Most of you know I recently spent a week in Atlanta at Americasmart for my daughter's business, Honestly Margo. Well, that place is FULL of amazement and delight with beauty from designers and manufacturers from all over the world. Truly, I can't even tell you how beyond blessed I am to have this experience to be able to go and travel and experience the back side of retail and see and have access to all of this beauty that has influence in the … [Read more...]
Pantone Color of the Year 2015 Marsala
In case you hadn't heard, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015 is Marsala. I'm super in love with this color. It's warm, it's rich, I think it goes on almost anyone, it's natural, it's elegant and sophisticated. And it's appealing to both men and women (way more so than radiant orchid, no?) From Pantone: "Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a … [Read more...]
Pantone 2015 Spring Fashion Colors: OP On Our Mental State
As we're in the midst of New York Fashion Week, Pantone unveiled the top 10 shades called upon for the women's and men's collections for Spring/Summer 2015. via “Many feel compelled to be connected around the clock because we are afraid we’ll miss something important. There is a growing movement to step out and create ‘quiet zones’ to disconnect from technology and unwind, giving ourselves time to stop and be still. Color … [Read more...]
Radiant Orchid: 2014 Color of the Year
Last week, it was just announced..... The Pantone™ color of 2014 is Radiant Orchid. "Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health." … [Read more...]
Five for Friday
In case you didn't hear, this year's Pantone color of the year is emerald green. It hasn't been my number one choice for colors of things I own, so I thought I ought to maybe explore some things GREEN. Let's see what I came up with.... 1. A rug for your home. via 2. Some rocks of joy via 3. A pretty box to adorn a table via 4. An emerald bag to carry your neccesities in... via 5. How about a green … [Read more...]
