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Playa Vik | Spectacular Villa For Rent In Uruguay

This is a truly remarkable private retreat on the beach in the village of Faro Jose Ignacio, Uruguay. The house is 20 miles from Punta del Este, it was designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, who has designed some of the world´s most famous structures, including the Paris Opera House. The Playa Vik is one of his rare residential projects, besides the amazing views overlooking the South Atlantic, the house combines contemporary decor with an artistic touch. The site has six individual houses for guests who want total exclusivity.



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STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST | BY AUSTIN KLEON - Image

STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST | BY AUSTIN KLEON

"Steal like an Artist" is a bestseller by writer and artist Austin Kleon, his main message is "You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself." The book was born after a speech Austin gave at a college in New York went viral. It focuses around the ten things he wished someone had told him when he was starting out. The result is a great read, inspiring, hip, original, practical, and entertaining. source Watch the&am...
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ROLI SEABOARD RISE 2

Digital instrument maker Roli has announced their latest MIDI controller. The Roli Seaboard Rise 2 is an update to the company’s compact squishy keyboard, and has been re-engineered from the multi-award-winning original to be more intuitive and powerful than ever before. The innovative keyboard provides musicians an affordable and accessible tool that lets them create authentic instrumental simulations in real time. The minimalist keyboard features pressure-sensit...
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VENTANA REDWOOD CANYON GLAMPSITE

Perched on the edge of the continent in Big Sur, overlooking the dramatic California coastline, Ventana´s new Redwood Canyon Glampsite puts you in the middle of an enclave tucked among the forests in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on Earth. The new glamping experience allows guests to be even more immersed in nature, without having to rough it. Redwood Retreats is a collection of 15 safari-style canvas tents, scattered throughout the resort’s anci...
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