The newsletter
One Joy
Color ideas, real Austin kitchens, and honest advice about what's worth doing — from a trained colorist who will happily talk you out of spending money.
Once a week. Two minutes. No sales pitch, because the newsletter isn't how I sell.
Written by Lydia Marsh since 2026. Also published on LinkedIn.
Past issues
Austin Didn't Choose Honey Oak. Austin Was Built During It.
Why this city is full of golden oak, and how to work with it instead of erasing it.
Find Your Green
The all-white kitchen is over. Four greens, from soft to moody, and how to match one to your light.
The Kitchen Math Nobody Tells You
A minor remodel returns 113% at resale. A major one, about 50%. The smaller project pays back more.
$50,000 vs. $15,000
What a client was quoted for new cabinets, what we did instead, and where the other $35,000 went.
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