(Via The Curious Brain)
Pie Chart Floor Cushion
YES to this pie chart floor cushion by Donna Wilson. (Also, never not dreaming of this bear shaped cotton throw)
Hibernation
I am ready. Hibernation mode: ON
A Relaxed Woman
“Growing up, I never knew a relaxed woman. Successful women? Yes. Productive women? Plenty. Anxious and afraid and apologetic women? Heaps of them. But relaxed women? At-ease women? Women who don’t dissect their days into half hour slots of productivity? Women who prioritize rest and pleasure and play? Women who aren’t afraid to take up space in the world? Women who give themselves unconditional permission to relax? Without guilt? Without apology? Without feeling like they need to earn it? I’m not sure I’ve ever met a woman like that. But I would like to become one.”
― Nicola Jane Hobbs
The Magic
“The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.”
– Chris Williamson
Hydraulic Press Girl
This is weird. And I love it. (The Avocado is my all-time favorite)
Ken Kelleher
I love love love these rainbow rugs by Ken Kelleher.
A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
“Some things can become true merely because we believe in them–that pessimism becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When modern economists assumed that people are innately selfish, they advocated policies that fostered self-serving behavior. When politicians convinced themselves that politics is a cynical game, that’s exactly what it became.”
― Rutger Bregman
From the book: Humankind A Hopeful History / Utopia for Realists And How We Can Get There
A Way of Life
(By Case Kenny)
Magnifying Each Other’s Light
“The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love — whether we call it friendship or family or romance — is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other’s light.’
– Maria Popova
Élodie Antoine
The buttons on this shirt by Élodie Antoine are a thing of beauty.
This!
A 10-millionth visitor to the Rijksmuseum of Netherlands was allowed to spend the night at Rembrandt’s painting “Night Watch” with a bottle of wine and dinner. This is everything.
Lettuce Baby
My heart needed this.
Bubbles
Completely in love with this art installation by Rafael Sommerhalder.
Uproot War from Ourselves
“We often think of peace as the absence of war, that if powerful countries would reduce their weapon arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we see our own minds- our own prejudices, fears and ignorance. Even if we transport all the bombs to the moon, the roots of war and the roots of bombs are still there, in our hearts and minds, and sooner or later we will make new bombs. To work for peace is to uproot war from ourselves and from the hearts of men and women. To prepare for war, to give millions of men and women the opportunity to practice killing day and night in their hearts, is to plant millions of seeds of violence, anger, frustration, and fear that will be passed on for generations to come. ”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Murmurations
Xavi Bou has a passion for visualizing the beauty of bird flight paths. (I am enamored by the prints he sells.)
Simple Alchemy Co
Simple Alchemy Co is a queer owned (wife and wife team) company that makes solid dish soap that is easy on the eyes and easy on the planet. I found them on Instagram and totally want to support them. (Watch this video to learn more)
Looking At Trees
Looking At Trees, a forthcoming book, encourages us to reconnect with our natural surroundings. Ordering! (Related: I have been loving Kara Daniel’s Instagram account and where she teaches you how to communicate with threes! This is part 1.)
Minimalist Toilet Paper Storage Device
So simple. So good. Minimalist Toilet Paper Storage Device.
Link Pack
– Design legend Michael Bierut is speaking at CreativeMornings/NYC on October 6th. Join us in person or via livestream.
– “Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness.” – Leo Tolstoy
– Made me smile: The Plot of All Objects in the Universe
– A grass-roots movement aims to recast urban living in Paris and other cities around the world through a hyperlocal prism of neighborliness. Parisians Are Pledging Allegiance to the ‘Republic of Super Neighbors.’
– This summer I spent a night in this INCREDIBLE old tower in Northern Italy. It’s beautifully renovated and offers 360 views on the rooftop for sunset and sunrise enjoyment. One of my favorite Airbnns I ever stayed in. Highly recommend.
– This is fascinatingly absurd.
– “I’ve learned that my body can go places that my mind might not have imagined. There is something about placing a goal or ritual in your body. That’s what time (and repetition) does. And that’s where the magic lies.” Endlessly inspired by my friend Patricia Garcia-Gomez
– I am a huge fan of Various Keytags. My favorite go to gift Loved that they are now offering engraved QR codes.
– Do parallel universes exist? We might live in a multiverse.
– The scam era is upon us. Thanks AI. Convenience and scams. Thanks Seth.
– Beautiful post by Joanna Goddard about things that surprised her about her divorce.
– Tempted to use Framebridge and wondering what the quality is like.
– Rocumentaries: Curated links to the very best documentaries on streaming services. (via Chris)
– See what areas of NYC are still flooded with this NYC Stormwater Flood Map.
– Umberto Eco’s notion of the “antilibrary” is such a wonderful way of thinking about the value of unread books.
– Did you know Tattly collaborated with Richard Scarry and created a line with some of his iconic characters.