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Cat Chen

Made for Living

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Made for Living

Trendspotting: Chocolate Brown

In spring and summer, butter yellow reigned supreme as the signature color of the season. For fall? It’s all about chocolate brown. Appearing first last winter and now making a comeback, chocolate brown provides a rich, dark backdrop that’s perfect for grounding any autumnal color palette. Harkening back to the espresso martini craze, chocolate brown

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Say Hello to Harvest Season

September is here, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back on the Starbucks menu, and fall has officially begun (at least in our hearts). Fall is all about cozy living, comfort food, and togetherness. It’s the season of Gilmore Girls and sourdough starters, a time for crochet projects and game nights. Lean into autumnal vibes with gifts

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Luxury in Neutral

When it comes to high-end interior design, neutrals reign supreme. Prominent in popular décor trends ranging from organic modern to Scandinavian to minimalism and more, neutral tones create a soothing palette that lends a sense of calm to your home while also providing a background for pops of color and style to make maximum impact.

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Trendspotting: The Colors of 2025

As 2024 heads to a close, trendspotters are already predicting the next big colors of 2025. Barbie pink dominated 2023 while baby blue and “brat” green took over in 2024. What will the next year’s chromatic vibes be? Read on to find out! Mocha Mousse Pantone’s official color of 2025, Mocha Mousse, has us thinking

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