Did you know there was such a thing as a color of the year? I had no idea. But what a fun, albeit nearly impossible and probably futile idea to choose one color that embodies all the hopes and passions of the year. Apparently, Pantone thought that “Honeysuckle,” as the color pictured above is named, perfectly […]
Stressed out by choosing paint colors? Let me do it for you
I love paint and painting. Simply love it. I think I have painted a room in my house every year for the past 6 years. Springtime always gives me the itch to paint, probably due to the flood of warm light that comes in through the windows, making the current wall color seem dull and […]
What are the trendy colors for 2011?
I love reading the color forecasts each year for the following year. It’s always inspiring to see the brilliant “new” colors and imagine them on my walls or bedding or throw pillows. This year, the trends seem to point toward lots of blues, grays and plum colors with no true reds or bright greens. To me […]
Redecorate your home with garage sale finds
It’s mid-summer, which means we are at the height of garage sale season. For those of you who love home design, but have a minuscule budget, garage sales give you the opportunity to buy items inexpensively that can be transformed into cool furniture or accessories for your home. Here are some ideas for turning your […]