Today is the International Day of Happiness. And as I look back at some of the latest happy moments in my life, I noticed quite a big chunk of it involved print. And some Fespa tokens.                                            

What makes me happy?

1.     Finding kids' street art in Amsterdam en route to Fespa.

2.     The beautiful calligraphy of the names of my household, courtesy of Better Letters. Worth the wait at Fespa. Adorning my wall and admired by all who visit our house. “What a neat idea to have all your names together instead of just a family picture!” My thoughts exactly. Combine it with some simple truthful words on a random poster on a street corner and you'll find me counting blessings at my kitchen's counter.

High tide, low tide

Low tide, high tide

As it comes

So it goes

Sometimes someone just has to print it out for you.

3.     When traveling it is hard to bring back something your kid will love enough to make up for the absence. But when I saw this grocery bag, fabric by Georg + Otto Friedrich GmbH, I knew a little someone who’d think the world of me. And did she ever. Fespa superhero mom got a smiley on the happiness indicator.

3.     Taking the #4yo to the circus and having a fab time enjoying this artistry. She did not want to shake the hand of the clown, until she learned that would earn her a colourful flag. She has held onto the flag all day long, proud as punch. Tomorrow we’re taking it to school. Nothing lasts like a printed memory to put in the memory treasure box.

5.     Last but not least, snuggling up in the couch in my new fave T-shirt, courtesy of DTG printer M&R Print. I passed by the booth at Fespa and saw Willie Nelson staring at me. Exceptional quality in terms of DTG print. I fell in love instantly, with both the print and the image. Got their business card for my friend who is a screen printer, kept Willie all to myself.

Three cords and the truth – that’s what a country song is. – Willie Nelson

Looking forward to drupa to source some new happy moments!

I hope you had a happy day too. What made yours?