Learn how to use color to create a vibrant living space a wardrobe you love and a life filled
with wonder in this practical guide from the color expert and DIY maven behind The Crafted
Life. Color can influence your feelings affect your moods control how you interact with
your home and even change how you feel about yourself. In Colorful Living writer
photographer and professional color consultant Rachel Mae Smith explains why color is so
powerful and how you can use it to brighten up your world. After a fascinating (and painless!)
introduction to color theory Rachel takes you step by step through your home (walls furniture
decor art) your closet (clothing jewelry shoes accessories) and other aspects of your
lifestyle sharing simple creative and fun ways to add pops of your desired colors
everywhere. Identify your favorite shades and create a calming reading nook a power outfit or
an entryway that makes guests feel welcome. Easy-to-follow exercises help you define your
personal color palette and inspire you to harness the power of color in your life. Rachel's
ideas are accessible affordable and designed for longevity—because when you mindfully choose
items based on colors and styles that make you happy (versus those that social media says you
should buy) you're more likely to love what you have. This one-of-a-kind vividly illustrated
guide to color will help you liven up your life whether you love chartreuse light gray hot
pink haint blue—or all four at the same time.
