Posts by Karen Haller
On the Colour Couch with print designer Kitty Joseph
If you recognise Kitty’s name, it’s likely you’ve heard of her iconic Chroma skirt and Quad dresses, which has become the celebrities favourite worn by Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue and others. I got to meet her in person last year as we were both judges for the Colour in Design Awards, and we immediately bonded over…
Read MoreAre you a colouring in convert?
Do you remember a few years back when we found ourselves in the mist of a colouring in craze? It seemed like in every café people were colouring in whilst sipping their cappuccinos. It was if the world had been swept up in this phenomenon. I remember many years ago when I was still living…
Read MoreWould You Pick a Colour called “puke”?
Have you ever bought a colour because you loved the name? Did it instantly transport you to a place, a time, a memory or simply because of how it made you feel? Fancy any from this 1574 colour chart? How about Ape’s Laugh, Merry Widow or Gooseturd Green? And if this chart is anything to…
Read MoreWhat are your favourite moments of colour joy?
Have you ever found yourself stopped in your tracks having come across a colour or a combination of colours that has instantly lifted your spirit, in that moment filled your heart with joy and made you smile from the inside out?! I’ve asked some of my many colour loving friends to share with you their…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with colour consultant Emily Harnasz
Unbeknownst to me Emily bought my book back in 2020 during lockdown and she told me later it was the catalyst to giving her the confidence she needed to follow her passion into colour consultancy. It was wonderful to hear Emily’s story because I love hearing how people embrace their love of colour. Now, over…
Read MoreTop 5 colourful blogs for 2022
Hello colour lover! 2022 is drawing to a close so I thought I’d take a peek at which blogs were the most read this year. So here are the top five blogs loved by you. Going from 5 to 1, they are… Number 5. 5 fun facts about the colour green We discover why this…
Read MorePantone Viva Magenta. Is it red or pink?
Are we influenced by the colour name we read or the colour we see? When I met with my publishers about my book, one of the team pulled out a swatch of colour to discuss. We all saw a different colour. I saw a light aqua green. One saw it as a light blue, and…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with mural artist Richard O’Gorman
I’ve been following Richard of Househomo fame for a while on Instagram. I love how he uses colour and shapes with such joy in his mural artwork. When I saw that he had teamed up with my friends over at YesColours for one of their colourful collaborations, I asked them to introduce me and here…
Read MoreColour Christmas gift list 2022 supporting small businesses
Hello colour lover! Welcome to my annual colourful Christmas Gift list, bringing you a selection of handmade, handcrafted, and unique colourful gifts from around our colour filled world. Once again I put a call out my Instagram followers inviting them to be featured on my colourful Christmas gift list and once again the response was…
Read MoreThe Little Book of Colour in Brazilian Portuguese now available
After the Spanish version of my book came out, I had lots of people asking if there is going to be a Portuguese version. I’m so excited to share with you that The Little Book of Colour is now available in Brazilian Portuguese – O pequeno livro das cores! Back in 2018 when I signed…
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