One Fine Day In The Emerald City!

According to the very trusted and reliable source of pantone.com, Emerald is the "IT" color this year. How spectacular is that?! What is even better, are the accent color trends this spring. Home accessories are going to be so much fun with this color pallet. Here are a few I have discovered and can not wait to use is some design plans.

Top left to right:

• Linen: Baxton Studio, Sussex Linen Loveseat: 899.99
• Lemon Zest: Pier 1, Cabana Geometric Pillow: 20.00
• Nectorine: Hayneedle, Collegiate Locker: 79.89
• Poppy Red: www.homedecorators.com, Kerby Area Run:699.00
• African Violet: Crate & Barrel, Marimekko Pippurikera Wisteria Bedding:119.00

Bottom left to right:

• Emerald: Lamps Plus, Ovo Table Lamp: 99.99
• Tender Shoots: onlinefabricstore.net
• Greyed Jade: Dwell Studios, Gate Rug: 347.00
• Dusk Blue: www.efurnitureshowroom.com, Ikat Fabric Accent Chair: 297.70
• Monaco Blue: etsy.com, Colorblock pillow by JillianRenee Decor: 45.00

There you have it, just a little sampling of the amazing things you can find in the hottest colors of this season. Hope you are as excited as I am.

-B.Petersen

Far Too Chic To Be Shabby: Repurposed Door

 This door cost...wait for it...wait for it...only $5 at a local thrift store! Steal of a deal! However it was older than old and very rough around the edges. But sometimes its whats on the inside that counts. After sanding down a layer and applying some accessories, this door now functions and a great coat rack.

Some tips and tricks about this door:

• Your local hardware store can cut mirror in any custom size as long as they can cut glass.
• A thin layer of wood sealent will prevent your coats from getting snagged on the older wood.
• It looks great leaning against the wall, but can also be secured with a few L-brackets for a more permanent fixture.

Here's a look at it in use. This piece has definitely been utilized this winter season...not to mention helping me not to loose my keys!

-B.Petersen