They found her in drawers, buried in garden beds, floating in old tubs. Hard as bone, cold to the touch. She didn’t blink. Didn’t bend. Still, she stayed, passed down, picked up, rarely spoken about. They called her Frozen Charlotte.
Tag: Miniatures
Folk Art with a Buzz: Slovenia’s Beehive Panels
What do Adam and Eve, a mischievous devil, and a bewildered donkey have in common? They’re all starring roles on Slovenian beehives. Yes, beehives. For over two centuries, these tiny canvases, known as “panjske končnice,” have been buzzing with stories, turning honey-making into a folk-art spectacle.
Little Free Libraries: How Did They Start?
The Little Free Library project began with a single miniature schoolhouse filled with books. Presently, over 150,000 registered Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are scattered globally across 120 countries. Ever wondered how this adorable and educational venture took its initial steps?
Snow Globes: From Surgical Tools to Hollywood Stardom
Snow globes are a staple in winter decorations, adorning millions of homes worldwide. There’s a good chance you have one sitting on your shelf right now. However, did you know that these whimsical items weren’t initially developed for decorative purposes? In fact, Erwin Perzy, frequently credited with creating the snow globe, designed the first one with the hope that it would serve as a useful surgical tool.
This Artist Uses Tiny Jewelry Boxes as Canvases
A jewelry box is not just a place to store necklaces and rings — at least, that’s what Curtis Talwst Santiago believes.
Jewelry Line Brings the Art Gallery to You
If you love visiting art galleries but don’t have time to travel to them in person, the Amsterdam-based duo of Lyske Gais and Lia Duinker from Duinker & Dochters studio has a solution for you: The ‘Rembrandt’s Hands and a Lion’s Paw’ book bracelet.
The Delft Blue House: KLM’s Adorable Present Since 1952
Airline amenities for World Business Class passengers have improved a great deal over the last several years. However, few can match what KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has to offer — The Delft Blue House.
Bryanna Marie Transforms Everyday Coins Into Works of Art
For artist Bryanna Marie, paintings on canvas are yesterday’s news. Instead, she uses pennies and other coins as the backdrop for her impressive paintings.
Colorado Artist Creates Stunning Paintings With Old Altoids Tins
For true artists, any kind of surface can serve as a canvas, no matter its size or the material from which it’s made. In the case of Colorado artist Remington Robinson, this rule even applies to old Altoids tins.
Are There Elves in Iceland? Half of the Country Thinks So!
Do you believe in elves? According to a report published by National Geographic in 2017, over 50 percent of Icelanders do! Considering the country’s mystical landscape, with its lava fields and mist-covered peaks, not to mention the Northern Lights, it’s not hard to understand why the Icelandic people would assume creatures like elves are present. What many visitors are surprised to see, though, is the extent of Icelanders’ beliefs.