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We remember what it felt like before all of this
That stuck, overwhelmed, “where do I even start” feeling? We know it well.
Because we’ve been there too– standing in the paint aisle, completely stuck, Pinterest board full of things we loved but no idea how to make them real.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You want color in your home, but you’re terrified that it will end up looking like a clown house instead of the warm, collected space you dream of.
You have 200 pins saved and nothing to show for it. The inspiration is there. The actual plan… not so much.
There are paint samples on your wall that have been there forever. It’s just too hard to commit!
You don’t invite people over as often as you’d like because you’re embarrassed by your lack of design skills.
Here’s the good news– you just don’t have a method (yet!) Once you do, and you know the actual steps to follow, adding color will start feeling like something you’re genuinely good at.
Imagine actually finishing a room & loving it
This is what it looks like on the other side of having a method.
Scrolling Pinterest for an hour and feeling more confused than when you started.
Becomes
Knowing exactly how to pull colors from a photo you love into a real plan for your real room.
Picking a paint color, second-guessing it immediately, and doing nothing.
Becomes
A step-by-step way to test and commit to paint– and even an easy way to sample it (no painting on walls required!)
Every room feeling like a separate, disconnected decision you made on a different day.
Becomes
A whole-home palette– colors that feel intentionally connected, room to room. you love into a real plan for your real room.
Avoiding color altogether because you’re afraid of getting it wrong and being stuck with it.
Becomes
Understanding why colors work, so you can make bold choices with actual confidence, not just hope.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you start. You just need a place to start– and a method that makes the next step obvious. That’s what the membership is for!
We learned it the slow way, so you don’t have to.
We spent the last five years decorating our home room by room, making every mistake worth making along the way.
What we wish we’d had earlier wasn’t someone to do it for us– it was a method. A clear framework that we could follow with confidence as we made decisions.
That’s what Color School teaches.
Our workshops teach actual steps for how to pick colors, build a palette, test paint, pick art and (this is a big one!) trust yourself to make a decision you’ll love.
The goal is a home that feels like you.
When it came time to set a price, we asked ourselves what we would have wanted to pay when we were starting out with color. The answer… honestly… not much! So, we stay true to that and Color School is $7 a month. It’s not a sale or an intro offer, it’s just the real price (no gimmicks!) for anyone who’s ready to start.
-Alex & Elizabeth
A Colorful Home Is Closer Than You Think
One price. No upsells. No guesswork.
Want to try before you commit? Start with our free workshop!
Welcome To Color School
Lessons, Canva Templates, and real examples– not just theory.
Not inspiration for inspiration’s sake– a repeatable way to go from “I don’t know where to start” to paint on the walls you’re genuinely happy with.
The Color Palette Method
The four-step method behind every room in our house (and soon, every room in yours!)
How TO Build A color Palette
Make every room feel like part of the same house, instead of a string of disconnected decisions you made on different days.
How TO break Down A Room You Love
Reverse-engineer any room that stops you mid-scroll, color by color, so you can see exactly why it works.
How To Make A design Board
Ready to see something before you commit? I share step-by-step instructions and a Canva template for this!
How To Sample Paint
Sharing our board method for sampling paint– no more splotches on your wall!
Find Paint Colors You Love
So you have a color palette… now what? Let’s match these colors to real paint colors and start making decisions!
How TO Pick a Perfect White
A simple system for narrowing a hundred whites down to the one that’s right for your light, your trim, and your floors.
How To Find Art You Love
Art is one of the best places to bring in personality and color– but finding it is overwhelming! We share our art finding tips + favorite places to shop.
Each lesson lives inside a larger workshop– and the workshop topics are influenced by YOU!
Here’s What’s Waiting For You
Inside the Home in the Hemlocks Color School, you’ll get everything you need to create a home that feels like you.
The framework
The Color Palette Method— the complete design approach I use in every room, so your decisions feel intentional instead of overwhelming. Start here before anything else.
Lessons by topic
Practical, in-depth guides across color, art, furniture, and the little details that give a home personality. Not inspiration, actual instruction.
Using Color
Color is where everything starts. I’ll show you how to build a whole room palette from a single piece you love, so everything feels connected without feeling matchy.
Art & Framing
Art is what makes a home feel personal. We go deep on finding it, framing it, and putting it everywhere without it feeling chaotic. Thrifted pieces, kids’ drawings, Etsy prints– all of it welcome, none of it too precious.
The Details
The details are what make people stop and ask “wait, where did you get that?” I’ll show you how to find yours and how to use them without going too far. (Though honestly, go a little too far. It’s fine!)
Behind the scenes
Room-by-room walkthroughs, real budgets, and before-and-afters with the full story– not just the pretty ending. The stuff a good Instagram photo can’t tell you.
A growing library
New lessons added regularly based on what we’re working on and what you’re asking for. This isn’t a course with a finish line– it grows as you do!
Ready for a colorful home you actually love?
Join the Home In The Hemlocks Color School and get the whole framework– color, art, paint, furniture, and the details– for $7 per month.
Join for $7/month Or $70/year (best value!)