Weekend Links is a collection of the interesting bits and pieces that I’ve come across on the streets and online. The weekly post is my chance to share with you a few things from the week, in a list compiled during the weekend. I hope you enjoy them as well.

A few things I enjoyed over the last week: 1. The beginning of a new year, hello 2012! 2. Spotting an embroidered octopus pillow. Awesome (pictured above, via) 3. Finding writing inspiration with the daily themes from Figment 4. Getting a post-Christmas music fix with the lovely music of Charlie Haden and Hank Jones 5. Seeing photographs of gold fireflies dancing in the evening light in Japan (pictured below)