mood
1/ JEDDA 2/ DISENIO 3/ LIBERTY 4/ SOURCE UNKNOWN 5/ THICKET CREATIVE 6/ SOURCE UNKNOWN
Late Summer Transition
As August winds down, these are the colors that bridge the gap—still warm enough for summer but rich enough for what's coming.
1/ LEANNE SHAPTON 2/ OLD CITY MAILROOM 3/ NILDO JOSE
4/ NANCY GERE 5/ MADINA MARIPOSA 6/ SEANA BAILEY
The Visual Edit
You know when inspiration hits at the exact moment you’re trying to fall asleep? 🌙 Introducing @thevisualedit.daily - my new space for curating beautiful things that naturally belong together ✨
1/ ANN SHEINNA for PERVERT 2/ OLD CITY MAILROOM 3/ ATTIC 4/ GALERIE STORM 5/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original artist) 6/ MILENA DZBOEVA
sage & silver
Loving this combination of organic greens with metallic accents. It's sophisticated without trying too hard.
1/ BRANDI HOWE for CULT GAIA 2/ DIOR, SS22 3/ TSUBAKI CHINZAN 4/ OTTOLINE 5/ BRENT SCHOEPF 6/ TRAIANOS PAKIOUFAKIS for STUDIO SHAND
Color Design Course - August!
✨ MONDAY UPDATE: General registration is now open for the Color Journal Course!
If you've been waiting for your chance to dive deep into color exploration, this is it. We start August 18th with 7 weeks of guided prompts, community sharing, and personalized feedback.
More info on registration here!
1/ THE VAMOOSE 2/ ISAMU NOGUCHI 3/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source so I can credit) 4/ ARMANI, SS99 5/ VERO DESIGN CO 6/ GUSTAVO PÉREZ
collage
1/ WILLIAM SACHDEVA 2/ NATHALIE LETE 3/ THE AEGEAN: the epicenter of Greek civilization 4/ AMANDA WAKELEY, Spring 2016
soft focus
1/ AID by THOMAS DE BRUYNE 2/ MOSAIC HOUSE 3/ GUCCI, RESORT 2026 4/ SOURCE UNKNOWN
Pistachio Créme
Always drawn to these gentle greens.
1/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source) 2/ CREATIVE WORKS STUDIO 3/ DONNI 4/ LUNA RAY DESIGN
summer brights
Proof that the palettes that intimidate you most can surprise you the most.
1/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source so I can credit 2/ & OTHER STORIES 3/ BEC & BRIDGE, Resort 2020 4/ PABLO PICASSO by EUGENIO D’ORS
collage
1/ SISILIA PIRING 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN 3/ THE GEMINI BAKE
spring
1/ FRESHWATER 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of the original source so I can credit 3/ IRIS MILLOT 4/ BABAA
Coastal Dusk
1 & 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source so I can credit) 3/ PLEASING 4/ VLADIMIR BOBRI
earth day
Happy Earth Day! There's nothing more inspiring than the palette nature creates
(If you recognize any of these images, please let me know so I can credit)
butter yellow
I’m here for the butter yellow trend! 🧈
1/ FARROW & BALL 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN 3/ CAFÉ PETIOLE 4/ TONY BIANCO 5 & 6/ SOURCE UNKNOWN
now is now
1/ SUBLIMING.JPG 2/ HAROLD SPEED, 1924 3/ REGRETS ONLY 4/ VINTAGE POSTCARD, NYPL
brights
1/ JEAN-BAPTISTE SINNIGER 2/ FRENCH LOUIS XVI AND AFTER from COLOR FOR INTERIORS by FABER BIRREN, 1963
mood
Spring inspiration in soft yellows, lavender, and terracotta. Drawn from runway fashion and art that speaks to the season's gentle energy.
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1/ CHLOÉ SS25 2/ BARI ZIPERSTEIN 3/ SANTI ALLERUZZO
Palette Perfect V2: Spring
Spring palettes from Palette Perfect Vol. 2 ✨ This edition explores seasonal color stories that inspire classics, brights and neutrals. As new projects bloom, which spring palette would you reach for first?
1/ LILY YUENG by AMY YEUNG for 4KINSHIP 2/ ROSS BRUGGINK DESIGN
timeless
Sometimes the most sophisticated palettes are the quietest ones. Off to recharge - be back soon!
1/ 19th c JAPANESE FABRIC at THE MET 2/ CHAR GLADDEN STUDIO 3/ PARVIZ TANAVOLI 4/ CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS 5/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of the original source)