Read Time: 3 min Good luck charms have been a part of religion and culture for centuries, often becoming fashion statements or fads. Brazilian wish bracelets, known as Bahia Bands, have a rich history spanning over 200 years and have recently become more popular worldwide. Each band’s color conveys a message or desire to bring the wearer good luck.Continue […]
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Read Time: 3 min Do you have a list of goals you would like to achieve? If so, I’m here to support you with colors to help you stay motivated. Colors can positively affect your level of motivation and that can keep you moving towards your goals. Here are my quick tips for choosing colors that can help you […]
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Read Time: 3 min As if a million stars floated down, sparkling sunlight dances across crystal clear blue water. The sunlight mesmerize. The blue waters beckon and invite you it step in. Ahh, the pleasure of a seaside getaway in any one of the sought after destinations around the world. Is it any wonder that so many people choose […]
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Read Time: 3 min Create Your Outdoor Lifestyle With ColorColor can turn a bland backyard into an outdoor oasis. A creative combination of hues can cleverly transform a space into an inviting haven for entertaining, dining and relaxing. “With an endless array of options in furnishings, finishes and accessories, homeowners have become more sophisticated and comfortable using color in […]
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Read Time: 4 min Is it just me or are you at a point in life where you enjoy snow more from the inside looking out than being out in it? I think the many years I spent in Upstate New York and New England digging out my driveway and being caught ‘under dressed’ in the interest of fashion […]
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Read Time: 3 min Black plants: As popular in the garden as the color black is in fashionDoes it surprise you that black is a color that is now championed in the garden? Black has always been the sophisticated, chic wardrobe color for the confident. It’s the color of the business world and the ‘little black dress’. Yet in […]
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Read Time: 2 min Whether you travel abroad or simply appreciate global style from the comfort of your own corner of the world, adapting cultural color schemes and design elements can transform your indoor and outdoor spaces.A desire to reinvigorate our lives and living spaces is satisfied by colors from cultures around the world. From Africa, to Turkey, to […]
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Read Time: 3 min During a recent exterior color consultation, a homeowner had a question about selecting the roof color for the home he is having built. He wanted the color of the copper accent roofs over the bay windows to have a patina similar to the tiles shown below.This homeowner also knew he wanted a polymer slate roof […]
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Read Time: 5 min The Coco Chanel of DecoratingDorothy Draper (1889-1969), was America’s first female interior designer, and she turned the establishment on its ear with her outlandish use of color, texture and ornate fixtures. This forward-thinking woman was the Grand Dame of using bright, bold hue and texture combinations in her decorating of socialite homes, hotels, offices and […]
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Read Time: 3 min Etymologists, or word detectives, say the word red has roots in a Proto-Indo-European word and is linked to our most ancient ancestors.
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Read Time: 4 min No longer designated to staple classics like pants and trenches, khaki, stone and ecru along with modern day fleshy pinks and champagne cremes, are making their way as the it color for sophisticated day and edgy evening wear.A bevy of glamorous starlets rocked the look at this year’s Oscars ceremony. I always say you can […]
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Read Time: 3 min Wondering about what colors are in a bag of M&M’s? This is the official M&M’s color mix
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Read Time: 3 min The color of the houses in the blue city are an outcome of the extent of caste led beliefs that dominate the Indian psyche.
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Read Time: 6 min Color Meaning of Gray Explained; symbolism, psychology, word associations, intrigue facts about gray and how to use the color of wisdom effectively.
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Read Time: 8 min Color Meaning of Black Explained; symbolism, psychology, word associations, intrigue facts about black and how to use this sophisticated color effectively.
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Read Time: 6 min Color Meaning of Brown Explained; symbolism, psychology, word associations, intrigue facts about brown and how to use this earthy color effectively.
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Read Time: 9 min Color Meaning of Pink Explained; symbolism, psychology, word associations, intrigue facts about pink and how to use the Millennial’s favorite effectively.
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Read Time: 9 min Color Meaning of Yellow Explained; symbolism, psychology, word associations, intrigue facts about yellow and how to use this happy color effectively.
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Read Time: 4 min Hickethier color theory, which uses pure pigment, makes it easy to mix colors creating 1000 colors all from just five pigments.
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Color Meaning & SymbolismThere is more to color than just what meets the eyes. Color influences perceptions, touches emotions, and sways decisions. Explore the fascinating ways our physical bodies, our brains, and our cultures shape the ways in which we interact with colors. Green Color Meaning and SymbolismGreen is a symbol of rebirth. It’s the […]
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