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Gorgeous Sparkly Geode Cakes Are All The Rage And We Can See Why
A geode is a round rock which contains a cavity lined with crystals. They are sparkly and really quite beautiful. Perfect for a wedding cake, right? The internet agrees. The geode wedding cake trend is rocking our world right now, and it isn’t hard to see why. Pull off this stunning design and all your clients will be talking about what an absolute gem you are (see what we did there?). Perhaps one of the most alluring things about the geode design is the ability to inject colour into what is – traditionally-speaking, of course – a simple white cake affair. Most weddings have a colour scheme, so why shouldn’t…
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Mesmerizing Resin Tables Designed to Look Like Giant Glistening Geode Slices
For an artist, there’s nothing greater as an inspiration than Mother Nature herself. True enough, we only take a look around to find the most beautiful things in this life. Many artists have tried to capture the beauty of nature through paintings, sculptures, photography, and other forms of art. And nature seems to have endless repository of magnificent landscapes and objects to inspire our artistic side. Even in furniture design, nature still finds a way to inspire. Just take a look at these mesmerizing resin tables by Mrs. Colorberry. One look and you’ll probably think this glistening table is a huge chunk of geode. But it’s actually not. These mesmerizing resin…
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Native American Indians Beliefs in the ‘Little People’ or Fairies
Belief in Fairies Spans Cultures When we hear stories and older legends about fairies or the “wee folk,” many of us usually get the picture of green pastures in Ireland or maybe the highlands of Scotland. How many people actually think of fairies being residents of the Americas? Did you know that many (if not most) of the Native American tribes, in both the United States and Canada, had their own beliefs in fairies? They called them “little people.” I was surprised to learn that Native Americans also believed in fairies, and, then again, not so surprised. It seems that almost every culture has their own version of fairies or…
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Wiki Has Released Over 83,500 Vintage Sewing Patterns Online For Download
Like sewing? Well you’ll love this news: the Vintage Patterns Wiki has released more than 83,500 patterns of pre 1992, out of print patterns for all to use. The browsable collection runs the gamut from Dynasty-inspired pussy bow power suits to Betty Draper-esque frocks featuring models in white gloves to an 1895 boys’ Reefer Suit with fly-free short trousers. Visitors can narrow their search to focus on a particular garment, designer or decade. If you click these links, you can see patterns from the following decades: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The movie star collection is particularly fun. (Flattering or no, I’ve always wanted a pair of Katharine Hepburn pants…) 1920s 1930s 1940s 1960s 1950s 1970s 1970s 1980s 1990s You can also sort by…
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Woman Has Epic “Divorce” Photo Shoot And Sets Her Own Wedding Dress On Fire
It’s safe to say that no couple gets married with the intention of eventually getting a divorce. So that’s why for many people, divorces can be painful, traumatic, and messy. Here, one woman decided to take matters into her own hands—by having a photoshoot in honor of her divorce. The photoshoot involved her burning her wedding dress in an attempt to start her new lease on life in a blaze of glory. Photoshoot. A woman named Katlyn McKee is making headlines after she was featured in an epic photoshoot that involves her drinking a bottle of wine and setting her wedding dress on fire. The 25-year-old woman had just gotten…
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10 Reasons Strong Women Handle Relationships Differently
“I believe in strong women. I believe in the woman who is able to stand up for herself. I believe in the woman who doesn’t need to hide behind her husband’s back. I believe that if you have problems, as a woman you deal with them, you don’t play victim, you don’t make yourself look pitiful, you don’t point fingers. You stand and you deal. You face the world with a head held high and you carry the universe in your heart.” ~C. JoyBell C. Strong women don’t need saving. They are wired to look after themselves because they know full well that they deserve nothing but the best. Independence…
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Blue Macaw Parrot From The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Officially Extinct
Remember Blu? The blue macaw from the movie Rio who thought that he was the last of his species? Well, his nightmare has come to life and the blue macaw parrots, who were declared endangered about seven years ago, are now officially extinct in the wild. This bird from Brazil, also known as the Spix’s macaw can no longer be seen in the wild, concluded a study done by BirdLife International. The study found that the blue colored bird now only exists in captivity and the numbers are extremely few and heartbreaking. According to the organization, the bird has gone extinct due to the rise in deforestation and constant loss…
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The Nose Knows: What Your Nose Shape Can Reveal About Your Personality
Everyone’s nose is as unique as their individual personalities, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few commonalities across the board. Whether someone has a petite button nose or a wider-based Nubian nose, there are certain characteristics these people have in common. According to a recent article in Cosmopolitan, there are several characteristics one can take away from someone based on the shape of their nose – and it’s more than just their physical features. The nose shows signs of your personality traits as well. Front and Center. With the nose front and center and commanding attention upon first appearances, it’s only natural to wonder – just what is your…
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Chakra Quiz: Are your Chakras out of Balance?
Along with having muscles and bones we also have an invisible grid of energy that surrounds our body. This energy grid has significant points or centers, and these are known as Chakras. There are numerous Chakras all through the body, but the main Chakras are located along the spine and give the most life force energy and support to the rest of the energy grid. These 7 Chakras are often visualized as spinning wheels or disks that glow with a particular color. All Chakras in the body are connected and work in harmony with one another however, when they are out of balance it can cause health issues on a…
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8 Overlooked Survival Skills That Kept The Native Americans Alive In A Once Thriving Culture
History rarely mentions it, but countless thousands of those Indians were killed by disease and carried in the boats of those early traders. But before that, the American Indian had a thriving culture, in tune with nature and appreciative of the beauty around them. I have a lot of respect for Native Americans — those who populated this land before the first European white man set foot on these shores. Of all the cultures referred to as “primitive” by supposedly civilized society, this is the culture we know the most about. Yet at the same time, we know very little about them. Sadly, history and Hollywood has not treated the…
