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The New Scion iQ: The Perfect Little Car for Big City Driving

I’ve been car free for years. Having lived most of my adult life in large cities with excellent public transportation, I’ve never seen the need for one. And once I became an avid bike rider, I felt a certain pride in the ability to commute to and from work without harming the environment with nasty carbon emissions. However, this last [...]

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Sophisticated Modern Playhouses Inspired by Danish Design

Hard to believe but the little house you see above wasn’t meant for adults, it’s for children. These miniature homes are from Smart Playhouses and were inspired by Danish design. They definitely remind me of my days in Copenhagen. Scandinavians know how to enjoy their leisure time, in fact, I often received lectures from Danes on how Americans needed to work less [...]

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Could This Three Wheel Scooter be the New Hip Urban Ride?

I usually ride my bike to and from work during the summer. I find the morning ride over the Brooklyn Bridge and the evening ride home, gives me a more energy then a double espresso from Starbucks (and a butt you could bounce a quarter off of). And you just can’t beat the view, although [...]

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Miniature Terrariums Are Home to Some Rather Unique Occupants

  I am a huge fan of all things miniature. Miniature people, miniature houses, miniature horses… the list goes on. I am also fond of terrariums. I have tried once or twice to make one on my own, needless to say I could never quite get the hang of it and my creations were abandoned in favor [...]

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Mysterious Witley Park

This may be one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. It’s like something out of a James Bond movie. This dome is covered in algae because it is underwater. The only way to access it is to enter a mansion. You must find a secret wooden door that leads you [...]

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Modfires by Brandon Williams

Fireplaces are awesome. Sitting around them is relaxing and warm and wonderful. Having a fireplace outside is even better! Especially if it’s by a pool. This one is exceptionally beautiful. Designer Brandon Williams handcrafted this fourteen gauge steel into a very cool design. Tweet

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HofArc Airstream Trailer Renovation

I have always had a thing for Airstream trailers. Combining the gorgeous vintage design of the outside of an airstream with the clean classy new look of a modern renovation makes this truly a beautiful project. Tweet

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