The Light Fantastic

Saturday is for Pinterest

2012-01-20T22:15:00.003-05:00

Happy Saturday, everyone! I thought today would be a great time to share a couple of my favorite Pinterest boards with you. If you're not on Pinterest by now, you should check it out. Recipies, DIY projects, and pretty pictures all over the place, it's the perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday. Anyway, on to my faves. (Oh, and here is a link to my boards, too.) Enjoy!

Pretty Pretty by Elsie Larson

Gypsy Heart by Lisa Sieczka-Elle Moss Photography

Everything Deer by Egle

Yellow Yellow Yellow by Rhianne

I Heart Society6

2011-10-31T12:32:00.002-04:00

Most of you are probably already familiar with the awesomeness that is Society6. If not, head over there right now! So many pretty things for your walls, iPhones, and laptops. They even have t shirts and hoodies. Here are a few of my products for sale, as well as a couple of my faves from other artists. Enjoy!

Grow Grow Grow by Mandy Bryant

Call Me by Mandy Bryant

Analog by Mandy Bryant

All Tomorrow's Parties by Cassia Beck

A Deer Wearing Gym Socks by Charmaine Olivia

Apples by Elle Moss

2012 Calendars are here!

2011-10-25T14:07:00.001-04:00

New 2012 Calendars are here! Yay!

I tried something new this year, and had these unbound desk calendars printed at Moo, so if you're a Moo fan, you can imagine how lovely they are. Thick, glossy, and rich in color.

12 unbound pages printed on cardstock and wrapped up in my boutique packaging, so they're really easy to gift to someone (and even easier to give to yourself!)

Come on over to the shop sometime and see 'em.

♥

oh, and one more thing...I'm offering a 20% off discount code for Facebook fans! Become a fan, and click the 'fan discount' tab on the left. Code is good on any purchase, including calendars!

Top Secret Discount...Shhhh!

2011-05-05T14:28:00.000-04:00

Big big thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! I decided to pick two winners, because two is funner than one. I loved making some new friends, and I hope you'll all take some time to come visit my shop again soon. Just as a little extra incentive, I'm offering a super fantastic discount to my blog readers. Just enter the code '50OFF' at the checkout, and you'll get 50% off your entire purchase! For reals. This discount is only good for one week, so stop in soon and pick out something pretty for yourself. Exipres May 14, 2001.

xoxo,

Mandy

Brooch Giveaway!

2011-04-22T10:15:00.003-04:00

Hello, there♥ Great news! I've reached my 300th sale in my Etsy shop (yay!) and as a thank you to everyone who likes my work, I'm hosting a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive their choice of any brooch in my shop, as well as a few goodies. Just click here to check out the brooches, then list your 2 faves in the comments below. You should also leave me an email address so that I can contact you if you win. I'll close it on May 4 and announce the winner.

ps..anyone who enters the giveaway will be given a code to save $5 on any purchase in my shop! Everyone wins! Good luck!

Black Friday Sale Happening Now!

2010-11-25T10:37:00.002-05:00

Etsy Love: Marco Suarez

2010-10-05T10:31:00.000-04:00

I usually feel very 'meh' about landscape photography. And then I see this. Is it just me, or are these amazing? This brilliance is the work of Marco Suarez, and his little windows to magical lands have changed my mind. No more 'meh'. Okay, okay. I'm just saying, landscape photography never looked so good (sorry, Ansel).

Yay, Friday!

2010-10-01T16:30:00.000-04:00

Photo by Irene Suchocki

Yay, Friday! This weekend I'm going to the apple orchard with my sweet little family. I love fall so much, and going to the apple orchard every year is maybe my favorite thing ever.
And while we're on the topic, you must pay a visit to the amazing and talented Irene Suchocki. She has maybe the most successful photography-based Etsy shop out there, and it's easy to see why. I just love her. Have a lovely weekend!
xoxo

Etsy Love: Animal Masks

2010-09-20T09:54:00.003-04:00

1. GingerLillyTea 2. hisss 3. AlfalfaLovesMe

4. ilovegreyskies 5. thePhotoZoo 6. SundriesAndPlunder

7. TomBanwell 8. ElleMoss 9. Frankenkitty

I've been away for a while, but I'm back and super excited about today's Etsy Love! I'm gearing up for some lovely photo shoots with masks, so I've been looking around Etsy for inspiration. Now I can't wait to take pictures, and I love that feeling:) I'll be posting my stuff here in the next couple of weeks, so watch out.

xoxo, Mandy

Yay, Friday!

2010-08-20T11:39:00.013-04:00

Photo by Maile Lani

Yay, Friday! This weekend, I'm finally going to hem up a lovely skirt that I completely forgot I had. It twirls perfectly...♥ If you get a chance, you must check out Maile Lani's photostream on flickr. She does some amazing work with polaroids, love 'em. Oh yeah, and she has an Etsy shop too! Have lots of fun!

Giveaway Winners Announced!

2010-08-17T16:41:00.000-04:00

I'd like to say 'thank you' a bazillion times to everyone who entered my giveaway, and thank you for all the well wishes and lovely comments. Okay, on to the good stuff. Due to the large response, I decided to pick two winners. Yay! Congratulations to Katie and Madison! You get a free 12x12 or 11x14 of your choice and a set of notecards! The rest of you sweetie pies can enjoy $10 off a purchase of $40 or more and free shipping. Use the discount code 810 in the message to seller box at checkout. Thanks again!

xoxo, Mandy

Yay, Friday!

2010-08-13T15:19:00.000-04:00

Photo by Valeria Spring

Yay, Friday! This weekend I will play with my little Chloe as much as I can. She starts kindergarten on Monday, so this is our last weekend of summer before she officially becomes a big girl...*sniff*

Hope you all have lots of fun, too!

xoxo

Etsy Love: Crafty Folk

2010-08-10T12:03:00.000-04:00

Etsy has a new(ish) feature that suggests shops you might love based on shops you already love. And it's magical, because I pretty much love everything they suggest, starting with Crafty Folk. Because sometimes (always) I just want cute stuff. This shop has everything you need to surround yourself with cheerfulness, including wood brooches, mugs, and stickers. Hooray!

Yay, Friday!

2010-08-06T15:26:00.001-04:00

Photo by Eleni

Yay for Friday! This weekend, I will scour eBay for Polaroid film so that I can finally use my adorable Super Shooter. For Polaroid love and inspiration, you must check out some of the pinboards people are putting together over at Pinterest. Mmmm, I love 'em.

Happy Weekend!...♥

Giveaway!

2010-08-02T09:49:00.002-04:00

I'm celebrating my one year Etsy-versary! Enter for your chance to win a 12x12 or 11x14 print of your choice and a set of my new handmade notecards.

Here's how to play:

1. Visit my Etsy shop, choose your fave and leave it in the comments below.

2. Follow me! It's fun!

The contest will end August 16. All entrants who do not win will receive a lovely discount for my shop.

Good luck!

Yay, Friday!

2010-07-30T10:27:00.002-04:00

Hooray for Friday! This weekend, I will wear pretty tights without fear, just like my favorite bunny, Miss Fifi Lapin. For more bunny fashion inspiration, visit Fifi's lovely blog and print shop.

Free Wallpapers!

2010-07-28T22:05:00.000-04:00

Free desktop wallpapers are now available from The Light Fantastic! I have so much love for textures and patterns, and I've been collecting samples of loveliness for years. Now you can enjoy them, too♥

Etsy Love: Michelle Tan

2010-07-26T14:48:00.001-04:00

I love the custom made retro clothing of Michelle Tan. Adorable dresses, whimsical fabrics, and sweet little accessories make this Etsy shop one of my new favorites. And that little green dress...oh honey. ♥

Yay, Friday!

2010-07-16T18:49:00.000-04:00

I heart Friday! This weekend I will eat a pretty piece of cake as slowly as possible. Speaking of pretty cake, how adorable is this photo? One of my favorite bloggers, Katrina from Pugly Pixel has an Etsy shop selling super cute photos. It's my new favorite place.
♥

Fine Little Day

2010-07-14T12:27:00.003-04:00

I am so in love with Fine Little Day, a Swedish art and design brand that specializes in 'playful creating'. I think my creating would become a lot more playful, too, if my office were dressed up with these sweet prints. Visit the Fine Little Shop for more sweetness and fun...♥

Etsy Love-My Favorite Colors

2010-07-08T09:17:00.001-04:00

1. extraseed 2. ValeriaH 3. sarahseven

4. LittleHouses 5. FishboneDeco 6. girlhula

7. sashagrubor 8. kareemrizk 9. thebigharumph

New Prints for Summer ♥

2010-06-23T19:35:00.006-04:00

Hooray for Summer :) To celebrate the miserable heat, I've added a few new prints to my shop. Yay! Plus, I've lowered shipping prices. Yay again! And stay tuned, because in August I'm having another giveaway to celebrate my One Year Etsy-versary.....♥

Etsy Love-Mary Poppins

2010-06-18T10:12:00.001-04:00

1. thepuddingstorevint 2. Buttonhead 3. janiecox

4. SepiaSmiles 5. madforvintage 6. neverbeyondrepair

7. alicebgardens 8. ImagesUnderGlass 9. cowboybunny

Fred Flare, My BFF

2010-06-12T18:47:00.001-04:00

When I'm in the mood for something super cute (which is always), I go straight to Fred Flare. Everything they sell is adorable, affordable, and unique. Here are just a few lovelies from my wishlist...♥

1. Darling Bow Jelly Flats 2. Buddy Readers 3. UrbanEars Headphones

4. Teacupcakes 5. Polaroid Notes 6. Mini Diana Camera

7. Ice Cream Ring 8. Pride and Prejudice 9. Lola Skirt

Elevating the Art of the Concert Poster

2010-06-04T13:04:00.001-04:00

I came across these concert posters from The Small Stakes on poster cabaret today and had to share them. Aren't they awesome? I am a big graphic design junkie, and I think these are my new obsession. I just had to gush♥

Etsy Love-Minty

2010-06-03T05:49:00.001-04:00

1. joojoo 2. vintagebliss 3. 3lilmuses

4. WildWomanJewelry 5. LolasRoom 6. deepoca

7. everydaymoments 8. BirdinFlightBoutique 9. farouche

Miss Match Week 9-Adventure

2010-06-02T19:15:00.002-04:00

Miss Match Week 9-Adventure

Left: Mandy Bryant

Right: Michelle Anderson, TheCamerasEye

This week's Miss Match diptych turned out to be one of my favorites. Michelle's image is stunning. I love her use of texture, and as for fulfilling the theme...nothing can speak adventure better than this. My image came from my belief that some of my favorite adventures were within the pages of smelly old books. And the lovely vintage suitcase was just perfect (a bazillion thanks to my thrifty mama♥).

Aahh, I just love this project! Come see what swoon-worthy diptychs my ladies and I are creating over at Miss Match.

Miss Match Week 7 and Week 8

2010-05-25T16:49:00.000-04:00

Miss Match Week 7-Isolation

Left: Mandy Bryant

Right: Silvia Reitsma

Miss Match Week 8-High School

Top: Mandy Bryant

Bottom: Shannonblue

Diptychs are super fun, come visit all the lovely ladies of Miss Match and follow along with us!

Etsy Love-Brilliant Collage

2010-05-25T08:29:00.001-04:00

1. henrihopper 2. studiolyon 3. FoundDays

4. VioletMay 5. TheLastCircus 6. sushipot

7. BlackBaroque 8. catwalk 9. CuriousDesigns

If you love collage, you'll love this deal! Alexandra from BlackBaroque is offering buy one get one free in her shop to anyone who mentions this blog during checkout! Thanks, Alexandra!!

Etsy Love-For the Little Ones

2010-05-12T19:50:00.024-04:00

1. doecdoe 2. jetsetvintage 3. HeyYoYo

4. babydarling 5. trulysanctuary 6. zoozjewelry

7. livingstonandporter 8. BranchandBirdie 9. KZukowski

Miss Match Week 5 and Week 6

2010-05-10T10:42:00.000-04:00

A double dose of Miss Match, because I need to catch up:)

Miss Match Week 5- Fresh

Left: Cassia Beck

Right: Mandy Bryant

Miss Match Week 6- Air

Left: Inez Indigo (soulfuse)

Right: Mandy Bryant

Etsy Love-A Pinch of Yellow

2010-05-05T09:58:00.001-04:00

1.Baostudio 2.RetroReproHandmade 3.jankypress

4.salvagelife 5.CircaCeramics 6.berkleyillustration

7.squidart 8.kahiko 9.LaniesLoft

The Mermaid Studies

2010-05-04T17:56:00.003-04:00

I love the vintage pattern of this maillot-style swimsuit, I had to photograph it. I have a feeling you will be seeing it much more in the months to come:)

B is for Bicycle, C is for Cupcake

2010-04-29T11:00:00.002-04:00

1. rainbow and cupcake cupcakes, 2. Bicycle, 3. Cupcake, 4. JCrew, 5. ., 6. Untitled, 7. confections, 8. pink dreams, 9. .

New Photos!

2010-04-28T11:17:00.000-04:00

I am loving ttv photography right now. I love the black frame, I love the dirty lens, I love how the edges fall out of focus. It makes ordinary things interesting. For more lovely ttv, you must visit Cassia Beck's ttv set. And stay tuned, because Cassia is my Miss Match partner this week! Yay!

Miss Match Week 4::Yellow

2010-04-24T09:59:00.000-04:00

Left: Lupen Grainne

Right: Mandy Bryant

For Miss Match Week 4, my theme was 'yellow' and my partner was California resident Lupen Grainne. I loved working with Lupen, I think she likes using textures as much as I do :) You must check out her blog, Garden by the Sea. So much beauty, I wish I lived in one of her photographs.

For more diptych fun, please visit Miss Match.

Photo Envy: Moonflowers

2010-04-21T10:40:00.000-04:00

I love love the dreamy, sweet photographic style of Rachel Ballard. Check out her shop, Moonflowers, where she sells super pretty polaroids and notecards that make me smile.

Miss Match Week 3::Soft

2010-04-17T08:59:00.001-04:00

Left: Mandy Bryant

Right: Yvette Inufio

For Miss Match Week 3, I paired up with the consistently amazing Yvette Inufio. Her work is light and dreamy, and always inspiring. Because our theme was 'Soft', I knew we were going to make something great together. I love how our colors compliment each other even though our subjects were very different. Isn't this fun? Check out Miss Match for more.

I ♡ Spring!

2010-04-16T07:16:00.000-04:00

Miss Match Week 2::Joy

2010-04-11T11:51:00.002-04:00

Right: Mandy Bryant

Left: Serinissima

For Miss Match Week 2, my given theme was 'Joy'. I worked with the very talented Serinissima from Sydney, Australia. We live on opposite sides of the world, but we had very similar points of view for this project. Working with our given surroundings, we came up with something so lovely and nostalgiac. For more brilliant diptychs, visit The Miss Match Project.

Giveaway Winner Announced!

2010-04-09T07:13:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to Amaranta Guevara, she wins her choice of one 8x8, 8x10, or 8x12 of her choice from my etsy shop! Thank you so much to everyone who entered the giveaway, it was so much fun! To show some blog follower appreciation, I'm offering 30% off all 8x8, 8x10, and 8x12 prints when you use the promo code APRIL at the checkout. Yay!

Miss Match Week 1

2010-04-05T21:11:00.001-04:00

I'm participating in a new diptych project called Miss Match, and all participants are members of Female Photographers of Etsy. Each week we are given a theme and a partner. This week my theme was Domestic and my partner was the lovely, talented, and fellow Indiana resident Jennifer Aitchison. More fun images to come!

Super!

2010-03-31T12:42:00.004-04:00

I'm an obsessive perfectionist about photos. It's not unusual for me to take, like, a hundred shots of the same thing, trying to achieve that 'imperfect' look. But I like my compulsions, they just work for me. Enter the Polaroid. He's unpredictable, vulnerable, and super cute. I am now in love. Please enjoy these lovely Polaroids, while I try to be a little less uptight and a little more spontaneous♥

Brand New Blog Giveaway!

2010-03-26T10:21:00.002-04:00

My blog is brand new! Hooray! To celebrate the grand opening of this lovely new place, I'm having a super giveaway. Win an 8x8, 8x10, or 8x12 of your choice from my Etsy shop! All prints are signed, dated, and printed on professional archival paper. To enter the giveaway, become a blog follower and leave a comment. The giveaway starts now and ends Thursday, April 8 and the winner will be announced on Friday, April 9. Good luck!