Margo is joined by Abby for another edition of Creative Current Events—the series where they unpack the stories, launches, trends, and internet conversations shaping the creative world right now. This episode covers everything from the rise (and critique) of the “beige epidemic” in interiors to unexpected retail collaborations, bold beauty marketing, shifting brand landscapes, and artists doing interesting work outside the algorithm. Along the way, they discuss what these moments reveal about creativity, originality, accessibility, and where culture seems to be headed next.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Beige Epidemic – House Beautiful
https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a71336893/the-next-issue-beige-epidemic/ - Colorful interiors and inspiration – The House That Lars Built
https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/ - Jonathan Adler collection at Michaels
https://www.michaels.com/shop/jonathan-adler - Review video of the Jonathan Adler collection
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXkZqF7kvtv/ - GIMP’s redesign: Photoshop familiarity without the subscription
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/open-source-gimp-reskin-gives-it-a-familiar-photoshop-look-without-the-hefty-fee/ - Explore GIMP
https://www.gimp.org/ - Create! Magazine – Call for Art Submissions
https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art - Garden & Gun Magazine
https://gardenandgun.com/ - Cover artist feature – Brian Steely
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYe7ldUx2YO/ - The Bitter Southerner
https://bittersoutherner.com/ - The Ordinary’s skewered beauty marketing approach
https://www.creativereview.co.uk/the-ordinary-markup-marche-pop-up-supermarket-uncommon/ - “The Most Valuable Place a Brand Can Be Right Now Isn’t Online”
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZzckqEYuM/ - Shein acquires Everlane discussion
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfcq7Ik49Y/ - The “tone deaf” commencement speech conversation
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYNfbyEP82q/ - Wylie Welling × Carhart
https://wyliewelling.com/blogs/journal - Artist & listener spotlight: Renee Reid
https://www.instagram.com/reneereidcreations
Connect with Abby:
https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc
