This illustration by Hallie Bateman definitely speaks to me as I have been (and still am) working through my complicated relationship with money.
I have learned to realize that money is neutral. It’s energy that allows me to do more of what I want to do in the world.
I enjoyed Magic Money, by Holly Alexander on this topic. Is this something you relate to? Anything you have come across that has help you understand and improve your relationship to money?
“Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.”
I don’t remember where I saw this, but it really struck a nerve.
A few weeks before my trip to Switzerland I purchased this simple leather crossbody bag by BAGGU. It’s been the perfect travel companion for wallet, keys, phone, passports… It’s become a daily staple and favorite.
(I just ordered it in another color. Consider me a fan! Also, fun fact, BAGGU is a female owned and run business!)
Human Furniture by David Blazquez. Definitely made me look.
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I have developed a bit of a plant obsession over the past few years. The only way seems to be up, to add more. Have you gone hanging planters yet?
I spent most of yesterday reading this book, The Essential Guide to Propagating Houseplants by Caro Langton. And now all I want to do is make plant babies! How was your Sunday?
On my flight back to NYC on Saturday I got to watch The Green Book. What an incredibly moving and thought provoking movie.
Today is our last day in Switzerland. For the last two weeks my kids and I have been enjoying all things Swiss, like these old-school light-switches. They feel heavy to the touch and make a beautiful sound when using. Should I ever build a house, I want to install these!
– Food for thought: How to be more productive by working less.
– Ethiopia plants 350m trees in a day to help tackle climate crisis
– How to make friends as an adult.
– The Happiest Design Ethics Article You Will Ever Read
– What MVP really means.
– Lizzo’s Tiny Desk Concert is something else. What a force.
– Really looking forward to speaking at DesignThinkers in Toronto this October.
– Ways to never overwater your plants.
– Know who you are, what you care about, and the difference you’re trying to make in the world.
– Long thought to be a glitch of memory, researchers are coming to realize that the ability to forget is crucial to how the brain works. The forgotten part of memory.
– Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent (via Chris)
– This is what happens when you put cotton candy in water.
– CreativeMornings has a job board!
– The newly introduced Tattly Embroidery Tattoo line designed by Tessa Perlow is proving to be a huge success! This makes me happy!
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Tattly launched an embroidery tattoo line. This tiger is one of them. ROAR!
“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”
— William Penn
This interactive art piece at the Mexican / US border wall is incredibly moving. It connects children and adults in meaningful ways on both sides with the recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side. Way to bring light to an incredibly dark situation.
This is going to be a fun thing to try with my kids: How to Draw a 3D Optical Illusion of Your Hand!
My kids and I are currently house swapping with a Swiss family. We have been doing so for years, every summer. What I love most about it is that I get to dip into someone else’s life and the products they use and love. The family we are currently swapping with owns a Rocket Coffee Maker and it makes me want to change the locks and never leave. I get the sense it’s the Porsche of Coffee Makers. I admit, it makes my heart sing every morning when I get up. Check out this beauty. The coffee is A+!
(We are not using a service to find a family to swap houses with. We are going through friends and family. But I heard many good things of behomm.com. Check them out!)
I am currently in Switzerland with my kids and keep seeing these snorkeling masks everywhere. What an intriguing design! Are they fun to use? Comfortable? Anyone tried one of these?
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This conversation stopped me in my tracks. Incredibly life-and future-affirming!
– B-box is a beehive designed for use in close proximity to humans, like near your house or in an urban environment.
– Recipe: Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche
– Interesting listen: Can You Really Bring Your Whole Self to Work?
– A Very Low-Key Summer Checklist
– Round animals is one of my favorite Instagram Accounts.
– Twitter launches the ‘Hide Replies’ feature, in hopes of civilizing conversations
– Borderless Lullabies — a complication of 20 songs & spoken-word pieces, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Kids In Need of Defense, a nonprofit that partners with pro-bono attorney at law firms and law schools to represent unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children.
– 25 Essential Artworks of the Past 50 Years
– My kids love drawing in Procreate on the iPad. I will show them this artist’s process videos. Absolutely amazing. (via)
– How to Reach Out to Someone Whose Career You Admire
– I am currently in the Swiss Alps, with my kids, visiting my family. You can follow my adventures along on Instagram. (My Switzerland Story highlight has some fun stuff in it too.)
– Tattly launched embroidery tattoos last week and people are going bananas for it.
– Woohoo! The Global CreativeMornings Job Board has over 5,000 listed jobs now! This is incredible!
Tattly launched Embroidery Tattoos by Tessa Perlow yesterday. These are the coolest! I don’t know what to do with my excitement over these! Gah!
In case you’re not familiar with Tattly: It’s a high-end temporary tattoo company I started 8 years ago. The designs last 2-5 days and are printed with vegetable based ink, here in the USA. We license art from professional artists and they get a generous cut of every single sale.
The Design Questions Library is part of d.school’s recently launched “Public Library“, a digital collection built to help you go beyond the basics and dive deeper into the nuances of design. Can’t wait to see what else they’ll be adding.
I remember how the buttons felt on this Walkman. It was my most priced possession. And my heart broke when someone broke into our car and stole it. Happy 40th Walkman Anniversary, SONY!
A scarf that hides your passport or cash? Brilliant!
Love this, by Jamie Varon.
Once a year Tattly runs a totally bonanza 50% off sale. It’s on right now! Get the brand new glow-in-the dark half off, or the tins! They are a party on the go!
I am really enjoyed listening to Yancey Strickler, Kickstarter co-founder, in this podcast. He talks about how the changing landscape of the internet and his theory of the internet being a dark forest. Listen in.