Get Your Black Tie On

Pinterest has made a lot of people obsessed, myself included.  It's like reading a favorite magazine.  Pretty much anything you want or need to know can be found on this amazing website. If you can't understand the allure instantly, give it at least half an hour.  Once you play around and figure it out, you'll most likely love it, too.  

My obsession is pinning color combinations.  While not technically colors, my black and white board is one of my favorites.  It can be black-tie formal or casual and comfortable.  Whatever the application, black and white sets off color like nothing else.  Please check it out HERE.  In the meantime, here's a sneak peek of what I've collected...

Everyone Sings the Blues

This is my second post in 3 months on the color blue.  Can't help it.  The color is a classic.  And it's Hanukkah time right now and that means blue and white.  But I found lots of blue and white that is appropriate all year long.  Check out our Birth of the Blues board on Pinterest.  Here's just a taste.

Red & Green. Not just for Christmas.

When I look at how cheerful and bright the combination of red and green is in these non-Christmas environments, I always wonder why this combination is so taboo for interior decor.  I've designed children's rooms with this color combination and they're always sweet.  Just like the farmhouse pictured here.  It couldn't be more Americana.  Whether it's the mid-century modern pillows, the labybug or apple-themed rooms or the sophisticated Ikat fabric, the colors are happy.  After all, who doesn't like a happy room?

Top off your holidays

If you've been tapped to bring the school treat, are planning a party or just having a few folks over to celebrate, download our FREE Christmas and Chanukah cupcake toppers.  Just print out the PDF file onto card stock, cut out and hot glue onto lollipop sticks (available at Michael's).  They really dressed up these plain jane store-bought cupcakes.

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Hip Hooray for Pink & Grey

I've always loved this color combination.  I painted grey shutters and a pink door on the first home I ever owned on my own.  Here it is.

Although pink and brown as a color combo is still sweet -- it's yesterday's news.  However, you can give your decor a quick pick-me-up by painting or replacing anything brown with grey.  Add a few new grey pieces and you've got a whole new look.  Here are some of my favorites.

Pom Pom Mania

We're celebrating pink and grey right now (more pics of this color combo to come) and I love the way this color combination looks in these beautiful tissue paper pom poms.  These beauties are all over the place right now and they couldn't be easier to make.  I'm not even going to pretend to create a tutorial when the High Priestess of all things handmade -- Martha Stewart -- has posted a perfect tutorial on her blog here.  To change things up all you have to do is change the cut style on the very end --- scallop, point, waves, etc.  Have fun.  Such an inexpensive and frilly, feminine way to punch up decor in a room, for a party, or an outdoor event.

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Enjoy our free HAPPY HALLOWEEN banner

Click here to download and print our Halloween banner.  Each letter is individually created.  All you do is print, string them and enjoy.  And the best part?  They're free!

A Special Gift for the Boys (or Girls) of October

Celebrate the World Series or your love of baseball any time of year with this FREE printable banner. Just upload the letters to spell out your team's name, a birthday greeting, or anything else that celebrates this all-American sport.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Beat the Blues

End of summer is always sad. Beat the blues by bringing this soothing color into your life all year long. If you're hesitant, think about the power of blue.

* Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed

* Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women

* Blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals which is why it is often used in bedrooms

* Blue makes people more productive, according to studies

* Blue stands for love

SEE MORE HERE