The Palette Muse https://thepalettemuse.com/ Creating a color-filled life Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:32:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://thepalettemuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-Favicon-2020-2-32x32.png The Palette Muse https://thepalettemuse.com/ 32 32 Complete Front Door Makeover without the Price Tag https://thepalettemuse.com/complete-front-door-makeover-without-the-price-tag/ https://thepalettemuse.com/complete-front-door-makeover-without-the-price-tag/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:32:30 +0000 https://thepalettemuse.com/?p=11577 Find out how to give your front door a full makeover on a budget, including new trim and sidelights! When I decided my front door needed a makeover, I was hoping to save myself some trouble by having the job done professionally. So I called around to get some price quotes. I wanted to replace […]

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]]> https://thepalettemuse.com/tourmaline-color-palette/feed/ 0 3 Things I've Learned in my First 3 Weeks Empty Nesting https://thepalettemuse.com/3-things-ive-learned-in-my-first-3-weeks-empty-nesting/ https://thepalettemuse.com/3-things-ive-learned-in-my-first-3-weeks-empty-nesting/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:32:49 +0000 https://thepalettemuse.com/?p=11514 If you're a new empty nester like me, you're likely having some of the same experiences I am. If you're looking ahead to this season, here are some things I've learned in the first three weeks of empty nesting. It's not like I didn't see it coming. We've been preparing for this day for months, […]

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]]> https://thepalettemuse.com/warm-amethyst-color-palette/feed/ 0 How to Choose and Install the Best Under Cabinet Lighting for your Kitchen https://thepalettemuse.com/how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-under-cabinet-lighting-for-your-kitchen/ https://thepalettemuse.com/how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-under-cabinet-lighting-for-your-kitchen/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:03:24 +0000 https://thepalettemuse.com/?p=11131 Under cabinet lighting - the easiest (and probably cheapest) upgrade for your kitchen! Here's how to find and install the right product for your space. I'm a sucker for under cabinet lighting in the kitchen. I think every kitchen should have it, and our new kitchen was not complete until we finally installed our own. […]

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]]> https://thepalettemuse.com/how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-under-cabinet-lighting-for-your-kitchen/feed/ 0 Give Your Home a Spring Refresh with These Unique Home Decor Finds https://thepalettemuse.com/give-your-home-a-spring-refresh-with-these-unique-home-decor-finds/ https://thepalettemuse.com/give-your-home-a-spring-refresh-with-these-unique-home-decor-finds/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:17:39 +0000 https://thepalettemuse.com/?p=11061 Use these fun Spring decor finds from Etsy to brighten up your home, with unique handmade spring decor and fun gift ideas! This time of year I start looking forward to decorating the house for Spring, and this year I'm craving more handmade touches in my home. While I love making my own crafts and […]

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]]> https://thepalettemuse.com/give-your-home-a-spring-refresh-with-these-unique-home-decor-finds/feed/ 0 Rose Quartz Color Palette and Some Thoughts on Why We Need Color https://thepalettemuse.com/rose-quartz-color-palette-and-some-thoughts-on-why-we-need-color/ https://thepalettemuse.com/rose-quartz-color-palette-and-some-thoughts-on-why-we-need-color/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:57 +0000 https://thepalettemuse.com/?p=11096 This rose quartz color palette combines soft pinks, light coral, and muted lilac to pull out the warm hues of this semi-precious stone. February is always the time of year when I start longing for pretty things. Maybe it's too long being stuck inside the house, but I always get a little restless for color […]

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