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NFP

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A refugee shelter that looks good
Developed by the not-for-profit Ikea Foundation with UNHCR , the UN refugee agency, over the past five years, the Better Shelter consists of a sturdy steel frame clad with insulated polypropylene panels, along with a solar panel on the roof that provides four hours of electric light, or mobile phone charging via a USB port. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/jan/27/why-ikea-flatpack-refugee-shelter-won-design-of-the-year
8 March 2017 by lynnwood

Wellbeing

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An owl cafe
You've probably heard of the cat cafes that began in Tokyo and have now spread around the world. Tokyo has a reputation for being cutting edge and one of the latest trends is the owl cafe. http://www.timetravelturtle.com/2015/02/tokyo-owl-cafe-akiba-fukurou/
5 March 2017 by lynnwood

Artistic

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Fairy parties
Just saw this lovely young woman promoting fairy parties at our local shopping centre. Inspiring promise: "Our magical characters fly to a venue of your choice for non-stop fairy wishes" ! I took my daughter to fairy parties when she was little but have never seen them promoted as well as this. www.fairywishes.com.au
4 March 2017 by lynnwood

Artistic

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Collaboration between indigenous weavers and a design company
The design company Koskela is collaborating with the Yolngu women of Elcho Island Arts in north-eastern Arnhem Land, in Australia?s Northern Territory to produce contemporary lampshades. As each artist has complete freedom to interpret the form, each light is a one off and therefore unique. http://yb.koskela.com.au/
26 February 2017 by lynnwood

Dining

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Waterproof cotton table mats
I bought these specially coated table mats in Paris recently and was surprised, when red wine was spilt on one, that it could be wiped off instantly at the table. https://www.le-jacquard-francais.com/table-linen/placemat/#/table-linen/placemat/shopby/100_coated_cotton_span_waterproof_stain_resistant_span/
23 February 2017 by lynnwood

Dining

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A Valentine's dinner with style
Cellos Restaurant hosted the best Valentine's dinner ever! Their set menu started with a strawberry and fresh basil cocktail. This heritage listed jewel was opened in 1927 and is now one of the last grand dining rooms in Sydney. http://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/dining/cellos-restaurant.htm
15 February 2017 by lynnwood