We can’t say for sure if “Vintage” is a trend or a recurring phenomenon that happens once a style has been gone for a long enough while. The word itself has its roots in Latin, of course, the original word being “vindemia”, which loosely translates into “to take grapes”. Furthermore, to give you a short linguistics lesson, it is an Anglo-Norman alteration of the French world “vendange”, which neatly brings us to the topic of today’s article.
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7 Talented Calligraphers to Follow on Instagram
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing, Claude Mediaville described it as “ the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner” and we couldn’t agree more. You see it everywhere, you see it on that wedding invitation your friend sent you, or that logo design, that you saw while going to work this morning, and it really got stuck into your head. Aren’t you curious what talented calligraphers there are?
Continue reading25 Creative CV Templates that Will Make You Stand Out
Your résumé is your calling card. It’s as simple as that. Getting hired is tough, especially these days. Everyone seems to be looking for a job. That’s why it’s important to make sure your CV or portfolio stand out from the others, because the pile is going to be very big.
Continue readingBreathtaking Photography: Get to Know Bucharest in 40 Photos
Bucharest, as some of you may know, is the capital city of Romania, and has been so for just over 150 years, but the city itself is quite a bit older than that. First mentioned in 1459 when it became Vlad the Impaler’s residence, Prince of what was then known as Wallachia, the city started competing for the title of capital city, after subsequent rulers made it their court’s summer residence. It finally achieved its status as capital city after Wallachia and Moldavia united to form the Principality of Romania, in 1862.
Continue readingSuper Mario Maker Inspires New Generation of Gamers
Nintendo’s newest Mario game is unlike any other. Both classic gamers and those new to the franchise will be able to appreciate the creativity behind Super Mario Maker. This new game takes the Mario experience to the next level, allowing players to create and share their side-scrolling stages. If you have ever dreamed of creating your own Mario game or have a child interested in game design, this Wii U game is the perfect investment.
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