Entertaining Stories
Amazing Botanical Porcelain by Vladimir Kanevsky
Vladimir Kanevsky is our former compatriot (the USSR citizen) who works with porcelain and ceramic making incredibly realistic plants.
16 Proofs That You Found Yourself in Handmade
All creators are unique, but there is something that unites us. We have created a series of illustrations with irrefutable facts in which you'll probably recognize yourself.
Anu Kabur: A Keeper of the Mahusay Embroidery Tradition
This summer I'm going to a summer craft school in Estonia to participate in a course of the mahusay embroidery, and my biggest luck is that our teacher will be the great Anu Kabur. She is one of the brightest artists of Estonian needlework, excelent…
Funny Tea Party: 36 Tea Accessories from Contemporary Designers
This time my collection is dedicated to all tea lovers. When paying most time to masterpieces, an artist sometimes needs to relax and take a break.
Miracles are Made with Your Own Hands: The Father of the Year Has Created a Real Fairy Tale for His Daughter
Remember howyou dreamed of a cozy tree house in your childhood? A user, who was awarded the title of the Father of the Year in absentia, made a fabulous tree for his daughter right in her bedroom. 'My daughter was dreaming of a fairy tree to comfortably get settled in it with her favourite book.
Street Art by Granny Anna: Ultramarine Miracles
The most beautiful art always comes from the heart, it doesn’t need any comments or interpretations, everyone can feel and understand it.
How Brands Picked up the Trend after the Self-destructing Banksy Painting
The street artist Banksy continues to influence the world of art without even creating new paintings.
Funny Swimsuits
Beach week is on on Livemaster. For some reason I wanted to be a hooligan a little and collect the most unusual and funny swimsuits.
Beach Fashion of the 1950s-60s: Swimwear of Famous Beauties
Beach week has started on Livemaster. Yes... really... Summer has already come, and, therefore, the theme of the sea and the beach has become relevant. We... women are looking forward to the beginning of the beach season and try hard to prepare for it. We stick to a diet, trying to lose weight.
Lifehacks from the Past
Everything new is, as we know, well forgotten old. Unfortunately, we do not often look back to the past, especially for advice of a century ago. The public library of New York has digitized 100 "how to do it" cards found in cigarette boxes over 100…
Great Secrets of Small Suitcase
Here is one more amazing and rare thing shared its secrets with me, but I think that not all. A small beautiful suitcase, made of cardboard and silk,…
Rare Antiques in Paris
I have been to Paris quite often lately, almost every week, it is directly related to my work. So, I'm always where a lot of rare and very beautiful antiques are sold.
How to Choose Jewellery according Sign of Zodiac
Aries Jewellery that will make you stand out in the crowd. Take red, gold colors and non-trivial design solutions. Aries always want to shine, so you should choose something that you fall in love with at first sight: a catchy pendant with a scarlet…
Craft with Male Character
In our country, men and women are equal in their rights, but fortunately, there are a number of professions prohibited for women. These are professions that are associated with hard physical labor or harmful and dangerous conditions.
Franklin Mint History: Paradise for Сollectors
Franklin Mint is an unusual company. It was founded relatively recently, in the middle of the 20th century and its founder Joseph Segel did not plan…
Pearls in Russia: 14 Interesting Facts
Did you know that 150 years ago Russia was one of the largest exporters of pearls in the world? Did you know that: 1. For centuries, pearls were considered one of the symbols of Russia. The chronicle of the 10th century mentiones a pearl earring of the Grand Knyazh of Kiev Svyatoslav Igorevich. 2.
Pizza Couture: Culinary Masterpieces on Pizza
Creativity can turn even such a trivial thing as pizza into a piece of art. Though, why trivial? Perfect shape, juicy palette are a wide scope for inspiration.
Grand Optical Illusion at Louvre Destroyed Soon after Opening
In 2019, famous Pyramid of the Louvre celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Grand opening of the monument of architecture took place on April 1, 1989,…
Porcelain History: Why Pomegranate Pattern is Called Onion
Many housewifes love dishes with onion pattern in beautiful white and blue shades. Many collect them, and many manufacturers of porcelain even make an extra note to the brand "onion pattern" or "real onion" pattern.
Bright Doilies by Grandmother Anya
I want to tell you about a wonderful woman — grandmother Anya. I will not say that she is a unique craftswoman.
''Dear, Shall We Go to Theater or Listen to Opera on Theaterophone?''
This question was often asked by a husband to a wife in the late 19 - early 20 century in rich Parisian families. Though for us it does not make any sense, because we do not know what a theaterophone is!
Sensational Discovery: Scientists Prove Music Harm for Creativity
We all know that music has a beneficial effect on our lives. Entire books are dedicated to it, future mothers enjoy Mozart, and other classical…
French Handmade Chocolate in Vintage Boxes
"Nine out of ten people love chocolate, and the tenth lies!" that's what the Swiss say. I belong to those nine out of ten who love chocolate, and I do not hide it!
Her Majesty the Cat
Our family has always had cats. Without these pets, I cannot imagine a cozy home. Apparently, the majority of people agree with me, because according to experts, the cat is the most popular pet, in the world there are 600 million of them.
Variety of Paper Dolls
I'm a doll artist and collector. One of my hobbies is paper dolls. As a child, paper dolls were one of my favorite hobbies.
14 Interesting Facts about Pearls
The pearl is called the Queen of jewels and it has been fascinating people for thousands of years. Despite the huge popularity, there are many interesting facts about pearls, which most of us have never thought about or just haven't heard of.
Movies and Сostumes: Cinderella. Part 1. Wicked Stepmother
What can a wicked stepmother of a Disney version be? Of course, a stylish lady with a perfect figure and manners. Only her coarse laughter betrays her ignoble blood :) Let's take a look at the outfits that Cate Blanchett wore in this film.
The Main Flower Festival of the Year!
One of the most favorite holidays!Sakura has not sloghed on Doi Inthanon mount yet, on the eve of the Chinese New Year, but Flower Festival in Chiang Mai has already started. With a luxurious parade of floral compositions!
Kuindzhi Painting Stolen from the Tretyakov Gallery. Most Ridiculous Stories of Stealing Paintings
On 27 January, an audacious crime was committed: the painting "Ai-Petri. Crimea" by Arkhip Kuindzhi went missing from the State Tretyakov Gallery.
Cat Worlds by the Artist Bill Bell
Cat worlds by the artist Bill Bell. "There is more summer than winter, There is more happiness than misery, I'm ready to fall in nirvana the day of the world mess.
Chirstmas Decorations as a Gift
Christmas toys can be given to your loved ones as a gift. Here are some handmade Christmas tree decorations I found at various platforms for sale: 1.
10 Interesting Facts About a Christmas Tree
What is Christmas without a sparkling, festive Christmas tree? But have you ever wondered where the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree came from? I have studied the topic and collected top 10 interesting facts about a Christmas tree. 1.
