Color & Chill: My Go-To for Stress Relief
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that stress doesn’t care if you’ve had a productive day or not, it will still try to creep in.
Whether I’m knee deep in projects at the office or bouncing between blog posts and new arrivals for House of Charlotte, I need a moment to decompress and just breathe. That’s when I discovered one of my favorite forms of self-care: coloring.
Yep, good ol’ coloring.
But don’t get it twisted, we’re not talking about cartoon animals and kiddie pages. I’m talking about bold, grown-woman vibes with confidence, fashion, and boss energy.
Why I Started Coloring
It started as a simple wind-down habit after work. I was tired of scrolling on my phone before bed and needed something that actually relaxed my mind. I grabbed a few adult coloring pages off Amazon and the TikTok shop and started with a simple pack of colored pencils. And just like that, I was hooked.
Coloring became my “wind down” ritual. It gives my mind a break from constant to-do lists, lets me express my creativity, and helps me release stress. Whether I’m sipping tea or wine, blasting my R&B playlist, or sitting quietly with my thoughts, it’s therapy.
My Go-To Tools
If you’re thinking about starting your own coloring habit (or leveling up your current one), here are a few tools I swear by:
Markers I Love:
Colored Pencils I Recommend:
Add a gel pen or two for shine and you’re ready to go.
Color Me Confident Coloring Pages
Coming Soon: Color Me Confident
After falling in love with coloring, I decided to create something of my own.
I’m currently designing a full collection of coloring books and printable pages that reflect everything I love: boss babe energy, faith, fashion, Southern charm, and Black girl magic.
My first release will be Color Me Confident – A Coloring Book for Boss Babes with Big Energy. Every page is being thoughtfully designed with bold line art, stylish characters, and inspirational affirmations made to uplift and empower.
I can’t wait to share the full collection with you soon.
Here’s a Sneak Peek of What’s to Come:
Confident Black women serving boss energy in every pose
Fashion-forward illustrations with fly accessories and fab outfits
Affirmation pages to motivate your inner CEO
Bonus note pages
High-quality 8.5 x 11-inch printable format
Stay Tuned!
As soon as the Color Me Confident collection is ready, you’ll be able to shop the full book or individual pages directly from:
🛍️ houseofcharlotteboutique.com
🖥️ southerndiva-kp.com
📂 Etsy
Make sure you’re subscribed to my email list so you don’t miss the official drop!
Final Thoughts
Coloring isn’t just about filling in the lines. For me, it’s a space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with myself. I hope it becomes that for you, too.
So light your favorite candle, grab your markers, and get ready to color your way to calm.
