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You definitely felt something like that when you and your new love first met. The chemistry between you is undeniable — the kind rom-coms are made of. You can’t deny the attraction or your growing interest. But the more time you spend around this person (amazing as they are), the more you wonder if maybe this is the wrong time for you to meet. But how could there be a wrong time to meet the right person?...

Everyone I know has had times when they were down on themselves. “I hate the way I look.” “Why do I always say such stupid things?” “I just don’t measure up.” We hit those troughs of low self-esteem when we just want to jump out of our own bodies and go inhabit some other more attractive, intelligent, successful person. Ironically, other people can view you as attractive and competent, but your view of yourself is entirely different....

Even though the season is winding down, these glasses by SIRE Eyewear are easily the sexiest of summer. While the smooth curves and corners make these glasses progressive in design, it is the material that makes these so special. SIRE Eyewear is hand-crafted from natural water buffalo horn– an animal domesticated for its milk, its strength for harvesting crops, and its meat and hide after its passing. The horns are saved as well, and AeKae has taken thin layers of the horn and pressed them together, resulting in this unique material for eyewear....

Beginning in France sometime in the 12th century and making its way through much of Europe in the middle ages, Gothic architecture is marked by long, slim columns that reach heavenward, with long windows built into it. It evolved largely out of Romanesque architecture, which prized high-reaching buildings with many windows. The difference in Gothic when compared with buildings from the Holy Roman Empire is that Roman buildings used rounded arches, which necessitated huge columns to help hold them....

The StreetDome Skate Park Denmark is named for the grand igloo-inspired dome in its center. This houses the indoor portion of the skate park and the bouldering/climbing wall that reaches to its peak. Half of its roof is covered in skylights, allowing daylight in to the interior for passive lighting. As guests enter, they’re met with a wild, angular climbing wall and an empty pool for skateboarding, comprising a visually exciting environment....

It’s a secret to no one– Hard Graft makes some of the sexiest bags, laptop cases and personal effects holders in the world. We couldn’t help but share the new Hard Graft U Macbook Sleeve with you. We don’t even own a Mac Book and we want one of these. Like other Hard Graft gear, the U Macbook Sleeve is hand made in Austria of fine wool felt, premium Italian aniline leather and black elastic herringbone....

When done right, shipping container architecture can be both effective and aesthetically pleasing. And although the interior of this project leaves plenty to be desired, the concept itself is more than functional for flash retail. The Gorman ShipShop by Next Architects is a mobile retail environment that gets-up-and-goes when its market does the same. The ShipShop scouts a location, opens its doors for business then moves along according to the winds of commerce....

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The National Museum of Singapore has added a brilliant sculpture to their gardens, one inspired by the shape, size and sheer might of a banyan tree. The Tree by FARM is a series of rectangular frames that reach out from a series of central columns, with lighting scattered randomly throughout its beams. It is a sculpture as a gathering place, a point for museum patrons to relax, sit and enjoy the sights of the museum and The Tree itself....

If it is a building’s job to host and contain performing art, the structure itself must reflect this in its design. While most of the world’s theaters are standard, columnic and republican, some architects have stepped forward to create truly wonderful, unique works of architectural art. To celebrate their structural ingenuity, here are 10 of the world’s most amazing modern theaters, concert halls and civic centers. Some may remain only ideas on paper, while others are a living part of the world’s cultural heritage....

Made of a copper and tin combination, bronze has natural properties that set it apart from all of our stainless steels, our titanium, our gold and silver. To begin with, bronze won’t corrode the way that steel and iron will, because it chemically concocts a patina to protect it from damage, meaning the more you abuse it, the stronger it becomes. Even saltwater and brine can’t penetrate the beauty of bronze, which is why it’s a beautiful, unique metal that you should be adding to your EDC whenever possible, and wearing on your wrist whenever a timepiece is required....

Located in Mount Hotham, Australia, the Under the Moonlight House by Giovanni D’Ambrosio Architecture is a contemporary home with hints of a traditional estate living. The residence provides a vivid view of the Australian forest beyond through large, obelisk-shaped windows made of glass and steel. While largely constructed of natural stone and wood, the home’s metal accents and unique shape create a structure that complements the surrounding environment with minimal impact to the proximal trees and natural vegetation....

This week at Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italy, United Nude and other brands are revealing their latest innovations to a design-minded audience. While the event is focused on furniture and interiors, United Nude’s new footwear series takes its inspiration from architectural concepts. United Nude teamed up with 3DSystems, a 3D printing company, and invited five architects to join the project. The United Nude 3D Printed Shoes concept, titled “Re-Inventing Shoes“, features five designs by five celebrated architects and designers....

The Walmart Office – Sao Paulo presents a lively appearance with its use of color and greenery throughout. Plants, both as indoor landscaping and little design details for character, provide an emotional connection with the lush outdoor environment around Brazil’s largest city. In addition to the indoor plant life, the designers used large, solid color accents on spaces throughout the not only provide warmth and welcome, they also serve as navigational elements for visitors....

The Wellograph wellness watch is an activity tracker, a heart rate monitor and a running watch in a sexy little package. It features the same kind of functionality as the Fitbit Force, a unit which was rated the #1 Fitness Tracker (of 26) this week by Time Magazine. Despite this number one rating, the Force can be a limited little device. Its tiny LED display provides basic information that can be difficult to read and navigate, and the screen is blank until activated by the wearer....

The way FWBs operate may differ from couple to couple and in certain situations, from day to day. Some FWBs might see each other every day and sle#p together once a week; some might have a weekly routine of having s#x followed by watching a movie at home. Others prefer keeping things casual and seeing each other as often as they can while not sharing their bed more than once every two weeks or so....

When you do your best to treat people with respect and kindness, being ignored or taking your good intentions for granted feels really bad. But what’s even worse is trying to figure out why they have such a negative attitude towards others. People who ignore your feelings can only be understood from their perspective. There is no single cause that can explain why some people behave the way they do and act in accordance with their nature....

House Bus is a converted Bluebird school bus that once chaperoned children to school on a daily circuit. Today, it’s a bright and inviting mobile house for two occupants in Atlanta, Georgia. Julie and Andrew’s House Bus is a bit different from the other school bus conversions we’ve seen. It has the rustic charm of a traditional American bungalow, a design that feels warm, friendly and hardly “mobile”. Its interior features wooden counter tops and floors, a muted earth tone color scheme and even an old wood-burning stove....

Quick Tips for Choosing Snow Tires More than anything, choosing tires is about understanding physics and your car. Any winter tire is going to give you more traction than an all-season, so if you live somewhere that gets the slightest snowfall, it’s not overkill to have something with a deep tread for the colder months. You also want tires that ride comfortably. Sometimes a good grip on the ground means a rough ride in the cab....