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The Power of Yellow

The Power of Yellow? Pantone Lemon Zest – Ok, but Vermeer? This could only mean….Yes! Brace yourself for art history and science! Bare with me, today’s illuminating facts about the power of yellow can change your design – and design … Continue reading

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Real Trends – The Color Palette of 2012

That is quite the proclamation, but this is not a self-appointed trend! After having invested significant time and energy in researching what is happening the market, on the Internet, and on foot investigating what populates the shelves at retail sources … Continue reading

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Trends for 2012 – Neon

Put your sun glasses on for this trend alert – contrary to popular belief Neon is not really a bilious ’80′s fad that Pantone revived with color CPR;  au contraire – neon has far more noble roots than the tragic … Continue reading

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Salute to Summer Color – Cupcakes Anyone Can Make!

It’s day 2 of summer! School ends tomorrow, and there are lots of staff to say good -byes to who have worked hard to shape my son’s academic and social experience – so I am moving my color palette from … Continue reading

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Into Color – True Trends of 2012

Following color and interior trends can be a full time job! We are well into 2012; let’s take the pulse of those predictions and find out what’s going strong and what has sizzled. Every contributor in a position to influence … Continue reading

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Color Trends 2013 – Write your own Color Story

Years ago when I gave private art lessons, I emphasized a few vital concepts that taken to heart would allow anyone to attain their best result, irrespective of native ability, or “talent”. 1. Depth is an illusion. Your paper or … Continue reading

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New! Pantone Home – Interiors Color Forecast 2013

This never fails to take longer than expected! But here it is – Pantone‘s Color Predictions for Fall 2013! Well, more or less – due to tech-trauma, I missed the first 5 minutes of today’s webinar   And yes, I … Continue reading

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Painting Trends – Candice Olson's New Paint Collection!

Yes, all of you Candice Olson Divine – Tell All fans; TV design diva Candice Olson has a new collection of paints, in partnership with Benjamin Moore! The colors are what you would expect from Candice – 60 classic, and … Continue reading

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Tangerine Tango-ing with Peacock – A Design Star is Born

By now, particularly those of you who are subscribers are not surprised by much of anything I come up with – and thankfully, you continue to tune in irregardless! This morning, while I was checking my email, my youngest cloud-child … Continue reading

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Interior Design Trends – Thrifty Green Makeover Part 3

So, what kind of a designer comes into a home, and does it all herself on a low budget? Essentially, no designer! So who is this for? Everyone who loves style, and wants to leave a minimal footprint on the … Continue reading

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