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winter 2010 images

2010-12-28T12:36:00.003-05:00

camo tree bark

2010-05-02T23:10:00.003-04:00

This is an untouched photo of a tree I saw at my husband's tennis match today. Isn't the bark unusual and beautiful? Like blue camo.

springtime in bloom

2010-04-08T20:06:00.000-04:00

Pantone color of the year 2010

2010-03-13T12:44:00.005-05:00

Pantone is pleased to announce PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the Color of the Year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
And... it just happens to be my youngest daughter's favorite color!

black and white, or is it?

2010-02-17T20:47:00.009-05:00

taken in color with a Canon Rebel EOS during the Atlanta snowfall 2-12-2010

letterpress

2010-02-11T21:42:00.002-05:00

Wedding Paper Divas

Brighten your February...

2010-02-01T08:00:00.002-05:00

take a visit to your favorite color

2010-01-25T18:54:00.011-05:00

did you know that this exists:

it's a home shopping blog in all different colors,
but... separated by that color.

Like a Pink & Green site

or a Black & White site

with all things just in that colorway.
Isn't that fabulous for inspiration?!

Click on decor by color above... and take a blog stroll over there... pick your favorite color... and get inspired!

beautiful bouquet

2010-01-24T01:39:00.003-05:00

The most gorgeous bouquet... given to me by my sweet husband,
celebrating a clean CT scan this week!

blue winter

2010-01-10T08:55:00.004-05:00

tips to choosing a paint color

2009-10-25T08:43:00.007-04:00

This can be a difficult task. Light in the room changes the color on your walls so there is no way to tell definitively from a swatch, until you put the color on your walls. The color will even change from time of the day and night, so live with it overnight to make sure it's the one you want.
I like to narrow down the color by swatch and then use the new small size "testers" that are available for ~$3. A small cost to insure the correct color buy. I like a fan deck of color swatches the best because you can see from one strip to the next what subtle color has been added to change it and choose the correct tint for your color scheme.
After choosing a color or 2 or 3, I put 2 coats of the sample color on a few walls in the room, and then look at it with the furniture and fabrics that will decorate the room.
We recently painted my daughter's bedroom... we knew the "look" we wanted, a calming "spa" blue. We had the bedding chosen and wanted to coordinate the shade of blue to blend with the bedding and the furniture and the other items to be placed in the room.

We tried three colors and were still not totally satisfied so tried two more
I like a muted palette and tend to like a toned down or subtle color. We chose "Rushing River" a Duron color. Duron has recently been bought by Sherwin Williams, but you can still color match to the old fan deck (which I happen to have).
I found this useful and fun color tool on the Sherwin Williams website, The Color Visualizer. It lets you choose a room to simulate yours and then you can add the color to the walls and even the trim. Try it! It's a great way to see how the color will change the look in your room. Of course you should still try the "testers" because a computer can't match your room and lighting exactly, but it's a good start.
Remember, there are bazillions of paint colors. They can even custom color match any color you want by machine, so choose all your furniture and fabrics first, look at it all together in the room, and then choose the paint color.

happy decorating!

a beautiful time of the year

2009-10-24T18:47:00.002-04:00

photo courtesy of Suburban Matron

fall foliage

2009-10-20T22:35:00.003-04:00

National Geographic

feel the glow

2009-10-18T09:48:00.002-04:00

favorite fabric Friday

2009-10-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

play around with fabric at Fabric.com

a passion for purple

2009-10-13T09:55:00.021-04:00

From grape to plum, eggplant to aubergine, if you've been shopping you know that all shades of purple are the "it" color for this season. I love it, so deep, vibrant and rich!

Sweater weather is here... but coat season is rapidly arriving!
Here are a few new coats I found to highlight the most popular color for fall...
Elie Tahari

Calvin Klein

Steve Madden

Miss Sixty

Michael Kors

Portrait

Tahari

Michael Kors

Burberry

the Northface

"purple"
it's this season's new black!

mums the word

2009-10-05T11:42:00.008-04:00

cupcake delights by happiness in a bite

order these and bake your own festive autumn treats for the family

"orange" you glad you stopped by!

aerial foliage

2009-09-29T20:31:00.008-04:00

photos from gyrowiki.com

geometric patterns

2009-09-28T15:34:00.001-04:00

An easy Wall Art project:
12 x 12 square white canvas with fabric stretched over it and stapled on the back.

Hung neatly and evenly on the wall.

The fabric and color possibilities are endless!

have fun with it!

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...

2009-09-26T20:31:00.006-04:00

I know... I'm a bit early. The leaves haven't even started to turn color. Halloween hasn't even come and gone yet. But I wanted to share with you the pure beauty of these all-white Christmas decorations.
I love the beachy touches you can incorporate into your gift wrapping with this color palette.

I know very few of us have all-white decor, but... I'm dreamimg, remember?!

photos courtesy of CountryLiving.com

online fabric resource

2009-09-23T19:15:00.009-04:00

What needs redecorating at your house?
Have fun creating your own colorways at Fabric.com

tell me your home's colors and I'll custom make one for you!

friday favorites

2009-09-18T13:25:00.009-04:00

dreaming of Indian summer...
These are my favorite summer colors, blues and greens.
One last glimpse before the glow of fall's oranges and yellows surround us.

happy weekend!

color of the year

2009-09-18T09:52:00.018-04:00

For 2009, the Pantone color of the year
is Mimosa
(PANTONE® color number 14-0848),
a warm, engaging yellow.
According to Pantone, in this time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.

Look at this room, doesn't it make you feel hopeful and happy?!

Maybe I will repaint my walls in Duron's Plantation Beige, a warm golden shade, and throw in a few touches of green, for 2010's upcoming trendy color.

Top 10 Fall 2009 Fashion Colors

2009-09-17T14:36:00.005-04:00

Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. The PANTONE® Name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer.

"Oz" has spoken... go out and seek your personal color palette for this season!
What colors look and feel good on you?

(Top Row, L-R: American Beauty, Creme Brulee, Purple Heart, Rapture Rose, Iron)

(Bottom Row, L-R: Majolica Blue, Honey Yellow, Warm Olive, Burnt Sienna, Nomad)

For a more in-depth breakdown of each color, read more.

American Beauty: This reddish tone is said to evoke a patriotic feel.
Creme Brulee: This neutral color is a softer alternative to white.
Purple Heart: This purple hue is predicted to be a popular color for accessories.
Rapture Rose: This refreshing new hue is said to emit hope and surprise.
Iron Heart: This color is said to be the new black. The brown cast makes it a warmer alternative to gray.
Majolica Blue: One of our favorite hues. This color is said to give off a smokey sense of calmness.
Honey Yellow: This warm tone is the Fall variation of Spring yellow.
Warm Olive: This exotic take on yellow is said to show designers' concern about being eco-conscious.
Burnt Sienna: This color is said to be Fall's interpretation of orange and the reddish tone makes it more versatile.
Nomad: This hue serves as an important foundation for pairing with rich and saturated brights.

wonderful watercolors

2009-09-15T23:18:00.001-04:00

I have a favorite watercolor artist on ETSY...
Laura L. Trevey

Here is a collage sampling her tropical paintings that I love so much!
Visit her ETSY shop and see for yourself

Welcome!

2009-09-15T22:50:00.001-04:00

Hello and welcome to my first post at Hue New. I'll color your world with inspiration and design from everyday life, and feature collages of my favorite things.

"Color sets a mood and gives an artist unlimited means of expression. Color can be magical. Where composition and technique connects with our intellect, color touches our heart". -Suzie Short

I hope I can touch your heart and you enjoy visiting here.
Come back often!