Tree.fm allows you to listen to a random forest. This is beautiful.
(Thank you Book of Joe)
Now is Better
The conversation starts at 16:47
We closed out our CreativeMornings/NYC year with a conversation between two design legends, Debbie Millman and Stefan Sagmeister. I love Stefan’s orientation towards optimism and urging us to think longterm. Jump to the start of their conversation by clicking here and skipping over all the intros. You can buy Now Is Better Book here.
Things That Aren’t Doing The Thing
“Preparing to do the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Scheduling time to do the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Making a to-do list for the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Telling people you’re going to do the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Writing a banger tweet about how you’re going to do the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Hating on yourself for not doing the thing isn’t doing the thing. Hating on other people who have done the thing isn’t doing the thing. Hating on the obstacles in the way of doing the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Fantasizing about all of the adoration you’ll receive once you do the thing isn’t doing the thing.
Reading about how to do the thing isn’t doing the thing. Reading about how other people did the thing isn’t doing the thing. Reading this essay isn’t doing the thing.
The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing.”
Zum Clean Laundry Soap
I am obsessed with the smell of this Zum Clean Frankincense and Myrrh laundry soap. I get asked all the time, “Tina, what’s that subtle, delightful scent?” And after I ran a load of laundry the entire home smells so good. It’s a non-toxic plant-based liquid laundry soap.
Reading Rhythms
Reading Rhythms is not a book club. It’s a reading party. Read with friends to curated music. I love this idea!
If You Could Change One Thing About Your Body
Stay until the kids come on. They are so pure. Heart melts.
Hibernation
I am ready. Hibernation mode: ON
A Way of Life
(By Case Kenny)
Élodie Antoine
The buttons on this shirt by Élodie Antoine are a thing of beauty.
Lettuce Baby
My heart needed this.
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)
Minimalist Toilet Paper Storage Device
So simple. So good. Minimalist Toilet Paper Storage Device.
Jewelry by Mariko Kusumoto
I can’t get over these sea-inspired sculptural jewelry by Mariko Kusumoto. Swoon!
Monstera Shoes
I have a giant Monstera in my bedroom. One of my favorite plants. So, clearly, these shoes speak to me.
Masquerade / Japanese TV Show
I found 仮装大賞公式チャンネル on TikTok. Apparently “Masquerade” is one of the most popular TV shows produced by NTV Japan. These are all so beautifully weird. There’s more.
Richard Scarry Tattly
Immensely proud to see Tattly partner with Richard Scarry.
Brett Perry
I had a pretty exciting week and met a bunch of super interesting humans this past Monday at an exclusively curated salon in SF. One of the fine humans at this gathering was Brett Perry: Dancer, Farmer, Educator and Producer. During one of his shares he explained how he started getting to know himself better by intentionally living life more with his non-dominant side. (Think doing things with your non-dominant hand first) Love this notion. Thank you you Brett. Also, I decided I want more dancer friends in my life.