The Pantone 2012 Color of the Year is…. Tangerine Tango!

Feast your eyes on these seductive hues:

Shown: Pantone, CB2, Etsy, Serena & Lily

HGTV does have quite the cast of some very talented people nowadays. My most favorite of all is Emily Hendersen, host of Secrets from a Stylist, and recent winner of HGTV’s DesignStar.

Besides being cute and a bit quirky, I am fascinated by Emily’s approach to interior design as well as the format of her show. Her “Style Diagnostic” and layered approach to personalizing a space certainly helps this design professional to think outside the box. Secrets from a Stylist offers oodles of information - a definite must see.

My MOST favorite episode to date was the Bohemian/Mid-Century living and dining area. This is me, to a T.

Next up - Orange! (Sorry Orange, you didn’t get much of an intro there). Orange is one of those colors that most people either love or hate. Personally, I have to admit that Orange has found it’s way into my heart.

From Red-Orange to Yellow-Orange, this color is known to suggest humor, happiness, encouragement, adventure, spontaneity, creativity, and abundance. A common element in nature’s palette, Orange is frequently represented as the undertone of many wood grains, soil/earth, sunrises and sunsets.

Next in our oh-so exciting series dedicated to color… Honeysuckle! Perplexed? So wasn’t I. Although Honeysuckle is quite the juicy hue, I wasn’t quite sure what it looked like until I saw an example.

Named as the Pantone 2011 Color of the Year, Honeysuckle “emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.”

Still not quite sure what Honeysuckle looks like? Check these out

As a woman in her early 30s, it should come as no surprise that many of my friends/ acquaintances are taking the next step in adulthood and becoming parents. Very exciting!

One benefit to working with a designer, is having a friend to see you through life’s many changes. A relationship that may start with a nursery can develop into finishing off the basement to create a playroom, or adding a bathroom to manage a house full of teenagers.

Here’s a super cute kid’s room I just whipped up

Time flies when you’re having fun, and fall 2010 has been fun! Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the owners of Mr. Mac’s Macaroni & Cheese restaurant. Located on Hooksett Road in Manchester, Mr. Mac’s has amazing food available for dine in, delivery, pick up, as well as take and bake.

Inspired by the quintessential comfort food, Mr. Mac’s features a cheerful palette with homespun flare. Original photography by local artisian Max Bittle (www.maxbittle.com) is also on display and for sale.

While a few finishing touches are still pending, I encourage everyone to pay Mr. Mac’s a visit. Have I mentioned their mac & cheese is amazing?

Be sure to stay tuned for details of their grand opening!

Where do I begin? Just the thought of writing this post has my mind racing with excitement!!! That, or perhaps I’ve had too much coffee. Either way, Target is a fantastic resource for just about everything. Rather than walking you through, aisle by aisle, I will do my best to focus on that which is most relevant.

The images below reflect a lot of my own personal style. Aren’t they fabulous?! If you happen to disagree, don’t count them out alltogether. Between their retail stores and online, Target has a huge selection of bedding, lighting, window treatments, home decor, tableware, and the list goes on…

There is no doubt about it — I’m crazy for furniture, chairs especially. The form, color, and texture of a beautiful design is enough to elicit a reaction most women may experience with chocolate or shoes. In order to achieve my daily fix, I save delicious, to-die-for designs as my desktop wallpaper. This morning I thought I would share the joy of my current display with you. I LOVE IT!

Colorful arrangement of Executive Chairs (designed by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll).

Stay tuned… more fantastic furnishings are on their way!

What a find! Located at 57 North Main Street (lower level) in Concord, many of you have probably passed this store countless times. Peggy Anne carries a fantastic selection of colorful textiles you simply can’t find elsewhere. The geometric and modern floral patterns top the list of my favorites, but the batiks and vintage designs are great too.

Whether you are looking for materials to sew a sensational quilt or spruce up a space with new pillows, be sure to stop by Peggy Anne’s shop for unbelievable fabrics.