Citrus & Clay Moodboard There’s something about this palette that feels like a slow exhale… like sunlight slipping across a studio floor while you’re halfway between “I have no plan” and “wait… I love this.” You’ve got that punchy citrus energy doing a little dance with earthy, grounded clay tones… and then teal just walks in like, “don’t worry, I’ll hold it all together.” It’s bold, but not loud. Playful, but not chaotic. A little wild, a little wise. It feels like: Creating without asking permission Mixing colors you weren’t “supposed” to mix Letting contrast be the magic instead of the mistake Moodboard Monday reminder: Not everything has to match to make sense. Sometimes the magic lives in the unexpected pairings. So tell me… What does this color story whisper to you? 👀

It started with a feeling… Earthy pigments. Worn textures. A little bit of “found in an old studio that smells like turpentine and stories.” Deep rust. Grounded teal. Soft, stormy neutrals. The kind of palette that doesn’t try too hard… but still pulls you in. And then… Moody Petals bloomed from it. (one of my decoupage paper designs) Not soft. Not sweet. Not playing small. This design is what happens when you stop forcing pretty… and let depth take the lead. ✨ Petals with contrast, not perfection ✨ Color that carries emotion, not just brightness ✨ Layers that feel lived-in, not polished It’s a reminder that beauty doesn’t always come from the light. Sometimes it comes from the shadows learning how to dance. If this were a vibe, it would be: A worn leather chair. A storm rolling in. A creative who stopped asking for permission. Now I’m curious 👇 What do these colors inspire for you? 🎨

It’s Moodboard Monday, and apparently… I’m in my soft spring, but make it moody era. Like… florals, but with depth Easter, but with a little attitude pretty, but not trying too hard about it Because let’s be honest… Some people are out here dyeing eggs, decorating the house, setting the table like it’s a full production 🎭 …and then there’s me… Taking fake flowers 🌸 Already-painted wooden eggs 🐣 (because… it would take me as long to paint an egg as it would a piece of furniture! 😏) Styling a whole scene like I’m hosting Easter brunch for absolutely no one Taking photos… and calling it a productive day 😂 Because sometimes the vibe is more about the inspiration than the celebration. Besides...No guests are required for my photo shoot. 😂 👇 Tell me your style: Are you Team “Easter Extravaganza” or Team “Styled It, Snapped It, Done”?

Moodboards are one of my favorite creative tools. (Golly Gee, I bet you didn't know that. LOL) When I’m exploring an idea, I’ll often gather colors, textures, and imagery that capture the feeling I’m drawn to. It helps me see the mood of a design before I actually start creating it. Here are two examples of moodboards I built while exploring textures like weathered wood, ocean blues, and aged patina tones. From those moodboards came two Whimsykel decoupage tissue paper designs: Baroque Patina and Winter Patina. Same creative process.Two completely different outcomes. Can you see or feel the same feeling in both the moodboard and the final design? That’s the magic of inspiration. Curious… Would you be interested in learning more about using moodboards to spark your own creative ideas (or even how to make them)? 👀 If so, I might put together a little Creative AF lesson on it.

For well over 25 years, I have been using Adobe products to produce pretty much anything I needed, from graphics to print publications. In particular, I have used Photoshop to create the moodboards I provide to customers, and although it does a great job, I am sure there is something a bit more straightforward that would streamline the process for me. I'm a Mac user (total fangirl) and would prefer something that I can use not only on a laptop but on an iPad or iPhone. Does anyone have a favorite or one they have heard of I could check out?