THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Monday, July 9, 2012

COLOR OF THE YEAR 2012...

The Pantone Color Institute has declared Tangerine Tango as the Color of 2012. This wonderful reddish-orange hue is just the energy needed for this year's crop of all things 'Bold and Beautiful.' The color is appearing in clothing, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, cosmetics, accessories, home decor and furniture. In honor of this momentous announcement (I just started blogging so its news as far as I'm concerned *smile*), here are some juicy takes on the current color obsession...

Photo courtesy of Fashion Industry Management

Photo courtesy of CactusFlower.com

Now see how several designers have incorporated this year's favorite pop of color into some beautifully designed spaces...

Photo courtesy of ArcadianHome.com

Photo courtesy of HGTV.com

Photo courtesy of Decoist.com

Photo courtesy of DIYChicHome.com

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

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

Friday, July 6, 2012

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S WALLPAPER...

Unique furnishings and accessories aren't the only ways to make a "Bold and Beautiful" statement in your space. Try incorporating drama and color with wallpaper. Today's papers are nothing like your grandmother's birds and flowerpots of yesteryear. Metallics, geometric shapes, graphic designs, even pretty pastel florals make a big impact in a room. If you're nervous, try it on just one wall. Nowadays, some manufacturers make coordinating fabrics as well. There's even self-adhesive, removable wallpaper for apartment dwellers...

Eglantine by Anne French for Thibaut

Ivana by Thibaut

Coco by Thibaut

Orissa by Thibaut

Euphoria by JF Fabrics

Paradiso by JF Fabrics

Etosha by Thibaut

Floral Stripe by York Wallcoverings

Photo courtesy of ThibautDesigns.com

Kitchen Utensils and Ovals by York Wallcoverings

Photo courtesy of TempaperDesigns.com

But don't try to hang it yourself. Its always best to use a professional wallpaper hanger. Trust me, I know from experience.

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JFFABRICS.COM, THIBAUTDESIGNS.COM, YORKWALL.COM.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

GOING DIGITAL: ONLINE MAGAZINES...

I am a MAGAZINE HOARDER! I have stacks, on stacks, on stacks everywhere. The other problem is that I don't always get a chance to read them in a timely manner. Thank goodness there is help - digital magazines. There are a variety of online shelter, fashion and lifestyle mags that help keep me current and can be read while checking emails or doing research. My favs:

RUE MAGAZINE

LONNY MAGAZINE

IVY AND PIPER MAGAZINE

VIV MAGAZINE

HOUSE OF FIFTY

Added bonus - they're green as well. Happy reading...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

LIVING WITH THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July then to show 10 beautifully designed rooms incorporating Red, White and Blue...

Design by Muse Interiors

Design by Miles Redd

Photo Courtesy of ArchitecturalDigest.com

Design by Lindsey Coral Harper

Design by Tobi Farley Interior Design

Design by Jonathan Alder

Photo Courtesy of DecorPad.com

Design by Sig Bergamin

Designs by Meredith Heron

Photo Courtesy of PotteryBarn.com

God Bless America...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Monday, July 2, 2012

CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY

I'd love to be one of those people who decorates for every holiday but I just don't have the time. Personally, I'm not into kitsch so ideas have to be quick, easy and chic. Here are some fun ideas to add a little Patriotism into your home this 4th of July...

Pillows that aren't necessarily 'Americana' can evoke the spirit of the 4th...