Color Palette
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
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
Jewel Tones
Amethyst, Topaz , Sapphire , Ruby , Emerald , and golds…jewel tones are a timeless classic that we see year after year. This year somehow the colors seem richer and more vibrant, and inspire us to create interiors that are both luxe and chic. This color palette is not for minimalists, it requires layering and an eclectic taste to create the perfect jewel toned space. There is SO much out there that inspires us …. it’s really hard to filter the number of images needed to fully show how fantastic these rich hues can be. They can be used in so many creative ways. So take your time and view … Continue reading Jewel Tones
Lovely Leopard
We’ve seen animal prints appearing year after year when fall approaches… Now it seems to be given a fresh new face by pairing with fun pastel pinks and bright sunny yellow hues. Maybe it’s because I’m South African at heart (or at the very least by birth…), but of all the animal prints out there, for me the leopard is by far the most sophisticated looking… and inspires many…from street style, to high end fashion and trendsetting home decor. This fun animalistic trend was “spotted” on the runways at fashion week, featured by designers like DKNY, Emilio Pucci, Kate Spade, Tom Ford and Burburry Prorsum. Here’s what we found inspiring……I’m … Continue reading Lovely Leopard
