PANTONE COLORS FOR SPRING 2014: CELOSIA ORANGE...

With most of the country experiencing record low temperatures, I figured maybe I should explore a hot topic today and by hot I mean in color. Continuing the orange trend from the previous seasons' reports for 2013 (Nectarine for spring and Koi for Fall), another vibrant hue from the Pantone Spring Color Report for 2014 is CELOSIA ORANGE...

Influenced by the flower, 

According to the Pantone Color Institute, "Celosia is an optimistic, spontaneous hue" which is a well-suited compliment to Violet Tulip and Paloma. Fashion designers are eagerly producing lively wares in this captivating color:

Gucci

Capri Chandelier Earrings by Stella & Dot

Of course, interior designers follow suit with Celosia accents and accessories to create great spaces:

Lampworks

Rug by Crate and Barrel

Here's to keeping warm. Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

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TOAST TO THE BAR CART...

Lots of people are staying in for New Year's Eve and entertaining from home. In doing so, you'll need the essentials for entertaining is style such as elegant glassware and serving pieces. One such necessity to house these wares is the BAR CART. Everything old is new again and the same goes for this retro favorite. This staple of mid century home decor has made a big resurgence in the past few years. 

Vintage 70s Lucite Cart by Charles Hollis Jones

Vintage 70s Lucite Bar Cart from 1st Dibs

Lucite bar cart ready for entertaining

Since we are in the height of the holiday entertaining season, now is the perfect time to find a bar cart that's right for your space. The price points are as varied as the styles: 

Target - $130

Target - $132

Z Gallerie - $260

Ballard Designs - $349

West Elm - $399

Horchow - $795

Worlds Away - $947

Worlds Away - $965

Worlds Away - $995

Williams Sonoma - $1,450

Roost - $1309

Worlds Away - $1715

Restoration Hardware - $1,895

John Richard - $3,885

Luckily they are not only limited to housing cocktail paraphernalia. They are great to use as an end table, in an entry way, an office and even as a sofa table. So raise your glass to this new old favorite. 

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

QUICK, THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE...

If you are anything like me, the holidays have snuck up on you (I just finished decorating my tree last night).

Before your home is filled with merriment, you'll need to deck the halls. The easiest holiday decorating trick I use is to fill a vessel with ornaments - vases, bowls, cake stands, jars, whatever. You can use anything you have around your house or find at your local Bed, Bath and Beyond, HomeGoods or even the dollar store:

Try adding a little greenery to step up the arrangement a notch:

Even add fruit if you really want to be fancy:

 Or maybe candles:

It's usually easiest to find a photo that you love to use as inspiration for creating your own holiday decor. Either way, here's how to get started:

First, gather all of your extra ornaments, trimmings, vases, platters, candles, etc. that you have around the house. Next, get some greenery from your (or your neighbors') yard. Depending on the container, start with the greenery as a base. Then add the ornaments, trimmings, candles, etc. Stick in some greenery here and there as filler (if necessary). Just experiment until you come up with a look that pleases you. Have fun with it!

In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy