Energy

Joy is high-energy happiness, and the energy aesthetic is the visual manifestation of this energy in our lives: bright color and warm, sunny light. As the German painter Johannes Itten once said, “Color is life; for a world without colors appears to us as dead.” Pops of color and light can be like caffeine for the eyes. Turn to this aesthetic when you want to revitalize dull spaces and energize the people in them.

Ways to Start the Day on a Joyful Note

11 Ways to Start the Day on a Joyful Note

Q&A with Katherine May: In Search of Enchantment

Q&A with Katherine May: In Search of Enchantment

Image of Ingrid standing arms akimbo in a colorful abstract print dress surrounded by greenery.

Does Wearing Colored Clothes Change Our Feelings?

How to find your joy this summer

How to find your joy this summer — no matter what

Public Art Installations

11 Public Art Installations That Create Big Joy

6 curvy lamps

18 Curvy Lamps to Bring Joy to Your Home

The Joy of Moving Out of the City To The Country

The Joy of Moving Out of the City To The Country: Why I Did it, What I miss, and What I don’t

12 Essential Books About Color

12 Essential Books About Color

colorful outdoor furniture pieces

Colorful Outdoor Furniture Pieces to Bring Joy to Your Yard

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