Posts Tagged ‘color’
January 26th, 2012 | 12 Comments »
Mint green is such a bright and cheerful color. It’s hard not to smile in its presence. I had a lot of fun creating a minty ombre heart design against a natural linen canvas. I may use the ombre hearts for some Valentine’s Day fun as well :). I hope this burst of color brings a little smile to your day. What color is inspiring you lately?
sources: photograph of woman with mint sweater (elle moss on etsy)| arrow card (ashley pahl on etsy) | mint chocolate chip ice cream photo (cindy loughridge on flickr)
more color inspiration: color me happy on pinterest
… a very green giveaway (ends tomorrow evening!)
Tags: ashley pahl, cindy loughridge, collage, color, color me happy, elle moss, Etsy, flickr, green, Inspiration Board, mint, mood board
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, Series, When You Feel
January 18th, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Confession: this color board was the hardest to create so far! Yet, it’s my absolute favorite to date :). Chartreuse is a tough color—with so many different shades between yellow and green. I found tons of images but as I put them together, the shades were totally off. As I worked on this board, I encountered an additional difficulty: completely forgetting the name of the color! After looking the name up about ten separate times, I finally wrote CHARTREUSE on a post-it note and stuck it on my computer (this did the trick!).
What I learned: this color is tough to design with for a novice like me (i.e., someone who calls it that crazy yellow-greenish color). To overcome my color knowledge deficit, I realized that the trick is to use this color to add an unexpected splash of cheer to a space or outfit. I adore the use of it in patterns (e.g., ikat, chevron, herringbone), especially for smaller accessories like throw pillows, jewelry trays, or tea towels. But to add a spectacular bold statement, I am loving the use of chartreuse to cover a sofa or even painting a door or wall in this gorgeous hue.
would love to know: love or hate chartreuse? what color is inspiring you this week?
sources: couch in cheerful office space (design*sponge via apartment therapy) | bloom pattern in circles (west elm—bloom pillow cover) | chartreuse tights (kate spade via matters of style) | you are here now print (farouche)
Tags: chartreuse, collage, color, color me happy, green, Inspiration Board, mood board, yellow
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, Treasure Chest, When You Feel
January 6th, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Ready or not, winter is in full force! For this mood board, I chose to focus on shades of brown. I sorted through so many gorgeous photos, but chose to go with a simple few that evoke a sense of coziness. I hope this board inspires you to create a yummy mug of hot chocolate, throw on a warm scarf, and indulge in some well deserved winter “me time.”
How about you, are you ready for the winter cold? What are some of your favorite cozy winter activities?
sources: woman with brown scarf (pinterest via ignite light)|sitting in chair (found via pink wallpaper)|chevron bracelet (the vault jewels)|painted driftwood (a creative mint for decor8)|cake with brown bow (martha stewart)
p.s. even more color inspiration
Tags: brown, color, color me happy, Inspiration Board, mood board, winter
Posted in: Creativity & Inspiration, Random, Treasure Chest, When You Feel
December 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Ruby Red is one of my absolute favorite colors! I think that’s because people called me “ruby” when I was growing up (a shortened version of my very long last name!). Nonetheless, there is something about this color that adds a sense of surprise when used in small doses. For example, I love wearing a pair of red heels with jeans and a plain t-shirt. And when the Starbucks cups turn to red for the holidays, I get so giddy! Below is a ruby red mood board highlighting a few beautiful pieces of red inspiration. I hope you enjoy this festive board and are beginning to transition into a peaceful and relaxing holiday state of mind :).
One final note: this is my first mood board created in Photoshop! I’m still experimenting with the program and trying to learn as I go so hopefully these boards will improve each time!!
sources: dress | shoe clips (ban.do) | camera photograph (maya lee photography) | gifts (kikki.k)
Tags: collage, color, color me happy, Inspiration Board, mood board, photoshop, red, ruby, ruby red
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, Treasure Chest, When You Feel
November 22nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
When I think “emerald,” I am immediately transported back to my childhood—to The Emerald City (from The Wizard of Oz). I must have seen that movie over a hundred times! The yellow brick road leads to The Emerald City—oh such happy memories! If only we had yellow brick roads leading us to our destinations in real life :). Aside from transporting me to my childhood, I also associate emerald green with high intensity. I love its presence, but only in moderation.
sources: headband (bando) | pendant (bauble bar) | clutch (smythson) | cabinet (508 restoration and design) | silkscreen print (mengsel)
What color reminds you of your childhood? What color is inspiring you today?
(more color inspiration)
Tags: collage, color, color me happy, emerald, green, Inspiration Board, mood board
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, When You Feel
October 19th, 2011 | 5 Comments »
I didn’t realize how much I love pink until I began pulling together today’s pink themed board. While I don’t gravitate towards things that scream, PINK (a la legally blonde), I do like pops of pink and little pink accent pieces/accessories. More importantly, I wanted to use this post and “color me happy” board to gently remind you that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please take a moment out of your day to learn more about early detection screening (you are never too young to begin screening). Cancer is a scary topic, but don’t let fear get in the way of educating yourself. Knowledge is power.
How does pink make you feel? What color is inspiring you today?
sources: pink striped hat (sunday in bed) | flowers (pinterest via lou boos and shoes) | french macarons (sparkles kitchen) | bubbles (pinterest via hostess with the mostess) jane eyre (lovely clusters via candice lesage austen)
Tags: breast cancer awareness month, color, color me happy, Inspiration Board, mood board, pink
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, Treasure Chest, When You Feel
October 10th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Color is powerfully associated with emotions. For this Color Me Happy post, I chose a color associated with joy in my life. As a Florida girl, the mere mention of the word “orange” ushers in an array of happy home related thoughts. As a lifelong fashionista, orange is immediately coupled with the brand of all brands, Hermes. And, of course, as a lover of fall and especially October (my wedding month!), orange is practically the month’s official color (think: pumpkins, candy corn, autumn leaves). In the words of the very wise Frank Sinatra: Orange is the happiest color.
What is your happiest color?
sources: the franglais diaries (gorgeous orange blooms – pinterest) | natasha nicholson (orange quartz necklace) | caramelos (orange tissue garland) | my baking addiction (orange cupcakes – pinterest)
Tags: caramelos, color, color me happy, my baking addiction, natasha nicholson, october, orange, Pinterest, the franglais diaries
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, When You Feel
September 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Currently, I am attracted to all things GOLD! It seems to be popping up everywhere from the runway to home design, stationery, and of course, jewelry. And I am loving this current color trend. I went to one of my favorite sources, colorstrology, to find out a bit more about what this oh so fabulous color means. The three main defining characteristics of this color: radiant, uplifting, and intellectually energizing. And I have to agree with these characteristics. How about you? How does gold make you feel? Do you notice that certain colors seem to energize you while other colors seem to drain you?
sources: made by girl (love candy gold) | tiffany & co (charms) | kate spade (spade paperweight) | judith leiber (crystal handbag – lattice)
PS The incredible journaling e-course giveaway ends this Friday September 23rd! And be sure to check-out the comments on the post so far—they are truly incredible.
Tags: color, color me happy, colorstrology, Creative, glitter, gold, Inspiration, Inspiration Board, judith leiber, kate spade, Made By Girl, mood board, tiffany & co
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September 14th, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Recently, I have been craving a fun little coloring book to provide a mid-afternoon energy boost. It’s so much easier for me to color outside the lines when there are actually lines—rather than a scary blank piece of paper! I decided to create a tiny coloring book that you can download and use however you like! I even used one of the pages as my desktop wallpaper :). You can use the pages as a springboard for a creative project such as creating a fun little collage or journal entry—let your imagination have fun!
The image above is one of the coloring book pages (my favorite!). I provided a black and white copy as well for each image so you can color any way you like.
Are you a fan of coloring books?
9 Page Coloring Book PDF — DOWNLOAD HERE
PS I am featured today on Kaileen Elise’s blog! Have you read her series, True, Love & Insight? It’s wonderful! Thank you so much, Kaileen :).
Tags: color, coloring book, Creativity, free download, glitter, kaileen elise, printable
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August 19th, 2011 | 13 Comments »
I’m really loving these color posts—hope you are too! Today, the color of choice is PURPLE. I really don’t have much purple in my life, which is surprising, since it is such a beautiful and lively color. It adds a certain depth and sense of life to inanimate objects. I’m on a mission to incorporate a little purple into my daily scenery. How about you — is there a color that is missing from your life?
sources: style me pretty (laura murray photography – floral shot) | cocoa and hearts (painting) | crumbs and doilies (cupcakes) | royal milk tea (chevron rug – via pinterest)
Tags: collage, color, color me happy, Inspiration, Inspiration Board, lilac, mood board, purple
Posted in: Creative, Creativity & Inspiration, Random, When You Feel
