Objects that look like other things

Allow this cute little guy to light up your life or tabletop while he shows off his flexibility.

These pics of totally normal items definitely made us do a double take. And for good reason.

This little exhibition is dedicated to small chairs. These are the seats that inspire the active imagination to place the little person into them. As children our fantasies are placed on them like imaginary friends or dolls that need a place to sit. An empty chair often has an unknown or unseen occupant creating a story or holding a place in time. The history of miniature chairs may have been originally as furniture in children’s play houses. As the craft developed they were used to be…

In a world full of mass-produced goods and cookie-cutter designs, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) shines differently. It's a creative craft that lets you make stuff on your own. Home is everyone's safe place, and having things you've made there adds something extra special. But sometimes, people's ideas can get so wild that their creations become a bit silly. Particularly during 2010, there was a phase when anything created through DIY was thought to be cool and aesthetic.

Evan Era on Instagram: "The spiral cone fidget toy, often referred to as an “impossible cone,” is a type of kinetic sculpture that creates an optical illusion when spun. It typically consists of a cone-shaped object with a spiral pattern etched into its surface. When you spin the cone, the spiral pattern creates the illusion that the cone is moving in ways that seem physically impossible. This type of toy leverages visual perception tricks to create a mesmerizing effect, making it a popular…

Jane Housham (Found and Chosen) on Instagram: "I’ve been on the hunt for #unusualshades of #green, which I love. Oh, and can you spot the little ‘joke’? . . #stufficollect #greenobjects #sludgygreen"

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When two objects that shouldn’t go together somehow click, they provide a serendipitous moment of order in a world that’s mostly chaos.

With creative ideas and a little bit of imagination, what seems to be, a dull and casual environment can become cool and whimsical. And if someone ever called you out for seeing a happy electrical socket or a sad faucet, remember that you are not out of step with the real world - you just have a vivid imagination that helps you capture the fun around you!