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Have you guys seen 300: Rise of An Empire yet? If you have and you absolutely loved it, hated it but adored the original or if you still haven’t but only because you’re biding your time, you might want to show your Spartan spirit with some delightful handmade 300 crafts. Here are a few that might inspire your loyal followers one day.
When it comes to 300-inspired jewelry, no one has you covered quite like GeorgeArtJewels of Athens, Greece. Sure the creator might not actually be from Sparta, but this is about as close as you can get to getting real 300 armor that is socially acceptable to wear wherever you go. Choose from a Spartan shield pendant, an officer’s helmet pendant, a Spartan helmet ring or even Leonidas’ damaged helmet in key ring form.
If GeorgeArtJewels doesn’t have quite what you’re looking for, perhaps you should head over to raulsouza’s shop to see if you can get a Leonidas’ helmet ring to call your own. The shop only carries a limited selection of goods at once, so you might have to contact the seller to have him make one just for you.
For a truly authentic ring version of Leonidas’ helmet, you’ll want one in the right color though, and FtiagmenoStoXeri’s version is the closest you will find to the real thing in finger size. The seller is only releasing 100 of these limited edition creations, so if you want one, you’d better act soon. The seller also offers a lovely shield pendant if you’re looking for some matching accessories.
If you don’t like the look of Leonidas’ helmet after it’s damaged–or if you just don’t think you’re quite worthy of the big guy’s signature armor, AddingtonKarpathia has a clean version of the Spartan helmet in ring form so you can shine in your finger armor.
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I don't know about you guys, but if there's one thing my house could always use, it's more storage. That's why I simply loved writing this fun article on shelving units for Homes and Hues.
The designs range from the fun to functional to a little over the top, but one thing they all have in common is that they are all useful when it comes to decluttering your home.
So don't miss the full list of all of these cool shelves over at Homes and Hues: 16 Cool and Creative Shelving Systems
This lamp by Stockpile Designs won't literally blow up your room, but it could inspire an explosive conversation among your visitors. The real Korean War era bomb weighs 100 pounds, but its militaristic roots won't ruin your decor because the rust and paint you might expect to find on such a vintage piece of military equipment has all been polished away.
Read more about the unique light design over at Homes and Hues: The Megaton Floor Light Is The Bomb
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A 500 square-foot home isn't huge, but when you live in a tropical paradise like a Thai mango plantation, you don't need much to be comfortable -especially when your tiny home even comes equipped with a small pond and a gazebo.
Impressively, Steve Areen built this home for only $9,000 -including the impressive stonework and furnishings inside. It's also made from locally sourced concrete and clay bricks although Areen now hopes to build more dome houses that are even more sustainable with pressed earth bricks.
Check our more pictures of this impressive, tiny home over at Homes and Hues: This Cozy, Cool Thailand Home Costs Only $9,000
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What's in an angle? Not just great style, that's for sure. The North Star Apartments in Slovakia prove that with their stunning lines that not only look wonderful, but also help keep the residents cozy in their homes.
The striking balconies manage to reflect light into the windows while similtaniously blocking out traffic noise and providing residents with a little extra privacy. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the building looks fantastic.
You can see more cool pictures of the unique complex at Homes and Hues: A Few Angles Make A Big Difference In The North Star Apartments
Staircases are critical in homes that have more than one story, but they can also be a serious drain on space. In an effort to make the most of the staircase, designer Just Haasnoot commissioned Dutch design studio Mieke Meijer to create a staircase that combines the functionality of stairs, shelves, a desk and a cupboard. The end result is a great place to work that provides a lot of much needed storage all while serving as a staircase at the same time.
You can see all kinds of other great pictures of the staircase and more information about it at Homes and Hues: A Staircase, A Storage Unit and A Desk In One
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If you live beside a forest in Santiago, Chile, you likely want to stay cool during those hot summer days, but you also don't want to be pumping the AC all day long, nor do you want your house to stick out like a sore thumb. Luckily, the MIL Metal House by Max Ibañez and Claudio Iabarca addresses all of those concerns while still providing a stunning home with ample natural lighting and spectacular views of the forest.
By insulating the walls, using cool wood, metal and concrete for building materials, stretching the roof to provide extensive shade and adding a reflective coating to the windows, the house beautifully fits in with its surroundings all while providing natural comfort to its residents.
Check out more cool pictures over at Homes and Hues: Enjoy the sun, the Sky and the Trees with the MIL Metal House
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Something smells fishy...no wait, make that delightful. It must be these wonderful new outlet covers by ekoD that make your outlet look like it finally has a nose of its own. The delightful designs are easy to use -just plug them into the wall and then plug your cords into the nose. Sure they're a little pointless, but aren't framed photos, fancy door handles and stained glass windows for that matter?
See more great pictures of the Hanaga Tap Nose Outlet at Homes and Hues: Feeling Plugged Up? Perhaps It's Just Your Wall Outlet
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