The messy ways we actually pick paint

From online rabbit holes to picking for the name alone, we’ve all been there

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September 2025

Why “safe” colors aren’t always the safe choice

Universal Khaki just got crowned Color of the Year, and the “safe choice” conversation has me thinking

Sep 25 • 

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15 tiny joys that stuck with me

Plus why falling behind = proof of a full life

Sep 14 • 

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In Color with Emily Keating Snyder

On color obsessions, art collecting tips, and a royal blue regret

Sep 4 • 

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August 2025

The art of noticing change

Creative Recess: Week 4

Aug 25 • 

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You love color… but can you live with it?

Creative Recess: Week 3

Aug 18 • 

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How to un-beige your bathroom (no reno required)

Proof you can fix a dated bathroom without touching a single tile

Aug 14 • 

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The design rule I’m ignoring this week

Creative Recess: Week 2

Aug 11 • 

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Your home's ready to have fun again

Creative Recess: Week 1

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

In defense of coloring outside the lines

How to channel that childlike wonder 🧃

Jul 31 • 

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What if your home asked you to slow down?

Takeaways inspired by Russel Wright’s home and how to bring that same ease into your own space

Jul 23 • 

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The colorful books I keep coming back to

A list of books I recommend adding to your shelf

Jul 10 • 

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