weekend link love 01

As the old saying goes, if you can't take the cold, get out of the north! (or something like that). I'm headed out on a most (MOST) needed vacay, but in the mean time, here are some rockin' links to keep you smiling. xoxo, Mary

*My old-man-crush Anthony Bourdain is reported to be opening an Asian-styled food market here in New York. I will be there. With bells on.

*Don't laugh - I bought this plastic banana holder on Amazon a while back, and it's seriously the best thing I've ever purchased. No more bruised bananas!!

*I love some good armchair psychology - James Clear writes how some simple environmental changes can help you eat healthier, increase your willpower, and reverse some bad habits.

*Still battling those pesky winter blues? Here are 100 tips for happiness. You don't have to follow all of them, but a few might spark a good idea or be the nudge you need to get over this week's hump.

*I must have spirals on the brain - I finally saw the Richard Serra exhibit at the Gagosian, then I fell in love with the floating spiral staircase in this house, and then I fell in even more love with the Serra-inspired shower in this apartment.

*I'm Etsy-obsessing over bracelets this week - I just think these, these, and this one are just so pretty!

*Wise words on creativity from Ira Glass.

*I'm probably a little late to the game on this one, but here is a fascinating report on the State of the Blog Union.

*And for this week's daily dose of pie, this is an amazingly sweet blend of baking and design.