All natural wool, these KRYGIES SLIDES are handmade by artisans in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. kyrgies.com, $70

Perk up your couch with the SAUDADES THROW PILLOW from the Brasil collection of husband-and-wife design duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz.cb2.com, $30

Printable art is an affordable way to add color and style to any wall. Download these HENRI MATISSE ART POSTERS from The Mercury Digital and print them at home or at a local print shop. etsy.com, $5 for two

Your thank-you notes can be magenta-bright and fragrant if you use the SCENTED FLAIR FELT TIP PENS from Paper Mate. amazon. com, $18

Here's how to wake up a room! THE CASIUS SIDE CHAIR pops whether it's pulled up to your desk or your dining table. wayfair.com, $123

Designed to take the place of multiple traditional pieces of cookware, the ALWAYS PAN lets you braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry and boil. And it adds a splash of cheery color to your kitchen. fromourplace.com, $145

To see the new optimistic red on your walls, try

DUNN-EDWARDS PAINT in Cherry Berry, Merlot or Pink Dahliahues. They're in the magenta family and are sure to enrich any room. dunnedwardsdura.com, $54/gallon

Even just one wall covered in MAGENTA POMEGRANATES WALLPAPER from WX Studio will make a statement. And it's peel-and-stick so it's super easy to install or remove. spoonflower.com, $90 for 2 feet by 12 feet

What's the link between color and mood? Go to

Parade.com/hue to find out.