7 Real-Life Moments That Inspired Me To Create The World’s Most Calming One-Color Coloring Book

By Marie M.

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Founder, Still&Slow

UPDATE! Ok… I honestly did not expect this to go viral. Thank you so much for all the love, it means the world. But Still&Slow is very close to selling out again. If you want one, please click here to secure yours.

What started as a personal project is now one of the most talked-about calming rituals online. 

I’m Marie, the founder of Still&Slow, and I created this one-color mindful coloring book to bring a sense of calm, presence, and quiet joy back into my life when everything felt overwhelming, digital, and too loud. For a long time, I thought these feelings were mine alone, the anxious mind, the constant overthinking, the need for something soothing that didn’t involve a screen. But now I know they’re shared with thousands of women who feel exactly the same way. 

Here are the 7 real-life moments that inspired me and why so many people are now obsessed with Still&Slow.

1. The Night My Mind Just Wouldn’t Slow Down

I remember lying in bed, exhausted, but my brain was running like it was trying to solve every problem all at once. That buzzing, anxious feeling where your thoughts jump from one thing to another, and you can’t catch a brea,  that night was the moment I realized I didn’t need more noise or more stimulation. I needed a quiet ritual that helped my mind land somewhere soft. 

Still&Slow was born from that exact moment… when I finally admitted I needed something simple to help me breathe again.

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2. When I Realized My “Relaxation Time” Was Actually Just More Screen Time

I kept telling myself I was “relaxing” after work… but really, I was just scrolling. Thirty minutes would pass and I didn’t feel calmer, I felt more overwhelmed, overstimulated, and disconnected. I wanted a way to unwind that didn’t require a screen, didn’t require skill, didn’t require decisions. 

Just a pen, a page, and a moment where everything slows down. That’s when the idea of a one-color book, a ritual without mental load,  finally made sense.

3. The Day I Needed Something Calming I Could Do Anywhere

I was traveling, stuck in an airport, and my anxiety was slowly creeping up. Nothing around me felt grounding. I wanted something tiny, simple, and soothing… something I could pull out quickly without attracting attention or needing a whole setup. 

That’s when the vision for Still&Slow as a “pocket ritual” clicked: a calming moment you can carry with you, wherever your day takes you.

4. When I Noticed How Many Women Around Me Felt the Same Way

It wasn’t just me. My friends, my family, women I barely knew, everyone seemed to be dealing with the same quiet exhaustion. Not dramatic burnout… just the daily weight of always being “on,” always thinking, always processing. When I started sharing my early sketches, so many women said, “I need something like this too.” 

 

That’s when I realized Still&Slow wasn’t just a project… it was a ritual that thousands of us were silently craving.

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A gift for your mind 🧘🏻‍♀️

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up to 55% OFF

• 35+ relaxing spring illustrations

• One-color format

• Thick premium paper

• Made for anxious, overwhelmed women

• Perfect 10-minute daily reset

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5. Giving Meaningful Gifts That Bring Real Calm

I wanted to give my friends something thoughtful, something that wasn’t another digital thing, another candle, or another gift that gets used once and forgotten. 

Still&Slow became that gift. It’s calming, unplugged, mindful, and beautifully made.


When I saw how grounding it felt for the women around me, I realized it wasn’t just a gift…it was a tiny doorway into calm. Now it’s my go-to present for birthdays, holidays, stressful seasons, or anytime someone I love needs a moment to breathe.

6. Creating a Ritual That Feels Premium Without the Price Tag

From the beginning, I wanted Still&Slow to feel special. Like something you’d find in a mindful boutique, not a random stationery aisle. 

So I obsessed over every detail: thick no-bleed paper, a smooth spiral that lays perfectly flat, organic illustrations designed to calm the mind, and a minimalist one-color system that makes the whole experience effortless. 

But I also wanted it to stay affordable. Less than the price of dinner or a bouquet of flowers, and it gives you hours of peace, focus, and quiet joy. It’s a little piece of everyday luxury that anyone can own.

7. 4000 Plus Reviews Say: “This Changed the Way I Think About Relaxing”

When I first launched Still&Slow, I hoped it might help a few women feel calmer and less overwhelmed. I never expected to hear from thousands.


“I finally feel my mind quiet down.”
“This became my bedtime ritual.”
“I struggle with anxiety and this helps so much.”


Reading these messages is still the best part of my day.
Because for so many of us, Still&Slow isn’t just a book, it’s a gentle return to something we all forgot we needed: calm.

BONUS: Try it today and if you don’t love it, it’s free!

Still&Slow comes with a 30-day calming guarantee. If you don’t feel quieter, more grounded, and a little bit happier, we’ll refund you in full. 

 

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UPDATE! Still&Slow has unexpectedly gone viral across social media. We didn’t anticipate this happening, and our inventory was not prepared for this surge in demand. For this reason, we’re now dangerously close to selling out. Click below to secure yours now!

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