Color Caffeine - Sun Dried Tomato

Weathered and washed - this hue of sun dried tomato makes you think of farm market fresh veggies, a hot summer afternoon in the sun and a comfortable chair on the patio. Perfect for decor both indoors and out, try a dash of invigorating color to brighten your day! For our entire Color Caffeine palette series, you can see them all on flickr or right here on the blog.

Color Caffeine - Crisp Linen

Crisp Linen is the next in a series of color palette inspirations in our Color Caffeine series. Coordinating perfectly with one of our other whitewashed, hint of mint or peaches and cream palettes, this soft and elegant hue is a stunning neutral tone perfect for any occasion! Our entire collection of palette inspirations can be found on our flickr photostream...

Trendspotting NYC - Sheherazade

Trendspotting in NYC is always a colorful and eclectic experience and in The Bowery the Moroccan decor and furniture boutique, Sheherazade, is a perfect example. Vivid colors, ethnic patterns and unique home furnishing pieces create a storytelling experience for the decor enthusiast:

"At Sheherazade we have captured the opulence of Islamic Art and Oriental decorative furnishings, objects d'arts and everything in between that epitomizes the essence of culture. We bring you the most unique, best quality items from such places as Damascus, Cairo, Istanbul and Marrakech..."

Color Shot - Frappe

A cool, smooth and creamy shot of color from our ongoing series of palette inspirations in the Color Shot collection! You can find this palette and our entire series in our flickr photostream. Enjoy!

Color Caffeine - Whitewashed

Looking for a more serene, understated and elegant color for your summer design and decor projects? This new hue in our collection - "Whitewashed" - is the perfect combination of white with a touch of gray that softens the color into a weathered, yet sophisticated, palette. For our entire collection of inspirational palettes, visit our flickr photostream or stay right here on the blog. Enjoy!

Hot Summer Color - Trendspotting NYC

During a recent trendspotting trip to New York City we enjoyed a bright and intense dose of hot summer color at ABC Carpet and Home. One of our favorite retail venues, ABC didn't disappoint with hues ranging from subtle ocean side coral and shell pink to more vibrant tones of magenta, fuchsia and orange. Perfect for the summer heatwave that seems to be hitting so many of us, these hot hues are perfect for seasonal decorating and entertaining!

Color Caffeine - Peaches & Cream

Who doesn't love peaches & cream? Especially in the heat of a dogged summer afternoon, this cool and smooth color combination is reminiscent of ice cream, cool breezes and front porch social gatherings. It was a perfect choice for this week's Color Caffeine! You can find all of our color palette inspirations either here on the blog or on our flickr photostream. Stay cool!!

Color Shot - 4th of July!!!

Just in time to help you celebrate the 4th of July - it's a shot of red, white and blue! A patriotic blend of color that is sure to inspire the Americana in you! For our entire collection of inspiring hues - visit our flickr photostream.