs”

This delicate series of sculpted plants is part of a project by artist Camila Carlow titled Eye Heart Spleen. The photographic project is comprised of 13 images representing human organs constructed from plants and flowers.
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A Man With a Very Big Heart Repurposes Trash to Make Tiny Homes for the Homeless


In Oakland, one compassionate artist named Gregory Kloehn, with the help of many others in the community, is turning trash into treasure for the homeless. He gathers various materials from dumpsters, curbs, and commercial waste to create tiny mobile shelters. Continue reading »

15 Heart-Stopping Skywalks That Will Turn Your Legs To Jelly


Spectators look at the city from a walkway perched a dizzying 268m up a landmark downtown tower in Sydney, Australia. The “Skywalk” is a 160m circuit running around the Sydney Tower. (Picture: Skywalk/AP) Continue reading »

Wildfox Couture: “Gatsby Stole My Heart” Lookbook


Just after the release of a certain obscure Australian art film comes Wildfox Couture‘s Great Gatsby-inspired fall lookbook. The clothes are decadent, the atmosphere is trippy, and the styling is mercifully non-literal about its 1920s roots (there are few of us who can pull off the head-to-toe flapper thing without looking costume, or even want to). The only thing that’s missing is a t-shirt printed with the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. Continue reading »

A Disney Movie has Come to Life. This Unlikely Duo will Melt Your Heart.


Tinni, a domestic dog, met Sniffer the wild fox in the woods of Norway one afternoon and their lives have never been the same. Tinni’s owner, Torgeir Berge, is a photographer and was able to capture these incredible photos. The heartwarming friendship inspired Berge to release a book chronicling the pair’s lives. A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to ban Norway’s fox-fur trade. Continue reading »

Photo of the Day: Shape of a Heart

Shape of a heart is made using the reflection of an amphitheater in the center of London, on July 25, 2013. Known as “The Scoop”, the site attracts people who like to have lunch outdoors. (Leon Neal/AFP Photo)

‘Give U My Heart’ Ring by Innopark

‘Give you my heart’ ring by Hong Kong’s Innopark design studio. Two well-placed cuts cleverly transform the continuity of a sterling silver band into a small inset heart shape, left either unfinished or plated in red. Material: sterling silver 925 with platinum plating. Continue reading »

Heart of the Sun

This image shows giant sun spot activity from a region on the sun that scientists are calling a “benevolent monster.” After years of quiet, the sun is coming alive with solar storms in a big way. (NASA)