I saw this in a recent magazine
and liked the sentiment so
I thought I'd share. . .
Courtesy of: Ladies Home Journal, Sept 08
Feb 21, 2009
Jan 11, 2009
Decorating Goodies
Initial & Name Sign
We love sharing decorating finds and with these being hand-made to order, well... I just couldn't resist sharing them with you!
Order a Susie Harris sign here!
We love sharing decorating finds and with these being hand-made to order, well... I just couldn't resist sharing them with you!
Order a Susie Harris sign here!
Jan 10, 2009
Mimosa: The Color for 2009
A new year, a new color! Paint is the least expensive change you can make to a room, and it can have the greatest impact.
Pantone is the "global authority" in the color world and each year they predict, with great accuracy, the newest hottest colors for the year. This year they have named Mimosa as the Color of the Year, 2009.
Yellow draws us in and comforts and warms us. As we face the uncertainty of the economy and political changes this year brings, we look for assurance. Just as the assurance the daily rising and setting of the sun brings to us, Mimosa brings in warmth and cheerfulness to family rooms and kitchens. Yellow brings the outdoors in and can make a room appear larger, warmer and inviting.
If you're looking for a new look in your home this year and need some guidance, Sandi and I can help you select the perfect shade of yellow for your home!
Hot Color Trends for 2009
COLOR MARKETING GROUP PREDICTSHOT COLOR TRENDS FOR 2009
http://www.colormarketing.org/Media.aspx?id=1095&
Choices Driven by Concern for Economy and Optimism for the Future
Alexandria, VA /December 2008 -- What colors are in store for us in 2009? According to Color Marketing Group, the top choices have been influenced by both our concern for the economy and our optimism about the future.
Color Marketing Group, the leading international non-profit association of color design professionals, has been accurately predicting color trends for more than 45 years. CMG predicts more evolution than revolution in color trends for the coming new season.
"We're finding comfort in colors that are familiar, and yet, at the same time, we're embracing colors that make us happy -- especially as accents," said executive director, Jaime Stephens. "Everyone’s concerned about the economy, yet the spirit of the country coming together after the election is powerfully reflected in these choices. Also, the demand for colors and products that reflect an environmentally 'greener' world goes way beyond a trend. It's now 'a given.' "
According to CMG, look for these color trends in 2009:
Purple, Purple, Purple! - Emerging as a hot fashion color last fall, purple is not just a fad -- it's an entrenched trend, strongly influenced by the election. (After all, red plus blue equals purple.) Look for a greyed-out violet that works equally well as an accent or a neutral, as well as redder, plummier purples and bluer-influenced fuchsias in a huge range of products. Purple is 2009’s “must have” color.
Blue is the New Green - Various greens have symbolized "green living” over the last few years, but in 2009 the "green" environmental message is delivered by the color blue. There are watery blues, sky blues and a whole range of blues that now represent our commitment to living on a greener planet.
Cooled-down, Greyed-out Browns and Greys - Complex neutrals satisfy our urge toward classic colors in an economically challenged time. They also bridge the area between black, which seems harsh, and brown, which doesn't seem strong enough.
Yellow for Energy – The neutrals may have greyed, but look for lots and lots of bright vivid yellow to give us energy as we re-build the economy. It's the stand-out accent color for 2009.
Bright Accents from India, China, and Turkey – The exotic has become the familiar. Oranges, turquoises and teals, reds, and yellows will abound in hues from far-away countries that now seem very near. They are the optimistic touches we crave.
White is now a Business Color – Technology has produced amazing new (and very practical) finishes, which helps explain why white is showing up everywhere, even in corporate board rooms. The contrasts are all in the finishes: matte versus gloss; shine and shimmer on reflective surfaces; textured whites versus smooth -- all washable and cleanable. White also represents purity of thought, motive and result – exactly what we want from businesses now.
The Return of the "M" Word - It's mauve. Remember mauve? An old color that looks new again, in dusty violet shades, mauve works as an accent but also serves now as a neutral, punched up by those bright Asian accents (orange, turquoise, teal, red, and yellow.)
About Color Marketing Group
Color Marketing Group forecasts color trends up to three years into the future for its members, many of whom must plan ahead for product, space and materials introductions. For more information: www.colormarketing.org.
http://www.colormarketing.org/Media.aspx?id=1095&
Choices Driven by Concern for Economy and Optimism for the Future
Alexandria, VA /December 2008 -- What colors are in store for us in 2009? According to Color Marketing Group, the top choices have been influenced by both our concern for the economy and our optimism about the future.
Color Marketing Group, the leading international non-profit association of color design professionals, has been accurately predicting color trends for more than 45 years. CMG predicts more evolution than revolution in color trends for the coming new season.
"We're finding comfort in colors that are familiar, and yet, at the same time, we're embracing colors that make us happy -- especially as accents," said executive director, Jaime Stephens. "Everyone’s concerned about the economy, yet the spirit of the country coming together after the election is powerfully reflected in these choices. Also, the demand for colors and products that reflect an environmentally 'greener' world goes way beyond a trend. It's now 'a given.' "
According to CMG, look for these color trends in 2009:
Purple, Purple, Purple! - Emerging as a hot fashion color last fall, purple is not just a fad -- it's an entrenched trend, strongly influenced by the election. (After all, red plus blue equals purple.) Look for a greyed-out violet that works equally well as an accent or a neutral, as well as redder, plummier purples and bluer-influenced fuchsias in a huge range of products. Purple is 2009’s “must have” color.
Blue is the New Green - Various greens have symbolized "green living” over the last few years, but in 2009 the "green" environmental message is delivered by the color blue. There are watery blues, sky blues and a whole range of blues that now represent our commitment to living on a greener planet.
Cooled-down, Greyed-out Browns and Greys - Complex neutrals satisfy our urge toward classic colors in an economically challenged time. They also bridge the area between black, which seems harsh, and brown, which doesn't seem strong enough.
Yellow for Energy – The neutrals may have greyed, but look for lots and lots of bright vivid yellow to give us energy as we re-build the economy. It's the stand-out accent color for 2009.
Bright Accents from India, China, and Turkey – The exotic has become the familiar. Oranges, turquoises and teals, reds, and yellows will abound in hues from far-away countries that now seem very near. They are the optimistic touches we crave.
White is now a Business Color – Technology has produced amazing new (and very practical) finishes, which helps explain why white is showing up everywhere, even in corporate board rooms. The contrasts are all in the finishes: matte versus gloss; shine and shimmer on reflective surfaces; textured whites versus smooth -- all washable and cleanable. White also represents purity of thought, motive and result – exactly what we want from businesses now.
The Return of the "M" Word - It's mauve. Remember mauve? An old color that looks new again, in dusty violet shades, mauve works as an accent but also serves now as a neutral, punched up by those bright Asian accents (orange, turquoise, teal, red, and yellow.)
About Color Marketing Group
Color Marketing Group forecasts color trends up to three years into the future for its members, many of whom must plan ahead for product, space and materials introductions. For more information: www.colormarketing.org.
Jan 2, 2009
Staging Class Scheduled for Feb 2009!
Staging is so important in today's real estate market. Receive tips on how to see your listing through the eyes of potential buyers and how to give your property greater interior and exterior appeal. Join us, The Decorating Girls on Tuesday, February 10th at the TCC-Gig Harbor Campus for this one-hour class.
$35 fee includes hand outs and a goodie bag.
Hope to see you there!
Sandi & Roberta
Decorate Fabulously! With Us
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This workshop was created for the homeowner who is passionate about decorating (or completely baffled by it), building, remodeling, wanting to feel a little more secure in their home decor shopping selections, or just wants to have a fun informative girls day out. Decorate Fabulously! Workshop is a little bit of talk, combined with lots of visuals and some hands on projects. It's a fun filled, fast paced workshop designed for you to learn how to create a beautiful home on any budget!
Pre-registration is required. $320 (Early registration discounted price $295). Lunch and beverages are provided and as our gift to you for joining us, a Decorators Assistant organization system and tote bag ($99 value). Pre-register with a friend and an additional gift of a Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paint fan deck will be given to both of you to take home. Reserve your seat today!For 2009 workshop schedules and more information, visit www.TheDecoratingGirls.com or contact The Decorating Girls, Sandi Gregory, Owner of details Redesign and Staging located in Pierce County at 253-720-7635 or Roberta Anderson, Owner of Anderson Homes Redesigned in Kitsap County at 360-471-4663 or e-mail us at info@TheDecoratingGirls.com.
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