Pantone 2013 Colour of the Year
The 2013 Pantone colour of the year is emerald green. The colour green represents nature and tends to have a calming tranquil effect. This fresh shade of emerald green can easily be incorporated into your wardrobe or home decor.
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Nail Polish: Essie Going Incognito | Stemware: Elle Decor | Ring: Polyvore | Dress: Zac Posen | Outfit: Michael Kors | Pantone iPhone Case: A+R Store | Lamp: Hive- Modern | Clutch: Givenchy | Dress + Shoes: Gucci | Chevron Pillow: Zazzle | Cuff: Fendi | Dinnerware: Ikat | Brooch: Ebuni | Necklace: Vintage Alvr
DIY Yarn Ball Wreath
A last minute gift idea or decor inspiration for the holidays…
Not So Shabby
Images: Wedding Bell Talk | Apartment Therapy | Wide Oak Attic | Walking in Her Shoes | Houzz | Apartment Therapy | Apartments I Like | Shabby Chic Blog
Bold & Bright
Colour blocking is everywhere in fashion and decor; finding which colour combinations work for your style is key. To achieve this look, group complimentary colours together and make bold statement. Colour blocking is a great way to showcase all the beautiful hues of summer.
Photography by Tania Alvarez
{Outfit} Top + Pants + Bracelet: H&M | Purse: Brave | Shoes: Nine West
{Decor} Apartment Therapy
Pastel Parfait
Pastels are everywhere this season, in an array of ice cream parlour tints. Create a fresh and cheerful palette by combining two or three coordinating pastel colours, or add a tint to your outfit or home decor to soften the look.
Photography by Tania Alvarez
{Outfit} Jacket + Jeans: Zara | Tank: Top Shop | Shoes: Nine West | Purse: H&M
{Decor} Apartment Therapy
Moustaches & Sparkle Lips
I recently hosted a party that was adorned with a moustache & lip theme. I added little motifs and kept a black, white, and red colour scheme. The food was simple with a combination of sweet & savory snacks for everyone. A big hit at the party were the different shaped moustache and sparkle lip dowels. I set-up a photo area for all the guests to take pictures throughout the night. Everyone was more than willing to ham-it-up for the camera.
See the recipe for the fig & walnut crostini with goat cheese – HERE.
The moustache & sparkle lip dowels were simply cut out from coloured foam sheets.
I used a glue gun to attach the dowels; click HERE for a printable template to create your own.
Hyper – Real Brights
Neon has a special place in my heart; perhaps because I was a child of the 80s. I’ve always been drawn to colours that resemble highlighters. This is definitely one of my favourite colour trends for 2012; in small doses neon can be a great accent to your style, even at home.
{Decor} Apartment Therapy
{Outfit} Top: H&M | Denim: Fidelity | Sweater: Urban Planet | Shoes: Nine West |
Purse: Vintage | Sunglasses: Bungalow (Kensington Market)
Florals & Stripes
The lines between fashion and décor have been blurred; what’s hot in fashion is also on trend when decorating. I wanted to feature a series of my favourite 2012 trends in design. First up, mixing florals and stripes; not for the timid but a great way to add drama to your look or home décor. Stay tuned for next Monday’s design trend feature…
{Outfit} Top: Club Monaco | Skirt: Dries Van Noten | Necklace: H&M | Shoes: Vince Camuto
{Décor} Apartment Therapy
