The origin of the saying “Live, Laugh, Love”, often seen as a wall decoration to live, laugh, love, but sometimes also as a mug, plate or even a throw or pillow, is an essay by Bessie Anderson Stanley. The first line of the essay reads, “He prospered who lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” The saying was incorrectly attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the Dear Abby column and by a letter from Mrs. Stanley’s grandson, Arthur Stanley Harvey corrected. The saying has also been incorrectly attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson by Hallmark.
The meaning of life, laughter, love
Because the saying is so popular, even surpassing the WWII slogan “Keep Calm and Carry On,” it’s easy to see what it meant. However, Bessie Anderson Stanley’s essay defined the characteristics she described in her opening sentence. It is entirely possible that Mrs. Stanley was influenced by Emerson and Stevenson. The philosophy of transcendentalism was already known in 1904 when her essay was published. Emerson wrote a paragraph that begins, “Laugh a lot and laugh a lot.” . . “It goes on similarly, but doesn’t use the words life or love. Stevenson wrote a poem entitled “The Lady of the Snow” which includes the line “Live, Love, Live, Die”. The tenor of Mrs. Stanley’s poem clearly indicates that it was well read, so it’s entirely possible that she read both works, but she is the one who put them together in this meaningful way and used them to define success.
A game changer
Therefore, displaying the words “Live, Laugh, Love” on your wall and using them as your core philosophy can be vital to your life and that of others. Here are ten ways you can share the wisdom Bessie Stanley Anderson pioneered more than a century ago.
Live Laugh Love Wall Decor
It is important to be able to relax; This Live Laugh Love track says it all without many words. It goes well with any beige or sandstone wall tone and has a warm effect. This shows that the message has been around for a long time and can help exonerate others. On a front door, this decor helps convey a sense of family and togetherness.
Live Laugh Love Wall Decor
With the words “Live Laugh Love” in this piece of metal it brings joy. Against a light or white wall, this piece stands out and reinforces its presence. Metal construction allows for outdoor placement when securely fastened. The floral additions and fleur-de-les continue to give this piece a conservative look.
Live laugh Love. Antique copper decor
The words “Live Laugh Love” in all their glory, this set brings them all together with a single “L” showing they all belong together and it’s important to have them together. With a copper hue, it goes well with any beige or cream colored wall to emphasize the greeting message. This piece works well for highlighting another metallic decor in the room.
Live Love Laugh wall decor
This piece conveys a sense of nature with the message “Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often” with its grapevine design. After every two words, there’s a Grapevine ending that adds a variety of messages that often need to be savored. For each, this has its own meaning and values. This piece works well for adding color and vibrancy to an earth themed area.
Creative Movement Live Laugh Love Sign Wall Decor
This decor reads “live every moment, laugh every day, love beyond words” and brings a smile to the people who look at it. No attempt is made to use identified sources that may conflict with the message. This piece has a fabric texture and can stand out effectively on a darker colored wall or brick. The more texture that surrounds this piece, the more presence there is.
Live Love Laugh 3 Piece Black Wall Decor Set
Each piece in this set has an individual word from Live Love Laugh with a candle holder. In the frame there are metal curls with petals. A light colored wall behind this set enhances the impact of each individual piece. The added candle gives this set a certain spirituality that increases its meaning.
Live Laugh Love Wall Decal.
With a sticker you have great freedom to place your message on any flat surface, behind a chair, on or above a door, even on the ceiling as long as it is flat. The lighter the surface, the clearer the message. This piece can bring a sense of relaxation to any black and white themed room without being overbearing.
New giant butterfly vine and Live Laugh Love wall decal.
Measuring 59 inches high and 70 inches wide, this decal can define a wall for you. The vine on this sticker has a number of flowers sprouting and blooming and numerous butterflies and a hummingbird flying about. This brings a level of activity and attention to the message Live every moment; Laugh every day; Love beyond words. “
22 Piece Live Laugh Love Wall Decal Set
With 22 pieces, you have the freedom to define this message based on your style and artistic beauty. The added flexibility adds spots where you can adjust this decal to be most meaningful to you. A solid white surface or mirror is a great way to showcase and emphasize the message.
