January invites reinvention. Gym memberships spike, planners sell out, and wardrobes quietly become sites of negotiation. Who am I now? Who am I becoming? And what no longer fits emotionally as much as physically? While New Year resets often focus on productivity or discipline, clothing is one of the most overlooked psychological tools for change. What we wear is not superficial.
"Different explanations exist, with the most powerful one leaning toward ecological factors. Blue is liked because it is reminiscent of clear water and blue sky, all very positive natural phenomena," Domicele Jonauskaite, an experimental color psychologist at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. "Other experiences are more personal. For instance, in cultures where red carries celebratory significance or where lavender fields dominate the landscape, these associations might weigh more strongly in shaping preferences."
Bose's latest portable speaker isn't just a tech gadget; it arrives in a package that looks like a stick of butter. The design, created by the creative agency Coffee 'n Clothes (CNC), wraps the SoundLink Plus in a soft cream‑colored foil with blue gradient accents that mimic the familiar butter wrapper you'd find in a kitchen pantry. The concept was unveiled alongside the speaker's new "Citrus Yellow" colorway, a shade that has become one of 2025's hottest trends in fashion and tech.
Paint regret is definitely a thing, and you may feel that regret even more strongly in close quarters. One regret you might have? Picking a paint color that makes the room feel smaller, not bigger than it is. To help you avoid that post-paint heartbreak, I spoke with four designers to find out what colors to pick - and stay away from.
Nearly one-third of sellers paint their places before listing them. So, what color should you pick for your rooms for the most return on investment (ROI)?
