The Roundup (Fave Links & Quotes of the Week)

I painted Tranquil Space's dedication! We're now selling these little guys at the studio (starting this weekend)...

Welcome to the very first post of my new semi-weekly column,"The Roundup!"  This series is meant to be a quick dose of some of my favorite links, posts, and quotes from around the interwebs. I can't promise it every week, but will try my best to deliver as much as possible ;)  Here we go...

My new favorite quick morning read: theSkimm. Genius. Delivers all of the important daily news updates to your inbox in a really quick, digestible way.

David Sedaris' new book is out and it was delivered to my Kindle when it dropped (I pre-ordered, haha!). So excited to read it. If you're as big a fan as I am, listen to his Fresh Air interview. He's so great.  

Kelly's "letter to perfectionism." LOVE!

Here's a post that I wrote for the Tranquil Space Blog about being a "Flexitarian" or an "aspiring vegetarian." Hoping I'm not judged for it! 

Still trying to decide what I think about these Silicone Wine Glasses. Very interesting, no...?

Even thought I don't have a baby, I have friends who do, so I got a big kick out of this article--an "exhausted mom's take on expert sleep advice."

Neuroscientists have discovered that when you ask the brain to meditate, it gets better not just at meditating, but at a wide range of self-control skills, including attention, focus, stress management, impulse control, and self-awareness. People who meditate regularly aren’t just better at these things. Over time, their brains become finely tuned willpower machines. —Via The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It

Still obsessing over Karmin. Here's my new favorite cover by the dynamic duo. 

Two fun ongoing projects/offerings meant to add more beauty to your life: Spring Cleaning Art Sale and Get Inspired E-Course.

Love these art installations made on roadside marquee signs. 

“What we’ve said to the girls is, ‘If you guys ever decided you’re going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will get the exact same tattoo in the same place. And we’ll go on YouTube and show it off as a family tattoo.’” 
--President Obama on parenting his daughters.

Patton Oswalt's take on the Boston tragedy. 

Hope you came across some interesting links this week, as well. Enjoy your Saturday!

Namaste,
Mary Catherine