What do Rainbows, Ballons, Confetti and Hulahoops have in common? According to Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of the book “Joyful”, they are superpowers to bring joy and happiness into our lives.
The book explores 10 aesthetic concepts, that can be applied to our lives and homes, to live happier, healthier lives.
- Energy
- Abundance
- Freedom
- Harmony
- Play
- Surprise
- Transcendence
- Magic
- Celebration
- Renewal

This is a book I come back to on a regular basis. It is just such a breath of fresh air, a real joy to read;) And everytime, something different jumps out at me, depending on what mood or space I’m in at a given moment. It offers a totally different set of lenses, to look at and conceive a space and to look at the world in general.
One thing I would say about the Paperback edition, is that there are no pictures. She talks about all these different projects and places, but if you want to see them, you have to put the book down and do a search online.
Not sure yet? How about watching Ingrid Fetell Lee’s TED Talk about the ideas from the book instead? But be warned, your life might soon invlove glitter tape, jumping in puddles, bright colors, magic tricks, surprises, …