It takes nerves of steel to propose. But doing so over dinner in a public restaurant requires even more courage. Come to think of it, the risk is immense! If she says “No”, there is the possibility of a host of strangers witnessing your public humiliation. Nonetheless, with proper planning, restaurants can offer a relaxed, romantic background for the perfect dinner proposal. Today, we’re taking a look at restaurant proposal ideas that can help you get to “I do”....

The deceptive simplicity of many logos actually hides a message, or several, all in the span of the time it takes to look at a cute picture. They are not only memorable, but tell you more about the brand than you realize. The point is not only to inform the viewer who is behind a product, but also give you an emotional reaction that will help it stick in your overloaded memory banks....

Emerging from the sands of Port Douglas, Australia, this beach home is a true work of mastery from a fresh name in the world of architecture. The Beachfront Mirage Estate is a study in “helicoidal minimal surface geometry”, attributed to the same technique that the Wright Brothers of Kitty Hawk used in building their flying machines. Architect Charles Wright employed concepts familiar to many artists and photographers, specifically the diving proportion, the golden rectangle and golden spiral....

The Orée wireless wooden keyboard is an environmentally-friendly accessory catering to modern technology practices. Assembled by hand in France, the novel design of the keyboard is crafted out of a single piece of walnut or maple wood. The finished piece is a lightweight and durable piece of functional art. The option for creative wood etchings is available to make each piece of masterful woodwork unique and special. The keyboard maintains its light natural wood color and is a prime example of refined elegance and modern design practice....

Its monstrous 8320-square-foot footprint is spread over three floors, which includes a garden, terrace, home theater, dining and living rooms, washroom, kitchen, four bedrooms, office and family room. Hidden beneath the house, there is also a garage, laundry room, various utility rooms and a private gym. All of these rooms are wrapped around a central staircase, which has been built into a structural wall and acts as the “nucleus” of the project....

Detroit is a city seething with irony. This beautiful city rose out of the Detroit River on the might of the industrial revolution– yet as that revolution fades into history, so does this city seem to fall right back into the flowing water. Detroit, Michigan swelled to 2 million residents strong at the peak of the auto industry’s growth. Later in 1967, the city was crushed by race riots and a resulting exodus of most of its population into the suburbs....

The Waterlovt is designed with a few key architectural concepts and priorities in mind. Firstly, these luxury houseboats are environmentally friendly. The complete outer structure, as well as the inner furnishings of the house, are created from gorgeous, lightly stained reclaimed and recycled wood and other materials. RELATED: Modern Houseboat by Welcome Beyond Sailing the seas, in style Within striving to make the houseboat environmentally conscious, the designers also aimed to make it completely self-sufficient and self-sustaining....

Living through the heyday of microbrews can leave you feeling overwhelmed and a little light on cash. There’s a new seasonal IPA, brewery collaboration, or limited edition beer everywhere you look. It’s enough to give you the spins, and we’re not even drinking yet. And if you’re trying to justify throwing a few beers back on the weekend, those steep prices do not help your case. Thankfully there’s always plenty of cheap beers to turn to....

In a world full of mockeries to true tactical gear, we wanted to find a way to honor those who stick to the code and carry on the tradition of making something that doesn’t just have a slick black finish and a special forces decal. We sought out blades that felt good when hacking through paracord, trekking into the jungle, and living well when thrown into hell on Earth. Here’s the best tactical folding knives for doing just that....

During the 70’s and on into the 90’s, men forgot what proper hair care meant, resorting to sprays and gels that split their ends, dried out their roots, and left their scalp screaming for relief. As those dark times fall further behind us, more guys are going back to the world of pomades to keep their hair in place. These offer a more natural hold that goes in easily, and washes out without the gummy residue that comes with styling waxes and excessive product....

While there’s also gobs and scads of strange crime and episodes of Cops that come out of the sunshine state, we’ve found that if you stick to the 15 best rooftop bars in Miami, you’ll stay above the fray. Pawnbroker Address: 121 Southeast 1st Street, Miami, FL 33131 Stuck on the roof of an old ‘20’s bank, the Broker stays true to its Prohibition-era roots by offering a whole menu of drinks that are inspired by the roaring twenties....

Regardless of which part of the country you turn to, there’s either some spectacular natural landscape, fascinating history, rare wildlife, or beautiful cities. From stunning volcanic formations to white beaches, crashing waterfalls, emerald lakes, and areas of vast untouched wilderness, New Zealand offers an authentic experience like no other. Plus, local Kiwis are famously friendly and welcoming! There is an overwhelming array of picture-perfect places in New Zealand, so we’ve sampled 19 of the most beautiful for your consideration....

Having items that solve problems you don’t actually have is a trick as old as marketing wherein a corporation devises a problem that no one has, then creates a costly solution that no one needs. While many of these items eventually fall away as we all recognize they do zero to enhance our existence, there’s several that stick around for generations, becoming part of the cultural landscape. So that you can stop wasting money and buying nonsense that is borne of lies and greed, we found 19 products you should never buy....

But, a bigger waistline means more strain on your heart, a shorter lifespan, less sex, and the simple sense that you’re not quite your best self. While your weight certainly doesn’t define you, and we’d rather you be a good person than merely a thin one, it would help to be able to feel better about the packaging. Since this is the era of instant gratification, we also want it to happen right bloody now!...

Curves like these inspire poetry. The 1948 Buick Streamliner by Norman E. Timbs is a muse in the world of classic cars, an automobile from a time when curvy was most desirable in the eyes of men. Looking at a car like this makes one lament the slim, simple direction human attraction has gone, when the cars and cover girls leave plenty to be desired in the most important aesthetic quality– shape....

While your family and friends may claim you have a problem, we say drink on indomitable imbiber, with these 27 unusual boozes made from the oddest plants on the planet. Ice Wine/Eiswein Here’s a simple, gentle start to the list: Dessert wine made from grapes that are frozen on the vine. It’s sweet and easy to drink, but more concentrated in flavor thanks to the frozen water, which doesn’t dilute the end product....

Over the years, we have all become accustomed to the different events, and we all have our favorites. From track and field and endurance to gymnastics or even the pool, there is no shortage of sporting feats on show. However, every four years, the eligible sports are discussed and changed as required. Many obscure Olympic sports have fallen by the wayside over the years, either cut for reasons of funding or simply because there were not enough interested competitors....

Czech designer Pavel Novák has completed a projection mapping homage to the history of 8-bit video games titled “8-Bit Invader“. Novák projected this giant display for the Department of Visual Arts at Tomas Bata University. What begins with a simple command line eventually explodes into an inter-title battle between the video game icons of the 80s. Pacman, Super Mario Bros., Lemmings, Arkanoid and others are all represented in Novák’s projection mapping....

To that end, we consulted with modern magicians to find 17 sustainable methods for cooling down our homes and apartments that are as cheap as possible. Awnings When you don’t have natural shade, then it’s time to make your own. By adding a stylish awning to the front or sides of your house, you can drop the exposure to the sun and keep the heat from baking your walls and windows....

The future automobile designers of tomorrow have tried their hands at carrying the mark of Aston Martin into the distant future– the future of 2025, that is. The Aston Martin 2025 Libido Concept is a vehicle that, in all its iterations, pushes the envelope for how that trademark Aston Martin grille just may look in future models. Turin’s European Design Institute asked its third-year design students to rebuild the Aston Martin look from the ground up, and the results were stunning....