Posts by Karen Haller
On the Colour Couch with artists Tipperleyhill
Abi Tippetts and Roz Berkeley Hill, the dynamic duo behind Tipperleyhill, have been captivating art enthusiasts with their vibrant and whimsical creations. Known for their joyful, uplifting prints and colourful original artworks, and window murals they bring a sense of playfulness to everything they create. They also inspire hundreds of budding artists through their lively…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with paint maker Edward Bulmer
One of my aims with On the Colour Couch is to speak with the people behind some of the leading paint brands to uncover the stories, ideas and philosophies that shape the colours we use. This time it’s Edward Bulmer, the designer and architectural historian behind Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Edward has spent his career…
Read MoreColour Christmas gift list 2025 supporting small businesses
Welcome to my 2025 Christmas Gift Guide. Now in its sixth year, it’s a joyful celebration of creativity, artistry, and colour. Every year I open entries to my wonderful Instagram community, inviting them to share their handcrafted and original creations, and once again the response has been incredible. The talent, imagination, and heart that go…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with textile designer, Charlotte Gaisford
Sometimes conversations are just meant to happen, even if they take a few years to get there! Charlotte and I first talked about doing this Colour Couch chat all the way back in 2020 when we first met through a mutual textile designer friend Susi Bellamy. We met up over the years saying we’ll get…
Read MoreWhy Halloween turns orange
If there’s one colour that lets you know it’s Halloween, it has to be orange! And no other country goes all out for Halloween than the US. Orange is everywhere. From carved pumpkins to pumpkin pie to spiced pumpkin lattes to orange frosted biscuits to party decorations. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s the fancy…
Read MoreDiwali… festival of lights and colour
Diwali is one of India’s most important cultural festivals, celebrated across the nation and worldwide by the Indian community.
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with artist/architect Kuda Mushangi
If you love when art and architecture collide, you’ll want to know the name Kuda Mushangi. As both a full-time architect and artist, Kuda brings a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of form to each. His work explores the connections between place, memory and identity, often expressed through abstract forms and colour.…
Read More5 Reasons to fall in love with Autumn
Something I didn’t get growing up in Sydney, Australia were the traditional seasons. Our autumn was still warm enough to swim in the ocean. Since living in the UK, I’ve been able to experience the change in seasons which I just love because I get to experience the change in nature’s wonderful colours. Here I share…
Read More5 of my favourite colourful podcasts
Hello colour lover! I am back with my 5 favourite colour series and this time I am sharing my top 5 podcasts that celebrate the world of colour. Each one offers something unique whether it is exploring the science behind colour, uncovering its cultural stories or simply inspiring you to see colour in a new…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with Light Tribe founder Xander Cadisch
This time on the Colour Couch I’m joined by Xander Cadisch, Co-Owner of Phos Light and Founder of Light Tribe by Phos. Xander and I first connected during the very first Light Tribe webinars back in lockdown one, and over the years we’ve not only collaborated but also become friends. I’ve had the pleasure of…
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