How did you spend your days during our recent snowstorm and cold snap? The long days at home had me thinking about all of the ways we filled time when we were children just playing games, conducting experiments, and doing arts and crafts. Is this what kids still do on snow days? If you’re looking to fill a little time this week, check out my favorite links from around the web…
A writer takes issue with Pantone's "Color of the Year," which is Living Coral.
I've been searching for elegant minimalist black candlesticks for ages. These!
A fun little poll: who designed the best book covers of 2018: U.S. vs. U.K. Imho the winner, by a hair, is the U.K. (Sidenote I want to work at Lithub.)
A map of Fake England. So interesting to see that Longbourne lies very close to Gosford Park. Also, I’d like to visit Bernt Arse.
Now this is the kind of collection you can enjoy no matter how small your home.
Don’t you love sneaking a peek at an artist’s space??
What a nice way to remember someone.
A hilarious and scathing essay on Jeff Bezos, divorce, dating, etc. I've subscribed to this writer's newsletter. (Thank you Lisa!)
Loved the Warren Buffett documentary that came out a few years ago. Have watched it a couple times. This is an excellent breakdown of his approach: "Really Successful People Say No to Almost Everything."
This made me cry. The power of reading aloud. (Thank you Ann Marie!)
A prank that should be a public service announcement.
Antiques of the Week: A friend is thinking of going to Burning Man for his 60th. I think he needs to bring this, and torch it. Also, wouldn't this make a great cabinet of curiosities?
Top photo by Braden Barwich via Unsplash.