New Site…
April 6, 2013 § 2 Comments
I’m blogging for Debsan now—for more posts on color and decorating advice for your home visit Debsan.
Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2012 – Wythe Blue HC-143
January 27, 2012 § 1 Comment
Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year—Wythe Blue—has been a favorite of mine for quite some time. It is so versatile, it can work beautifully in many different settings…
Photo: restyledhome.blogspot.com
Photo: Real Simple
Photo: Benjamin Moore
Photo: colorcharts.com
This classic color looks great as an accent or as the the main color in a room. It makes a perfect backdrop for collections and photo galleries. And yes—it can even transform your old furniture, by accenting or painting the whole piece. Overall, it is a soothing color that would be a welcome addition to any home.
Waiting for snow…
December 26, 2011 § 2 Comments
I love the historic buildings and homes of New England—they have such character. I’ve always admired their perfect proportions and details. Beautiful in classic white or deep rich colors…they just feel like home.
Photo: Dipity.com
Photo: A New England Life - anewenglandlife.com
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Photo: Favim.com
Now all we need is some snow!
Happy Holidays.
The color of the season…red!
December 12, 2011 § 5 Comments
Red is so festive and cheerful—it’s the perfect color for the holiday season. Why not spread some holiday joy year-round by adding this color to your home?
Photo: via Jane from Stormy Girls Castle Blog
My favorite way to use red is to add touches of red throughout the home. Pick a few moments in each room…a red accented front door, a red leather tray with books or a throw, red cabinetry in the kitchen or mudroom, or a red accent wall. Think of your home as having one color palette—played out in different ways. Use quiet colors for the backdrop. Neutrals work best, like off-white, charcoal & beige.
Photo: Southern Living
Photo: Traditional Home
Photo: Country Living
Photo: This Old House
This works great with a small home or apartment. Try using more red in some rooms than others. Mixing it up and using red in different ways will keep it interesting.
Color palette swatches are from Benjamin Moore: Segovia Red 1288, Black Tar 2126-10, Simply White OC-117, Spring in Aspen 954.
Stylish table settings
November 20, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Still looking for ideas for a beautiful Thanksgiving table? Get inspired with these elegant table settings …
Images from http://www.digsdigs.com
Love the cover of the new House of Fifty…
November 1, 2011 § 1 Comment
I just love the color combination of this guest room by interior designer Lori Graham!
House of Fifty
Check out the latest House of Fifty issue here.
Balancing orange…
October 25, 2011 § 3 Comments
Orange radiates warmth and energy. This color can be stunning when done right—but this strong color can be hard to use. In decorating, the boldness of orange is often tempered with white or neutrals. Another way to balance this color is to pair it with soft colors, like pale yellows or soft blues. Try these well balanced palettes next time you use orange…
Photo: Alice Lane Home
Photo: Canadian House and Home
Photo: Tobi Fairley
Color palette swatches are from Benjamin Moore. Image 1 – Yellow Iris, Racing Orange, Limelight. Image 2 – Spring Mint, Racing Orange, Gladstone Tan. Image 3 – Spring Mint, Racing Orange, Seashell.
