New Fashion For Men: Crochet Shorts Made From Recycled Vintage Blanket (8 photo)

Crochet’s not just for scarves and sweaters anymore. Schuyler Ellers, who runs the Lord von Schmitt Etsy shop, creates dazzlingly colorful patterned crochet shorts out of recycled materials that are sure to please both the wearer and their stunned beholders (man or woman). Ellers embraces every style out there, from form-fitting booty shorts to extravagant bell-bottom pants. Most of these fabulous pieces are made of recycled vintage crochet afghans; according to Ellers’ shop, “Afghan...

Crochet’s not just for scarves and sweaters anymore. Schuyler Ellers, who runs the Lord von Schmitt Etsy shop, ...

"Happy Birthday" To Edythe Kirchmaier, The Oldest Person On Facebook (7 photo)

Hopefully we can all be as lovely at 107.

Hopefully we can all be as lovely at 107.

27 Things You’d Only Wish On Your Worst Enemy (23 photo + 2 GIF)

Sometimes it's the small things in life that can make a good day go south in an instant.

Sometimes it's the small things in life that can make a good day go south in an instant.

This House May Be Small, But You Have To See To Believe How Luxurious (11 photo)

If you're in the market to become a homeowner but the prices are just too high, you might be interested in getting yourself a tiny house. And, remember, just because it's small doesn't mean it can't be luxurious. Designer Chris Heininge has found a way to turn 280 square feet into a beautiful safe haven equipped with everything from a kitchen and bathroom to a second story bedroom.

If you're in the market to become a homeowner but the prices are just too high, you might be interested in getting yourself a tiny house.

17-Year-Old Artist Creates Interactive Illustrations (23 photo)

17-year-old artist from Czech Republic Kristián Mensa throughout the years has realized that even the most ordinary things we use daily in our lives can be somehow unique. Using his drawing and illustration skills, he is always trying to make something new with those mundane things. Try to look around when on your way to school or work and you’ll be surprised how many things around us can represent something

17-year-old artist from Czech Republic Kristián Mensa throughout the years has realized that even the most ordinary things we use daily in our lives can be somehow unique.

Philippe Echaroux Uses Light Projections To Create Street Art (18 photo)

Philippe Echaroux is a French photographer and street artist born in 1983. He invented the concept of Street Art 2.0 with his project, named “Paintings with lights”, and kicked-off in his home city of Marseille in March, 2014. 2 weeks later and his project created the buzz in 44 countries. Philippe’s street art is not leaving any prints on locations he uses to exhibit his art, playing with his favorite tool: light. The beauty of his art is therefore ephemeral.

Philippe Echaroux is a French photographer and street artist born in 1983. He invented the concept of Street Art 2.

31 Rolls Of Undeveloped Film By Unknown WWII Soldier (21 photo)

About 70 years ago, an unknown soldier in WWII shot 31 rolls of film documenting his experiences during his service. Now, Levi Bettweiser, a collector and restorer of old and historical film, has discovered these photos and rescued them from being lost forever.

About 70 years ago, an unknown soldier in WWII shot 31 rolls of film documenting his experiences during his service.

Photos Of Food The Poor Can Afford Daily Shows What Poverty Looks Like (18 photo)

The Poverty Line is a series by photographer Stefen Chow and economist Hui-Yi Lin that asks the simple question: What does poverty mean in different countries? By carefully researching each country's economy, the photographer is able to translate that data cohesively, creating a visual representation of the edibles one could potentially fit into their daily food budget.

The Poverty Line is a series by photographer Stefen Chow and economist Hui-Yi Lin that asks the simple question: What does poverty mean in different countries?

She Just Knit With Giant Needles And Yarn (13 photo)

First, She bought six pounds of unspun wool roving, then She went to the hardware store and bought broomsticks to act as knitting needles. When the broomsticks were too small, She went back and bought 1.5″ diameter PVC pipe. She turned each five-foot length of pipe into “knitting needles” by adding duct-tape tips, and just started knitting. A few hours later, I had my Giganto-Blanket.

First, She bought six pounds of unspun wool roving, then She went to the hardware store and bought broomsticks to act as knitting needles.

Animals Rescued From Labs Become Magic Models (14 photo)

Rabbits, mice, rats and guinea pigs rescued from labs or cases of mistreatment by Italian charity La Collina dei Conigli ONLUS, became magical models for a photo-shoot inspired by “Alice in Wonderland” novel.

Rabbits, mice, rats and guinea pigs rescued from labs or cases of mistreatment by Italian charity La Collina dei Conigli ONLUS, ...

Amazing ceramics (18 photo)

Ronit Baranga is a sculptor. In the following series of works, She sculpted human mouths and fingers emerging from tableware. The blurred border between the living and the still in these works is intriguing. It is fascinating. It is daunting.

Ronit Baranga is a sculptor. In the following series of works, She sculpted human mouths and fingers emerging from tableware.

25 Mind-Twisting Optical Illusion Paintings By Rob Gonsalves (25 photo)

The beautiful and mind-bending illusions in Canadian artist Robert Gonsalves’ paintings have a fun way of twisting your perception and causing you to question what in his paintings, if anything, is real. Most of his stunning paintings have an unclear boundary between the multiple stories they tell, which forces the viewer to jump back and forth between them – like an optical illusion that changes every time you look at it. Gonsalves’ interest in art began at an early age, which is why he...

The beautiful and mind-bending illusions in Canadian artist Robert Gonsalves’ paintings have a fun way of twisting your perception and causing you to question what in his paintings, if anything, ...

Czech Animator Adds Her Witty Illustrations To Photos Of New York (18 photo)

Eliska Podzimkova, 21, is a New York-based illustrator who adds her charming illustrations to various photos of New York. She lived halfway across the world in Prague, but she always dreamed of New York. Therefore, Eliska started spending her time adding playful, eye-catching illustrations to photos and videos of the city on her Instagram account. The Czech animator spent the summer of 2012 in New York studying at the New York Film Academy and fell in love with the city. She opened the...

Eliska Podzimkova, 21, is a New York-based illustrator who adds her charming illustrations to various photos of New York.

Spectacular High-Speed Photography (9 photo)

Photographer Jon Smith captures the precise moment when a light bulb shatters, but that's not all. He fills his light bulbs with materials ranging from glitter to oil pastels, creating a full and satisfying explosion photo that will make you look twice. Jon got his start into high speed photography as a hobby, he was looking for different techniques and he decided on high speed because it was relatively inexpensive. Also, "I instantly fell in love with the unpredictability of the...

Photographer Jon Smith captures the precise moment when a light bulb shatters, but that's not all. He fills his light bulbs with materials ranging from glitter to oil pastels, ...

Blowing Bubbles In The Cold Seems Impossible...But (1 photo + 1 video + 2 GIF)

Cold winter months don't seem like the optimal time for bubble blowing, right? Soap bubbles bring back memories of playing in the backyard in shorts and t-shirts...not bundling up and staying inside. However, as YouTuber SimonSaysBaka found out, blowing bubbles in freezing temperatures creates something amazing. The water in the soapy mixture freezes into gorgeous ice patterns - right before your eyes. Each pattern is unique and intricate. Even when you pop the bubbles, a lot of the shape...

Cold winter months don't seem like the optimal time for bubble blowing, right? Soap bubbles bring back memories of playing in the backyard in shorts and t-shirts...not bundling up and staying inside.

These Charmingly Complicated Light Switch Plates Could Brighten Any Ro (10 photo)

If your light switches have been looking a little boring lately, may we suggest these decorative switch plates from Green Tree Jewelry. Your light switch still operates as normal, but the physical act of switching sets off a series of gears, levels, toggles and fulcrums that make turning on a light seem suddenly much more complex than simply flicking a switch--which, of course, it is, but not exactly like this.

If your light switches have been looking a little boring lately, may we suggest these decorative switch plates from Green Tree Jewelry.

He Spent 10 Years Paralyzed Inside His Own Body (6 photo)

When Martin Pistorius was 12-years-old, his body began to slowly deteriorate until finally, months later, he was in complete paralysis. Doctors still have no idea as to the cause of his sickness. Even more baffling, however, has been his miraculous recovery. Less than a decade after being fully paralyzed, Pistorius has made an almost biblical healing.

When Martin Pistorius was 12-years-old, his body began to slowly deteriorate until finally, months later, he was in complete paralysis. Doctors still have no idea as to the cause of his sickness.

These Spinning Worlds Were Created Using Only Paper And Imagination (9 photo)

Using layers of paper and a light source, Er creates unique worlds that are at once mysterious and charming. Some of the circular pieces even rotate, creating a moving, living world around her characters. The light behind the paper allows the images to emerge from the darkness, as though you've come from a thick forest into a bright clearing.

Using layers of paper and a light source, Er creates unique worlds that are at once mysterious and charming.

What Would Elvis, Kurt Cobain And 10 Other Rock Stars Look Like Now (12 photo)

These age progressions are kind of creepy but also kind of fascinating.

These age progressions are kind of creepy but also kind of fascinating.

20+ Of The Most Creative PillowzZZ (56 photo)

Naps are pretty much the best thing in the world ever, and if you wanna optimize the quality of your naps, you've absolutely got to have a pillow. And as long as you're getting a pillow, you might as well get one of the most creative and awesome pillows out there.

Naps are pretty much the best thing in the world ever, and if you wanna optimize the quality of your naps, you've absolutely got to have a pillow.

Incredible Underwater Pole Dancing Photographs By Brett Stanley (11 photo)

Photographer Brett Stanley’s images of Underwater Pole Dancers really capture the beauty and talent of the subjects. Shot over a few weeks in conjunction with leading pole dance supplier X-Pole, Brett worked with the dancers to create the series, teaching them how to hold their breath under the water and collaborating on which poses looked the best.

Photographer Brett Stanley’s images of Underwater Pole Dancers really capture the beauty and talent of the subjects.

Share Pictures Of Animals Getting Comfortable With Camera Gear (15 photo)

Animal photography requires a lot of patience and accuracy. Sometimes photographers need to spend many hours to take good animal shots and even longer to take impressive ones. Animals do whatever they like to, so, unfortunately, you can't ask them to pose the way you want or to do something interesting. All you can do is wait and be prepared for the right moment. This is what happens, though, when photographers take a step away from their equipment and let animals to take it over.

Animal photography requires a lot of patience and accuracy. Sometimes photographers need to spend many hours to take good animal shots and even longer to take impressive ones.

Transfiguration (13 photo)

For this project Ben Hopper decided to work with circus artists and dancers for their physical appearance and capabilities. The list includes international acclaimed performers and graduates of the world’s leading circus schools, École nationale de cirque (Montreal, Canada), CNAC; Centre national des arts du cirque (Châlons-en-Champagne, France) and National Centre for Circus Arts (London, UK). Like a mask, the layers of body paint and powder disguise the identity and release something...

For this project Ben Hopper decided to work with circus artists and dancers for their physical appearance and capabilities.

Beautifully Surreal Storm Paintings by Joel Rea (9 photo)

Is man battling nature or himself? In these fascinating new paintings by artist Joel Rea, we see man and a tiger going one-on-one with the fury of nature. Using oil on canvas, Rea makes his paintings come alive by showing waves furiously crashing and rocks shockingly crumbling. One has to wonder who has ultimate control in this world. In Resolution, above, we see a man holding a briefcase in one hand and a piece of paper in the other, while a giant wave is about to crash upon him. Solemn or...

Is man battling nature or himself? In these fascinating new paintings by artist Joel Rea, we see man and a tiger going one-on-one with the fury of nature.

Man deals with the loss of his dog by starting a new hobby (17 photo)

When Reddit user CrackerCortex’s dog passed away, he was devastated to say the least. So to take his mind off of the pain he looked to the outdoors, specifically his backyard, to find a new outlet for his time. He decided to build a concrete koi pond in his backyard almost entirely by himself. But what started out as a pleasant koi pond ended up becoming an entire outdoor pool surrounded by rocks, complete with a grotto, a kiddie pool for his son, creeks, and much more as you’ll see.

When Reddit user CrackerCortex’s dog passed away, he was devastated to say the least. So to take his mind off of the pain he looked to the outdoors, specifically his backyard, ...

Alex Rommel's Surreal Digital Paintings of Skies (14 photo)

It makes us proud to announce that we've just added five new works by Alex Rommel to My Modern Shop! Alex Rommel is a Siberia, Russia-born artist who creates mesmerizing digital paintings that showcase the wonder and beauty of nature. In particular, the Germany-based 25-year-old artist is an expert at creating digital paintings of skyscapes, showing us the magical beauty of the skies. The viewer is transported to another world filled with swooping clouds and majestic colors.

It makes us proud to announce that we've just added five new works by Alex Rommel to My Modern Shop! Alex Rommel is a Siberia, ...

Forest Fire Pit by Melissa Crisp (15 photo)

A burning flame and a broad expanse of water are among the few things which do not tire us with their beauty. However, while we have many sources of water around us, it is quite hard to marvel at a burning flame on a daily basis. Melissa Crisp is one of the few people who were able to subdue the element of fire. She is the person who is behind the design of the uniquely-shaped fire pits, which feature mystifying themes, including a pair of lovers, a fire on the rodeo arena, a forest fire, a...

A burning flame and a broad expanse of water are among the few things which do not tire us with their beauty.

This Father Built His Daughter The Superhero Bed She'd Always Wanted (11 photo)

This little girl had outgrown her old bed, so when her dad opted to build her a new one instead of buying one, he let her choose the theme. She got to pick the design and help out! Check out their epic bed build below.

This little girl had outgrown her old bed, so when her dad opted to build her a new one instead of buying one, he let her choose the theme.

Ads Versus Reality: 14+ Disappointing Wedding Dresses (28 photo)

For a dress that you'll (hopefully) wear only once in your life, wedding dresses can be very expensive, prompting a lot of brides to hunt for ways to save some money. Sometimes, things work out, but other times, the dress can leave a LOT to be desired! These images show some of the worst dresses that brides and bridesmaids have received when trying to save!

For a dress that you'll (hopefully) wear only once in your life, wedding dresses can be very expensive, prompting a lot of brides to hunt for ways to save some money.

Intricately-Detailed Landscape Drawings are Smaller Than a Pencil (2 photo)

Michigan-based artist Taylor Mazer recently crafted incredibly small drawings that are no larger than your average pencil. In December 2014, he used a fine-tipped Micron pen, straight-edge, and mechanical pencil to create intriguing monochromatic landscapes. They often feature urban structures like abandoned alleys and desolate buildings, but the artist sketches idyllic-looking mountain ranges, too. Mazer’s combination of pen and pencil does a fantastic job of setting a mood. The technique...

Michigan-based artist Taylor Mazer recently crafted incredibly small drawings that are no larger than your average pencil.

Intricately-Detailed Landscape Drawings are Smaller Than a Pencil (9 photo)

Michigan-based artist Taylor Mazer recently crafted incredibly small drawings that are no larger than your average pencil. In December 2014, he used a fine-tipped Micron pen, straight-edge, and mechanical pencil to create intriguing monochromatic landscapes. They often feature urban structures like abandoned alleys and desolate buildings, but the artist sketches idyllic-looking mountain ranges, too. Mazer’s combination of pen and pencil does a fantastic job of setting a mood. The technique...

Michigan-based artist Taylor Mazer recently crafted incredibly small drawings that are no larger than your average pencil.

Front-Loading Washer Converted into Amazing DIY Fluorescent Aquarium (1 photo)

Dean Eaton (a.k.a. lava_lump), the owner of an appliance sales, service, and parts business in Rochester, NY, recently took on the challenge of converting a front-loading washing machine into a fully functioning, well-lit aquarium to house several GloFish. Working with a friend, he stripped and cleaned the washer, installed LED lights, and suspended a tank inside the machine. Viewed through the convex surface of the washer door, the magnified interior presents a cool look at an aquarium lit...

Dean Eaton (a.k.a. lava_lump), the owner of an appliance sales, service, and parts business in Rochester, NY, ...

Front-Loading Washer Converted into Amazing DIY Fluorescent Aquarium (7 photo)

Dean Eaton (a.k.a. lava_lump), the owner of an appliance sales, service, and parts business in Rochester, NY, recently took on the challenge of converting a front-loading washing machine into a fully functioning, well-lit aquarium to house several GloFish. Working with a friend, he stripped and cleaned the washer, installed LED lights, and suspended a tank inside the machine. Viewed through the convex surface of the washer door, the magnified interior presents a cool look at an aquarium lit...

Dean Eaton (a.k.a. lava_lump), the owner of an appliance sales, service, and parts business in Rochester, NY, ...

This Woman Turned A Regular Old Table Into An Incredible Glass Mosaic (10 photo)

It's amazing what people can make with simple, seemingly drab objects. With a little crafty know-how, things that seem normal or boring are turned into works of art. These are the kind of projects we really love to see, especially when the object is something we use every day and the result is awe-inspiring.

It's amazing what people can make with simple, seemingly drab objects. With a little crafty know-how, things that seem normal or boring are turned into works of art.