Elderly Couple Party at London Nightclub Until Sunrise, Proving Fun Has No Age Limit

Nightclubs are typically the scenes of raucous debauchery rather than sweet romance, but this is not your average nightclub—and there was one particular pair recently partying at a club venue that wasn't your average couple of clubgoers, either.

On May 16, a silver-haired twosome turned up at WetYourSelf!, a weekly event for electric music enthusiasts at a London hotspot called Fabric. The popular party has drawn crowds every Sunday for six years straight, originally founded in 2007 as an "alternative to the mainstream paradigm of weekend clubbing…where music lovers could hear serious music, presented in an unpretentious way, in a comfortable environment, free from the clichés of weekend clubbing." 

Though the event series might be slightly unconventional, founder Jacob Husley and his co-founders Peter Pixzel and Cormac don't typically expect attendees quite as out-of-the-box as this elderly pair, who were in their late seventies or early eighties. According to Husley's Facebook post, they were visiting from Poland and purchased tickets to the club after reading a newspaper review. They arrived right at opening time and were planning to take the tube home at sunrise when the rave wound down.

Husley explains how things played out: "I told them they had free bar, 2 shots of tequila to start, but after that asked if they could have cups of tea :) they were on the dancefloor doing ballroom type dancing, although not too long as she was using a crutch and didn't walk to well... They stayed until 5am and we convinced them to take our offer of a free taxi home instead of waiting for the tube."

The adorable duo taught fellow clubbers a thing or two about how to remain young at heart: stay playful, be adventurous, and live life on your own terms. Age is nothing but a number, and though the club might close at 6am, youthful fun has no limit, especially with a loved one by your side.

Delectable Doughnuts That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat… Almost

Doughnuts are more than just a tasty treat—they’re a blank slate for amazing food art. Australian baker Vickie Liu peppers her Instagram account with adorable iterations of the beloved pastry, crafting smiling creatures with colorful icing and playful additions like ears and horns. Using ingredients such as matcha powder and chocolate for pigment, she sculpts cats, pandas, and faithfully recreates beloved cartoon characters. Sprinkles, like spectacular jewels, are often well-placed accents.

Liu calls herself a “professional eater,” meaning that she actually consumes her mouthwatering creations. We can’t say we blame her—their charming faces might make you pause for a second… and then enjoy.

Liu also decorates doughnuts with beautiful surface designs:

Police Officer Attends College Graduation of a Girl He Rescued 18 Years Ago

Josibel "Josi" Aponte just graduated magna cum laude from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting—an impressive feat on its own. What made the celebratory occasion even more special was the attendance of Detective Peter Getz, a man who saved Aponte from a near-death experience 18 years ago.

Back in June 1998, five-year-old Aponte was at her uncle's apartment in Hartford, Connecticut when the building caught fire. When the firefighters pulled her from the flames, she had stopped breathing and had no pulse, and Getz—a patrolman at the time—stepped in to help. A recruit drove the patrol car to the nearby hospital while Getz administered CPR in the back seat, and Aponte was finally resuscitated at the emergency room. She then spent the next month in recovery at the hospital, where Getz came to check up on her. He even gave her a teddy bear that she still holds dear.

Getz preserved a photo of the rescue on his desk and kept track of Aponte over the years as her schooling continued, "just to make sure she was doing well." His own career grew, too, and he ultimately transitioned into a role as police detective before retiring, though he remains active in the Hartford community. Two years ago, Aponte sought out Getz herself in hopes of hearing his account of the traumatic experience, and they've stayed in touch ever since.

Aponte felt it was only right to invite her rescuer to her graduation ceremony. She says, "I wanted to share my graduation with everyone who's important to me, who have been there for me, and who helped me through tough times." As for Getz, he explains, "I am humbled and honored to be noticed for this…But everyone, firefighters, dispatchers, hospital staff, did their part to save her." It was a team effort, as the retired detective describes, but the bond between him and this new graduate is something singularly special—a reminder of the powerful impact any individual can have on another person's life.

Image above via Hartford Courant/Al Chiewski

Charming Illustrations Fuse Nature with Quotes to Inspire Creativity in Our Own Lives

Illustrator Katie Daisy was raised among the wildflowers and grew up with a deep appreciation for the natural world. This love for warm breezes, feathered friends, and green meadows has stayed with her into adulthood, and she infuses the same liveliness and vibrant colors into everything she creates.

Daisy pairs the great outdoors with short quotes and mantras to inspire our everyday lives—even if you’re stuck inside for most of the day. She surrounds hand-lettered phrases by late-greats Oscar Wilde, Monet, and Eleanor Roosevelt with gorgeous painted floral wreaths. Together, they communicate sentiments of hope and love while offering a powerful reminder to be our true selves.

Daisy sells her charming works in The Wheatfield, her popular Etsy shop. In addition to prints, note cards, and magnets, she’s also an author. Her book How to Be a Wildflower encourages self-discovery through nature, and it’s sparked creativity in readers across the globe. Now in its fourth printing, the New York Times Bestseller is available on Amazon.

Exquisite Pressed Flower Jewelry Pays Homage to Nature’s Blooming Beauty

Nature inspires us all in different ways. For Adrienne DeLoe of Winter Garden Studios, her reverence towards Mother Earth takes the form of necklaces and earrings that use real pressed flowers in their design. Tiny ferns, blue daisies, and colorful leaves are set behind glass and bound with antique-style silver plated frames and chains.

DeLoe takes a minimalist approach towards the jewelry’s hardware, allowing the exquisite outdoor elements to shine. Their vibrant colors are a perfect way to celebrate the current spring season, and they also double as tiny beacons of light for the colder months. During winter, they act as a reminder that this same beauty will reemerge once the snow melts.

As for the intent behind each handcrafted piece of botanical jewelry, DeLoe tells us: "I use materials that reflect the elements of beauty around us; primarily flowers and flower petals, often offset by fine papers or original digital and hand drawn images. I collect my botanicals from a wide range of places including my home garden and trips abroad."

DeLoe sells her jewelry through the Winter Garden Studios Etsy shop.