Why Some Homes Feel Instantly “Right” (And Others Don’t)
Why Some Homes Feel Instantly “Right” (And Others Don’t) You’ve experienced this before. You walk into a space, and within seconds, something registers. It feels settled. Grounded. Like everything belongs. You may not be able to explain it. You may not even consciously notice the color. But the space just works. And then there’s the […]
Day of the Dead: The Meaning Behind the Colors That Celebrate Life
When most people first hear “Day of the Dead,” they picture sugar skulls, marigold flowers, and bold colors — but Día de los Muertos is so much more than that. It isn’t scary, sad, or spooky. It’s one of the most meaningful cultural celebrations in Mexico and Latin America, honoring loved ones who have passed with […]
Charleston & Color — More Than Just Pretty Paint
I just came back from Charleston, South Carolina, and every time I walk those cobblestone streets, I’m reminded of how powerful color really is. This city doesn’t just use color — it tells its story with it. Charleston’s charm isn’t accidental. In the historic districts, there’s an entire process behind the colors you see. The […]
The Story Behind Haint Blue Porch Ceilings
The first time I came across the idea of HAINT BLUE ceilings was in a blog post by Lori Sawaya. At the time, it caught my attention, but it wasn’t something I had ever really seen much of in Austin, Texas – porch ceilings here are rarely painted blue. That changed when I recently visited […]
Indigo: The Blue Gold of the Carolinas
On my recent trip to Georgetown, South Carolina, I discovered something that fascinated me: Indigo, one of the colors of the rainbow, actually comes from a plant. What surprised me even more was learning how this humble plant became so valuable in history that it was once called “blue gold.” A Plant with a Powerful […]
The Significance of Green Paint colors in Zaandam, NL
I recently had the pleasure of spending two incredible weeks in the Netherlands and Bavaria, Germany! It turned out to be one of the most memorable solo trips I’ve ever taken. Nothing was preplanned, but I had a few spots on my must-visit list, and I managed to hit all of them—except for Giethoorn in […]