10 Ways to use Pantone's Colour of 2014

The news is out and after much  guessing  by designers the world over Pantone has declared Radiant Orchid as the colour for 2014.

2014 Pantone Colour of the Year

 It seems to leave people a little speechless.  Now I am a purple lover and have hits of it around my house, but I lean toward the bluish purples.  Even my front door is BM french violet. I have lavender  front porch cushions  etc.  I wear lots  of purples in clothing.   But this is more pink.

It is a far cry from last year's emerald. 

 If you bought into emerald last year here's a combination of the two.... 

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Certainly colourful.  Notice how white is used to quieten this scheme.

But how to deal with this vibrant pink purple.... 

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 Play it safe and use it to add a  jolt of colour in flowers... Beautiful and temporary.

 

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Invest in a little leather that can be moved from room to room.  

Paint a piece of furniture or a mirror.

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Throw in a daring light fixture. 

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 Buy an accent chair in this lovely hue and connect it with a patterned pillow. 

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Mix it up in lovely patterned bedding. 

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Or on a ceiling or headboard.  Notice the leather ottoman from a previous shot.

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Now we are getting daring with drapes, a bold geometric pattern and peonies.  The dark furniture provides a rich backdrop for this scheme.

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Or have the full meal deal with walls, bedding, drapes, pillows and art.  Thankfully the white offers the perfect foil for the vibrancy.

Did you notice any trends in how it is used? 

And good- bye with one of my paintings that works with this lovely colour

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Margaret Ryall ( In Between) mixed media on canvas, 12 x 36 inches , private collection

Chocolate + Caramel

If I can't have a chic getaway this winter then I'm craving warm, cozy + rich...I love the idea of caramel, cream and chocolate anything at the moment..layer old and new elements with lots of texture to perfect this look. The chocolate cupcakes are filled with a salted caramel. Yum. Find the recipe here.

Kelly Wearstler

november

It seems right when November rolls in the temperature in Boston drops 20 degrees. It was 65 in October now it's 40, but I've decided instead of complaining I'm going to try and embrace the cooler weather this year. If you can't beat it, join it kind of mentality. I've pulled together some inspirational images and positive points of the cooler weather setting in..I also love using a color palette of amber, camel, rich grey and cozy browns with brass/golden accents this time of year!

The gorgeous necklace pictured is by Elva Fields and would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday fete! I live in my hunter boots during Fall's rainy season, I'd love to get a second color maybe even the trending red shade pictured. Find them and more colors here.

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via Rue

See like I said earlier, good design, all goes back to layering!! I have a moroccan wedding blanket on my wish list for my new bedroom digs! Wedding Blankets available here. 

Shelter loves 9.21.12

I'm adoring ALL things cozy and camel this week!

1. The Wendy Schwartz (image via Lonny) seating area within a bedroom. The mix of textiles, colors and shapes are fabulous. There are those sheep skin rugs again. Perfect for this time of year! I dread the day I have to turn the heat on in my house, today was it. It was a chilly 61 degrees in here this morning!

2. Camel bags! This Prada version would work.

3. A Fall plus? Scarf season. I love layering scarfs with outfits. A burberry classic is the way to go!

4. Albert Hadley design board!! - Simply inspiring.

5. Feather details and motifs. I'm seeing them everywhere.  Bracelet

Lonny love!

I find like attracts like, so if you read my blog or most interior design and/or fashion magazines, then you most likely read Lonny Magazine and have probably already poured over this drool worthy space. I highly admire both Michelle Adam's style and drive! Now there's an example of a girl who seems to have it all together! This month's issue of Lonny was great, I always look forward to their latest issue and try to read it the day it arrives onto my lap top!  I loved Michelle's bedroom and the canopy bed that she carefully created and featured. Something I too would love to do but I'm not sure when I'd have time to do it. I'm also not sure that my five year old son wouldn't try to swing from the hanging drapes. Is it me or do young boys have more energy then they can ever possibly expend? :) I also adore the sharp and stylish black. grey and white combo used. She beautifully mixed an array of textures and patterns. Thanks for sharing another perfect design with us Michelle!

Egyptian Paw

I'm a fan of mixing modern and classical elements. I love when legs terminate with a claw or a paw, a very classical trait. Right now, I'm feeling the need to use these stools in a client project!! How do you feel about the paw foot? The top project is by designer extraordinaire Molly Luetkemeyer, who currently has a tastemaker tag sale on One King's Lane. The other stools are from Maison Luxe!

Lamp Love Part Deux

I love the quirkiness of gold gilt tole table lamps..They look darling in Celerie Kemble's Master Bedroom. The two below are currently for sale on e-bay. 

image: Lonny Magazine

A place of one's own.

I need to make some changes at my home, so I started with my bedroom. My Mom who is the sweetest person around insisted on taking me shopping for some new bedding. I couldn't find exactly what I wanted so I opted for an all white 650 thread count duvet. I am going to splurge on two monogrammed pillow cases to add some interest to the mix.  I'm inspired by both of the above images. I want to add feminine flourishes, a bit of unexpected glamour and soft details. I also need to design a headboard. I feel some creative sketching coming on............

Have a great one! xx. J

Be Good

To Yourself...

came across artist Karen Appleton's amazing paintings via Design Darling

Images: Cherry Blossom Girl, Mary Ruffle, Dress Design Decor - bedroom image, Plush Palate, as noted

Lavender + Lilac

Aren't these flowers gorgeous? {inspiring wedding colors}

I'm drawn to certain colors at different times..who knows why? When I was pregnant it was pink {i guess that's not hard to figure out}. I'm most likely subliminally seduced with fashion and shelter magazines..this month's obsession is with lavender + lilac..{I'm guessing I'm craving cooler colors because of the crazy heat} not necessarily by entire rooms swathed by these colors but small touches!

I discovered this week that my favorite Sister Parish fabric - Burma is now available in lavender! {they've added a number of colors}

{ these walls might be a bit much after a while, but I'm loving the pillow, romans' + headboard}

{an oldie but goodie}

images: Veranda - scanned by Shelter, My Ideal Home, book - I'm looking up the name, Harper's Bazaar - August 2010, Domino, Decor Pad

Fabric Love - Kerry Cassill

{find a selection of Kerry's bedding here}

I'm currently smitten with textile designer Kerry Cassill's line of fabric, bedding and clothing. Her influence stems from her travels around the globe, but mainly from Indian Prints she discovered in Parisian Markets.

She launches a new collection each season, I'm looking forward to seeing what's in store for the Fall of 2010. She also has a shop in Laguna Beach named LaLa. Here's a peek at her goods..

{clothing line - I'm really loving the purple Ikat behind her}