MIDNIGHT GARNET.....FAVORITE NEW COLOR!

My husband and I spent Sunday afternoon at the Wine Expo in Boston with friends and family. This is the primo and largest wine expo in the country! Wine tasting at vendor tables from all over the world was a blast, but the highlight of my day was when I discovered the new Infinity G series convertible, mind you not just for the beauty of the car, but for the unbelievable color!!! How clever to have this beautiful "Merlot" hue on this car sitting in the middle of the wine expo, great marketing ploy! They have me sold, though a convertible in New England is not the most practical. So it got me thinking to why I am so drawn to the red hues? It has been my favorite color since I was a little girl and I wear it constantly. So next time you need some inspiration for color in your home, look in your closet. Many of us are drawn to decorating our homes in the colors we wear! So what is your favorite color to wear? I would love to hear from you!!!!

TREND #4.....REFRESHED

The final of the four trends for 2010 packs a whole lot of punch with bold use of color taking much of it's inspiration from vintage 60" and 70's. Infusing dashes and splashes of a bold single color into a neutral backdrop draws the eye around a room or space to space for a revived and refreshed atmosphere. Think of Crisp Fresh Greens, Lemon Yellow, Orange and Violet mixed with neutrals like navy, beige and white in Missoni knits, Pucci prints and Hermes scarfs. This trend will surely lift your spirits with a fresh dose of optimism. Head to MOMA or your local museum of modern art for inpiration!

Do you have the "Post Holiday Blues?"

Have you been a little down in the dumps since the holidays? This time of year is always a little tough and with most of the country literally "out in the cold" I like to think of "Blue" in a happier context. Enjoy this video of designer Nancy Corzine's Cool Blue Living Room.

Design Trend #3...Sophisticated Simplicity

So in keeping with the economic times it is no surprise to see an increasing trend in getting back to the basics....where a return to simpler times and "less is more" is becoming the current mantra for many. Naturally this is often translated over to design in fashion and home furnishings. Looking at this design trend you will find neutrals, sheer and transparent fabrics, uncluttered simplicity, simple and clean accessories and the emphasis on form and function. Think of the Bauhaus movement, with the 90th anniversary of this movement in 2010, this has become a classic for the Baby Boomers where "form followed function".

Below are some examples...what are your favorites, how do you see yourself applying this trend to your lifestyle?

MET HOME OF THE YEAR BY KARMAN NG/BARCELONA SOFA CIRCA 1930


FABULOUS HEADBOARD


WONDERFUL CHAIRS!


LOVE THE GRAY FIREWALL!


NEUTRAL PALETTE


KELLY HOPPEN DINING ROOM


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