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Image via Joel Sartore Wildlife crossings are more than simple road signs as you speed down the highway. Increasingly, animal bridges are being employed around the globe for preserve our ecosystems. The first animal bridges sprung up in France in the 1950s. Banff National Park. Alberta, Canada. Image via Joel Sartore In fact, Europe is a leader in the sector. They can also boast of having the world’s longest wildlife overpass....

Thanks to this comprehensive collection of creative Valentine’s Day gifts, playing Cupid has never been so easy! Suppose your partner or spouse loves a keepsake to remind them of your love together. Looking for something for both of you to enjoy on date night? This funcard gameis a cozy way to spend a night in or pair with a movie night. Looking for ideas for a date out? If your girlfriend or boyfriend has a sweet tooth, these treats could be the way to go....

Photo credit:jinhuilim First, there were the adorablefish-shaped cones. Then,alcohol-infused ice creammade its boozy debut. And now, social media has been abuzz with a new frozen treat trend: flower gelato. Photo credit:jinhuilim Using a special silver spatula, delicate petals are gently scooped from the gelato tubs. Though, given it’s growing popularity, we don’t imagine it’ll be the last. See some succulent examples of the flower gelato trend below. Photo credit:eatdrinkplaysyd Photo credit:where_do_i_eat_pete...

IllustratorFederico Babinaisknown for his creative mashupslikeArchilife, which paired movie stars with homes designed by famous architects. Hes recently unveiled his latest series calledArchitalethats in the same veinthis time, it focuses on fairy tale architecture. Architalefeatures 17 charming homes of beloved characters like Peter Pan and Cinderella. If youre familiar with their original stories, parts of Babinas architecture will be instantly recognizable. Each is painted in retro-inspired style that recalls illustrations of the mid-20th centurythey feel simultaneously nostalgic and contemporary....

Woodworking has a long and rich place in our history. It still remains relevant today, as many objects in our everyday life are crafted from this sturdy form. TheEgyptian Museumin Cairo contains a statue of a man from possibly 4,000 BC, produced from sycamore. This piece is one of the first in a long tradition of carved wood art. Nowadays, artists continue to work in this timeless medium. Others celebrate its jagged form and incorporate it directly into their work....

Inspired by Nordic folklore, Romanian design firmThe 6th Sense Interiors, released the Kraken in their latest project. Taking cues from the lore of theKraken, the mythical creature stretches its tentacles across the bar ceiling. Placed above the steampunk bar, it defends its lair from all visitors. These details all result in a superbly executed steampunk interior, which transports patrons back in time. Just beware of the Kraken! EnterThe Abyss Pubfor an immersive experience through a fantasy steampunk bar!...

Think about paintings like Da VincisMona LisaorVan GoghsStarry Nightthey’re permanently embedded into our memories. Their beauty and cultural significance inspires us in our everyday lives and often in ways you might not expect. As tattoos grow increasingly popular, people are using their skin to honor art history. The Great Wave off Kanagawaby HokusaiTattoo:Oozy From classical busts to bold cartoons, these types of tattoos fire off the gamut in subject matter....

MeetYana, the two-faced cat with a heart of gold! Like many particularly precious pets, this cat has amassed an impressive Instagram following. Unlike most Insta-famous animals, however, the Minsk-based Yana is popular thanks to a genetic abnormality. (Or, at the very least, a kitty version ofTwo-Facefrom theBatmanseries.) She also loves going on walks, and even appears to have a penchant for art. She truly is a cat of a different color!...

In another, a glowing giant squid lurks in a luminous lagoon framed by a canopy of plants. Svabhu Kohli:Behance|Instagram|Facebookh/t: [Brown Paper Bag]

Who doesn’t love a good movie mashup? Every soldier from the 501 is braver than ten of those abominable creatures. But the beasts look like they are not giving up,saysGuillem. Who will win the battle between Stormtroopers and aliens? Giullem H. Pongiluppi:Website|Facebook|Instagramh/t: [Design You Trust]

o London-based designerVeega TankunofVeega Designcrafts cozy and contemporary knit creations. Her most recent project is a remarkable, oversized chunky knit chair. you could see more of Veegas stylish statement pieces on herFacebook. Veega Tankun:Website|Facebook|Twitterh/t: [Colossal]

Exposure to different city dynamics certainly informs his work. His unique vision of Berlin’s interiors will have you seeing space in a different way. Every frame takes a peek into the heart of these buildings, leaving the viewer mesmerized. Hohenzollernplatz Church The symmetry of Berlin’s interiors is hypnotic. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Center Haus Des Rundfunks HTW Berlin Ludwig Erhard Haus Berlin Crematorium Berlin Crematorium

White House Embrace Body paint artistTrina Merryconstantly wows us with herwork, which manages to flawlessly camouflage her models. In her seriesSweet Land of Liberty, Merry poses her subjects in front of iconic patriotic landmarks. Jessica Mellow provides the human canvas for body painting in front of the White House. White House – Embrace In some situations, that pose can have a special significance. Such was the case for her work in front of the Lincoln Memorial....