THRIFTY THURSDAY - AFFORDABLE WINDOW TREATMENTS...

Window treatments can make (or break) a room. Without them, a space can feel bare or unfinished.  They can surely make a statement or be a feature in a space.  Thankfully with the internet, there are so many stylish and, more importantly, affordable window treatment options for any style space. Many retailers and big box stores sell curtains and have an even larger selection and range of lengths on their website.

Here are my Top 5 Online Resources for Window Treatments and some of my favorite options:

Ikat Key - $39/panel

Scribble - $39/panel

Zigzag - $39/panel

Dot Lattice Linen & Embroidery - $25/panel

Banded Faux Silk - $30/panel

Fretwork Linen & Embroidery - $25/panel

Jacquard Plume in Peacock - $45/panel

Geometric Grommet in Black Flocked - $50/panel

Blythe Colorblock in Sage Linen - $45/panel

Draped Shade - $39

Electric Chevron - $49/panel

Scallop Scale - $29/panel

Channel Sheers - $45/panel 

Vienna Faux Dupioni Silk - $90/panel

Geo - $35/panel

So let's update those windows with some new style, just in time for the holidays. In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

COLOR FORECAST FOR SPRING 2015...

During New York Fashion Week held in September, these colors were influential in the fashions for Spring 2015.  This gorgeous ensemble of color is predominantly cool, yet infused with warm tones - a vast departure from this past years crop of vibrant hues...

Aquamarine is a cool and ethereal blue that is cool and calming.  Expect to see this color everywhere make a strong presence in fashion and design come Spring.

Scuba Blue is a playful, exciting blue that evokes images of exotic locales.

Lucite Green has a retro vibe. It has a milky glow with a light, almost transparent feel.
   

Classic Blue is an anchoring color and works well with the other colors in the spectrum.

Toasted Almond is a warm suntanned neutral that is timeless and versatile.

Strawberry Ice is suggestive of a cool and refreshing delicacy, yet it has a warming appeal.

Tangerine is a striking yet subtle orange with enough edge to stand on its own.

Custard is a soft and mellow tone evoking warmth and relaxation.

Marsala is a sensual and bold red-brown color that serves as a foundation for this color spectrum similar to Classic Blue.

Glacier Gray is a timeless and neutral hue that grounds and enhances the other colors in the spectrum.  

Look for these colors to be prevalent interior design as well as fashion come Spring 2015 and possibly throughout the year. In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy
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2014 HAMPTON DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE...

If you're spending time in the Hamptons this summer, enjoy some fine design while supporting a good cause and stop by the Hampton Designer Show House. Presented by Traditional Home Magazine, the showhouse features the work of more than 20 top interior designers with proceeds benefitting Southampton Hospital.

The showhouse starts Sunday, July 20th and runs through Labor Day, September 1st. Click here for details.

Since I'm about two hours away, I'll be making a day trip to visit at some point and will report back. Hope to see you there. In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

FALL COLORS FOR 2014...

The calendar is only halfway through July but I feel it is my duty to prepare you for the upcoming season's colors to look forward to for fashion and design.   

For more than 20 years The Pantone Institute, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to forecast the season's most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for fall 2014. 

First up is the leader of the pack and the Color of the Year for 2014: Radiant Orchid #18-3224 - a captivating and adaptable shade that enchants the complete spectrum...

Royal Blue #19-3955 - an evocative and dignified hue that provides more complexity and excitement than the average navy while still remaining versatile...

Aluminum #16-1107 - a futuristic stainless steel shade that serves as a complex neutral...

Aurora Red #18-1550 - a sophisticated shade with verve and spark...

Misted Yellow #14-0837 - a ray of sunlight and warmth that alludes to the promise of spring to come...

Sangria #19-2047 - an exotic red that evokes a sense of glamorous adventure and faraway destinations...

Mauve Mist #15-3207 - a romantic and elegant purple shade...

Cognac #18-1421 - a classy and cultured brown that takes a typical autumnal color to a sumptuous realm...

Bright Cobalt #19-4037 - a twist on the traditional cobalt blue with a slightly green undertone...

Cypress #18-0322 - a powerful and majestic green...

Look for these colors and combinations to create color palettes that will dominate the scene in fashion and interior design. Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Images courtesy of Pantone.com and Pinterest.com

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK...

Does life imitate art or is it vice versa?  Since the Pantone Institute dubbed Tangerine Tango the Color of the Year for 2012 and now the widely popular Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black has been nominated for multiple Emmy awards, it is a legitimate question (relatively speaking). 

Let's honor the ladies of Litchfield Correctional Facility by exploring the use of the "celebrated hue" in interior design. Since 2012, orange has made a meteoric rise in fashion as evident by top designers' lines from that year...  

Even two years later, one of the colors included in Pantone's top picks for 2014 is Celosia Orange. As always, interior design follows suit with trends in fashion. However, couture created with such a vibrant color can be fascinating but a whole orange room can be a bit overpowering. Just a touch of "citrus" may be enough to create a stimulating environment...

Mix orange with grays, taupes and whites for a sophisticated color palette. Don't be afraid to be bold and mix with it other strongly hued colors like reds, pinks and blues - just use in moderation. Consider adding touches of orange with key furniture pieces, pillows, lighting, accessories and artwork...

Jonathan Adler

DwellStudio

Houzz.com

Horchow

Ro Sham Beaux

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy