In Praise of Happy Color—Lilly Pulitzer

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Color can make you happy. If anyone doubts that they should take a look at the creations of Lilly Pultitzer, the socialite and fashion designer who died earlier this month. Lilly Pulitzer had a colorful life…in every meaning of the … Continue reading

Odd Couples: Five Reasons to Love Unexpected Color Combos

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When picking new colors, have you ever wanted to not play it safe, stand up to the Palette Police, think outside the crayon box? Shocking color schemes can offer more than mere shock value. “They possess excellent attitude and can … Continue reading

Cream of the Crop: An Ode to White

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In a loft with impossibly high ceilings, painting the beams in the same shade as the walls helps “ground” the room, keeping it from looking too ethereal. Photo from ikeafamilylive.com  Color trends come and go, but white is never out of … Continue reading