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MAD Architects Are Taking Over the World with Their Futuristic Designs

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Kate B
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If you have a special place in your heart for contemporary architecture with a futuristic feel, MAD Architects will knock you off your feet. This design firm based in Beijing is taking the world by storm with its stunning buildings that look straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Founded in 2004 by Ma Yansong, MAD significantly grew in the years to come, and it now has offices in Los Angeles, Jiaxing, and Rome. Many of its most famous works, including Harbin Grand Theatre and Ordos Museum, are located in China but MAD’s projects can be found all over the world.

From cultural projects to residential and office buildings, MAD is constantly pushing boundaries with its inventive designs. Their buildings merge architecture, culture, and arts into one, and they’ll make you feel like you stepped into a brave, new world.

According to MAD’s official website, this architectural firm is committed to developing futuristic, organic, technologically advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of the Eastern affinity for nature.

“With a vision for the city of the future based on the spiritual and emotional needs of residents, MAD endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment,” reads MAD’s official website.

3 Useful Tips for Picking the Right DIY Valentine’s Day Gift

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Nikoleta P
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DIY Valentine’s Day gifts can be a great way to show your significant other that you really care because they add a personal touch to the gift-giving experience. They can only work if you pick the right gift, and these useful tips will help you make the right choice.

Right Choice

Making the right choice for your Valentine’s Day gift ultimately comes down to knowing your partner. Keep their interests and hobbies in mind when coming up with a gift, and make sure it’s practical and cute at the same time.

Take Your Time

Don’t wait until the last day to work on your Valentine’s Day gift. You should start your secret mission as soon as possible, especially if you’re still a DIY newbie. This will give you enough time to really focus on your gift and fix your mistakes. You’ll also have enough time to find a backup gift if something goes wrong.

Other Options

If you already know there’s something that your partner would like to get for Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to go all-in with your DIY present. Your main gift can be store-bought and you can surprise them with a DIY card, some nice homemade chocolate, or some other tiny surprise.

The Fashion World Bids Farewell to Trailblazing Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler

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Mark O
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Thierry Mugler, The French designer who spent the past five decades redefining Haute counter as we know it, died at the age of 73. Many of his fellow designers and Hollywood stars paid tribute to the iconic designer and celebrated his amazing legacy.

Mugler’s passing was first announced in a statement shared on his social media accounts, and he reportedly died of natural causes.

“It is with deep sadness that the House of Mugler announces the passing of Mr. Manfred Thierry Mugler. A visionary whose imagination as a couturier, perfumer and image-maker empowered people around the world to be bolder and dream bigger every day,” reads the statement on Mugler’s Instagram.

Mugler has been interested in design from an early age and kicked off his career as a designer in his twenties. He experienced a rise to prominence during the early 80s and 90s, largely thanks to his collaborations with the world’s biggest music stars.

He joined forces with the likes of Grace Jones, David Bowie, and Diana Ross, and also designed one of the most iconic dresses of the 90s—Demi Moore’s black gown from Indecent Proposal. His perfume Angel also happens to be one of the best-selling perfumes of the past century.

Mugler retired from his brand in 2002 before returning as a creative adviser in 2013, and he kept going stronger than ever. Lady Gaga and Cardi B worked closely with the iconic designer, and so did Beyonce who hired him to design costumes for her I Am… World Tour.

Fall in Love With Wooden Statement Lighting With These Etsy Brands

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Amanda B
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Statement lighting will be one of the leading home décor trends in 2022. If you’re trying to make it sustainable and stylish at the same time, wooden lamps and chandeliers are your best bet. Here are some of the best Etsy brands putting this trend on the map right now.

Dezaart

This design workshop based in Greece specializes in Scandinavian designs. Pendant lights are their signature product, but they also offer everything from table lamps and hanging wood lights to lighting-unrelated products such as jewelry and candle holders.

Het Lichtlab

Based in the Netherlands, Het Lichtlab is one of Etsy’s leading brands putting statement lighting on the map and not just one made of wood. Their offer is extremely versatile and they have something in store for everyone. From fans of edgy industrial lighting to those who prefer designs with a more subtle and natural feel.

Studio Vayehi

This studio based in Israel is dedicated to putting natural lighting in the spotlight. When designing their lampshades, they start with what is close at hand, usually natural materials. That’s why most of their lamps and chandeliers are usually made of wood and they’ll win you over with their subtle colors and quirky shapes.

Woods + Dangaran Are Creating California’s Most Sublime Modern Homes

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Elizabeth N
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Image via woods_dangaran/Instagram

Beautiful modern homes are scattered all across California, from Palm Springs to Beverly Hills, and Woods + Dangaran are the masterminds behind some of the very best. This LA-based architectural duo specializes in crafting sublime modern homes, which manage to be lavish and warm at the same time.

Founded by Brett Woods and Joseph Dangaran, who met at USC and graduated together in 2006, Woods + Dangaran became a huge hit thanks to their holistic designs inspired by mid-century modern aesthetics. Their work has been described as transformative and they aim to create spaces that are quietly luxurious, elegantly fluid, and warmly modern.

“Working across the country, we design holistically and at every scale: from integrating architecture and interiors to creating custom furnishings. The result are projects that are subtle and disciplined, pure in form, and focused on realizing sublime experiences of space and light,” explains the duo on their official website.

Woods + Dangaran often try to reflect the history of LA through their designs, and most of their buildings happen to be located in this city. The rest are mostly scattered across California, including their latest architectural triumph—a weekend home in Palm Springs.

Despite their modern exterior, Woods + Dangaran buildings are anchored in simplicity and they do an amazing job blending into their surroundings and becoming one with the natural world around them.

Hollywood Stars Can’t Get Enough of LaQuan Smith’s Designs

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Kate B
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Image via laquan_smith/Instagram

Celebrities usually hit the red carpet in outfits by top fashion houses, but they enjoy giving emerging designers their seal of approval every once in a while. LaQuan Smith is one of the rising fashion stars taking Hollywood by storm right now, and we’re expecting to see him everywhere in 2022.

Smith has been interested in fashion from an early age and he started coming up with his own designs after getting an old sewing machine from his grandma. He went on to study at the High School of Art and Design in Queens and started forging his own path in the world of fashion after graduation.

After several rejections from leading fashion colleges, Smith decided to do things his way and eventually started his own brand. He describes his designs as modern, feminine, and unapologetic, and enjoys experimenting with colors, shapes, and textures to create a truly unique experience with his clothes.

Smith’s work is truly versatile and he enjoys creating both simple separates for the cool girl next door and edgy and daring styles for stylish women. Throughout his career, Smith always claimed he draws inspiration from strong and confident women so it doesn’t come as a surprise that such stars as Dua Lipa, Beyonce, Zendaya, and Rihanna gave him their seal of approval.

Best DIY Resolutions You Should Make & Stick To in 2022

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Mark O
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Photo by Jo Szczepanska on Unsplash

2022 is just around the corner, and most people are making New Year’s resolutions related to their work, travel plans, fitness, and eating habits. If you want to try something different next year and fully immerse yourself in the world of DIY, here are three resolutions that will get you there.

One Project a Month

Sticking to New Year’s resolutions is tough if they’re not realistic. Some DIY projects require a lot of time, and it’s difficult to commit to them on a daily or weekly basis. That’s why you should aim for one DIY project a month, no matter how big or small.

New Skills

If you want your DIY skills to evolve in 2022, you’ll have to try new things. Never tried using a silicone gun or working with acrylic paint? Now’s a better time than ever to give it a shot!

Get Others Involved

Working on DIY projects on your own is all fun and games, but the real magic starts when you get others involved. Pick a project that you can do with someone who enjoys arts and crafts as much as you do.

No Unnecessary Waste

Whenever you’re struggling to find an idea for your next DIY project, try to plan them around things you already have. Many household items that people tend to discard, such as jars, bottles, and candle holders, have infinite DIY potential and you should put them to some good use in 2022.

From Emerald Green to Statement Lighting, Etsy Predicts 2022’s Décor Trends

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Nikoleta P
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Photo by Kara Eads on Unsplash

Etsy is always there to feel the pulse of the home décor market and tell us which trends to keep an eye on in the upcoming months. Their list of home décor trends for 2022 gave us some major clues about trendy items and colors that we should welcome into our homes next year.

Stay Green

Esty named emerald green their color of the year, saying it symbolizes harmony and growth, along with royalty and refinement. They believe it’s the perfect color to remind us to find balance next year, especially since it complements a wide range of other trendy colors.

Light It Up

If you still don’t have a statement lamp or chandelier in your home, now’s the time to get one. Statement lighting will be all the rage in 2022 according to Etsy, especially sculptural, decorative lighting, and colorful lighting with a retro vibe.

Dreamy Children’s Room

If you have a kids’ room in your home, you should consider giving it a fairy tale twist in 2022. Etsy experts came to the conclusion that children can’t get enough of dragons, fairies, and other mythical creatures. Décor with these motifs is experiencing a huge rise in popularity right now and it will be going stronger than ever next year.

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