Things That Are Red

Gina + Her Favorite Authors

Gina opens up her literary brain and spills her top-shelf favorites—from Dave Eggers’ hot mess of a literary breakthrough to the razor-sharp wit of Dorothy Parker. It’s a love letter to rule-breaking structure, red pens, and the strange power of a perfect sentence. Rabbit holes explored: experimental memoirs, punctuation rebellion, Scholastic Book Fair nostalgia. Brought to you by Red Dot Labs.

Avery + Her Aura

After sharing her aura photo, Avery Amensen and Tony dig into what makes us seek out colors, categories, and cosmic validation. Spoiler: it's not just about the vibes. Rabbit holes explored: aura readings, body neutrality, Viking energy. Brought to you by Red Dot Labs.

Patti + Sauce

Patti Barbalato shares the story behind her secret family pasta sauce—taught by her mom, handwritten by 12-year-old Patti, and stealthily referenced by her dad from a folded scrap of paper. It’s tradition, it’s memory, and yes, it’s meatballs on the side. Rabbit holes explored: lasagna diplomacy, kitchen chaos, Catholic Italian Sundays, and the emotional power of comfort food. Brought to you by Red Dot Labs.

Paige + MLS Landscape and Design

Paige Klein spent nine summers in the trenches (sometimes literally) working at her family’s landscaping business. From hammering concrete to dodging horse flies, she earned her stripes—and a closet full of red polos.  Rabbit holes explored: SPF solidarity, the art of breaking concrete, Grandpa Klein’s ketchup obsession.  Brought to you by Red Dot Labs.

Avery + Secret of the Scarlet Hand

Our thief-catching, problem-solving, lock-savvy girl detective Avery Amensen shares her experience as a wannabe gamer.  Rabbit holes explored: whiteboard sessions, cute on top, origins of the word “plucky.” Brought to you by Red Dot Labs.