The Moodboard: Summer of Spicy Optimism

The Moodboard is a revolving door of inspiration. This week, it opened into sun-warmed palettes, juicy fonts, design daydreams & the lifestyle edits we deserve this summer.

There’s a new mood in the air: less quiet luxury, more bold joy. This summer, I’m craving a spicy optimism: a visual and energetic shift that’s colorful, playful, a little bit retro, and unapologetically alive. Think sun-faded citrus, irreverent elegance, and a lifestyle that feels like a film still from your favorite vacation movie.

Yes, the world feels like a dumpster fire. But I think there’s actual power in choosing joy. In filling up our cups so we have energy to make changes. To give back to our communities from a place of fullness. This is perhaps what Spicy Optimism is all about.

Here’s what’s inspiring my work (and life) this season: