The wonderful thing about working with smart, creative people is that they are a great source of inspiration. As usual Julie finds the best products and I’m stealing this one for my own color inspiration for today.
It come from a post Julie wrote today on creating a December fete where the mood is festive- yet nothing is quite as it seems. Her inspiration began with designer Caroline Gardner’s not so typical holiday palette and a deer motif that feels more ‘optical illusion’ then ‘yuletide cheer’.
This is an unusual combination of color especially for the holidays but shows how unexpected combinations can be so much more interesting than typical combinations. Would you find this paper nearly as interesting if if was red, green and white? Or even different hues of blue and silver? I’m not sure I would have even given it a second look.
When choosing colors for a wardrobe there is a rule of thumb many people go by– If the style is quite unusual best to stay with classic colors but if the style is classic unusual or bolder colors are much more interesting. I think you could say this same idea works for just about anything.
Don’t miss all of the items Julie found. They are a fun blend of fantasy and festivities and can be seen on her post– An Inspired Holiday Event. Enjoy!
