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In the fabulous world of DIY, @mymulberryhouse is inspiring. DIY is the epitome of working in unscalable but agile conditions.

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David (1502-1504)

In 1501 a large rough-cut piece of marble was commissioned to a young, 26-year-old, Michelangelo. Having been cast aside by two prior artists, the stone had been abandoned in the elements for 25 years, waiting to be finished. Michelangelo finished the statue within two years and had to work within the stone's narrow confines and the roughed-out pieces cut before his time.

From the Statue's caption: "At the end of 1501, Michelangelo obtained the permission of the Opera del Duomo to work a block of marble which had been abandoned in the courtyard of the Cathedral of Florence for the creation of the figure of the young hero, subsequently placed in front of Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza Signoria." (Academia Gallery, Florence)

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"For thousands of years, the Inuit and Yupik people of the Arctic have used traditional snow goggles made of walrus ivory, caribou antler, or driftwood." HistoryCoolKids

Similarly, modern snow goggles reduce radiation, but have a tendency to fog up. I love it when antiquated methods outperform modern innovations.

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Researching more than the functionality of stairs.

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“To wish a life without stairs, without hills and mountains is to wish a dim life without the joy of rising with our own efforts!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

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The new pool house.

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Winter swim training.

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© Ana Himes

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I've been working on a project with Brian for months; the focus of his designs centers on functionality and usage of space for his clients. Hence, his ability to empathize and understand a client's use of space is vital. I feel as though it has been a course in empathy.

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Antique doors of India.

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Bronze doors. (India)

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Wooden doors of Paris.

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Custom wooden doors.

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Inspiration is found in something as common as wooden doors. (Paris)

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