In honor of this year’s long month of love, we will be focusing on the things we love most. In other words, if we’re showing it to you, rest assured “We Heart It.”
The Bright Side Project is here to bring you sunshine every day with themed giveaways and witty repertoire. We hope to inspire you to stop for a second and remember life is (still) beautiful.
It’s time again for another installment of weekly wisdom, a free download to keep you inspired. This week’s quote is from an unknown but wise source.
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Every single wishlist I have contains something globe related. There are globes scattered throughout my home and I find myself perusing the internet for hours on end, ogling any and all globe related art projects/diy projects/home decor, etc. It would be impossible for me to even speak of a theme such as “We Heart It” and not touch on my love for all things globe. However, I have standards. I don’t just covet any old globe that circles by. There has to be something compelling, something mesmerizing, something outstanding to pique my interest.
Wendy Gold of ImagineNations has been on the top (absolute top!) of my wishlist for some time now. When I say I covet one of her decoupaged globes, I say it with a whisper because I am afraid I will scream from excitement when I talk about them. My personal favorite is the Peace Globe. But a close runner up is the Not All Who Wander Are Lost Globe. Honestly? Every single one of her creations make my heart beat a little faster and I hear oceans in my ears if I stare at them too long. Perhaps her most inspired idea yet is Gold’s creation of DIY Kits so that you, too, can decorate your world to your liking. Le sigh.
Hello, dear readers. One special new feature we’ve added this year is the occasional spotlight on one of our contributors. Inherent in the mission statement of The Bright Side Project is the unspoken belief that to “Do What You Love, Love What You Do” is an absolutely essential component in creating a happy and healthy lifestyle. Every now and then, we will ask our contributors to answer a few short questions on the ideas of happiness, creativity and sunshine. We hope these rays of light help inspire you to find the sunshine in your day, today and everyday.
Today’s spotlight is on Wendy Gold of ImagineNations.Please introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little bit about your business.
my name is wendy gold. i decoupage on top of vintage globes with recycled materials to create colorful, new worlds.
We believe that one of the ways to achieve happiness is to “Do what you love, love what you do.” How does this philosophy apply to your life?
yes, i’ve heard people say that when you love what you do, you never go to work. that’s exactly how i feel. using a globe as a canvas provides me with limitless inspiration.
Our mission here at The Bright Side Project is to spread sunshine on a daily basis because we firmly that life is (still) beautiful. Where do you find beauty and inspiration?
everywhere… inspiration strikes at completely random, mundane moments for me. the more i look for it, the less likely i am to find it. i truly have to let go of “finding it” and there it is…
On a dreary day, what do you do to infuse your life with a little bit of sunshine?
going to the studio with my 4 year old daughter and getting as messy as we can.
At this very moment, what are you most grateful for?
for the world that i have created for myself.
Check back later today for an amazing giveaway from ImagineNations!
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If there is one thing we can’t get enough of here the Bright Side Project, it is great design. Combine that great design with fine paper goods and our hearts are aflutter. Sure, we adore paper goods as a general rule, but we do have a discerning palate and it takes more than your average note card to catch our attention. But when it happens, when “We Heart It”, we can’t wait to share it with the rest of you.
During our search for the best paper goods around, we stumbled upon Quill and Fox and immediately bookmarked the store for future reference. Yas Imamura, the designer behind the goods, creates wonderfully whimsical designs with an effortlessly beautiful, vintage aesthetic. The “Typewriter Hello Card” is on my wishlist currently, if you must know. Imamura lives her life doing what she loves and it shows in the ease and joy in her designs. You will find yourself with your heart smiling from the inside out. You will “Heart” it. You’re welcome.
Hello, dear readers. One special new feature we’ve added this year is the occasional spotlight on one of our contributors. Inherent in the mission statement of The Bright Side Project is the unspoken belief that to “Do What You Love, Love What You Do” is an absolutely essential component in creating a happy and healthy lifestyle. Every now and then, we will ask our contributors to answer a few short questions on the ideas of happiness, creativity and sunshine. We hope these rays of light help inspire you to find the sunshine in your day, today and everyday.
Today’s spotlight is on Yas Imamura, the designer and creator behind Quill and Fox.
1. Please introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little bit about your business.
My name is Yas Imamura. I own a bite sized stationery shop called Quill & Fox. I specialize in finely crafted paper design that reflects my own affinity to vintage and whimsical things.
2. We believe that one of the ways to achieve happiness is to “Do what you love, love what you do.” How does this philosophy apply to your life?
I’m a strong believer of this! Ever since I was a kid, I’ve stubbornly stayed away from things that I didn’t enjoy. It seemed really capricious then, especially growing up. I was very drawn-in by art and imagination, and put absolutely no effort to school and academic memorizations. I was an “all or nothing” kind of gal. However, I believe that the ups and downs of that kind of behavior really lead me to the amazing path I’m taking now. We can never be truly realized as a person, if we’re not applying ourselves on something we’re over the moon about. I’m very happy that I’m at a place were I can keep honing something I truly enjoy!
3. Our mission here at The Bright Side Project is to spread sunshine on a daily basis because we firmly that life is (still) beautiful. Where do you find beauty and inspiration?
As cliche as it sounds–I really find beauty and inspiration everywhere. For sure, I don’t find it in every place. But I believe that there’s a million different things in what we see everyday that can really inspire us and lead our minds into creative pursuits. I find inspiration in unsuspecting details!
4. On a dreary day, what do you do to infuse your life with a bit of sunshine?
I always go to my husband for a lil bit of sunshine. Working from home, the both of us never run out of things to inspire and brighten each other. We’re very easily excitable people–so it’s really not hard to do. I think a general mind set is to really let down guards that you’ve built for yourself because of age and maturity. It’s nice to peel back, relax and be your 10 year old self!
5. At this very moment, what are you most grateful for?
I’m very grateful to get the chance to do something I really love and make a living off of it (from home!). I’m also immensely thankful that I get to do it right next to my husband, every day. It’s literally following your dreams–with no risks or setbacks!
Please look for an amazing giveaway from Quill and Fox later today!
It’s time again for another installment of weekly wisdom, a free download to keep you inspired. This week’s quote is from George Holbrook Jackson.
To download, click on the image to open it full size and select file “save as” for your own personal use.
And be sure to leave a comment or email us with your suggestion and you may see your “name in lights!”
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There is a direct correlation between how you feel about what you are wearing underneath your clothes and how you feel about yourself in general. This is a truth I have held fast to for years. Yet, I have a confession to make. My lingerie situation is, well…it’s not a situation. It is pure negligence. Somewhere along the lines of becoming a partner, a mother, a woman with other priorities, I lost my way. My sleepwear alone would make you weep. So it only seems fitting to highlight a company that curates some of the most luxurious and beautiful lingerie, loungewear, and sleepwear available during the one month of the year we dedicate to romance and love and beauty. Sometimes what is on your skin matters just as much as what is underneath it.
byLangley is an online boutique founded by Molly Lang and dedicated to preserving the personal style and beauty in each of us. By creating an e-boutique, women can shop at their leisure and pull from an impeccably curated array of well-known brands handpicked with sophisticated, modern women in mind. Rather than waste time wading through a muddled catalog of mediocre styles, try choosing from a La Fee Verte Silk Tee, an Eberjey Lady Godiva Chemise, a pair or two of Eberjey Delirious Panties, or a T Los Angeles Boyfriend Tank. However, don’t let my wishlist stifle your creativity. Spend some time online, listen to your heart when it finds what it loves and dress yourself in it. ”We Heart It” isn’t only skin deep, but it’s a good place to start.
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Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t help but feel like the world is my oyster every time I sit down with a well curated catalog. Ever since I was a child, I have spent many a night with my feet tucked under me on the couch, circling item after item in catalog after catalog. Before bookmarks and online wishlists, there were folded down pages and highlighters. I could tell you this obsession passed as I grew older, but I would be lying. And I like you too much to lie to you. In fact, I have a stack of catalogs sitting next to me right this very moment, begging for attention. On the top of the pile is my absolute favorite: Uncommon Goods. What better way to kick off our February theme of “We Heart It” than to bring you the cream of the crop?
To say that I’m over the moon to showcase Uncommon Goods for our January finale is an understatement. They help me accomplish the often unattainable status of “best gift-giver EVER” on many an occasion. From fun gifts for guys to creative gift ideas for women, there is something for everyone. And we’re not talking your run of the mill can opener and/or keychain (not that there’s anything wrong with can openers or keychains.) Rather, we’re talking one of a kind, unique gifts (Catapult Kit!) that make your heart swell with pride and you will find yourself high-fiving strangers for no apparent reason. That is what pure happiness does to you, my friends.
February is upon us, dear readers! There is something inherently romantic about a leap year, you know? This idea that once every four years we are allowed to have that one extra day to live our lives…it speaks to the child in me. I see February 29th as the most beautiful Valentine ever, a day to love more than the next three years to come. I don’t think it is a coincidence that this day lands in February, typically the coldest month of the year.
In honor of this year’s long month of love, we will be focusing on the things we love most. In other words, if we’re showing it to you, rest assured “We Heart It.” From home goods to jewelry (and everywhere in between), this month will bring out the love in all of us. We can’t wait to share everything “We Heart” with you. (And Happy Leap Year!)
Whether you are a new reader or long time ambassador of sunshine, we’d like to take a moment remind you how you can participate in our giveaways. It’s easy, fun and a great way to enjoy a bit of lemon-aide.
That’s it! Simple and lovely and full of sunshiny goodness and sweet lemonade!
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As we round the corner on January and reflect on our “Happy New Year, Happy New You” let’s take a moment to talk about art. Let’s talk about what it does, what it means. Artists put themselves out there on a visceral, fundamental level because the reflection of the world through the eyes of another is worth something. It is worth witnessing. The participation between the artist and the public is at the very core of happiness, of joy. The connection between all human beings and the beauty we put out into the world is the very reason we here at the BSP love what we do. We are here because we are honored to share the beauty we find with you in order to share their art and, essentially, their happiness.
Shannon of shannonblue photography shoots the kind of pictures that frame dreams. From bold and bright statements of color to achingly poignant captures , these are the kind of photos that draw you in. You find yourself looking closer at each one, reading the mood of the light and the shadows. You catch glimpses of the way shannonblue photography sees the world and you find yourself opening your heart to something you hadn’t seen before. All of a sudden, your “Happy New Year, Happy New You” is underway and you find yourself looking forward, smiling.
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