This painting by Michael Wall is stunning. I would give it a home.
Galaxy Lolipops
These 10 lollipops are completely edible and include photographic reproductions of various galaxies. Wow.
Radical Women Print
This Radical Women screen print is inspired by the women who came before us, the feminists inspiring us today, and our sons and daughters who are up next. Including Judith, Gloria, Hillary, Michelle, Chimamanda, Susan, Carrie, Angela, Betty, Ruth, Kathleen, Raicho,Jane, bell, Dolores, Flo, Naomi, Winona, Doris, Audre, Wilma, Nellie, Cecile, Emmeline, Sylvia, Linda, Sophie, Patti, Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, Virginia, Malala.
Career Crisis Prompt Cards
The School of Life created these career crisis cards to help you work through moments of a career crisis.
Respond, not React
I needed to hear this talk by Tara Brach today.
This Question
This question stopped me in my tracks. Thank you School of Life for making me dig deep.
To Stay Married, Embrace Change
“Nostalgia, which fuels our resentment toward change, is a natural human impulse. And yet being forever content with a spouse, or a street, requires finding ways to be happy with different versions of that person or neighborhood.”
To Stay Married, Embrace Change, by Ada Calhoun
Spreading Light
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
– Edith Wharton
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Interview with John Maeda
I really enjoyed this conversation between Claire Lew and John Maeda. So much respect and admiration for John and how he navigates life.
Variable Fonts
In this article over on printmag Dan Rhatigan tell us everything we needed to know about Variable Fonts, which are still in the early days of conception, but that isn’t stopping people from experimenting and pushing the boundaries.
Nayyirah Waheed
you are the thing
that comes from your
soul.
– Nayyirah Waheed
Guy Mees
I just discovered art by Guy Mees. I’d hang it in my home. For sure.
Friday Link Pack
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– I love the premise of this service: Stitch is the world’s only companionship community created by members, for members. Our members are often fulfilled with family, work, and finances, but are looking for something more in their lives: partners, friends, companionship. Everybody needs company, no matter what their age is.
– This good-looking backpack uses clever design to defy pickpockets on your daily commute.
– Gah! The IKEA x Hay’s Collaboration is making me swoon
– This would be my Happy Place.
– The 12 Stages of Burnout (via)
– Hey Adobe, I want this User Interface to exist.
– One of the most common questions in American small talk is considered rude in much of the world
– Research: “Homework in elementary school does not contribute to academic achievement,” but daily reading does. (via)
– Concrete sculptures by David Umemoto
– 10+ People Who Found The Best Things In Thrift Stores, Flea Markets And Garage Sales
– 5 Exercises That Break Down Barriers by IDEO
– Raising a Truly Bilingual Child
– This made me laugh!
– Blueberry bread and butter pudding? Yum.
– How to Turn Your Used Electronics Into Cash
– Some of these made me laugh: 10+ Times People Absolutely Won The Food Lottery
– 10 Ways You’re Making Your Life Harder Than It Has To Be
– The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
– I like this Yamazaki Trash Can.
– “People who drink around 3 cups of coffee a day may live longer than non-coffee drinkers,” landmark study finds. (via)
– Try Studio is a platform that empowers one-on-one private lessons in all things creative. Love this so much!
– My egg obsession continues: 11 Tips from Chefs for Cooking Perfect Eggs
– Need to a good gift for kids? The Funnest Pack will win you points and laughs!
Brave Enough
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye. Life will reward you with a new hello.”
– Paulo Coelho
(via riskhappy)
Playful Architecture Photography
These playful architecture photos put the biggest smile on my face.
Cindy Gallop on The Role Models Podcast
In this episode of The Role Models Podcast Cindy Gallop talks on why female role models are just as critical for men as they are for women. As well some really helpful tips on public speaking. Love this woman. So radically fearless.
Wink Wink
This winking illustration by Helena Pérez Garcia made me smile.
Think
“What we think, we become.”
– Buddha
Geometric Print
Beautiful print by Geometry Daily.
Rejecting Standard Metrics
“System innovations almost always involve rejecting the standard metrics as a first step in making a difference. When you measure the same metrics, you’re likely to create the same outcomes. But if you can see past the metrics to the results, it’s possible to change the status quo.”
– Seth Godin