I started this Saturday morning column on April 27th, 2013. At the time, I was looking to provide you with even more content and share some of the amazing articles, images (puppies, anyone?), and videos that I came across each week--I wanted a central location to literally round up all of the greatness that I came across on the internet.
And The Roundup has been just that over the past 19 months. But now, I want my Saturday mornings back, so that I can focus on some new ventures. Thus, I'm taking them back in the form of discontinuing this column [for now]. I'll still share my fave finds from the interwebs, but I'll do so on social media, like the rest of the world does, and I'll go back to a regular Monday-Friday posting schedule, like most blogs tend to do. So...please enjoy the last Roundup on Starr Struck for a while...but not to fear, I've got more new + unique content headed your way *very* soon! Turning 30 described in charts + graphs (this is REALLY funny!). Fashion Dads = AMAZING. I might submit a pic of my dad. What are your thoughts on The Consent Project? 10 Things to do for your blog in 2015. It's okay to hate your spouse sometimes. Is it bad that I kind of like some of these Hipster Baby Names? 39 Ways to Get More Social Media Followers. Love this mantra for 2015. SO excited for Season 4 of GIRLS! You can get stronger by just imagining that you're lifting weights? Woah. Thanks for reading this column for the past 19 months, everyone! Have a glorious weekend. Amazing list of the 39 Most Feminist Moments of 2014.
The best mash-up I've ever seen (have I mentioned I love T. Swift?). Beautiful images of animals migrating. Love these printable holiday gift tags. Not the best: Top Google searches of 2014. Inspired by this incredible bedroom makeover :) A face map that explains break-outs. Yikes. Coworkers recreate classic works of art using props found around the office. Ha! 'No' Is a Woman's Most Powerful Word. Think it's cold where you live? I bet Slovenia is colder. Thank you SO much for all of the birthday wishes, everyone! It was a wonderful, special day and I think 30 is going to be a good year :) Have a fabulous weekend! Kinda want one of these silly pillows...? If you read one article about the impact of technology/social media/the internet on our culture, make it this one. Top Hits of 2014 in 2.5 Minutes. [I love mash-ups!!!] DIY Gift idea: Gluten-free, paleo, vegan cookies IN A JAR. Buzzfeed = killing it this week:
Great ideas on how to get financially healthy. A tortoise with a Lego wheelchair. {Dying over here!} Ornaments for the bearded man in your life. Being Santa takes commitment. One of my favorite gifts to give/get? Art! Great giftable art ideas via D*S. Also, did you see that I'm teaching my New Year's Day workshop, Reflect, Release, + Restore, for the 5th year in a row? Learn more on the event page and reserve a space here. Happy weekend to you! Image via Death to the Stock Photo.
Horray! Recent study reveals what our dogs really think of us (Hint: they like us. A lot).
This is the kind of BFF that I want my future kids to grow up with... The world's happiest countries. Sigh. Love this Hipster Business Name Generator (Because I heart Hipsters). Why thinking you're ugly is bad for you. Just in case you missed it: Dog dressed as a bear walking on a treadmill. Yep, this happened. The worst airplane behaviors, ranked. Amen! Celebrities are people, too! 30 Famous People on Overcoming Insecurities For yoga teachers: 4 Tips for Ditching "Yoga Speak" and Finding Your Inner Voice. Wrestling grandmas. Oh, and don't forget that you can enjoy 10% off in in my Etsy shop (through tomorrow!) by using the code GRATITUDE2014 at checkout. Have a beautiful Saturday, everyone! Here's a little dose of putting things into perspective (mind = blown).
Dogs who can't handle being awake today. On NOT trying to have it all (but still being labeled that way!). These pictures of random acts of kindness warmed my heart. Great, very blunt relationship advice (just in case you missed it when it made the rounds a few weeks ago): F*ck Yes or No. Ha! Drinking in your 20s vs. drinking in your 30s. Driftwood dinosaurs. Would you take a class with a 13-year old yoga teacher? Text a lot? It could be causing your back pain (if you have it). Really interesting: Scientists have found that lasting relationships come down to two things... A dog teaching a baby how to jump. Have a fantabulous Saturday! "Shake It Off" + 80's aerobics dance video = PERFECTION. Ha!
Love these Disney Princesses with more realistic waistlines. An interesting piece on money + rom coms. Amazing photo series. I am obsessed with this project: Yoga Joes. Wow: In the digital age, burnout is very real and much more common. The most beautiful fungus you'll ever see. If you could change one thing about your body, what would you change? The difference between how adults + children answer this question. Gorgeous minimalist tattoos. Season 4 of GIRLS is coming! Ahhhhh! [Have you figured out that I'm a fan yet?] Great reminder to show your loved ones how much you love them. Enjoy your weekend! Above: While walking Sayde on the beach this week, we came across a white pumpkin and a couple of pink roses sitting on a rock. Very odd, but also kind of romantic, in a way...
The most beautiful description of marriage that I've ever read. Between Two Ferns = comedy gold. I can't help it, I want one. Really important article for my fellow canine lovers: 11 Things Dog Owners Should Never Say. As someone with an aggressive dog, I couldn't agree more. The death of conversation [in photos]. Sometimes, you just really love George Washington. FINALLY! A Barbie doll with average proportions. It only took like 55 years. In case you aren't a woman or didn't already know, street harassment is real (especially in NYC!). Here's a video that proves it. I agree with every single one of these 19 reasons that college friends are friends for life. If you want to die from cuteness overload... A great interview with Amy Poehler (I just started her new memoir and am loving it already!). Are you an artist? Are you scared to call yourself one? Here's an article for you. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Above: My third Dia de Los Muertos Cake Topper...I think I've cornered the market for this niche wedding item? ;)
Bette Midler covers 'Waterfalls' by TLC. Yes, please. Have I mentioned how much I love Jimmy Fallon? Words of wisdom: 25 Famous Women on Getting Older + 33 Thoughts on Reading. How to be Ultra Spiritual: Hahaha! Another great article on how experiences bring us much more happiness than things. Some people get really into Halloween... 10 great responses to the question, "Why Aren't You Married Yet?" [Worst question ever]. MARCEL IS BACK!!!! I've always been a sharpee doodler but this woman takes it to another level. The coolest rubberbands I've ever seen. So sweet and sad and touching: Portraits of very, very old dogs. 10 Tips for New Freelancers. Here's more proof that soda is well on it's way to being the cigarette of our era...so SCARY! Have a great weekend, everyone! These portraits that challenge stereotypes = mind-blowing.
Love these inspiring stickers. Did you hear that walking has been named the "superfood of fitness"? This makes me happy, as I LOVE walking and now I feel better about going on a long walk over doing a crazy workout. How cool is this Smartphone Projector? Excited about installing SndLatr on my gmail. The most amazing Beyonce medley you will ever see (performed by dudes!!!). Modern-day locket: what do you think? Too much or sweet? People are funny ;) Cannot wait to try this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. YUM. Crazy powerful and kinda scary photographs of storms. Enjoy your Saturday! Above: Last night's incredible sunset.
Cannot wait until this book comes out. Love me a good pup pic: 35 Rescue Dogs Living Life to Its Fullest. Would you do Natarajasana/Dancer on the ledge of a building over Times Square? Yikes. The most enthusiastic post-game interview ever = made me smile ;) Instant Birth Control. Haha! Are your caffeine habits harming you more than they're helping you? Great short video on the selfie culture. Yesterday was Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Here's a video that gives a full picture of the disease. I heart Nick Miller and everything he says. Why one mom wants her sons to see her naked. Moving into a new home anytime soon? The one thing everyone gets wrong. The most Googled brand by state...pretty interesting! I'll be in DC/Arlington in less than two weeks (!) and would love to see you at one of my workshops at Tranquil Space Arlington:
Have a wonderful weekend! Once again, I'm totally in agreement with Mr. Sedaris on this one...
So proud of my alma mater, Centre College, for being home to one of the 12 Most Unique College Courses in America! Haha: Sad dads at a One Direction concert. Why it's time to kill the "online security question." This Czech photog did a series where she re-imagined what her life would look like if she had chosen dozens of different partners...so interesting! If Nicki Minaj lyrics were inspirational posters (um, yes please). Love this apartment before + after. How Utah is helping the homeless population in a totally new way. The topic of women who want kids vs. women who don't vs. women who aren't sure has been all over the interwebs lately. Here's an interesting article on the subject of women who aren't sure. 50 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About SATC. Good news: self-control can be learned! Two things:
Have a great weekend, everyone! Above: Last night's sunset on the beach, which we watched while sipping on white wine. Are you getting sick of my beach pics yet? I promise I'll stop soon...just soaking up the last of the summer ;)
The 100 most influential books (according to FB data). Delicious and healthy travel/road snacks. Would you recognize your own family members if they were homeless on the street? Why we should get rid of the job title. What $1500 in rent gets you in 11 US cities... Interesting article: This Is What an Abortion Looks Like. Have you seen Fed Up? It came out this week and I finally watched it last night. A must-watch. Will discuss on the blog next week! Advice on "How to Not be Overwhelmed," a la Elizabeth Gilbert. This is SO sweet and inspiring. Really helpful reminder: How to Graciously Say No to Anyone What a fun way to add a little flair to a wall or small space! Still my favorite Instagram feed. Did you see that Art + Asana in Tuscany, Oct. 2015, is now open for registration!? EEkkkkk!!! Have a great weekend, everyone! Above: A sticker one of my students brought me from a Jivamukti training. I find it amusing ;)
Jimmy Fallon was on a musical hot streak this week! Check him out: With Adam and with Meghan. Tattooed seniors. If we get desperate, we're going to try this for Sayde. Interesting: the diseases we donate to vs. the diseases that kill us. Bears teaching their cubs how to bear = melted my heart! I can't wait to try some of these "must-have" apps. People being willingly shot with a tazer--yikes! Sometimes art is painful? Bahahahaha! Things That Don't Need to Exist. Silly but kind of great: Girl Voice. A great reminder not to be so judgmental about people who never leave their hometowns (I'm talking to myself here!). My Labor Day Original Art Sale is on through tomorrow! Snag a piece at a very discounted rate + help me clean out my studio ;) Happy Saturday, everyone! Above: The mess left behind after making a custom cake topper this week.
The coolest Vine I've ever seen. Oh, you guys, I can't help it--I'm LOVING this song. T. Swift gets me every time! Moved by all of the tributes to B.K.S. Iyengar this week. Bahahaha!!! If guy BFFs acted like girl BFFs. Are you getting the recommended amount of fruits + veggies on a daily basis? Great article re: inverting when Aunt Flo is in town. So sad and so sweet: Images of the homeless and their pet companions. Yes, "Hairography" is real. What, you mean you haven't heard of it? A great read for all female small biz owners. Here we go again, Yoga Journal. Sigh. Enjoy the weekend! I'm super excited to try some of these homemade popsicle recipes (I've been on such a kick lately!).
Um, sorry family, but the next time I come home to visit ATL, I'm staying here. Oh, Lady Edith. Statue selfies are AMAZING. People are SO clever! This recipe for Lentil, Sweet Potato, & Coconut Curry sounds delicious, but I'm kind of intimidated by the # of ingredients...Do you think I can I handle it!? The softer side of Pitbulls (so cute!). Fruits + veggies do yoga ;) "No Time to Think:" People would rather self-administer electric shocks than be alone with their thoughts. Yikes. Hilarious: What Your Ponytail Says About You. A beautiful Robin Williams tribute. This body painting will blow your mind. Hope to see some of you at LYF this weekend! |
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