Turquoise is the color of creative expression. This beautiful color symbolizes transformation and change. It sparks communication and independence. It is sophisticated and refreshing. Color trends reflect what is going on in the world at this moment, what people are feeling, hoping and dreaming. In 2010, we want things to work. We want happiness. We [...]
Posts Tagged ‘sophisticated’
Totally Turquoise!
Posted in accessories, color inspiration, farmhouse, paint, Turquoise, tagged color, Color Trends 2010, energy, passion, refreshing, sophisticated, Turquoise on March 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Conversations with the color expert
Posted in ambience, color inspiration, tagged aging, artisan, color forecast, enduring, exuberant, fresh, layers, mystery, natural, optimism, Sherwin Williams, sophisticated, structure, translucent on February 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I have had the wonderful opportunity to sit with Margi Kyle a couple times over the past few weeks. Margi is a MEGA color guru. Her experience would take me paragraphs to write. She developed color for Para Paint in Canada, she is the National President for IDS (Interior Design Society) and National Vice President for WCAA [...]
Welcome Home! Impressions at first step
Posted in antique, architectual, artist, Blue, chic, collecting antiques, color inspiration, colors, Comfort, Country Modern, Creativity, Entry, fine art, Foyer, paint, simplicity, sophisticated, vintage with a modern twist, wide plank flooring, tagged antiques, Art, beautiful fabrics, Blue, blue skies, bright and airy, calm, carefree, chic, country cottage, eccentric, English, entertain, happy, nature, relaxed, sophisticated, warm, wide plank floors on February 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »
You can’t judge a book by its cover, but the entry to your home reads as your table of contents. What do you want it to say about you? I want my family and friends to feel sucked in to my house, to want to come in, eat, drink, relax and stay. I want my home [...]
Getting White Right
Posted in antique, architectual, chic, distressed antiqued furniture, Fabulous Pillows, feels like Europe, sophisticated, white rooms, tagged alabaster, cabana, cashmere, cathedral, chic, crystal, gray, ivory, linen, Louis IVI, monochromatic, objet d'art, sophisticated, taupe, tone on tone, white, white rooms on February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
White has been in style forever and I can guess it’s not going anywhere. Many of you who have been living with color for awhile are wanting to try this calm and sophisticated ambience. Creating that serene but chic look can be harder than it looks. There is a fine line between chic and stark. The key to a [...]
genius-inspired
Posted in Bathrooms, cabinetry, chic, Clean house, declutter, Gustavian, Scandanavian, Swedish, Uncategorized, tagged antiques, bathroom, bedroom, cotton, kitchen, linen, simple, simplicity, sophisticated, Swedish, vintage, white on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci Nothing says simple sophistication to me like Swedish inspired design. I go crazy over this stuff!! It’s so clean and fresh. Mixing some vintage pieces and antiques with modern clean line furniture balances out the space. Using neutral linens and white cotton makes it feel comfortable [...]
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