Brightandshinynyc

09/04/2026

On Sunday, September 13, Moominvalley comes to life for a day of creativity in nature as we close out summer with Moomin Fest! 🌿✨

Come celebrate author and illustrator Tove Jansson’s charming world of imagination at NYBG with a day of talks, crafts, guided walks, and Moomin-themed pop-ups from our friends at and . Be sure to join us for a viewing of “Haru, Island of the Solitary” in Ross Hall—a documentary exploring Jansson’s idyllic life on a remote Finnish island—followed by a panel discussion with contemporary authors.

This is your last chance to experience our ! Get your tickets through link in bio, and come find joy in every leaf, bird, and flower.

09/03/2026

07/17/2026

People often say a woman has "changed" when she no longer accepts what once hurt her.

She isn't different because she became cold. She's different because she became wiser. She learned that protecting her peace isn't selfish, setting boundaries isn't rude, and choosing herself isn't something to apologize for.

Growth changes your standards. Healing changes your perspective. Self-respect changes what you're willing to tolerate.

The woman you see today is the result of every lesson she refused to waste.

Never apologize for becoming the version of yourself that your younger self needed.

If you're proud of the woman you're becoming, drop a 💜 in the comments.

07/17/2026

Introducing $5 Fridays at ICP! All summer long, tickets to ICP's museum are just $5, every Friday, all day!

With two new exhibitions on view, a full catalog of courses and workshops, and opportunities to convene with ICP's community every week, the summer is just getting started on the Lower East Side.

06/28/2026

So I made a new junk journal yesterday! Can't wait to start, and I'm taking a train trip next week so hopefully I'll have good inspiration. Any good vacation journal prompt recommendations?

06/08/2026

Elevate your space with a fresh twist on vintage style! Explore our stunning monogram striped velvet pillow collection available in 11 vibrant combinations from Bright and Shiny NYC. https://tr.ee/jwFQsy

06/01/2026

05/24/2026

Vintage style with a modern feel. This plush pillows feature elegant painterly peonies, hibiscus, and roses on delicate pink, vintage blue, and shiny mint green backgrounds. The back of these luxurious pillows is 100% cotton, for breathability, and a hidden zipper to remove the pillow's insert. These are not just pillow covers- they come with inserts.