Warm weather makes me think of the color coral. {ellen kennon} I know many people associate yellow with warm weather. After all, yellow is the color of the sizzling sun. But if you’re like me, ...
I haven’t posted a party idea in a while… …so today I’m featuring this gorgeous ice cream soda station created by floridianweddings.com. This is such a fun ‘warm weather...
Many new and expecting moms often ask what colors are best for their baby’s nursery. {nattyclay} It’s important to consider that babies do see colors at birth, but they are not able to ma...
If you’re fortunate enough to have your own workspace at home, you may be looking for color ideas to get those creative juices flowing. {via busydoor.com} The trick is to select and combine the...
In my last post I featured a collection of mid-century modern spaces. {rex kelly} This time I have few more, but the emphasis is on accent colors. If you love retro and really want to work color in y...
If the saying, “What’s old is new again…” is true, then this surely applies to the mid-century modern design style. {dwr} With so many websites, movies and a popular televisio...
Jesus lives…Hallelujah!
I’ve read there are two types of ‘green’ people: {hgtv} …those who prefer blue-greens, and those who favor yellow-greens {such as chartreuse}. Many children and teens love the idea...
If you need fresh color ideas, this is the perfect time to look to nature for inspiration. Spring blossoms are blooming ahead of schedule and they are bigger than ever — all thanks to a mild wi...
If you love vibrant pink but you’re afraid to use it in your home, this post is for you! {cre8tivedesign via houzz} It’s time for you to throw caution to the wind and paint a room fuchsia...
Turquoise is a very popular color and it’s one of the most soothing hues you can use in your home. {caperace via houzz} You may recall seeing this design in my last post {by John David Edison}:...
In this post, I’m sharing some photos of a beautiful home filled with decorating and color inspiration. The interior design in this Florida home was done by John David Edison. I’ll take ...
If you’re like me and you own a lot of jewelry, chances are you might have a tiered jewelry stand similar to mine: If you have one, look beyond those earrings and bracelets. Your jewelry stand...
There’s only one word I can use to describe my recent eDesign project: Sweet! Located in Montpelier, Vermont, Birchgrove Baking specializes in custom cakes, pastries and coffee. I first heard f...
Wallpaper seems to be making a comeback…but not in every room. {houzz} We’re not too excited about wallpapering our kitchens or family rooms, but wallpaper in the bedroom is becoming very...
This is a photo of my most recent purchase which now hangs in my office. It reminds me to stay positive and prayerful when I’m not feeling very…positive. I wanted to share it because I t...
I was in the grocery store the other day, as I am quite often — having three teenage boys and all — when a bunch of pretty purple carnations caught my eye. I rarely see purple carnations ...
{livelikeyou} My clients often ask me for advice on painting trim and molding, so a couple of years ago I decided to write a post about painting picture-frame wainscoting. To my surprise, it has bec...
Black rooms {and black accent walls} have been gaining in popularity over the past couple of years. {Porter House Designs} Black walls have been on a slow ride to the top, and with good reason: It...
If last year’s color sightings are any indication, 2012 could be a huge year for yellow. {lamaisoncharmante.com} This radiant color has already graced the cover of House Beautiful’s Febr...
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! My holiday guests were greeted with this winter centerpiece that I designed using roses, carnations and sprigs of holly from my yard. The ceramic vase was mad...
I’ve gone over to the dark side this week by sharing tips around the web on how to use dark colors in your home. {homeklondike} {wintercreative via houzz} Over at Houzz, you can find my Ideaboo...
Still deciding on a theme or colors for your holiday decorating? Well, you’re in luck! Today I’m sharing six more Christmas Color Palettes for your inspiration. Enjoy! photo sources: 1...
I’ll admit it. It took me a long time to warm up to gray. {decor8} {houzz} At first I couldn’t get passed associating gray with dreary days and overall gloominess. I’d seen gray s...
I have so many blessings to be thankful for — including Color Sizzle readers. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I can never let too much time go by before I write a post about purple! {house of anais} As many of you know, my favorite colors are lavender, plum and every tint and shade in between. I’m alw...
You may remember my eDesign post when I gave you a glimpse of my color design for The Silver Star Diner in Ontario, Canada. Well… …I was so happy to discover that the restaurant finally ...
Are you ready for the Holiday season? This year, I’m gearing up early and looking for inspiration… …So, today’s post features a tried-and-true traditional Christmas color sch...
Autumn is all around, but it’s never too soon to get your creative Christmas juices flowing — those falling leaves will soon turn to snowflakes! photo sources: 1. Daily Bits Of Beauty 2. ...
This is the best time of year for orange lovers! {rue magazine} Although I love vibrant oranges, I also adore earthy, rusty ones too. Clay colors such as terra cotta, burnt sienna, russett and persi...
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