Archive for August, 2010

Tangled up in blue

August 13, 2010

As far back as I can remember there has always been a poem, a rhyme, or a song swimming around in my head with the word blue in the lines. There were 11,029 song lyrics which contained the word blue on Google today when I checked. Blue illustrates a mood, feeling or sentiment as well as to characterize the window to the soul or the eyes. Calm, cool and collected and as cool as the other…

Neutral Color Schemes

August 13, 2010

Neutrals can be the starting point for any color scheme. Create a neutral room by mixing natural colors such as khaki, mocha brown, celadon green, smoky blue, with ivory, beige and palomino. To ensure the room isn’t monotonous choose furniture, accessories and carpeting in a range of neutral colors to create contrast. To create texture and contrast, use different textiles in your drapery panels, upholstery and pillows.…