IKEA is probably your home’s best friend. Its father, Feodor Ingvar Kamprad, founded the company in 1943 when he was only 17. To become the retail giant with over 43 billion dollars in revenue that it is today, IKEA focused on cost control, operational details, and continuous product development. Recently, Nordic Style Magazine has discovered a collection of old catalog covers. Scroll down and take a look what furniture people have been assembling since 1
IKEA is probably your home’s best friend. Its father, Feodor Ingvar Kamprad, founded the company in 1943 when he was only 17.
76 years old grandmother Lyubov Morekhodova from Siberia is not an ordinary pensioner. Lyubov learned to skate at the age of seven and now she spends her retirement days gliding across one of the deepest lakes in the world – Baikal. Retired technology engineer lives in a modest house and takes care of her beloved animals consisting of dogs, a cat, hens, roosters, calves, bulls, and cows.
76 years old grandmother Lyubov Morekhodova from Siberia is not an ordinary pensioner. Lyubov learned to skate at the age of seven and now she spends her retirement days gliding across one of the...
19-year-old Bindi Irwin is proving that she is a ‘chip off the old block’ by following in the footsteps of her famous father, showing the same natural charm and close connection with animals of all kinds. Bindi’s true passion is wildlife and she has that special gift of sharing her enthuasiasm, inspiration and message of conservation to the world. She still lives and works at Australia Zoo, which was founded and has been run by the Irwin family since 1970.
19-year-old Bindi Irwin is proving that she is a ‘chip off the old block’ by following in the footsteps of her famous father, ...
Love is in the small things. And Los Angeles-based artist Amanda Oleander captures these moments in her illustrations. Drawing inspiration from her own romantic relationship and collecting memories from people close to her, Amanda perfectly shows what love looks like when no one's watching.
Love is in the small things. And Los Angeles-based artist Amanda Oleander captures these moments in her illustrations.
It’s hard to look away when you see an injured animal, no matter how unprepared you are to help them. When Matt Gravelling, a reporter for BBC South, was driving to cover a story, the man thought he was having a regular day. However, it soon became anything but regular when Matt spotted an unconscious bird that seemed to be hurt.
It’s hard to look away when you see an injured animal, no matter how unprepared you are to help them.
Need a little inspiration in getting rid of that extra layer of winter ‘insulation?’ It can be tough, after dark months of relative inactivity, to get back into fighting shape. Hunter Hobbs of Norman, Oklahoma, took the plunge with a 12 week workout and diet regimen and showed astonishing results in a time-lapse video.
Need a little inspiration in getting rid of that extra layer of winter ‘insulation?’ It can be tough, after dark months of relative inactivity, to get back into fighting shape.
When a new colleague arrives, it’s an experience for the whole office. Who are they? Are they cool? These and other important questions pop up as soon as somebody joins the workplace. However, after Michael Lens, a UCLA professor, has witnessed new arrivals at the university, probably the only question that crossed his mind was ‘WTF?’
When a new colleague arrives, it’s an experience for the whole office. Who are they? Are they cool? These and other important questions pop up as soon as somebody joins the workplace.
Looking like you are working really hard is a really handy skill to have, and not just for the lazy either. Sometimes you are just too productive and efficient in your job and have to fill the downtime somehow, without looking like a slacker. Looking busy all the time is definitely going to help you get that promotion too!
Looking like you are working really hard is a really handy skill to have, and not just for the lazy either.
The seven deadly sins is a classification of vices within Christian teachings that originated around 3rd century AD. To shed new light on the grouping, Ari Paul has tweeted its updated version, and it instantly went viral.
The seven deadly sins is a classification of vices within Christian teachings that originated around 3rd century AD.
It's been one year since I went viral with my mother and daughter series #allthatisthree on Instagram, and it looks like this new series #scenefromtheceiling is going to be just as popular. We enjoy being creative as a family. The kids love to get involved, and they often pitch in with ideas and help us set up. It’s become a regular fun weekend activity.
It's been one year since I went viral with my mother and daughter series #allthatisthree on Instagram, and it looks like this new series #scenefromtheceiling is going to be just as popular.
I've spent 2 years to create this project called "Tiny Wasteland". The series features miniature figures placed next to everyday objects so as to create the illusion of microscopic worlds. As a food photographer, I mostly make these on food or with food.
I've spent 2 years to create this project called "Tiny Wasteland". The series features miniature figures placed next to everyday objects so as to create the illusion of microscopic worlds.
Nyankichi, a male tabby from Kagoshima, Japan, and his human have been traveling around the country, taking photos along the way. As the numerous pictures by the owner suggest, Nyankichi is such a photogenic kitty, he should be model on the catwalk.
Nyankichi, a male tabby from Kagoshima, Japan, and his human have been traveling around the country, taking photos along the way.
Meet Madeline, 10, and Barnabas, 7, an adorable pair of Neapolitan Mastiffs that live in Upstate New York with their owner Alayna. The pups have become Insta-famous after appearing in a series of cute and cheesy photos, posing patiently while displaying punny pick-up lines that are perfect for any occasion.
Meet Madeline, 10, and Barnabas, 7, an adorable pair of Neapolitan Mastiffs that live in Upstate New York with their owner Alayna.
“Inspired by Icarus, who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. If he was in love with the sun, then this might as well be a story of forbidden love.” This is how the author himself explains the illustrated story of Icarus and the Sun. Gabriel Picolo from Brazil is the artist behind this beautiful yet heartbreaking story about love, fire, and loss.
“Inspired by Icarus, who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. If he was in love with the sun, then this might as well be a story of forbidden love.
Rexie is living proof that disability does not mean inability. You see, even though this 3-year-old cat has a broken backbone and can't control his two back legs, he has a very unique and upbeat personality nonetheless. In fact, Rexie's little face is so full of expressions, people have nicknamed him as the Cat-King Of Bleps.
Rexie is living proof that disability does not mean inability. You see, even though this 3-year-old cat has a broken backbone and can't control his two back legs, ...
It’s that time of year when we’re all starting to think about those summer body goals. Yet when we go after them, it sometimes feels impossible. Proving what persistence and hard work can achieve, 26-year-old Jeffrey Kendall has decided to share his weight-loss transformation to motivate others and celebrate his results. The former are so impressive and visible, people even gave him a nickname that many would envy.
It’s that time of year when we’re all starting to think about those summer body goals. Yet when we go after them, it sometimes feels impossible.
Goma, whose name means sesame in Japanese, is a cross between Maltese and Papillon breeds, and that's where the signature ears came from. The 4-year-old fluff lives in Tokyo, Japan and after becoming viral in the US she was named "Mickey Mouse dog" by her newfound fans.
Goma, whose name means sesame in Japanese, is a cross between Maltese and Papillon breeds, and that's where the signature ears came from.
This English bulldog from Germany, righteously named Madame Eyebrows, has splendid grey spots above her eyes which perfectly resemble eyebrows. And it turns out that a bulldog with eyebrow spots is a peculiar combination that makes this puppy look terribly grumpy.
This English bulldog from Germany, righteously named Madame Eyebrows, has splendid grey spots above her eyes which perfectly resemble eyebrows.
31-year-old Russian artist Anastasia 'Stushona' Ivanova tackles her daily struggles in amusing comics, and her creative outlet seems to be easily overcoming the annoying little things.
31-year-old Russian artist Anastasia 'Stushona' Ivanova tackles her daily struggles in amusing comics, and her creative outlet seems to be easily overcoming the annoying little things.
Over the years, Tony Bussey of Alberta, Canada, has gained so much weight, that he took up 2 plane seats when being evacuated from the flames and terror that was the Fort McMurray Wildfire. This shameful experience pushed the 567-pound dad to promise himself he’d lose weight, and holy smokes did he deliver.
Over the years, Tony Bussey of Alberta, Canada, has gained so much weight, that he took up 2 plane seats when being evacuated from the flames and terror that was the Fort McMurray Wildfire.
Redditor MrsIronbad shared her little project recently, she has been secretly taking pics of her little girl and husband since she was a baby. The Filipino mom has created quite the collection, and she says that her husband doesn’t know about the photos and doesn’t have access to them. “Nope just me…..aaaaaand Reddit,” she said. “My husband’s not a redditor and he doesn’t have any social media accounts anymore, so I think my secret is still safe.”
Redditor MrsIronbad shared her little project recently, she has been secretly taking pics of her little girl and husband since she was a baby.
This year brought the happy coincidence of Easter Sunday falling on April 1st, or April Fool’s Day. So instead of your work colleagues or classmates falling victim to your fiendishly ingenious pranks, it was family and significant others’ that were the target this time. Chris Erwood got into the spirit of both occasions by presenting his girlfriend Alicia with a perfectly disguised prank-egg.
This year brought the happy coincidence of Easter Sunday falling on April 1st, or April Fool’s Day. So instead of your work colleagues or classmates falling victim to your fiendishly ingenious pranks, ...
I’m Jessika Coker, owner of Juniper Fox, a two-year-old domestic fox who has over 2 million fans on Instagram. We live in the Florida Panhandle with a Malamute mix dog named Moose, a young male fox named Fig, and two Sugar Gliders named Petunia and Peach and quite a few reptile friends. Caring for animals has always been a passion of mine and I am working to start my own rescue for animals in need.
I’m Jessika Coker, owner of Juniper Fox, a two-year-old domestic fox who has over 2 million fans on Instagram.
Stephan Brusche is an artist based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, who has been giving bananas a new purpose for almost 7 years now. By drawing and carving them, this artist turns bananas into art, showing that creativity indeed has no limits.
Stephan Brusche is an artist based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, who has been giving bananas a new purpose for almost 7 years now.
She’s never been shy about dolling herself up with vivid eyeliner and her trademark deep shades of lipstick, but now Christina Aguilera has joined the make-under trend and she looks just stunning. Aguilera stripped bare for the cover of Paper Magazine. In a series of close-up shots titled Transformation, we discover that she actually has freckles, and beneath the bold, brash persona she usually presents to the world is a softer, younger-looking woman.
She’s never been shy about dolling herself up with vivid eyeliner and her trademark deep shades of lipstick, but now Christina Aguilera has joined the make-under trend and she looks just stunning.
A boy who has been bullied at school has cast Expecto Patronum, finding his true spirit animal. You see, 7-year-old Madden from Oklahoma was born with a cleft lip and heterochromia iridum (different color eyes), and some thought it would be fun to tease the boy for his unique appearance. Luckily, he found a way to deal with the Dementors, those soul-sucking monsters!
A boy who has been bullied at school has cast Expecto Patronum, finding his true spirit animal. You see, ...
What started as a fun $20 craft project turned into a way for me to cope with postpartum depression and bond with my daughter. I am NOT a professional seamstress, but I was inspired by my mother to hand sew costumes each month because of an Ariel costume she made for me when I was little. I’m sharing my story to let other struggling moms know they aren’t alone and hopefully the pictures will brighten someone’s day!
What started as a fun $20 craft project turned into a way for me to cope with postpartum depression and bond with my daughter.
There’s a reason why people say “sly as a fox.” With a beautiful coat and a bushy tail, these animals look gorgeous on the outside but carry a lot of hidden intentions on the inside. And wouldn’t you know it, when this guy encountered one of them in the middle of the street, he decided to snapchat the rare occasion. The animal, however, had a trick up its fur that caught the dude completely off-guard.
There’s a reason why people say “sly as a fox.” With a beautiful coat and a bushy tail, these animals look gorgeous on the outside but carry a lot of hidden intentions on the inside.
Senthil Nathan from Chennai, India, was growing increasingly perplexed at the mysterious case of random, non-valuable objects disappearing regularly from his front porch. He installed a CCTV camera in the hope of catching the thief in the act.
Within a few days, sure enough, the doormat was gone again. Aha! Time for the big reveal. With nervous excitement, Senthil and his wife sat down to watch the video, and finally come face-to-face with their tormentor
Senthil Nathan from Chennai, India, was growing increasingly perplexed at the mysterious case of random, non-valuable objects disappearing regularly from his front porch.
Jani Ylinampa is a nature photographer based in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. He‘s a real master of capturing the dancing Northern Lights, breathtaking sunsets, beautiful forests, lakes and other wonders of nature, and he‘s been doing it for almost 15 years. One of those magical objects that caught Ylinampa‘s eye was a lovely Kotisaari island in Rovaniemi, that used to be a traditional stronghold of the Lumberjacks in Kemijoki.
Jani Ylinampa is a nature photographer based in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. He‘s a real master of capturing the dancing Northern Lights, breathtaking sunsets, beautiful forests, ...
Sometimes arming a bunch of 8-year-olds with paint and markers doesn’t have to result in a disaster. In fact, it can turn into a beautiful work of art! This is exactly what happened to Haley Curfman, a 2nd-grade teacher in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Haley bought a beautiful white dress, set it up in her classroom and encouraged her students to draw on it. The only rule she had – children were not allowed to cross out anything. The result was so amazing it went v
Sometimes arming a bunch of 8-year-olds with paint and markers doesn’t have to result in a disaster. In fact, it can turn into a beautiful work of art!
Last spring Fiona Presly, a library assistant from Inverness, Scottish Highlands came across a surprising phenomenon she would never forget. While taking care of her garden she spotted a bumblebee queen crawling around. What surprised her the most was that the animal had no wings, as it turns out the bumblebee may have suffered from a virus which had caused problems in wing development. The insect had very slim chances of survival but this kind-hearted wom
Last spring Fiona Presly, a library assistant from Inverness, Scottish Highlands came across a surprising phenomenon she would never forget.
Birthdays are supposed to be joyous occasions, where you gather your friends and family and celebrate your continued existence on planet Earth for yet another orbit of the sun. Mila Blatova from Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, decided to do things a differently this year, however. Instead of celebrating the milestone of reaching her 30th birthday, she instead decided that it was a time to grieve the passing of the most precious gift of all, her youth.
Birthdays are supposed to be joyous occasions, where you gather your friends and family and celebrate your continued existence on planet Earth for yet another orbit of the sun.
Sometimes personalities leave their mark on the popular culture and Marilyn Monroe is one of those unforgettable names. The iconic beauty still has many fans collecting her memorabilia, so when the news about some never before published pictures came around, people were incredibly interested.
The newly found images will go to the Heritage’s Entertainment auction.
Sometimes personalities leave their mark on the popular culture and Marilyn Monroe is one of those unforgettable names.
You might already know about Jose, a 16-year-old vegan teen. He has almost 750k followers on Instagram because of his colorful and fun vegan food. Jose's motto is "Life is too short to eat boring food" so it makes sense that boy creates many different colorful food designs. His main shareable meals are smoothies, pies, and popsicles, mostly from frozen fruit and coconut milk.
You might already know about Jose, a 16-year-old vegan teen. He has almost 750k followers on Instagram because of his colorful and fun vegan food.