Pantone's 2013 color of the Year!

If you are thinking the Wizard of Oz or money, you are on the right track! Pantone named Emerald Green as this years color of the year! If you love green as much as I do and want to incorporate into your home, here are a few suggestions:

via pinterest

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1. Add a Plant: this is a simple and not                                                  2. Dress up a Sofa or Bed: this is
overpowering way to incorporate green.                                                 an easy way to add a pop of green
Besides, who doesn't need a little fresh air.                                             and it is easy to change out.

3. Go all Out! If you love green, let these pictures (via pinterest) inspire you!

Now, if you are looking for a fashion update and don't want to look like a leprechaun, here are 6 easy ways incorporate it into your style: jewelry, colored jeans, shoes, nail polish, make-up, fashion top or skirt

 Do you love green or should be it be saved for St. Patrick's Day?

-Lauralee

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This is not Your Mother's Wallpaper!

If you are already turned off by the word “wallpaper”, sit tight and let me convince you that this is not your mother’s wallpaper. I am sure we all have visions of potpourri explosions on the walls thanks to the 80's. Perhaps, you remember the sports themed or animal themed borders via the 90's, but I am here to tell you wallpaper has come a long way!

I was aching for a small change to my front room, and wanted to do something different than the usual painted accent wall. This is what I came up with:

I pulled this off in less than an hours time and for less money than a gallon of paint!

Here is why I love wallpaper:

• It adds big impact!
• It can be less expensive than painting. I found my wallpaper at Target of all places (and it was on clearance for $20 a roll)!
• It is easier to remove than paint (which is great if you are renting).
• There are so many fun options and choices out there!

I love how they have applied wallpaper here:

http://www.frenzedwaters.com/2012/03

http://www.catalogue.com.sg/interior-design-tips

http://www.besthomedesigns.org/tag/kitchen-wallpaper-decoration/

http://www.affordabledecorators.com.au/furnishings.html

http://www.frenzedwaters.com/2012/03

Needing an update? Then maybe wallpaper is your answer!

Have a good one!
Lauralee

A Pop of Color (Seasonal/Trends)

Hi there, if there is one thing that you will soon discover about me is that I love all things design! So, it should be no surprise that this week I am talking color. What is your favorite color, and are you incorporating it into your life?

If you like to follow the trends, then these colors might speak to you.  It has been announced by Pantone a.k.a “the color boss”or the “color authorities”  that Tangerine Orange is 2012 color of the year. What that means is that you will see it popping up everywhere from clothing, furniture, even down to the utensils you eat with. Not so sure you want to embrace this bold color? I suggest taking baby steps. Start small with a throw pillow, necklace, napkins etc.

 I love these examples:

http://mypinksketchbook.blogspot.com

apartmenttherapy.com

(KitchenAid)

(JCrew Collection)

Still not convinced? Then maybe Pantone’s 2013 color predictions will be more appealing to you. So what is in store for next year? Pantone vice president of fashion, home and interiors Laurie Pressman says blues and browns will grow in importance while red will fall back next year. Peaceful neutrals will be strong next year. Red will become "less important," Pressman said, and  yellow will show a growing influence . Along the same line, orange shades "are happy and bright and will stand out from the crowd," she said.
Read more: http://specialevents.com/decor/Pantone-color-experts-forecast-color-trends-for-summer-2013/#ixzz259IzsvNO

I am liking these applications!:

(via Pinterest)

www.decoblog.ro/categorie/decoratiuni/page/10

(via Pinterest)

http://www.cococozy.com/

So what do you think, do you love bold and bright or are you more neutral and calm? Either way you can't go wrong.

Have a great week!
Lauralee