Why Polka Dots?


I have been thinking about things that make me happy lately. What are those little things that bring a smile to our faces, but we don't really appreciate?

I was out for coffee with my friend Heather last Friday. She wanted to stop in a nearby store before leaving the mall. As we walked through the mall, some brightly colored wrapping paper caught me eye. They had florals, stripes and, yes, polk dot papers in wonderfully cheery colors : mango, magenta, citron, aqua, purple. I just couldn't help but think "aren't those cute"? I especially liked the citron polka dot paper and thought it would brighten the bookshelves in my new craft room. Heather told me that her daughter Molly always says that "polka dots make her happy".

You know, she's right. Think about it, would a polka dot ever make you feel sad, crabby or anxious? No! They are fun and whimsical. I dare you to look at something with polka dots and not feel your inner child smile. So that's the theme of my blog. Everyday I plan to find that little something that makes my inner child say "ooo, look at that!" and brings a smile to my face. I hope you do the same!


Monday, April 25, 2011

Send 13 Ounces of Happy Mail!




In my ongoing hunt for all things happy, I came across this clever website chock full of cute ideas called GiversLog. Happy Mail can be any object that you can put a message or trinkets in and send through the US Mail..... Easter Eggs, plastic bottles, Frisbees....... Wouldn't it be fun to send happy mail as a thank you note? get well card? party invitation? Christmas card? Mother's Day card? I think it would be as much fun to send as it would be to receive. Plus, you know your mail carrier will get a kick out of it! Details on how to send are on the blog.

If you come up with any fun ideas, please add them to the comments.

What made you happy today?
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