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I’ve got some seriously colourful news to share… I’ve been featured in a book! And not just any book. It’s called The Rainbow Home: Over 200 Ideas and Tips for Adding Color to Your Home by the brilliant Laura Perryman. A total celebration of joyful interiors, bold palettes, and colour-filled living 🌈

This book is your perfect guide into a world of dopamine decor, and I’m beyond thrilled that my own happy, colourful kitchen (and my jolly Republic of Happy kitchen textiles!) have been included in it.

What is The Rainbow Home?

The Rainbow Home is like Pinterest in book form. Jammed with over 200 colourful ideas, clever DIYs, styling tips, and real-life homes that celebrate individuality and colour confidence.

In the book, Laura explores what makes a home truly a rainbow home. This might be a bold colour clash, a vibrant pop of unexpected hue, or a pattern explosion. Yes to all, please!

The book is divided by area of the home. From entryways and living spaces to home offices, outdoor spaces, and of course, kitchens. It also breaks down the power of colour into three playful groups: dopamine brights, playful pastels, and uplifting neons. You'll also find tips on how to pair colours, choose the right shades for your space, and use colour with purpose... something I’m incredibly passionate about.

Why this means so much to me

Being featured in this book feels like such a full circle moment. I started Republic of Happy to bring a little Colombian sunshine into the grey skies of the UK, through bold, original prints designed to spark joy and brighten up homes.

My background as a graphic designer and colour lover goes deep, and to be recognised in a book that celebrates the emotional power of colour is a total dream. It’s also incredibly special to be featured alongside so many talented creatives and colourful home accounts I admire 💛

About the author

Laura Perryman is a globally respected colour and material design consultant with over 15 years of experience. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, House & Garden, and more, and she regularly lectures at design schools and events around the world.

Her ethos? Colour should be used with purpose. To uplift, connect, and create environments that are not only beautiful but meaningful. A girl after my own heart!

Add this to your shelf

So, if you're redecorating, craving more colour in your life, or just want to feel inspired, The Rainbow Home would be an amazing addition to your coffee table. It’s the kind of book you’ll flip through again and again, especially if you’re looking for ideas to make your home feel more YOU! 🙌🏻

The Rainbow Home is available at all the usual bookshops, so go find yourself a beautiful copy.

P.S. Spot Republic of Happy inside!

You’ll find my kitchen and my colourful Vertical Flowers kitchen textiles set in the Kitchens chapter. If you get a copy, tag me... I’d love to see!

Want a peek inside the book? I made a fun little reel with a mini tour and a glimpse of my colourful kitchen too. You can watch it over on Instagram!

Stay colourful :-)

I have some very exciting news to share… Republic of Happy has been chosen as one of the winners of the Small Business, Big Break competition, run by the awesome folks at Enterprise Nation and Constant Contact 🥳

I can't quite believe that little ol’ me, a one-woman band with a big love for bold colour, has been selected to receive a marketing package worth £4,000! That includes expert guidance, digital marketing tools, and a grant to help me grow Republic of Happy, share my joyful designs with even more colour lovers, and spread more colour, joy and sunshine!

What is Small Business, Big Break?

This national competition was launched to give small UK businesses like mine a chance to boost their visibility in a big way, with marketing support, funding, and even a share of £300,000 in prime-time Channel 4 advertising airtime up for grabs.

While some of the finalists will be pitching for those TV spots, I went for the marketing package instead, because, to be honest, I didn’t feel quite ready for the telly (and didn't really want to crash and burn! 😅).

What I really need right now is a little boost and the tools to reach more of the right people: the dopamine decor fans, the print & pattern lovers, and those who believe in the power of joyful design to brighten up their everyday.

Why this means so much

As many of you know, I run Republic of Happy solo from my little studio in Cornwall. I do all the things, from designing the prints to packing the orders, and while I absolutely love what I do, it can be tough to get noticed in the sea of online noise.

This prize is a total game-changer.

I’ll be working on boosting my online visibility, bringing more traffic to my website, and growing my email list so I can stay connected with my fabulous customers and community. It's exactly the kind of support I’ve been dreaming of, and I’m so, so grateful for the opportunity!

What happens next?

Now the fun begins! I’ll be working on building out my strategy and reaching more of the people who are meant to find Republic of Happy. Whether it’s through an eye-popping Instagram ad or a cheery email, my mission remains the same: to bring a little more colour, joy and sunshine into your world.

To everyone who’s cheered me on, shopped my products, shared a post, or simply sent a kind word... THANK YOU.

This win is for us 💛