Back when I started this blog I needed a name to call it, just like all blogs do [side note – naming your blog is one the hardest parts in starting!] While I was sitting at my desk brainstorming ideas [SEVEN years ago TODAY, whoa], I saw a yellow sweater hanging in the closet and instantly I thought “YELLOW! I have to use yellow in the name!” Why you may ask? Well, allow me. You see – whenever I thought I may need a little extra dose of happy for the day [warning signs for this consisted of the typical stuff – starting my period, grey Indiana skies, or things like Mondays] I would turn to wearing yellow to bring a little joy to my outfit. There’s something about yellow that just screams happy. Some assume that yellow must be my favorite color and while yes, I like it, I like what it radiates more – joy, happiness and sunshine [something we are severely lacking in February around these parts]. Technically speaking I think of my blog name translation to be “living with joy” but “living in yellow” seemed a little bit more mysterious 😉
To celebrate both seven official years of blogging and to infuse happiness into all of our days during this sometimes dreadful February month, we came up with #28daysofyellow. A fun and easy to way to document the everyday moments in your life that bring a smile to your face. To join, it’s simple – all you have to do is share a picture on Instagram or Facebook and include the hashtag #28daysofyellow. No, whatever you are photographing doesn’t have to be yellow in color but it does have to be something that makes your day just a little bit better. Maybe it’s that glass of wine at 9 pm, the surprise visit from your sister or that piece of cheese just staring you in the face – whatever it is, snap a photo and share! I think you’ll quickly realize how much happiness is all around when you when you start to look for it. As an added bonus, there may be a good chance that we will be randomly picking people to send little gifts to who have participated in this fun #28daysofyellow to continue the smiles all around!
Who’s ready to live in yellow with me? It’s time to make this world a little more colorful….
Founder and creator of LIY, Erin turned her dream of a hobby blog into a full-time career which she now runs alongside the LIY team! When not in front of her computer screen [with a La Croix or wine in hand] or in front of a mirror taking mirror selfies, you can find Erin spending time on the water, cuddled up with her two pups and husband most likely watching the latest Shark Tank episode, or getting lost in an easy beach read.