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Announcing Pantone’s 2017 Color Trends

Pantone has announced its choices for the Top 10 Colors for Spring 2017, these colors range from bright and vivid to earthy neutrals.   They are colors that remind us of ones that surround us in nature. "Reminiscent of the hues that surround us in nature, our Spring 2017 Fashion Color Report evokes a spectrum of emotion and feeling. From the warmth of sunny days with PANTONE 13-0755 Primrose Yellow; to the invigorating feeling of breathing fresh mountain air with PANTONE 18-0107 Kale; and the desire to escape to pristine waters with PANTONE 14-4620 Island Paradise, designers applied color in playful, yet thoughtful and precise combinations to fully capture the promises, hope and transformation that we yearn for each Spring,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.                   These are the colors that will be dominating all areas of design and decorating. And just like in 2016, we are seeing Blue as a prominent color. Niag

Warm and Fuzzy Rugs for Decorating!

I was in my favorite store the other day when I spotted it -- a pure white faux fur 8x10 rug. It was soft, fuzzy and luxurious. I must have stared at this rug, which was very tempting, and I wanted to put it in my cart and take it home. It was the kind of rug you design a room around; and I could have, however my reality and teenage kids made this purchase more like a fairy tale. Take a walk in any home décor or furniture store and you will see this popular design trend in everything from rugs to chairs. But why is this trend so appealing? Texture is the key! By adding different texture to a room you instantly make it more interesting and well balanced space. Texture helps create visual interest in your space which will keep your eye moving around the room. If there is too much of the same texture in a space, the room can come off as boring and flat.   In order to get a well-designed space, texture is a layer that should not be overlooked. Pillows and Throw Blankets : Prob

Fall Decorating Ideas

Change of Seasons I love when the seasons change from summer to fall. When the leaves go from bright greens and yellows to warm golds and shades of orange.   Fall also marks the unofficial start to the Holiday season, we open our homes up to family and friends for the next couple of months.   It is easy to incorporate the warm cozy feeling of the season into your home by decorating using cues from nature. Here are some easy ways to get your table ready for the start of the Holiday Season: Bring the outdoors in - A cheap way to decorate for the season is to bring nature indoors. Fall offers a variety of objects that can be used in centerpieces. In the picture we see dried leaves used in hurricane vases to add a bit of the season. Be sure that whatever you use in your decorating is thoroughly cleaned. Also note that in the picture they have used a candle in a glass vase inside the hurricane vase. This will help prevent the open flame from coming in contact wi