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Everything we do affects other people. One doesn’t have to be doing something that has some huge sweeping change on a lot of people at one time. Every way that we interact with other people, even if it’s like, you’re at the store and buying something, and it’s the way that you interact with the clerk at the store. EVERY action that we take has some motivation of either being selfish or altruistic. All that adds up. I’ve heard the Dalai Lama talk about how it’s important to watch your thoughts. Thoughts are what lead to actions. If you are striving to have more happiness in your life, it helps to guide your mind towards starting to recognize what are selfish motivations and what are constructive motivations. The more you look at that and recognize it, the more that’s going to influence your actions.

-Adam MCA Yauch (RIP, sir)

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"don’t confuse minimal with simple."   - ludwig mies van der rohe

happy birthday, sir. 

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happy birthday, sir. 

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happy monday...

bjork | iosobel

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Wolverine 

From Marko Manev's series of minimalist Marvel posters. 

(via juxtapoz)

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best. infographics. ever.

seriously have such respect for nicholas felton and his magical ability to take all sorts of random data and make it visually stunning.  his series of personal annual reports are enough to short circuit my brain from all of the awesomeness...and really question my design ability.

fist bump, sir. 

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loving a lot about this Bradley Cooper poster done for Sundance...

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gift idea | BUTTERFLIES + ESKIMOS

Need a super original gift for the little lady in your life?  Check out this amazing, one-of-a-kind children's book by my oh-so talented friend Erika Everett Yeaman. 

Butterflies + Eskimos is a story of an unlikely friendship. Bu the Butterfly and her family are migrating South for the Winter, when Bu gets separated from her crew. While on a journey to find her family, Bu meets Mo the Eskimo. Mo joins Bu on her quest, and they travel far and wide to find the butterflies. The story of Bu and Mo teaches the importance of helping others, who may appear to be different at first sight. From their first meeting, to their Butterfly and Eskimo parting kiss, Bu and Mo show that friendship can be everywhere. This clever and artistically-savvy book is a thought-provoking story for children and parents alike. The illustrations introduce unique concepts and distinctive images to stimulate childrens’ minds and launch an interest in art while sending a positive, heartwarming message.

PS, she also designs one of a kind silk and cashmere shrugs that are to DIE for...

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happy birthday, sir. 

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Submitted by http://theycarriedtheskies.tumblr.com/

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a little dose of bad ass for you - the pelvic thrusts at about 1:15 should be enough to get you through the day...

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mpdrolet:

A photograph of a young Robert Johnson restored by Getty Images

via Robert Johnson Estate

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vogue cover designed by Dali.  you're welcome. 

via seesaw.

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new black keys awesomeness | lonely boy