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Tiger Eye
Recently, I wrote a story about the color Tiger Eye over at Houzz.com, and I wanted to share photos with you here, as well.
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I know that homeowners are always on the lookout for a ‘new neutral’ color to try. Gray is very popular right now, and many people still turn to the mainstays of beige and tan. However, if you’d like to try something new, Tiger Eye may be just for you.
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Not only does its name represent the actual golden-brown color of a tiger’s eyes, but this hue also appears in a precious gemstone of the very same name. Tiger Eye ranges from golden yellows and amber to honey browns. It creates a great neutral background for a wide range of other colors.
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Tiger Eye is definitely a color to try!
Two Dozen Red And Pink Roses
If you received flowers on Valentine’s Day, here is an easy, artful way to arrange them:
My wonderful husband gave me these beautiful roses and I arranged them in milk-glass bud vases — three roses in each vase. You can use any type of vases, and drinking glasses will work too. They don’t even have to match.
The idea is to spread your flowers around. Arrange your containers in a group or put them in separate rooms. Flowers don’t last long, so this is one way you can enjoy them even more!
Get With Houndstooth
My oldest son just turned 16, and he is now learning how to drive {pray for us}. So, when the opportunity presented itself a few weeks ago, we were fortunate enough to buy a new car…
…a Kia Soul. You’ve probably seen those crazy commercials with the hamsters, which totally reflect a slice of pop culture — “You can get with this, or you can get with that…” We didn’t own a small car {I drive a Suburban}, so this is just what we needed.
I have to admit that aside from the safety features, great MPG and overall style, what sold me on the Soul was the houndstooth accent pattern on the seats. I know. That seems so trivial, but for my designer-eye that was something I could really get with.
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Houndstooth is a classic motif that originated in Scotland. It’s one of my favorite patterns. You see it quite often in fashion, but it’s very stylish in interiors, too. I especially think it looks best when used in a colorful setting, or when the pattern itself is in color — as opposed to its traditional black and white form.
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{Miley Cyrus’ dressing room – InStyle.com}
Just a little bit of houndstooth can make a big impact.
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Houndstooth was a choice motif for the very chic re-design of the 1 Place Vendome Restaurant at Hotel De Vendome in Paris:
Getting back to the car, I recently interviewed Trend and Color Expert Kate Smith. She made an interesting point when she said that certain trends begin in the automobile industry. I’ll be curious to see if houndstooth’s appearance in a ‘happening’ car will boost it’s popularity elsewhere. Time will tell.
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