16 Colorful Offices to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

Adrienne Leonard
Apr 06, 2015

Since you are creative, we think your workspace should be too. And since we LOVE color, we’ve rounded up some of the boldest and brightest workspaces out there. With their pretty hues, geo-inspired patterns and inspirational styling, these 16 colorful offices will make every workday extra special. And whether you’re looking for one piece, one wall or a whole office overhaul, these workspace show how it’s done.

1. Happy Desk, Happy Life: Paint that sad ol’ desk in a bright peach hue with a contrasting white top and accents. With a color that bold, it’ll surely brighten up every workday. Oh, and that mountain-inspired wall takes things to a whole ‘nother level. (via Bettina Holst)

2. A Wall of Color: If you aren’t too keen on painting the wall or putting a bunch of holes in it for art, just stack up those boxes. Feel free to play around with different colors and patterns for the ultimate (and functional) eye catcher. (via Marie Mersier)

3. Light + Bright: Keep it light and bright with white furniture and colorful everything else. We love the use of pastels AND neons in this creative space. (via Bright Bazaar)

4. Musical Appeal: For a super colorful yet totally changeable look, try bright furniture and an accent wall with framed posters of your favorite bands. You can switch it all up to change the whole vibe whenever you like. (via DesignMilk)

5. One Day At a Time: Are you renting, or just want a low commitment? Try colorful blooms or plants. You can move them in, around and straight out of your office if you want. Match them with some accessories, like those gorgeous pencils, and you’ll be all set. (via The Everygirl)

6. Make Yourself at Home: What a difference a chair and a garland make. With just a few pops of color, this home office is completely transformed. To get this look, remember that less is more. A few bold statements with a black + white base works perfectly. (via Erika Bretchel)

7. Take Flight: All-white with a ceiling of origami? Be still our colorful hearts. As you could imagine, this might take you and your staff a while to achieve, but just think of the awesome bonding experience. Team building, anyone? (via ElixirDesign)

8. You Got This: DIY your way to a colorful home office with this amazingly colorful epoxy desk. Get ready for compliments and bragging rights. (via A Beautiful Mess)

9. Retro Revival: To go for a completely different palette, try these bold + rich hues all mixed together perfectly. Look how well this deep color goes over the Victorian wall details — it’s definitely an inspiration for older apartments or office spaces. (via House & Home)

10. Blue’s Hues: Tie a room together perfectly by pairing accents in different tones of the same hue with a bright white base. Notice how the light blue rug makes all the other blues stand out. (image via Refreshed Designs)

11. Bright + Sunny Wallpaper: We are definitely not mad at all the boldly beautiful color and pattern going on in this workspace. Contrasting color for the desk and chair, along with a bight green floral wallpaper, make this space instantly happiness-inducing. (via Desire to Inspire)

12. Zen Den: Get your boho inspiration from this gorgeous office that mixes warm and cool patterns just right. Pay attention to how the lighter shade painted on the ceiling opens the room up for a light, airy feel. (via Apartment Therapy)

13. Inner Architect: This home office is rife with DIY inspiration. Repaint a few file cabinets in a bright color and use a flat white surface to make a desk. Then add some brightly painted cork boards and a few colorful chairs, and voila! (via Real Simple)

14. Geo Style: If you’re looking for the painting project to end all painting projects, try this geometric mosaic wall. Accent it with minimalist furniture and accessories to make sure your wall stays the focus. (via Au Fil Des Couleurs)

15. The Great Divide: Try color coordinating a wall by dividing it into sections with a large bookcase. Get some colorful accessories like these bright file boxes, books, plants and metallic sculptures. (via Design Sponge)

16. Pack It Up: Try these colorful lockers for organizing a shared creative workspace. To get the look without the extra work or dollars, you could just mount cabinet doors instead. (via Flodeau)

What’s the best office idea you’ve seen? Let us know in the comments.

8 “Old School” Beauty Products That Work Way Better Than Luxury Skincare (And Save You Money)

As much as I love a little skincare splurge, I’m at the point where simplifying my routine takes priority. This means simpler products, gentler ingredients, and most importantly, cheaper options. Turns out, checking all three boxes is possible – I’ve just been looking in all the wrong places.

This Reddit thread highlighting the best “old school” beauty products helped me uncover some seriously underrated finds (for not a lot of money) and gather helpful tips about investing in skincare that really works – way better than the luxury-leaning products of today. A lot of the recommendations are also ahh-mazing for preventing or healing signs of aging. Score!

Scroll on to discover the 8 best “old school” beauty products that feel like a total treat for your skin, all recommended by skincare enthusiasts.

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1. Pond's Cold Cream

Forget the makeup wipes, and forget the micellar water! Operating as both a makeup remover and cleanser, the Pond's Cold Cream has been around for ages – and for good reason. Per Pond's, it "melts away all traces of your toughest makeup, while infusing skin with vital hydration."

This product has a cult following and around 3,000 5-star ratings on Amazon alone, even though you may think it's too "old school." Here's what Redditors had to say about it (it was mentioned over 20 times in the thread!):

  • “I have been a nurse for 15 years and I promise you every single woman over her '90s with great looking skin. I always ask what products they use.... Every single time it's Pond's."
  • “My grandmother started spending her pocket money on it as a young girl in the 1930’s and had beautiful skin until she died in her 90’s.”
  • “My grandmother lived to be 100. In her assisted living the staff asked me how her skin looked so good...what was her secret? I told them Pond's. She always swore by Pond's cold cream.”
A pack of three 3.5-ounce tubs goes for $15 on Amazon, so that's just $5 a tub – a total steal, if you ask me.

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2. Pond's Dry Skin Cream

Another Pond's product was touted for its approachable cost and effectiveness: the Dry Skin Cream. While the Pond's Cold Cream works as a makeup remover and cleanser, you can think of this product as a simple moisturizer to follow up with.

“I always come back to Pond's," one Redditor wrote. "It is affordable and one jar lasts MONTHS because the cream is so thick you don't need a lot to put on your face.” Talk about value!

I was using this product as a moisturizer both morning and night and found it to be super thick, but quick-absorbing. My skin always felt supple and hydrated after every use. Suddenly, I'm convinced to drop my current skincare routine in favor of this simple tub!

One 6.5-ounce container goes for just $6 at Target.

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3. Jergens All-Purpose Face Cream

One skincare enthusiast noted that the Jergens All-Purpose Face Cream is an “even more frugal” version of the cult classic Pond’s Cold Cream.

Meant to provide a deep cleanse and soften your skin just like the ever-popular Pond's option, a little goes a long way when it comes to this cream. You can currently find a 15-ounce tub on Amazon for $15, which will last you forever.

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4. Pears Face & Body Soap

I had never heard of this soap before discovering it via Reddit. After seeing it described as a "great, mild, glycerine soap," I might just have to give it a go because mildness is the top quality I look for in a soap or cleanser – I never want my skin's natural moisture to be washed away.

In fact, the official product description says the formula is designed to "attract long-lasting moisture to your skin."

The Redditor that brought this $9 (for a 2-pack on Amazon) soap up also said it's easy to find at the dollar store. BRB, headed there right now.

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5. Nivea Tinned Creme

Already being a big fan of Nivea's lip balm, I need to try this cream that comes in a convenient $10 13.5-ounce tin. Its provitamin B5-infused formula seems like a perfect fit for healing dry skin, which is especially helpful because I live in a cold climate.

While I might have overlooked this product if I was shopping by myself, it was these Reddit reviews that really flipped a switch in my mind:

  • “This is what I use on my face and it's been amazing. I've noticed some of the finer lines on my forehead and neck have been less noticeable and the Nivea is the only thing that's changed about my skincare recently so it's definitely doing something!”
  • “I had been traveling recently and ran out of my night time moisturizer so, bought a tin of old fashioned Nivea and have been using that at night. It is a revelation. It could be just wishful thinking but it really looks as if it has made a difference to some of the lines on my face and neck."

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6. Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Cream

When it comes to body lotion, I've found success with both cheap and expensive formulas alike. My go-to is the Palmer's Coconut Oil Body Lotion, and this "old school" pick looks like a great, similar option! Knowing that the formula is very simple (includes natural cocoa butter and pure lanolin) encourages me to try it out even more.

“I swear by Queen Helene Cocoa Butter lotion," one Redditor wrote. "A huge bottle is about four bucks at WalMart. I love it because it is on the thinner side and doesn't make me feel slimy and greasy. It's so old school, I don't think they've changed the logo or packaging in decades.”

A 3-pack of 15-ounce tubs goes for $29 on Amazon, putting each one roughly under $10.

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7. Albolene Cleansing Balm

Like Pond's Cold Cream and the Jergens All-Purpose Face Cream, Abolene is another reliable makeup remover and cleanser that comes in a creamy balm form. It gets the job done gently, thanks to its sulfate-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free, alcohol-free, and dye-free qualities. It's also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, which is friendly for sensitive or acne-prone skin types!

“I love Albolene for makeup removal, cleansing, and moisturizing!" one Redditor wrote. "My grandmother always swore by it.”

“When I was doing theater, Albolene was the very best for removing tough stage makeup," someone else responded. "Way better than other cold creams, so I would sure recommend it for waterproof or long-wear makeup.”

One 6-ounce tub goes for $8 on Amazon!

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8. Bag Balm Skin Moisturizer

Dry skin-havers will adore this $9 tin. It's made with only a handful of simple hydrating ingredients to nourish dry spots in all sorts of places: cracked hands, chapped lips, split heels, calluses, sunburns, cuticles, tattoos, and "much, much more," per the brand.

“Bag Balm is a favorite of mine!" one Redditor said. "Good for rough patches of skin like elbows and heels. Cheap, too!”

“Bag balm is absolutely amazing for everything!!" another person noted. "It also works great for hot spots on dogs. That green tin is worth its weight in gold!”

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Pedro Pascal Just Commented On Those Jennifer Aniston "Romance" Rumors After Their 3-Hour Dinner

Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal fans are in a frenzy over a possible budding romance between the A-list singles. The rumors were sparked after the pair reportedly spent three hours on a dinner date together.

This past Saturday, Jennifer and Pedro were seen leaving the Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel, located in West Hollywood, California. The former Friends star and Gladiator II actor were both rocking leather as they spoke by the valet area. Jennifer wore cuffed pants, a white T-shirt, a leather vest, and boots; meanwhile, Pedro looked cool in jeans, a leather jacket, and loafers.

But was it actually a date? Here's what we know!

Scroll to find out what's really going on with Jennifer Aniston & Pedro Pascal...

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Photos of the celebs together prompted many social media users to share their approval of a potential partnership. Others pointed out how Pedro could just be appearing on The Morning Show, an Apple TV+ drama series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

That's because, during the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards, Reese and Pedro discussed the show on the red carpet in a clip that's since resurfaced on X. She told the actor that a "really good part" was open for him on The Morning Show, and he replied, "Pitch it to me now. I'm in. I'll be waiting to hear from my agents. Draw it up. Send me a script. Or just pitch it to me in the room."

As Pedro responded to Reese, Jennifer held Pedro's hand, looked at the camera, and mouthed, "Oh my god." It seems that, just like fans around the globe, even Jennifer is endeared by the Chilean-born actor.

Nonetheless, if it was unclear whether her and Pedro's three-hour dinner date was for business or pleasure, a source told Page Six, "“There is no romance going on between Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal. They respect each other as artists but it’s strictly platonic and they’re not dating.”

So I guess that answers that!

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Jennifer, who is now 56 years old, has previously been married twice. She first tied the knot with Brad Pitt in 2000, and they announced their separation five years later on January 7, 2005. Then, she got married to Justin Theroux in 2015, but they separated in February 2018.

Pedro, on the other hand, has never been married and prefers to keep his romantic endeavors more private. Nonetheless, he reportedly dated Maria Dizzia for a decade and has been linked to other celebrities, including Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey and Robin Tunney, who's most well-known for her role on the show The Mentalist.

Jennifer and Reese's drama series, The Morning Show, debuted on November 1, 2019, and has since had three successful seasons. The project has been so well-received, in fact, that it's earned over 50 award nominations and received an early renewal for a fourth season in April 2023, before Season 3 even debuted.

Still, fans will just have to wait and see if Pedro, beloved for his performances in The Last of Us, Gladiator II, The Mandalorian, and Game of Thrones, will be joining Jennifer on-screen in future episodes of The Morning Show, or otherwise!

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Everyone's Losing It Over This "Batsh—t" 'Yellowjackets' Theory: "Everything Came Together"

We've spent the last few years dissecting just what the heck is happening in Yellowjackets, and have witnessed everything from literal cannibalization and the antler queen. And this season, when the woods began singing back to the girls, it really pushed the show's creepy factor to the breaking point. But according to one major theory, Yellowjackets season 3 episode 7, "Croak", just proved everything we've witnessed has just been one giant delusion — and it's all to do with frogs. Yep, you read that right.

Keep reading for the Yellowjackets season 3 frog theory that sucked all of us, including Lottie and Shauna, in.

The supernatural element of 'Yellowjackets' could actually have been frogs the whole time.

Yellowjackets season 3 episode 7 features a pair of frog scientists named Edwin and Hannah, along with Kodiak, their guide. After Lottie kills Edwin with an axe because she believes the wilderness doesn't want them, Hannah and Kodiak are ultimately met with the team anyway; Travis and Akilah save Kodiak from falling off a cliff and Natalie and Shauna bring Hannah back to camp.

@quigonnjake points out on TikTok how the arrival of the frog scientists could prove the wilderness supposedly singing back to the team is actually a frog call, and that the team has been wrapped up in one big delusion this whole time.

"These girls have been isolated and alone and stranded for months — over a year!" he says. "It would make sense for them to create something in their mind after everything they have experienced, the other members of their team that they've lost, the eating of people."

He also points out that because of Lottie's "psychological past," it makes sense for her to create something for the girls to believe in and fully hold on to. "And if we thought Lottie was batsh—t before, there's no term imaginable that describes her now," he concludes.

And 'Yellowjackets' fans are totally here for it.

Naturally, the idea that a central part of Yellowjackets (AKA the magic of it all) isn't what we thought sent fans into a tizzy. "This 👏 show 👏 is 👏 not 👏 supernatural!" one user agreed in the comments, and I'm totally here for this. After seeing (somewhat) realistic shows like Outer Banks and Riverdale descend into absolutely unhinged supernatural plotlines, I'd love for a show we all thought was supernatural to wrap up with a scientific explanation! Oh how the tables have turned.

Another Yellowjackets fan points out how Ben was the team's last tie to humanity, and that "Lottie's and Shauna's reactions prove it. They had the chance to go home, it was right there and they chose the wilderness," while a third theorizes "the trees engraved with the symbol are triangulation stations used for surveying and mapping the area and identifying areas of geothermal energy."

We'll just have to keep tuning in until we get the full picture. But either way, another TikTok user says, "I was wondering why they all disliked Lottie in the adult timeline when they had been pretty much worshipping her in the wilderness. Everything came together."

When does Yellowjackets season 3 air?

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Yellowjackets season 3 premiered on February 16, 2025 and new episodes air on Fridays at 12 AM EST on Paramount+ and Sundays at 8 PM EST on Showtime. Here's the full list of episodes:

  • Season 3, Episode 1 "It Girl" premiered on February 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 2 "Dislocation" premiered on February 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 3 "Them's the Brakes" premiered on February 23, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 4 "12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis" premiered on March 2, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 5 "Did Tai Do That?" premiered on March 9, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 6 "Thanksgiving (Canada)" premiered on March 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 7 "Croak" premiered on March 23, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 8 "A Normal, Boring Life" premieres on March 30, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 9 "How the Story Ends" premieres on April 6, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 10 "Full Circle" premieres on April 13, 2025

Who's in Yellowjackets season 3?

The Yellowjackets season 3 cast includes:

  • Melanie Lynskey and Sophie Nelisse as Shauna Shipman Sadecki: Jackie's best friend in high school who's actually sleeping with Jackie's boyfriend Jeff and gets pregnant with Callie. As an adult, Shauna's discontent with being Jeff's housewife and struggles to connect with their daughter Callie.
  • Tawny Cypress and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Taissa Turner: A competitive member of the Yellowjackets who's secretly dating Vanessa before the plane crash and, after they wind up on the island, starts sleepwalking, which evolves into psychogenic fugue and follows her into adulthood.
  • Christina Ricci and Samantha Hanratty as Misty Quigley: The Yellowjackets' equipment manager who's frequently bullied as a teen and has a crush on Coach Ben. She proves to be helpful after the crash, and as an adult, Misty works in a nursing home and takes part in the Citizen Detectives crime solving club.
  • Sophie Thatcher as Natalie Scatorccio: A member of the team who struggles with substance abuse, but who takes charge after the plane crash.
  • Simone Kessell and Courtney Eaton as Charlotte "Lottie" Matthews: A wealthy member of the Yellowjackets who has schizophrenia, and whose parents provided the plane that crashed in the wilderness.
  • Lauren Ambrose and Liv Hewson as Vanessa "Van" Palmer: Taissa secret girlfriend before the crash who plays goalkeeper on the team. She believes Lottie while they're trapped in the wilderness, and as an adult, she owns a video store.
  • Steven Krueger as Ben Scott: Yellowjackets assistant coach who does not return Misty's affections.
  • Warren Kole as Jeff Sadecki: Shauna's husband and Callie's father, as well as Jackie's ex boyfriend.
  • Kevin Alves as Travis Martinez: Coach Martinez's son who finds himself trapped in the wilderness with the Yellowjackets.
  • Sarah Desjardins as Callie Sadecki: Jeff and Shauna's daughter who gets sucked into her parents' illegal activity.

Stay tuned for the latest Yellowjackets news and read up on The "Genius" White Lotus Season 3 Theory Everyone's Saying Is "Crazy Good".

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