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As a photographer myself I know the perils of finding the perfect product: be it a camera bag, lens or even a camera strap. Each photographer develops their faves and they become essential to on the job happiness. When essentials become fun as well as functional then that happiness is amplified.
Shealynn [...]

today’s inspiration: “brick house” by the commodores
Summer is the ideal time to let loose: lazy days filled with sunning by the pool, visits from the ice cream man, tropical drinks with cute straws, scrumptious meals while on vacation, staying inside out of the heat instead of getting out and exercising. Please tell me I’m not [...]

today’s inspiration: “the sharing song” by jack johnson
The question of whether we as humans are fundamentally good has been tossed around for ages.  I think here at The Bright Side Project we like to see the glass half full and we believe that there is definitely good in the world…an overwhelming amount of good. When [...]

today’s inspiration: “love shack” by the b-52’s
When visiting JJ St. James’ The Love Shop I am reminded of the similarly titled song by the B-52’s while browsing. It plays on repeat in my mind as I click around ooh-ing and ahh-ing over James’ designs. Sadly I have yet to make a purchase, not because I [...]

today’s inspiration: “yellow” by coldplay
Last week I was out of town for a few days and once home I dutifully retrieved the culminated mail from the box. A hefty stack of envelopes awaited inside. Mostly junk, a few bills and then hidden between the plain white envelopes was a sweet pink treasure. A simple note [...]

today’s giveaway inspiration: “glamorous” by fergie
Michelle Paredes says “I believe that most women feel glamorous when they are wearing something that sparkles” and she created a sandal company based on her intuition. Often embellished with Swarovski or Austrian crystals, Paredes’ Starla Sandals have a signature sparkle that lends a casual elegance to any outfit.  Each [...]

{ please visit bluhour here }
Every day there is a little pocket of time where the world seems so perfect.  A glorious glow is cast from the golden sun and for about an hour, time seems to pass a bit slower. The trials of the day are behind you and the few hours before slumber [...]

{ please vist ira grant eco here }
As much as I’d like to be the ultimate eco-friendly, earth-saving type of person, I’m not. I recycle, try to reuse things when possible and conserve as much energy as I can but at the end of the day I’m not going to win any awards. Ira Grante [...]

{ please visit autumnart here }
I have professed my love for statement accessories before and today I present to you my latest addiction, ahem addition. Autumn Davidson of AutumnArt creates fabric jewelry that can turn even the simplest outfits into a chic look. A mixed-media painter, Davidson developed a love of fashion and uses her [...]

{ please visit photojojo! here }
As a photographer I like to keep abreast of the latest and greatest products, services and sites to keep both myself and my clients up to date. One of my favorite sources for gifts and gear is Photojojo! and as evidenced by their mass following, clearly I am not [...]