Pantone’s Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid

Pantone puts it best, so to start I’ll quote them directly from them… “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”  I was surprised by this choice, but LOVE it! So refreshing and unusual. My mother is a florist so when it come to color inspiration, I’m always turning to florals for ideas. When searching for images to best show off this fabulous hue, I found so many it was hard to … Continue reading Pantone’s Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid

Christmas Decor: Colorful vs. Neutral glam. Which are you?

Saturate with color on a clean white tree…create a rainbow fade of vibrant shades! Pop with a pink tree in a white space. Add some festive fun to your home for the holidays. Or would you rather go totally neutral, with metallic glam touches, faux fur accents and organic wood pieces? This year we went neutral glam…send us your mod holiday decor pics for us to share on Facebook. taryn@modshop1.com

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Color Crush: Chartreuse

This week we are crushing on one of my favorite colors: Chartreuse. It’s an alluring shade that is not quite yellow, not quite green…it hovers ever so elegantly right in between! So versatile and elegant. This unique color got its name originally due of its resemblance to the green color of one of a French liqueur called “Green Chartreuse” which was introduced in 1764. This classic color can be used in so many ways, drench your space in it’s vibrant shade, or use as an accent to pop when preparing a more neutral background. Here are some inspiring ways to incorporate chartreuse into your life, be it workspace, home decor, wardrobe or colorful accessories…I say … Continue reading Color Crush: Chartreuse

Color Crush: Yellow, Chocolate & Gold

Chocolate, Espresso, Bittersweet, Mocha…Sunshine, Buttercup, Lemon or Citrine, whatever the shade, these two colors work so well it’s as if they were made for each other. They also make delicious gelato flavors!! What fun it must be to have the job of naming paint colors like these… Warm, cozy brown tones are given a fresh burst of sunny color when used along side any shade of yellow… Accent with brass and gold and you’ve got a winning combination for any space with a decidedly retro chic feel. Perfect for Fall………here are some fabulous inspiration pics we found showing this versatile color palette, from eclectic decor to funky fashion and accessories … Continue reading Color Crush: Yellow, Chocolate & Gold