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brightandshinynyc.bsky.social
Local Christmas Fairy
@brightandshinynyc.bsky.social
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NYC artist & photographer. #Detroit native living in the East Village #NYC. Human companion to a Cat named Whiskers Sour. Black Girl with #Lupus & a new hip! Shop #Photography prints, cards, gifts, #Handmade #stationery & more @ linktr.ee/brightandshinynyc
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Whiskers insists that we sit here and play with string all day and not tap tap on the silver warmbox (laptop) #catsofbluesky My punishment for such behavior is explained in alt text.
Tabby cat chewing on string, perched on a work bench over a laptop, where she will bite my hand if I try to touch the keys.
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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This useless piece of crap that benefits no one is what happens when you hate people for dumb reasons. It's a metal leaning bench at a bus stop, so when it gets colder, it will be completely useless to everyone because heaven forbid, an unhoused person might sit down in front of a college dorm.
A metal leaning bench at a bus stop.
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Oh no! I can't work because there's a giant cat on my keyboard. Boo hoo. Guess I'll just have to go outside and frolic in this great weather instead. Woe is me. #catsofbluesky
Whiskers, a 16 pound brown tabby cat with green eyes, lying across a laptop keyboard with an eager look on her face
September 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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#photography
A sepia toned photo of a NYC building with a black awning that says "Eataly" and advertises "Fine Italian Food "
September 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Today's mood, and my fav thing that I've designed this month: #beafairy
Pink pencil pouch that says "I'm literally just a fairy" surrounded by pink stars on a pink wood background with gold splashes. the pencil case has 8 sparkly pencils in it.
July 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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May 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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I made a list of some of the best places to experience live music and performance in the #EastVillage and #LowerEastSide of #NYC! These lively creative spaces are a fun way to find nightlife and community downtown. Check it out: benable.com/BrightandShi...
May 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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#ArtYear #photography
Photo of a graffitied group of store in downtown NYC with a yellow tint to the photo
May 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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For #Stunday a sky view, I've been meaning to post for 2 weeks now. One of the last sunsets before the time change. Winter has the most dramatic sunrises and sunsets around here. It's the thing I miss the most when we say goodbye to Winter.
#photography
Photo of the Manhattan skyline at sunset in the winter, with golden light reflecting off of the buildings
March 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Whiskers is enjoying the songs of springtime birds. I heard her do her bird chitter for the first time this morning! It's cute, she's very good at it. #cats #catsofbluesky #catsky
Photo of the silhouette of a large cat sitting in a window looking out at sunrise.
March 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Whiskers is serious about morning playtime. #catsofbluesky #cats
Photo of a brown tabby cat sitting on a bed with a piece of string dangling next to her. She is looking up excitedly at a hand that is just out of view
March 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Bye, hip. Here's a proper send off. #lupus #disability
Photo of five miniature plastic hands with middle fingers raised
March 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Last day with this bum ass hip! It's getting replaced tomorrow. #lupus #disability
Photo of my thigh.
March 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Exploring both #darktable and #rawtherapee and I can clearly tell that I am much more intimidated by one than the other 😭😭😭 #photography #photoediting
Two different edits of the same photo of strawberries, side by side, with the right photo being sharper and brighter than the left.
March 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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For day 11 of #MakersmARTch #paint here is one of my handpainted envelope liners. I like to make special stationery for for awesome people.
A blue envelope with a handpainted red, orange, yellow and gold floral envelope liner.
March 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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I ain't gon' do you wrong while you're gone
Ain't gon' do you wrong 'cause I don't wanna
All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home
(Just a little bit) baby
(Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) yeah
(Just a little bit)
#Aretha #subway #nyc #photography
The NYC Franklin St. subway station has a tribute to Aretha Franklin with a black and white sign that says "Respect"
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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As of last Wednesday, Whiskers is a foster fail! We adopted her. She weighs 16 pounds and bites our feet if the wet food is not delivered on time (whenever she decides) We ❤️ her dearly. #adoptdontshop #fostertfail #catsofbluesky #caturday
A happy brown tiger striped cat being petted
March 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Oasis in The Village. #nyc #buildings #eastvillage 📸
Daytime photo of a New York City East Village restaurant with plants in front on the sidewalk.
March 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Dreamy irl. #streetscape #nyc 📸
A photo of pink lanterns hanging from an overhead scaffolding outside in New York City
March 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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The Ghostbustermobile. #streetphotography #Ghostbusters
A photo of the Ghostbusters car going down a street in Manhattan
March 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Paper Source #Soho is so pretty!
#photography 📸
A photp of a wall of greeting cards on light gray shelves with stuffed animals on top of the shelves. A photo of canvas bags hanging against a gold and red floral background on a wall next to a window. A photo of a shop sunny window filled with toys and puzzles. There are paper flowers and envelopes hanging on a wooden panel against the wall. A sunny photo of a table filled with blue floral print and royal blue merchandise
March 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Happy #monochromemonday Here's two different views of an orange. #photography #artyear
A monochrome orange photo of a partial orange and orange peel on an orange background with a dark vignette. A monochrome black and white photo of a partial orange and orange peel on a flat surface
March 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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There’s a message in here, somewhere. #graffiti #photography #streetphotography
Photo of a city sidewalk and the side of a building covered in graffiti. The words “get to work” are spray painted on the building.
March 1, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Nice sunset light today in NYC #Photography
Photo of the skyline of a city at sunset, with golden light reflecting off of the buildings
February 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Good morning. #photography #sunrise #clouds #artyear
A sunrise with dramatic clouds and the dark outline of city buildings
February 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM