Paint the nursery turquoise! The folks at Pantone have declared it color of the year. Turquoise combines blue and green to create a calm and soothing tone. From walls painted with the perfect shade ($50 per gallon) to cribs, bedding, and lighting options, we've rounded up some of our favorite turquoise items to add flair to a tot's lair.
Here's a post from OnSugar blog Smörgåsbord:
I am so loving the color combination in this little girl's room designed by Massucco Warner Miller and featured on Apartment Therapy.
And why wouldn't I love it? My two favorite colors are red and turquoise after all. I just never imagined they would go so well together.
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Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Laura Trevey from the Casa Inspiration group!
My newest favorite color trend is Turquoise and Orange! They are vibrant and dynamic together. View links on Bright, Bold, and Beautiful!
Have you been inspired by another color palette lately? Be sure to add photos and details to the Casa Inspiration group!
Pantone has made its annual choice for color of the year, crowning turquoise the tint of 2010! "Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing," according to a company statement. The hue is also said to be universally flattering, making it translate easily into interiors.
Its undertones of both warm and cool colors give it the ability to pair with any color in the spectrum — and in your home! Try introducing a little turquoise into your home this coming year with one of these fabulous furnishings below. Or, be inspired by my slideshow on decorating with turquoise!
I'm totally inspired by this Thanksgiving table setting from Martha Stewart. First of all, the gold pumpkins are utterly chic and a great way to update an overused seasonal décor item. Furthermore, the combination of this soft cerulean/turquoise color with the rich gold is simply beautiful and an elegant alternative to the warm browns and oranges you see on most Thanksgiving tables. Traditional Thanksgiving palettes never really appealed to me to begin with, so I'm weak in the knees over this. I tried to recreate this elegant setting and palette, and I think I've come up with something very glam, if I do say so myself. Just add gold pumpkins!
If you read my November must haves, you know that this month I'll be giving you tips, advice, and ideas for adding color to your home. As part of these "Color Theory" posts, I'm going to focus on different ranges of color each week. This week, I'll begin with cool colors, showing you how to decorate with specific colors, how to use color in small spaces, and how to paint and upholster with color. I'm kicking this off with one color I'm really loving lately: turquoise! Take a look at how you can decorate with this greenish-blue hue.
Today I glanced in the Look Book and look what I found: a turquoise treat! Not only does daiane's shirt dress have a piercing color, it also has a stylish silhouette. I especially love the tulip-shaped skirt. Way to break up the monotony via a skinny black belt and black tie-up sandals.
Come back and fill us in on the details.
Congrats to daiane!
Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!
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It's cyclical. Especially for me. I think the fact that I re-obsess with it every few years means it's a part of my style DNA. With today's modern cuts and fresh details and yesteryears beads and colors, Navajo-esque style feels new again, aka nuevo Navajo. It doesn't take a road trip to New Mexico for me to whip out my beaded earrings and turquoise belt, but a big sky always inspires . . .
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My two favorite things about Spring: sunshine and fashion. Since I have no control over Mother Nature, I'll delve into the latter. For my avatar's new look, I want you to help me find an outfit inspired my favorite Spring trend, Luxotica. This look is wild and rich in color and prints, but there's a fine line between tasteful and tacky. Are you up for the challenge?
I'll start you off with these Erickson Beamon Turquoise Glenda Earrings ($523) because they make me go gaga.
Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Fab's Spring Oufit.
Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.
Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.
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