color

Design phobias: dealing with your fear of color

April 26, 2012
Design phobias: dealing with your fear of color

I recently returned from a wonderful cruise to Bermuda. Aside from the company, my favorite part of the trip was the colors found in Bermuda. From the teal water to the soft pink beaches, this tiny island did not disappoint. Color speaks to me and I am always drawn to pleasing combinations. You probably also [...]

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The colors I love this month ~ lavender & lilac

April 12, 2012
The colors I love this month ~ lavender & lilac

Maybe it’s the gardens in bloom or the warm air, but I am loving lavender and lilac this month. These colors add a touch of softness to any room and like many colors, can be used in large quantities or in small pops. I love these colors paired with navy blue, cream, gray, black & [...]

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The colors I love this month ~ green & aqua

March 1, 2012
The colors I love this month ~ green & aqua

March is the month when everything starts comes to life outside. It happens to be unseasonably warm today, so my mind is already thinking “spring,” even though it’s several weeks early! When I think about spring I think about freshness, light and color (well, I always think about color…). The colors I am loving this [...]

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The color I love this month ~ navy blue

February 2, 2012
The color I love this month ~ navy blue

I have had a color crush on navy blue for the past year or more. It started with navy blue cars. I fell in love and wished my car was navy instead of boring silver. Then it was fashion, from dark, navy denim to navy summer dresses. Navy is basic. It’s classic and so versatile. [...]

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The color I love this month ~ Tangerine Tango

January 5, 2012
The color I love this month ~ Tangerine Tango

As a color geek, I love learning what color Pantone selects as the “color of the year.” Their color for 2012 is “Tangerine Tango.” Sounds like fun, right? According to Pantone’s website: “Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. ‘Sophisticated but at the [...]

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colors I love this month

December 1, 2011
colors I love this month

New month, new colors to highlight and love! The colors I’m loving this month are teal  and bronze. They are yummy together or used on their own to add a new pop of color to your rooms. Sometimes all a room needs is a few new pillows, a new rug or the addition of a [...]

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Colors I love this month

November 3, 2011
Colors I love this month

I love color so it’s very hard to pick a fave, but often something catches my eye and I can’t stop thinking about those colors! This month those colors are emerald green and plum/dark purple. Jewel tones are everywhere this fall – from fashion and kitchen to home decor and paint colors. If you haven’t [...]

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A great mix of fabrics & style

May 23, 2011
A great mix of fabrics & style

I am working with a client in Catonsville, MD to redecorate her family room. She’s artistic, has a great eye and has many treasures she wants to better display. This family of 5 wants to make over their family room for optimal chill time. It’s a lovely, light-filled room and is painted a burnt sienna [...]

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Color or neutral decor—which do you prefer?

January 26, 2011
Color or neutral decor—which do you prefer?

Every year Pantone, “the world-renowned authority on color,” declares a color of the year. You may have already seen this year’s color, Honeysuckle, on TV, blogs and in home and fashion items. Pink was a big color at this year’s Golden Globes and since fashion often leads home decor, you can now find a pink [...]

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Rustic kitchen tile ~ final detail

January 24, 2011
Rustic kitchen tile ~ final detail

Last May I posted about a kitchen back splash I was creating with a Columbia, MD, client (creating finishing details). She and her husband are creating colorful kitchen, living and dining room spaces. We completed the tile installation at the end of last year, so I am finally sharing the final results with you. {Kitchen [...]

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