Backwater House

Backwater House is the name of this spectacular property built next to a secluded lagoon in Norfolk, England. Designed by award winning practice Platform 5 Architects, the contemporary waterside house sits in a serene setting with panoramic views over a private lagoon. The unique timber framed house has three pitched roof bays, a separate boat shed, and a deep canopy that creates a sheltered outdoor area where you can enjoy the setting and the elements. The property is raised above the waterline, allowing floodwater to flow beneath a landscaped timber deck. Backwater has four bedrooms, can sleep 8 comfortably, and is available for vacation rentals.

Catskills Black A-Frame

Looking for a unique vacation cabin in NY state to unwind, disconnect, and enjoy some time in the mountains? Deep in the heart of the Catskill mountains, this beautiful off grid A-frame cabin sits on a two acre property with private access, surrounded by woods. The newly renovated house features two full bedrooms, two private baths with soaking tubs, a very comfortable convertible sofa, a chefs kitchen, a large open and airy floorplan, and a wooden outdoor terrace. ...
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Places to Find Peace and Quiet

The Bucket List: Places to Find Peace and Quiet is an exquisitely produced book by Rizzoli that aims to show fabulous spots to hideout from modern urban stress most of us live in, showing numerous possibilities of zen tourism around the world. It points out various places where you can retreat to meditate or get the mindfulness we sometimes feel the need to get when things get a tad more difficult to manage. This book will enable you to choose from a wide array of o...
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ODDBALL DRUM MACHINE

Oddball is a drum machine you can bounce off walls to make beats! Currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, Oddball is a drum machine encased in a bouncy ball you can throw at any surface. The ball behaves as the percussion trigger, and sensors inside translate noise via Bluetooth to a dedicated app. The harder you bounce it the more intense the sound, the lighter you bounce it the more delicate. Users can play around with beats, looping them to make original tunes, or...
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