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Hi, I’m Mac
Color changed everything for me before I even had a name for it.

Who Am I?
I’m an Austin-based renter and design enthusiast who believes your home shouldn’t feel like a catalog page—it should feel like you.

My Journey
It started with a white-walled rental and a single terracotta throw blanket. That one pop of color turned a landlord’s house into my home. I’ve spent the last four years in Austin testing every rug, pillow, and palette imaginable (often with my cat’s “help”) to figure out exactly how color transforms a space on a real-world budget.

A Glimpse Into My Life
Whether it’s Afro-Bohemian warmth or Scandi-minimalism, I’m here to show you how to use color with confidence. I test everything in the honest Texas light, navigating the ups and downs of renter life so you can skip the mistakes and get straight to the feeling of a home that finally feels finished.

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