Didn't exactly think that I'd be quoting Mark Zuckerberg, but I do like his definition of happiness. "To me, happiness is doing something meaningful that helps people and that I believe in with people I love. I think lots of people confuse happiness with fun. I don't believe it is possible to have fun every day. But I do believe it is possible to do something meaningful that helps people every . . .
A Small Refreshment
"It's the little things in life that make us happy." Coca-Cola seems to have stolen my life motto! Okay fine, it's hardly a line that I can claim credit for and this new campaign is seriously adorable. Miniatures seem to be quite the trend these days. These mini kiosks were placed in five major German cities: They had little vending machines to go along with their kiosks and sold . . .
Colour a Rainbow
I'm not sure how many occasions would require you to use a pencil these days, but in the case that you still do...please consider these: The GIF is strangely mesmerising - what happy-fying stationery. via The Colossal Shop . . .
Bright Colours & Baby Hedgehogs
The illustrations I just stumbled across are seriously adorable. And when I say adorable - I mean the type that makes you all warm & fuzzy, even when it's freezing outside and you're in desperate need of a hot chocolate. Probably the same reaction as when you first saw a baby hedgehog (just to refresh your memory, have another look at it). Okay back to the illustrations. via Laura George . . .
Everyday Whimsy
If you'd like to add some happy to your Instagram feed, add @cintascotch. He's been on my feed for quite a while now and certainly has that effect on me, so just wanted to share the love. Ecuador-based illustrator Javier Pérez came up with an illustrated series called ‘Instagram Experiments’, where he uses everyday household objects and turns them into clever, whimsical illustrations. Check out . . .
Mid-week Madness
Well, happy hump day! . . .
Ten Happy Facts
ONE. Otters hold hands while sleeping so they don't float apart. TWO. Norway once knighted a penguin - his full name is Colonel-in-Chief Sir Nils Olav. THREE. Blind people smile despite having never seen someone smile before. It is just a natural human reaction. FOUR. The voice of Mickey Mouse and the voice of Minnie Mouse got married in real life. FIVE. If you fake laugh long enough, you'll . . .