“I woke up on the first day of 2026 to a bright, blue sky. January in Boston is synonymous with grey, cloudy skies, maybe some rain or snow, waking up in the dark, and spending most evenings in pitch darkness. Winter is a time for slowness, rest, and coziness; to recuperate and reflect on time past, and to celebrate a year ahead. The first days of January embodied this. A blue sky does wonders for the mind and the soul, and we need everyday wonders more than ever...

Blue is the color of a perfectly new day. In Parsi culture, blue is associated with strength, good fortune, and protection from harm, manifesting in the use of turquoise as an embellishment for the home and jewelry. In the United States, blue workwear like indigo-dyed jumpsuits and denim was the norm because a) the dye was cheap and b) the color hid grease and dirt from manual labor, especially during the 19th century when daily washing was difficult. (Coined in 1924, this is where the term "blue-collar" comes from: the actual color of laborers' clothing).

Blue is both peace and action; rest and labor; stillness and movement; protection of self and others. I hope this particular shade, called "morning sky blue," provides space for visitors to reflect on these values as we enter a new year. “ - Tessa