tranquility du jour #253: you can buy happiness...

Welcome to the 253rd edition of Tranquility du Jour. Today's show features Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens + the author of this month's online book club choice You Can Buy Happiness and It's Cheap!

Workshops + Retreats: Join moi for a tranquilologie experience. Immerse yourself in the study of tranquility with scents of lavender, lots of love, and dollops of sparkles thrown in. Below are a few options.

Ongoing

* 1:1 Mentoring 
* Creative + Conscious Business E-course
* Tranquilologie: A DIY Sprinkling of Everyday Tranquility E-course+ 

(+new issue releases 1st of each month)

* Tranquil Space Lifestyle E-course

2012

* PIGS 20th Anniversary Fete in DC September 19 (shop the online auction)
* Seasonal Podcast Releases September 21
* Urban Women's Retreat in DC September 23
* Art Journal Tookit available through September 30
* 7-week Fall Creativity Circle in DC October 2
* 4-week Tranquility Project E-course October 10
* Art + Yoga Cabin Retreat in West Virginia October 12-14 (4 spots left)

* Tranquil Space Foundation Celebration in DC October 24
* Art Journaling Playshop in DC November 4
* Yoga Retreat in India November 16-25

2013
* Art + Yoga Cabin Retreat in West Virginia April 19-21 
* Art + Yoga in Provence May 25-June 1
* Art, Shopping + Yoga in Paris June 5-9 
* Tranquility Summer Camp in West Virginia August 15-18
* Yoga Lifestyle Retreat in Costa Rica August 31-September 7

image courtesy of rowdy kittens

Featured Tranquilista: Tammy Strobel is a writer, tiny house enthusiast, and coffee addict. She created her blog, RowdyKittens.com, in late 2007 to improve her writing and to share her story. Her story has been featured by the New York Times, USA Today, the Today show, CNN, MSNBC, and a variety of other media outlets.

Tammy spends her free time taking photos, volunteering, and hanging out with friends and family. She currently lives in a very tiny house with her husband, Logan, and two cats.

image courtesy of rowdy kittens

Savvy Sources: 
Website: Rowdykittens.com
Twitter: @rowdykittens
Book: You Can Buy Happiness
Documentaries discussed: I'm Fine, Thanks and Tiny
First podcast with Tammy 
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Signature Style: TranquiliT is a line of layers in rayon made from organic bamboo and designed by moi. We sew locally, are a proud member of 1% for the Planet, and plant 150 trees monthly while also donating a portion of proceeds to Tranquil Space Foundation, Pigs Animal Sanctuary, and Nest. In addition, we offer vintage and reclaimed goodies because it doesn't get more eco than reusing! 

Come see us at DC's Greenfestival September 29 + 30. Save the date for our fall "Breakfast at TranquiliT" Pop Up Shop on Saturday, October 20 10-2 chez moi.

watercolor by mary catherine starr

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