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Young Bulgarian Couple is Taking Instagram By Storm With Their Porcelain Milk Jugs

By
Nikoleta P
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Milk jugs don’t typically evoke feelings of luxury or extravagance, but one young couple from Bulgaria decided to change the way we look at them. Zlatina and Tsvetomir are the masterminds behind the ceramic brand Zlatna Porcelain, best known for crafting exquisite porcelain milk cartons that exude elegance and charm.

Zlatina and Tsvetomir hail from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and describe themselves as young craftsmen, who are in love with each other, in life and in their work. They’re on a mission to infuse artistry into everyday objects and use their special talent to craft modern, unique, and refined porcelain pieces.

Zlatina and Tsvetomir pride themselves in pouring their hearts into every vessel they create, creating pieces that tell their own story and have a unique essence. Their signature milk jugs are a case in point, and they became synonymous with Zlatna Porcelain over the years.

These meticulously hand-painted pieces are crafted with the finest porcelain, and they’re actually pretty practical, in addition to looking beautiful. They’re most commonly used as vases or bottles, but can also make an interesting décor piece.

Zlatna Porcelain’s offer also includes everything from mugs to bowls, and they “feel honored and joyous knowing that people use [their] creations when they come together in friendship to share a meal and create wonderful memories.”

The Best Ways to Reduce Glare in Your Photos

By
Elizabeth N
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Sun glare
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash

Glare tends to pop into our photos at the most inconvenient moments, especially during warm summer months. Excessive brightness caused by direct sunlight is a pretty common problem that can impact the clarity and quality of your photos, but there are ways to avoid it.

Different Position

Switching your position is the easiest way to get glare out of your picture. Instead of shooting directly into the sun, consider moving your subject and positioning them with the sun behind them.

Perfect Timing

Timing is everything when it comes to getting glare out of your photos. Plan your photo sessions during the golden hours, when the sun is lower in the sky and casts a softer and more flattering light.

Lens Hood

Many photographers rely on lens hoods to deal with the sun’s glare because this tiny tool has been specifically designed to help block unwanted light from entering the lens.

Polarizer

Polarizer is another useful tool that can help you reduce reflections and glare in your photos by blocking polarized light, thus resulting in brighter and more saturated colors.

Embrace the Chaos

Having glare in your photos isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you get creative with it. Find a way to work it into your photos and put a fun artistic twist on their overall composition.

Best Ways to Minimize the Awkwardness of Taking Tripod Photos in Public

By
Mark O
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Content creators and solo travelers often use tripods in a public setting, but you might feel uncomfortable doing it at first. If you’re looking for a way to minimize the awkwardness of taking tripod photos in public, these useful tips and tricks will get you there.

Time & Place

Take your photos during the quieter times of the day, ideally early mornings, to avoid the crowds. When it comes to the location, you can opt for less busy places or touristy attractions because you won’t feel weird taking photos when there are other people around you doing the same.

Perfect Plan

Make a plan for your photo before whipping out your tripod. Decide exactly what you want in the frame because you’ll spend less time setting up and taking photos if you have a perfect plan.

Practice Your Poses

If posing isn’t your strongest suit, consider taking some time to practice at home. You’ll reduce the time you spend with the tripod if you know how to pose because you won’t have to take a hundred photos to get one that works.

Don’t Overthink It

Keep in mind that most people around you are too busy with their own life to pay too much attention to you. You might get a strange look or two but try to focus on your own thing because you’ll be done much quicker if you take your photos without hesitation.

Wallpaper is Making a Comeback

By
Alisa G
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Gone are the days when wallpaper was seen as a relic of interior design. In a stunning turn of events, wallpaper is making a formidable comeback, reasserting itself as a key player in the world of modern décor. Let’s dive into the world of wallpaper to uncover why it’s reclaiming its place on our walls and how it’s transforming our spaces.

The Evolution of Wallpaper

Historically, wallpaper was a symbol of opulence and sophistication. However, as design trends shifted towards minimalism and plain-painted walls, wallpaper’s popularity waned. But like all great fashion and design trends, what goes out must come back in.

A Desire for Personalization

One of the driving forces behind wallpaper’s resurgence is the growing desire for personalization in home décor. Homeowners are looking for ways to infuse their spaces with personality, character, and stories. Wallpaper offers an unparalleled opportunity to do just that, with endless patterns, textures, and colors to choose from. 

How to Incorporate It

With wallpaper, you can create anything from maximalist rooms bursting with color to minimalist spaces using wallpaper as an accent feature. You can use it to create feature walls or even as framed art. Designers are also mixing patterns and textures, and layering wallpapers for a rich, multidimensional look.

3 Most Important UX Design Principles

By
Elizabeth N
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Have you ever wondered why some apps feel like a natural extension of your mind, while others leave you scratching your head? The answer is UX design. It’s all about crafting something that feels tailor-made for you, without you even realizing it’s there. Let’s explore some of the top principles at play in great UX designs. 

User-Centric Design

The cornerstone of effective UX design is a deep understanding of the user. This principle, known as user-centric design, places the user’s needs, preferences, and behaviors at the forefront of the design process. By truly understanding the user, designers can create intuitive interfaces that meet users’ needs and exceed their expectations. 

Simplicity and Clarity

In UX design, less is often more. The principle of simplicity and clarity emphasizes the importance of creating designs that are easy to understand and use. Every aspect of the design, from the layout to the navigation and the call-to-actions, should be clear and intuitive. 

Consistency

Lastly, by maintaining a consistent design language, such as using the same color scheme, typography, and interface elements, users can quickly learn how to use the product and what to expect from it. Consistency reduces the learning curve and builds user trust, as it reinforces familiarity and reliability.

3 Tips for Getting Started With Calligraphy

By
Amanda B
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The art of calligraphy can be mesmerizing. Elegant scripts seem to dance across the page, a beautiful union of art and writing. But where do you even begin if you’re interested in learning? Here are three beginner-friendly tips to get you started.

Master the Basic Strokes

Before diving into letterforms, focus on mastering basic strokes. These are the building blocks of calligraphy and will help you develop control and consistency. Practice vertical lines, horizontal lines, and diagonal strokes. Pay attention to maintaining a consistent pen angle and pressure throughout each stroke.

Choose Your Tools Wisely

You don’t need a full calligraphy set right away. Start with a basic dip pen and a nib with medium flexibility. Look for smooth, bleed-proof paper to prevent feathering (spreading) of your ink. India ink is a popular choice for its rich black color but experiment with different colors as you get comfortable.

Learn a Beginner-Friendly Script

There are many beautiful calligraphy scripts, but some are more beginner-friendly than others. Popular options include pointed pen scripts like Gothic or Copperplate or even a basic Italic script using a fountain pen. There are many online resources and tutorials to guide you, so find a script that speaks to you and start practicing its letterforms.

Eve Corsets are Using the Power of Slow-Fashion Fashion to Celebrate Classical Art

By
Mark O
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Corsets have long been a relic of the past, but they made an epic comeback in recent years. Many designers welcomed them back with open arms, but Eve Corsets took things to a whole new level. This British corset maker became a true social media sensation thanks to her retro corsets that pay homage to classic works of art.

Eve Corsets was founded by Evangeline Houston, who’s based in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. This talented costume maker and wardrobe assistant decided to put her special talent to some good use and start her own slow-fashion brand that puts corsets front and center.

Houston uses a variety of old tapestries/needlepoints and materials found at local shops to bring her corsets to life. She’s not cutting up actual antiques to put them together, and most of the tapestries you can see on her Instagram page hail from the ’80s onwards.

Eve Corsets became a huge hit because they do a great job paying homage to the world-famous works of art that we all know and love, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. Her corsets have the power to take you centuries into the past and help you relieve the bygone era when paintings by great artists graced the walls of ballrooms of Europe’s high society.

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