PANTONE COLOR FOR SPRING: GRAYED JADE...

One of the three greens on the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013 is GRAYED JADE. This subtle green with a gray undertone brings about a mood of sophistication and is a nice backdrop to several of the other vibrant colors this season. 

Here's how Grayed jade translates on the runway...

Alberta Ferretti

Catherine Malandrino

And here's how its translates in interior design and home decor...

Not to be confused with its cousin Mint Green, very popular in the 70s, this is a more soothing hue. Best suited with colors of a similar tone such as Linen or Dusk Blue, Grayed Jade is well complimented with Nectarine or African Violet for pizzazz.

RUG FROM CAPEL RUGS

SOFA FROM ZENTIQUE

PILLOW FROM ETSY.COM

MOSAIC TILE FROM AKDO

LAMP FROM LAMPSPLUS.COM

Here are several ways designers have taken the subtly of Grayed Jade and amped it up with texture and pattern...

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

SOME PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEDECOR.COM, HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM, PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE.

PANTONE COLOR FOR SPRING: DUSK BLUE

Every year The Pantone Institute develops a list of color trends for the upcoming fashion season. These colors transcend into the world of interior design as well. We've all heard that Emerald is Pantone's Color of the Year but what about the other wonderful hues we can expect to see?

First up - DUSK BLUE. This is a muted blue with a calming sense of serenity much like its green counterpart, Grayed Jade. Both of these colors act as the season's newest neutrals, along with Linen of course, to the other vibrant colors in this Spring's spectrum.

Marimekko Duvet Set from Crate and Barrel

Floor Lamp from LampsPlus

Woodgrain Pillow from Kevin O'Brien

Nasturtium Rug from Fab.com

ZigZag Swag Pendant from LampsPlus

Here are several spaces where designers have incorporated the calming effects of dusk blue into their interiors...

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

SOME PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEDECOR.COM, HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM, PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE.

PRESIDENTIAL DESIGN...

Hail to the Chief and the spaces he spends most of his days in...

In honor of the 44 men who have lead this great country, here are some designs inspired by our love for the President of the United States of America.

DESK BY HEKMAN

Here are some great ways designers have incorporated Presidential inspired decor...

Happy President's Day...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

To those who believe in showing the one you love with a token of your affection, here are my top 5 Valentine's Day gift to consider giving that special someone:

JEWELRY

PERFUME

APPAREL

FOOD

FLOWERS

Now here's to enjoying your day of love...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy