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Trend alert: purple is the new black?

Many of you may have already heard that Pantone’s color of the year for 2018 is a vibrant shade of purple called Ultra Violet.  According to these color experts, this shade was chosen because “… It communicates originality, ingenuity, and the … Continue reading

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Black is the new black..or is it?

When it comes to a color of the year for 2018, black appeared to be leading the pack.  Paint colors with intriguing names like Shadow, Deep Onyx and Black Magic were gracing the newest  swatches from paint companies like Glidden, … Continue reading

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Ten things that made me happy in September

Our daughter and son-in-law have moved back to San Diego and will be staying with us while they search for a new home.  It is a crowded and busy household now but, as every parent knows, there is nothing nicer … Continue reading

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Ten things that made me happy in December

Falling snow will always make me happy.  I love nothing better than to stand in a quiet spot on the mountain and simply listen to the sound the snow makes when it hits the trees and the ground.  Heaven!  Click … Continue reading

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Who knew? 2014 color of the year

The much anticipated color of the year announcement from Pantone has been released and I am certain it has caught many designers by surprise!  Wait for it………………….. Everyone has been expecting to see a vivid cobalt blue so this soft … Continue reading

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