Some time ago there was interesting banter on a Color Marketing Group site about whether silver was a color and opinions were flying around like bees on honey. I don’t think there was a clear winner as experts from all over chimed in with their views on the subject. There was the opinion that silver...Read More

We’ve already traveled to Australia, Asia and Europe to visit the forecasted color trends inspired by these regions in the Hirshfield’s Colour Canvas 2012 collection. Now let’s get our passports stamped in South America, North America and Africa! In South America, design is heavily influenced by Spanish trends, Aztec patterns and the iconic color scheme...Read More

Color is the universal language. Throughout the globe, color is used to convey emotion, personal style, drama and storytelling. The interesting thing about color is the way it can be mixed and matched to create functional color palettes that compliment larger societal trends. The Hirshfield’s Colour Canvas 2012 collection features color combinations that harmonize with...Read More

“The Elegance of Winter” is the theme for Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House 2011.   Expect to see creamy whites, cool blues, celadon, soft greens and shimmering metallic accents mixed in with botanical elements and natural textures. Vintage architectural pieces, such as repurposed porch posts and railings, will add historic charm throughout the house. Needless to say,...Read More

    Pretend you’re at the eye doctor; do you like room one or room two better? One or two? Benjamin Moore showcases their 2012 trend colors in these fabulous room sets. One room, two different looks. It’s all about paint color changing the appearance of a room. Warm or cool? Traditional or contemporary? Right or...Read More

As I was stumbling through StumbleUpon.com the other day, I came across a blog post that caught my eye – Paint it BLACK by LiveLikeYou.com. Not only were the pictures stunning, but the question posed by the author got me thinking – “I wondered why we wear this beautiful non color for mourning.  Black is...Read More

Bachman’s Fall Ideas House “A Transition of Seasons & Styles” September 15, 2011 – October 9, 2011 Guess what?  If your name is drawn, the contents of the sunroom (above) can be yours! No purchase necessary, just enter your name in the drawing at Bachman’s on Lyndale. And Hirshfield’s is giving away four gallons of...Read More

Banking never looked so good. I ran across Emmanuelle Moureaux’s work over at Black Eiffel, and tracked down more of her work at her website. Her use of color, along with such simple shapes, bowls me over.Read More

  If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve more than likely found yourself standing in front of a wall in your home staring at samples of various paint colors applied side-by-side in small sections. You may leave the room for a bit and come back to look at the colors again at a different time of...Read More

Does your place of work make you feel inspired? Stressed? Sleepy? It can be more than just the pile of papers and clutter on your desk that can affect the way you feel at work. Color and design can also leave you feeling any variety of emotions that could affect your productivity in the workplace....Read More