FRIDAY LINKS

My brain is in full summer mode. I am dreaming up trips from just down the high way to across the world. When I get the travel itch, it's very hard to shake so I've been trying diving deep in researching different trips. My travel bucket list is so long, it's pretty hard to narrow in on just one place. Austin? Peru? Miami? Thailand? The list keeps going...

A snap from last weekend's county fair.

- Are you in to meditation? I've given it a shot, but I find it pretty difficult. This guided meditation, eloquently titled "F*ck That", gave me a good laugh. 
- Tulum has been on my travel list for quite awhile, and I ooh'ed and ahh'ed over this guide on Design Comb. 
- I've been reading quite a bit on Medium lately, and I really enjoyed this story on therapy dogs in schools. The impact that therapy dogs, in conjunction with a school therapist, have had on the students is truly incredible.  
- A fascinating look at how Greenland Chef's are impacted by climate change. It's an interesting read from the perspective of a publication like Travel + Leisure, instead of a science or general news outlet. Also, how freaking gorgeous does Greenland look!?
- I'm starting to hit that age when friends are getting engaged and married. With that comes the bachelorette parties (I've already got one on the calendar for MDW 2016!). This article had me simultaneously laughing and shouting "YEAH, GIRL POWER!". It's crazy how long bachelor parties have been a tradition, while women were stuck sipping tea. 

POSTGRAD LOVES: MOROCCAN WEDDING BLANKETS

As I have mentioned before, it feels like redecorating my room is never ending. Up next on the list is picking out new bedding. Unfortunately, I am the most indecisive person on the planet and I just can't settle on bedding.  But I do know that I would love a Moroccan wedding blanket folded on the end of my bed. Moroccan wedding blankets are traditionally woven by a bride and her family and then used throughout her wedding and afterwards. They are symbols of luck and fertility. Given the significance, I think it may be a purchase that would be more meaningful when I actually do tie the knot. Since that is quite awhile away, I don't know if I can wait! I love that they add a bohemian element to a room and go with so many different types of decor. And the texture and beading is just so, so pretty.

After reading up on how to purchase one, I found that if I can't go to Morocco myself, Ebay or Etsy is my best bet. After checking out both those sites, I quickly learned that one of these pretty babies will cost me quite a bit of money.

                    

Has anyone purchased one online? If so, where did you buy it and do you have any tips? I am hesitant to purchase one on Ebay or Etsy that I can't see in person first and that I can't return.

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