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Fall 2010 Color Trend: Purple and Brown
As the Fall 2010 colors begin to emerge, the autumn-inspired palette of purple and brown is definitely a trend to watch. As you know, purple is my fave and I’m also glad to see that brown is still hot.
{trenddirector.net – Fall 2010 color trends}
I’m also loving the different variations: lavender, taupe, plum, chocolate, periwinkle, espresso, violet, mocha…
{jcpenney-studio helix collection}
{houzz.com - designer Brian Patrick Flynn}
I’ve also been known to do a little lilac paired with khaki and chocolate, myself:
We Have A Winner!
Brooke is the winner of the Sizzling Summer Giveaway! She will receive two fabulous pillows from Blissliving Home!
Brooke, you have until Tuesday, July 27 @ 1:00 PM EST to contact me at info@porterhousedesigns.com, and claim your prize. I hope these pillows will help to make your home a little more colorful!
Thanks to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to the folks at Blissliving Home.
Be on the lookout for more upcoming giveaways!
Cool Blue
The weather has been sweltering here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Temps have been in the 90s for the past couple of weeks and 102 is expected this weekend! For everyone out there who’s feeling the heat, here are a few blue spaces to help cool you off:
…And if you’d like to win a couple of gorgeous pillows, including this really cool turquoise-blue Mallory Pillow, from Blissliving Home, CLICK HERE! Contest ends tomorrow!
Sizzling Summer Giveaway!
CONTEST CLOSED
I’m so excited to announce a colorful summer giveaway, and it’s pretty hot!
For this giveaway, I’ve teamed-up with Blissliving Home, the super-stylish lifestyle brand that’s all about ‘modern design with a global influence.’ Established in 2007 by Creator & CEO Mei Xu, Blissliving Home has become a trendsetter in the home lifestyle industry, and they are leading the way in the red-hot global design trend. I love how their products emphasize bold patterns and vivid colors, especially the pillows…and one lucky winner will get two pretty pillows in this giveaway!
The 12″ x 12″ turquoise Mallory pillow has a classic flower embroidery and feather down insert.
The 12″ x 20″ pink and green Garden pillow is trimmed in both linen and satin, and also has a feather down insert. This pillow reverses to a solid berry pink.
The winner will receive both pillows!
Here’s how to enter: Go to Blissliving Home.com and take a look at their products {you’ll find gorgeous bedding, bath and home decor items; the Fall 2010 catalog is amazing!}. Then, come back here and leave a comment on this post about any item you liked.
Additional Entry – Join Color Sizzle with Google Friend Connect {see the left sidebar}. Then, leave a second comment stating that you have done this. If you already joined previous to this giveaway, your second comment should state that you’ve already joined the ‘Colorful People.’
Each entry needs its own comment! Please note there may be a time-delay in seeing your posted comments.
Hurry! Contest ends Friday, July 23 at 12:00 noon, EST. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. Winner will be announced July 24 in a post on this blog. The winner will have 72 hours to respond, but if fails to do so, a new winner will be selected.
Important: You must be at least 18 years-old to be eligible for this prize. This contest is open to addresses in the USA.
{Some of my favorite things from Blissliving Home}:
Bohemian Hues and Global Textiles
Be sure to read my Living Style column this month over at Sherwin-Williams’ STIR.
My latest story explores global-ethnic influences on the Bohemian design style, and I had the pleasure of interviewing two colorful and inspiring entrepreneurs:
Cristi Ambroson, owns Houston-based Tessera. Cristi regularly travels to Central Asia {and Peru} to hand-pick items for her business which includes textiles, such as suzanis and ikats, from Uzbekistan.
Based in London, Eva Sonaike owns a home furnishings label that bears her name. Eva sells luxury cushions and other unique items made with textiles from her native country of Nigeria.
Global-ethnic textiles are becoming very popular. They’re more widely available these days, and that’s having a huge impact on interior and fashion design. More people are becoming familiar with and inspired by the colors, patterns and history of these amazing fabrics.
Read more about Cristi, Eva and this sizzling trend at STIR.
UP NEXT: It’s Christmas in July…and I’m giving away something!
Bathroom With A View
I snapped this photo of my bathroom window to show how outdoor landscaping decisions can affect indoor spaces.
It took a few years, but our Crape Myrtles have grown tall enough to provide us with privacy and an amazing view of big, beautiful blossoms all summer long.
The sight of seasonal color can do wonders. Those mornings when I have to drag myself out of bed and into the shower, its really nice to glance out the window and see pretty pink flowers waving in the wind. It pays to plant with a purpose!
COMING SOON: An exciting, colorful Giveaway that’s Hotter than July! Stay tuned!!
Fab 4th of July Ideas
To celebrate Independence Day, I’m offering my first ever Porter House Designs Printables!
You can use these ‘Interstate July 4 Signs’ as cupcake toppers, straw tags or any other idea you come up with. These Printables are FREE and you can download them HERE. Below are some other great Red, White and Blue ideas from around the web. Enjoy the Celebration!
Retro Party Decor from Etsy
Ideas and Guidelines for Designing with the American Flag by ShelterPop
Sweet Treats from Martha Stewart
Snack Bowls from Plum Party
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