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This Instagram Page is Celebrating Architecture That Looks Straight Out of Wes Anderson’s Films

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Mark O
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Wes Anderson is one of the modern filmmakers with the most distinctive visual style, defined by symmetrical shots and intricately designed, pastel-colored buildings. The Instagram page Accidentally Wes Anderson is honoring the architecture from his movies by collecting photos of buildings that would fit right into them.

Accidentally Wes Anderson was founded by the Brooklyn-based duo Wally & Amanda. They initially started this Instagram page as their personal travel bucket list, but it eventually grew into a community of over a million people, ranging from travelers and history buffs to architects and artists.

“We are intrigued by the image and delighted by the details. Together, we seek and share the most beautiful, idiosyncratic, and interesting places on earth while uncovering unique and unexpected stories behind the façades,” reads the duo’s official website.

This viral Instagram page is in no way affiliated with Wes Anderson, but it seeks to find real-life counterparts of the striking buildings from his acclaimed films.

The architecture serves as a visual language in his body of work, bringing unique charm and whimsy to each frame. They’re defined by vibrant colors, meticulous symmetry, whimsical design elements, and a nostalgic, retro feel and have the power to take us to the fictional world that exists outside of time, but Accidentally Wes Anderson is here to bring that fantasy to life.

Best Ways to Embrace the Rule of Thirds in Different Types of Photos

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Amanda B
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The rule of thirds is one of the most popular composition guidelines, and it will help you take your photography skills to the next level. This technique is all about positioning the most important elements off-center to create a balanced composition, and here are some of the best ways to apply this photography technique.

Landscape Photography

If you’re trying to create a sense of balance and depth when capturing landscapes, it’s always a good idea to place the horizon along the top or bottom third of the frame. The central part should be reserved for more interesting elements, such as trees, mountains, and waterfalls.

Portrait Photography

The rule of thirds can also be applied to portrait photography, and it will help you create a sense of harmony. You can draw attention to the subject’s features by placing their eyes on one of the upper two intersection points and leaving some negative space to draw attention to the subject.

Street Photography

Street photography also isn’t immune to the magic of this popular technique. This type of photography can be quite chaotic, but you can bring some sense of order to your photos by placing the subject on an intersection point or aligning a cluster of buildings along the vertical line.

3 DIY-Friendly Etsy Trends Worth Trying This Spring

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Kate B
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From dark wood and statement rugs to mermaidcore and Parisian interiors, Etsy has given us some pretty amazing home décor trends this spring. You don’t have to spend a fortune to welcome some of them into your home, and these three happen to be extremely DIY-friendly.

Paper Lightning

Paper lighting is one of Etsy’s biggest home décor trends this spring—and also the easiest to embrace. You can find countless tutorials for paper lamps on YouTube, for everything from simple paper lanterns to more complicated origami lamps, so find a design that you like and try making your own.

Mermaidcore

When it comes to DIY-friendly home décor items inspired by the mermaidcore craze—the world is your oyster! Anything with pearls and seashells will do, and you can use them to make picture frames and wind chimes, decorate candleholders and vases, and even make pearly jewelry and hair accessories.

Statement Rugs

“Rugs with personality” are another Etsy trend that you can embrace by flexing your own DIY skills. Punch needle rugs experienced a true boom on TikTok in recent years, and you’ll have to invest a lot of time and energy to make your own, but it will be worth it because you’ll get a unique custom rug.

Here’s How Stars at the 2023 Met Gala Paid Homage to Karl Lagerfeld’s Legacy

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Nikoleta P
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Karl Lagerfeld went down in history as one of the most iconic designers of his generation, and this year’s Met Gala celebrated his legacy. The theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” proved to be pretty easy to follow, and here’s how stars in attendance managed to embrace it.

Black & White

Lagerfeld swore by a black and white color scheme, and many celebrities at the Met Gala paid homage to his legacy by incorporating this contrast in their red carpet looks.

Channel Bride

The German designer famously closed Chanel shows with bridal gowns, so it’s not a shocker that white gowns took over the Met Gala carpet this year.

Vintage Designs

Vintage dresses from Chanel’s archives were all the rage this year, with multiple celebrities wearing them. We’ve also seen several looks that directly referenced some of Lagerfeld’s iconic designs.

Pearly Gowns

The iconic designer often used pearls in unexpected ways as a way of paying homage to Coco Channel. Many stars celebrated this part of his legacy by hitting the red carpet in pearly dresses.

High Collars

Lagerfeld was a huge fan of sharp, tailored looks with a high collar, and celebrities at the Met Gala came up with creative ways to incorporate them into their outfits.

Tweed Bonanza

Chanel dresses are synonymous with tweed, so it wasn’t a surprise to see many celebrities hit the red carpet in tweed designs.

Direct Tributes

Some of the tributes to Lagerfeld at this year’s Met Gala were anything but subtle, and they included dark sunglasses, platinum blonde hair, and even his name splattered all over numerous outfits.

These 3 Modern Buildings in Edmonton, Canada Will Wow Architecture Lovers

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Amanda B
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Fans of modern architecture will feel right at home in every major Canadian city and Edmonton is no exception. Wonders of contemporary architecture are scattered all around it and here are three stunning buildings in the capital of Alberta that are guaranteed to pique your interest.

Muttart Conservatory

Botanical gardens are pretty underrated with fans of modern architecture, but their glasshouses often look quite spectacular. Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory is a case in point, and it consists of four glassed pyramids, reminiscent of the Louvre Pyramid, but much smaller in size.

Telus World of Science

Edmonton’s most popular science museum, Telus World of Science, is housed in one of the city’s most impressive buildings. Canada’s largest planetarium dome theatre, aka the Zeidler Dome, is its biggest draw, but this building is home to several different segments with diverse architectural styles.

Art Gallery of Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta is Edmonton’s leading art museum, but the building that serves as its home is a work of art in its own right. Designed by Randall Stout, this building will win you over with its quirky stainless-steel walls. Its exterior is also worth checking out because there’s an Aurora Borealis-inspired room on its premises.

Liz Fenwick is Taking YouTube By Storm With Her DIY Dollar Tree Videos

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Nikoleta P
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If you’re a huge DIY enthusiast with a very limited budget, Liz Fenwick is about to become your favorite DIY creator. She specializes in attainable and affordable home DIYs, and her Dollar Tree videos are the biggest hit on her YouTube channel.

Since deciding to share her DIY skills online in 2018, Fenwick has attracted a total of over a million followers across several social media channels, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Her YouTube channel is definitely the biggest hit and it features hundreds of DIY videos, hacks, and Dollar Tree finds, but how did she fall in love with creating DIY content?

After graduating from college, Fenwick moved into a duplex and quickly realized she’ll struggle to decorate it the way she wanted on a kindergarten teacher salary. She didn’t want to let her tight budget stop her from building the home she always wanted, so she got to work!

“I began researching the look I wanted for my home in high-end stores that were way out of my price range. I gathered inspiration from these stores and took myself down to the thrift store to recreate the same looks for less,” she explains on her YouTube channel.

DIY became a creative outlet for Fenwick, and she later decided to mix it up with her love for teaching. She started sharing DIY tutorials on YouTube, in the hope she’ll help other people discover their love for DIY, and this quickly became her full-time job.

3 “Architectural Digest” Celebrity Tours That Got Everyone Talking This Winter

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Amanda B
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Architectural Digest celebrity tours are a gift that keeps on giving and this magazine gave us quite a few this winter. We were so impressed by some of them that “open door” videos quickly went viral, and these three made the biggest impression on architecture lovers this winter.

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli opened the doors of his New York City apartment, decorated by his wife and interior designer Victoria Imperioli. Imperioli’s tour became a true sensation because his home could give palazzos from The White Lotus a run for their money since it’s filled with artwork, beautiful busts, countless books, and vintage furniture.

Lily Allen and David Harbour

Lily Allen and David Harbour are one of Hollywood’s ultimate power couples, and their Brooklyn home is the best of both worlds. Harbour credits Allen for making the home “weird and wonderful” and insisting they should add more color, fun patterns, and quirky details into each room every time he tried to make the home calmer.

Sarah Paulson

Paulson has a beautiful residence in Los Angeles, but she also invited Architectural Digest to check out the 500-square-foot trailer that she turned into a beach getaway. This Malibu property is quite charming and it won us over with its nautical vibe and natural elements.

3 Things to Keep in Mind When Adding Text to Your Instagram Reels

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Mark O
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Instagram reels are all the rage on this social media platform and many creators are using them to drive traffic to their pages. Text is often an essential part of Instagram reels and here are three things you should keep in mind before adding it to your videos.

Text or No Text?

If you’re wondering if you should add text to your reels in the first place, the answer is usually “yes”. Most people watch videos online without the sound on, and adding subtitles to your reels is a no-brainer. People with hearing difficulties will especially appreciate you making an effort to add text to your reels.

Right Placement

Pay extra attention to your text placement so the people watching could read it without difficulties. It’s always safest to keep the text somewhere around the middle of the screen, where it’s the easiest to read and will still be visible on your feed.

Right Length

The main point of the text in your reels is to give viewers the context and catch their attention, so there’s no need to write a whole novel. Keep things short and sweet because users should be able to read it before they’re done watching the reel.

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