Pink Happy Thought of the Day

"Smile. Even if it takes a little effort at first, and keep it until it becomes spontaneous, as it will."--Emmet Fox

"Divine Wisdom Works in You..."

If you do not use a hundred units of energy to do five units of work--or try to kill flies with a steam hammer.

If you do not cross bridges before you come to them.

If you do not allow yourself to be disorganized by trifling occurrences that you know perfectly well are of no importance.

If you realize that it is more economical to spend money wisely than to hoard it.

If you understand that what you have to live with is your own concept of things.

If you keep your personal business to yourself.

If you really practice the motto, live and let live.

--Emmet Fox

And most importantly, when you fail to do all of the above all of the time, forgive yourself, then commit to doing better next time! Have a a happy, successful, and compassion filled week!

Pink Chandelier for Robert Kaufman for Stephanie Dawn

Check out our sophisticated Pink Chandelier designs that were licensed by Robert Kaufman for Stephanie Dawn handbags. I love the result! Big thanks to the team at Robert Kaufman!

Pink Light Design for Uncommon-in Apple Stores Worldwide

As promised, here is the selection to date of our designs that are being licensed through super cool client Uncommon! Our designs have been chosen by Apple Stores in UK, Canada and US as well as Best Buy Canada! Very excited about these designs. The product looks amazing! Big thanks to the team at Uncommon!

The above designs are by Angela Nickeas, Diana Skylacos and Mary Beth Freet.

Pink Light Designs available in Apple Stores!!!

I was THRILLED to receive a package of samples from client Uncommon yesterday! We have 8 designs total on cell phone cases. I am sharing ONE now and will share the others soon! Our designs through Uncommon are not available online, but instead have been sold to Apple stores in the UK, USA and Canada, as well as Best Buy Canada! SUPER EXCITING to know that our designs are well received INTERNATIONALLY!! Great work to artist's Angela Nickeas and Diana Skylacos! More pix to come soon!

Big thanks to the team at Uncommon! Our designs and their products are a MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN! They look absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And FUN!!!!

Keep your eyes peeled for our cases in your city! I would love to hear your feedback!

Have a great weekend!

above design by Mary Beth Freet. More from other artist's coming soon!

Butterflies by Spring!

above illustration: Eric Carle

I'm feeling a little like a caterpillar right now. It' s great feeling. For any of you who have an idea or many ideas that have been itching to manifest, now is a great time to start.

Let's start at the very beginning. A very great place to start.

I'm super excited to announce that Pink Light Design is launching TWO new sister companies! Stay tuned for more information to come by Spring 2012!

Pink Happy Thoughts: Quotes about time

Does't thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. --Benjamin Franklin

Time is more important than money. You can always get more money, but you cannot get more time. --Jim Rohn

To get all there is out of living, we must employ our time wisely, never being in too much of a hurry to stop and sip life, but never losing our sense of the enormous value of a minute.--Robert Updegraff

Today I live in the quiet, joyous expectation of good.--Ernest Holmes

To fill the hour-that is happiness.--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it.--Leonardo Da Vinci

We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake.--Marie B. Ray

We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.--John F. Kennedy

What would be the use of immortality to a person who cannot use well a half an hour.--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. --M. Scott Peck

We always have time enough if we will but use it aright.--Goethe

Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be, be one.--Marcus Aurelius

Halloween Designs by Jennifer Cepeda for Design Design

While shopping with my boys for their Halloween gear, I spotted these in Display and Costume! So fun to see our artist's work instore!!! These delightful designs are by talented designer Jennifer Cepeda, licensed to Design Design for beverage napkins and hankies!

Great for Halloween parties!!!

Menagerie Collection for Robert Kaufman

I am super excited to announce our "Menagerie" collection for Robert Kaufman! What is so exciting about this collection is that it was a group effort from a few of our Pink Light artists which include Nina Seven, Elissa Hudson and Elizabeth Caldwell! GREAT TEAM EFFORT! Big thanks to Robert Kaufman for working with us on this collection! You can find it online here! Happy Sewing!

Pink Light for Perfect Timing, a division of LANG

Our "Sunshine" collection launched at Surtex 2010 and it can be found on a variety of products! To start, it has been licensed to Perfect Timing, a division of LANG for day planners, desk calendars and Plan-it Calendars! These are currently IN-STORE at BARNES AND NOBLE!!! You can typically find them near the cash wraps with all of the other calendars! Big thanks Perfect Timing for spotting us at Surtex! It's amazing to see our product in Barnes and Noble!!!

Butterfly Damask by Mary Beth Freet for Design Design

More fun products with our Butterfly Damask pattern for Design Design! Playing cards, Bridge Sets and Bridge scoring cards! Love it!

Thanks Design Design!

Jessica Swift for Hilroy

Designer Jessica Swift is busy with her own super successful business now, but I was lucky enough to work with her for a few years! These great designs were some custom pieces designed for Hilroy-Canada by Jessica for Pink Light! You can find more of Jessica's work here, as well as information about her own new product (fun rain boots and more)!!! Jessica is a truly AMAZING designer! She weaves a beautiful message throughout her designs which are popping up EVERYWHERE!!! I'm so happy for her! Be sure to check out her website!

Kristin Knych for Design Design

I love how these gift bags, gift wrap and gift tissue turned out for AMAZING client Design Design! Artwork is by Kristin Knych! Kristin is an amazing designer! Great work Kristin!

Pink Chandelier for Orange Circle Studios

I was THRILLED to receive these samples in the mail last week! This print was licensed for specialty notebooks and a notepad to Orange Circle Studios. The product quality is impeccable! The notebooks are bound so that they open flat and they have added a lovely foil on the cover and special details on the inside pages. BIG THANKS to Orange Circle Studios!

"Garden Walk" by Elizabeth Caldwell for Robert Kaufman

"Garden Walk" collection was licensed to Robert Kaufman, designed by the ever-so talented Elizabeth Caldwell. Elizabeth's prints have been very popular on fabrics and soon to be in stores in Target for Holiday 2011! Great work Liz!

Jane Dixon for Design Design

Jane Dixon created this lovely "Burst" artwork, licensed to Design Design for notecards and other items to be announced soon!

Thank you Jane for working with Pink Light! It is such an honor to have you on our team!

Andrea Jasid for Design Design

Talented artist Andrea Jasid designed this lovely card for Design Design. Andrea is great at super sophisticated and detailed work. Love the foil details added by Design Design, which, by the way, are RIGHT ON TREND!!!

Big thanks to Andrea and Design Design!

Pink Light Design for Design Design

This lovely Christmas design was done by another of our talented artists! Licensed by Design Design for their "Green 2" eco-friendly line. Of course, always a beautiful product by Design Design! Big Thanks to two of my favorite people to see at the trade shows! Their team always exudes such great energy!

"Confections" for Robert Kaufman by Elizabeth Caldwell

This design turned out amazing! Another great collaboration between Robert Kaufman and our lovely artist Elizabeth Caldwell. Love the color ways and tantalizing desserts!

Great work Elizabeth! And BIG THANKS to the team at Robert Kaufman!

Pink Chandelier for Robert Kaufman for Stephanie Dawn

This collection was licensed to Robert Kaufman for Stephanie Dawn handbags. It was a collaboration between our very talented artist Angela Nickeas, myself, and Robert Kaufman for the great colorway! Big thanks to everyone for making these designs come together! LOVE the handbag!!!

Lola for Design Design

"Lola's" fun designs are licensed with Design Design for cards and invitations.

Stay tuned for more of "Lola's" cute designs in Target this holiday!

Pink Light Design for Gartner

I was thrilled to find these samples in mail. Such fun products from Gartner Studios using a print from Pink Light! I love their little shaped notecards. They're great for thank you's and the colors are fab! Big thanks to Gartner for bringing our designs to life on their products!

Wisdom to live by from Steve Jobs

With deep gratitude for his greatness.

Steve Jobs Quotes:

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”

“I think we’re having fun. I think our customers really like our products. And we’re always trying to do better.”

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”

“There’s a phrase in Buddhism, ‘Beginner’s mind.’ It’s wonderful to have a beginner’s mind.”

“We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?”

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

"Stay hungry, stay foolish."

Happy words of Wisdom

Today I am so happy to share these words of wisdom from my son's principal. He was talking to the parents at curriculum night about how wonderful the staff is and that he is blessed to work with them. Then he said, "Even if you don't know it, YOU ARE BLESSED ALSO". It hit me because sometimes we are blessed in so many ways that we don't even think about. Many are obvious and many we take for granted. I say we start noticing the ones we take for granted. RECOGNIZE all of the wonderful sights, sounds, feelings, and everything else around us and then, life will be that much more lovely.

Here are a few of my favorite things that we're blessed with the ability to do.

Pink Happy Thought for the day

Let your light shine! :)