Pop open a crayon box and ask anyone--child or adult--to pick their favorite color. They're likely to choose blue. This sky-high hue is a longtime favorite of just about everyone and for good reason. Psychologically, the color blue soothes, energizes and calms. It's also looks good with just about every color. In short, blue plays well with others. Blue is back in the fashion spotlight as an “it” color. Designers are once again turning to it as part of their must-have color palette for … [Read more...]
Going Au Naturel
We love the English language as much as the next person but, every now and then, we have to hand it to the French. They have a knack for taking the most common words and making them sound (dare we say) so sexy? For instance, designers are currently ga-ga over furnishings with plain and simple organic shapes and finishes that seem somewhat naked to the eye but are dubbed "au naturel" in the land of ooh-lah-lah. Whatever the language, the look's the same. It's naturally fabulous both indoors and … [Read more...]
Fine Lines
We've been fans of stripes ever since childhood when we spotted our first zebra. To us, the rest of the zoo--even the stately giraffe and the proud peacock--couldn't make an entrance quite like the ultra cool zebra. Decked out in bold black and white stripes, this patterned horse of sorts delivers a design lesson straight from Mother Nature that all it takes to make visual impact is to toe the line. Stripes have always been a classic favorite from nautical looks to country … [Read more...]
Top 5 Picks for Father’s Day Gifts
Forget the socks, ties and golf balls--Dad's got enough of those to host a garage sale. This Father's Day, give your special guy something he'll brag about nonstop year-round. No matter your budget, there's something for everyone who wants to make this Father's Day truly special. … [Read more...]
