Today we are honored to introduce you to Cindy from Subtle Luxury & SPUN.

Please introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little bit about your business.

We have been doing this for 20 years. We are all about bringing comfort into fashion because we believe comfort brings you happiness.

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?

If you’re not happy doing something then there really isn’t a point in spending your time and energy on it. If you are passionate about what you do you achieve the best results! Do what you love, love what you do is one of our life mottos!

Our mission here at The Bright Side Project is to spread sunshine on a daily basis because we firmly believe that life is (still) beautiful. Where do you find beauty and inspiration?

Nature, travel, and vintage shopping.

On a dreary day, what do you do to infuse your life with a little bit of sunshine?

Surround myself with people I love. Bringing bright colors around always lifts my mood. Fuchsia is my happy color.

What are you most grateful for?

Bright sunny days. Waking up and being able to see the ocean every morning. Family, Friends and being able to do what I love and share it with everyone around me.

Check back later today for an amazing giveaway from Subtle Luxury & SPUN.

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I have one steadfast rule for entertaining: make sure the food is good. Sure, music can help and drinks are always a plus but I find that nothing beats absolutely homemade food that makes your guests go back for seconds. The smiles get bigger, people sit longer, the atmosphere changes. The way to someone’s heart, and all that. Potlucks are always fun but only if you know the people coming will make good food. (Not to be judgmental but we all agree, yes?) Nothing is more pleasurable for me than cooking up a storm for loved ones and feeding them from the comfort of my own home. And when it comes to cooking? There is nothing like having the right tools.

Le Creuset is a name synonymous with sophisticated palates, gourmet inclinations, and all around great taste. The company’s mission is simple: create the world’s finest premium cookware for people passionate about food. If you have not yet tried using Le Creuset in your kitchen, then you are in for an awakening. You can rest assured that your culinary expeditions will be navigated properly when you have a name like Le Creuset backing you. But don’t take my word for it. Come over and eat my braised pork shoulder from my Le Creuset French Oven. You won’t be sorry.

Le Creuset is giving away one Heritage 4qt Covered Casserole in Soleil to one lucky winner! To enter to win, please answer the following question no later than Wednesday, May 22nd. *Giveaway open to US residents only!*

Please visit Le Creuset and tell us: What is your favorite dish to take to a potluck?

Start checking the winner’s box on Monday, May 27th, to see if you’ve won!

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There is one accessory I consider an absolute essential: sunglasses. I am one of those people who absolutely MUST have sunglasses on my person at all times and feel completely vulnerable and naked if I don’t. Maybe it is environmental. Growing up in Southern California, then Hawaii, then back to SoCal, sunglasses are a necessity. Although, as a general rule, I don’t wear them indoors. Mostly. Regardless, my love for sunglasses is deep rooted and I am especially fond of mixing it up with style and color. I tend to go for the inexpensive frames and only own one pair of designer glasses that were a gift and I get a little stressed when I wear them because I’m afraid I’m going to lose them. Lost sunglasses is a recipe for disaster.

Oh, Stunner of the Month, you genius company you. The premise is simple: you subscribe for $9 a month and you receive a fresh, new pair of sunglasses EVERY MONTH! You know those funky frames you really want to try but don’t want to spend $25 on? (Seriously, when did drugstore glasses get so darn expensive?) Take the stress out of the situation. Let the style ninjas behind the scenes at Stunner of the Month “…change the way you see —  and the way people see you.” Challenge accepted.

Stunner of the Month is giving away 3 x 6 month subscriptions to 3 lucky winners (one each!) To enter to win, please answer the following question no later than Tuesday, May 21st.

Please visit Stunner of the Month and tell us: What is your dream monthly subscription? As in, if you were to make a subscription “bundle”, what would you want shipped to you along with your stunners?

Start checking the winner’s box on Monday, May 27th, to see if you’ve won!

Today we are honored to introduce you to Ari from Stunner of the Month.

Please introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little bit about your business.

We are a monthly subscription company who sends our members a pair of sunglasses (stunner shades) each month. These stunner shades are fun fashion forward sunglasses. You do not get to choose what stunner shade you receive each month, it’s a complete surprise based on what you received last month, a diversity of colors and what styles people around you receive.

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?

Stunner of the Month is fun pure and simple. For $9 a month we cheer our members up with a fun box of stunt in a mail system which sends all of us mostly bills. Our goal at StunMo is stun the world, so we take so much pleasure in making our members happy through fun.

Our mission here at The Bright Side Project is to spread sunshine on a daily basis because we firmly believe that life is (still) beautiful. Where do you find beauty and inspiration?

People who look like they’re having a great time. Barbecues with delicious food and fashion forward style. Dancing, and great music.

On a dreary day, what do you do to infuse your life with a little bit of sunshine?

Stunners with bright color lenses, everything looks better with a pink and purple lense. Baking and making delicious food. Listening to music, and dancing in the living room.

What are you most grateful for?

Living in San Francisco, being in love and having access to sick stunner shades for every day of the week.

Check back later today for an amazing giveaway from Stunner of the Month!

Hi friends. We hope you had a wonderful weekend! Summer seems to have peeked her head into our neck of the woods so we spent some time outdoors, basking in the sunshine, and the other 23 hours inside in the air conditioning. (Almost kidding.) While inside, I felt the urge to create a little something for my room. The wall near by bedside table was bare and I had all these extra paint chips lying around…you see where I’m going here. A quick and simple geometric art piece. There is just something about creating art that makes me feel so full of joy. I hope it does the same for you.

You will need:

• paint chips in any color palette you like
• exacto knife, large ruler, and cutting mat
• frame
• glue (not pictured)
• a plant hanging out in your work space is totally optional

I measured 1 inch x 1 inch squares and cut the paint strips up into tiny boxes.

Lots of sunshiny boxes all lined up in a row. These are the things that make me happy.

On the back of the insert that came in the frame, I glued the squares down in a geometric pattern. I didn’t have much of a game plan when I started and think that even mixing them up would have been nice but I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out.

I think this might work better with a glue stick but my five year old goes through them like crazy and I couldn’t find one in the house. Honestly, any adhesive would work. I’m not trying to complicate things.

Put the finished product in the frame and Voila! Instant sunshine. Goes wonderfully with the desk lamp I spontaneously spray painted copper one day, don’t you think?

xo,

Miss Krista

To download, click on the image to open it full size and select file “save as” for your own personal use.

Happy Friday, friends! There must be at least a few of you out there who are obsessed with globes as much as I am. There is just something about globes and maps that make me so incredibly happy and I love to decorate with them.

Imagine my joy upon stumbling on this DIY! Joachim Robert created a template you can download and print yourself. I plan on making a ton of these this weekend and letting my daughter color and paint them to her heart’s content! I’ll let you know how it goes…

Beautiful, right? Visit Le Paper Globe and then thank Joachim Robert for being so awesome!

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 Oh, friends, let’s talk accessories, shall we? Our love for accessories is well documented here at the BSP and we take great pride in highlighting artists and brands we really believe in. While the market can be somewhat oversaturated with choices, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle and not know where to spend your dollars. Part of our job here is introducing you to artists who strive to make a name for themselves through sheer artistry and talent, not to mention great design and pure passion.

Mary Beth Heishman creates jewelry with a personal narrative, inspired by her environment under the moniker I Adorn U. Heishman’s designs are whimsical yet sophisticated and unique enough to become your favorite go to piece. These “Best Friend” necklaces are absolutely stunning (but I don’t think I would be able to convince my fiance to wear one with me) and these “Silver Chains with Arrow and Bird” are absolute perfection. Our love affair with accessories continues and we are so excited to add I Adorn U as our newest crush.

I Adorn U is giving away one T-Rex Little Punches Ring to one lucky winner! To enter to win, please answer the following question no later than Thursday, May 16th. Comments now closed…good luck!

Please visit I Adorn U and tell us: What is your absolute favorite thing about your best friend?

Start checking the winner’s box on Monday, May 20th, to see if you’ve won!

Today we are honored to introduce you to Mary Beth from I Adorn U.

Please introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little bit about your business.

I am Mary Beth Heishman and I am the designer, owner of I Adorn U. I teach during the day and run I Adorn U at night and on weekends. I really believe that handmade is important in our over industrialized world. Made in the USA and bringing it back to the basics. Having one person build your wedding ring, rather than a factory/assembly line or machine.

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 love teaching and I love making jewelry and art! I am doing what I love. It is work and at times I am exhausted but I am grateful for my life choices thus far.

Our mission here at The Bright Side Project is to spread sunshine on a daily basis because we firmly believe that life is (still) beautiful. Where do you find beauty and inspiration?

I find beauty and inspiration in my environment. Each I Adorn U piece has a personal narrative. I am influenced by my environment: a desert landscape, highlighted by the twinkle of the Las Vegas skyline.

On a dreary day, what do you do to infuse your life with a little bit of sunshine?

I snuggle kiss my adorable Italian Mastiff and my husband, David. Snuggle party, haha.

What are you most grateful for?

I am most grateful for my supportive and caring husband! We are a wonderful match and I am so thankful I have him in my life!

Check back later today for an amazing giveaway from I Adorn U.

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 Does spring make anyone else feel like laying on a blanket under a tree in a grassy field and munching a snack of exceptional cheese and fruit while reading a great book? (You can put your hands down now.) While I would say our house is full of bibliophiles, there is something about a perfectly temperate spring day that begs to be celebrated with the printed word. I’m daydreaming about it right now, as a matter of fact. It is always this time of year I find myself drawn to the classics I fell in love with out of necessity (schoolwork) and I paw my well worn copies of Hemingway and Fitzgerald and even dive into Shakespeare from time to time. There is just something about the canon that feels comfortable and right.

Danny Fein created Litographs out of a sheer love for words. He created screen printed t-shirts and posters out of the text of classic books in an attempt to honor the tangible aspect of books. While many of us read solely on digital contraptions these days, there is something about a tangible contact with a favorite book that can’t be replaced. This all sounds like a great idea but Fein takes it one step further: he created art. The posters are exceptionally designed, graphic and simple. The tshirts are the perfect way to literally wear your favorite words on your sleeve. I’m quite in love with Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” (pictured above) and think it would make a great poster over the bed. Sweet dreams, indeed.

Litographs is giving away one poster in any size or color to one lucky winner! To enter to win, please answer the following question no later than Wednesday, May 15th. Comments now closed…good luck!

Please visit Litographs and tell us: If you could choose any book to have printed, what would it be?

Start checking the winner’s box on Monday, May 20th, to see if you’ve won!