We’re always on the lookout for pretty textiles, and these lovely towels, throws, and pillows by Karrie Kaneda totally fit the bill. Made in America from recycled cotton, Happy Habitat blankets are almost too colorful to be called cozy, but somehow, it works. Hot pink, mustard yellow, and cerulean come together in perfect disharmony on these funky throws. Let’s go shopping—oh, and did we mention? Shipping’s free!

Good News, In Brief: The Kids Are All Right!

Over at Medium, a 15-year-old girl in Mozambique rises to the position of president of the water committee in her village. At an age when many teens are still finding their way in the world, this shy-but-smart student is setting an example in her community. Meet Natalia, a truly remarkable advocate for clean water in Africa. 

Your grandma’s favorite pastime is changing the lives of convicts in Maryland, who are knitting up a storm and reaping the benefits of the meditative practice. Read more. 

Snowed in? Try an eight-minute Tabata workout, whip up some kale quina bites with feta and mint or just chill out and watch our Netflix pick: Samsara, a “contemplative documentary that reveals the ties between the dueling rhythms of nature and humanity.” Or in layman’s terms: Eye-candy for globe-trotters. See you next week!