Adventuring

The Progressive Pearl

I hope you've been able to do a little "adventuring" this fine summer season. Let's appreciate the precious days of summer before fall is at our doorstep!

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Shades of Gray

Shower Curtain

Bathroom Concept

No, I am not talking about my mood or the popular book series.  But, rather my obsession with the color gray in regards to home décor. 

Recently, I've been adoring (most) shades of gray in a major way; especially when showcased in the home!  Gray is obviously a neutral color but don’t mistake gray as being boring or drab.  I believe the color to be super chic when paired with crisp classic white or other subtle neutrals such as beige or other neutral pastel colors. 

Gray can also stand as the perfect back splash for accent colors such as: canary yellow, ocean blue or an electrifying magenta.  While the color gray may ordinarily be perceived as uninteresting; quite the opposite is true if executed properly.  Meaning, you can leverage the color to be as dramatic or simplistic as you are comfortable going with.

To me, the color gray creates an atmosphere of both peace and tranquility (both attributes I value within a dwelling space).  The deeper the shade, the more dramatic (obviously) your space will feel.  Is your abode in need of some trendy, yet timeless flair? 

Try a shade of gray.

A Splash of Color, Please!

I know I am not alone when I say that color can be a major source of inspiration for almost any occasion.  Whether you find yourself in a position of selecting a shade of nail polish at the nail salon or caught in a pickle of choosing a lavender blouse over its neon green counterpart at your favorite boutique—these color driven choices exhibit our everyday. And, for that very reason, is why I am absolutely so in love with fashion, design and architecture.  Color has the power to motivate and enthuse beyond our wildest expectations.  And that, precisely, is why I am in love with color, color selections, color combinations, color schemes, color palettes (okay, I think I'm done now). 

The following website, Design Seeds, is a concept I fell in love with before I even knew it existed (if that is even possible?).  I first discovered this revolutionary site while browsing my Pinterest account (go figure!).  Friends had posted these neat color combinations inspired by photographs and I was instantly amused, clicked on the website and couldn’t get enough of it!  For people who feel hopelessly inspired by color, this site hits the creativity jackpot spot-on. 

I need not say much more about my experience using Design Seeds; but, I welcome you to browse around and see what creative journey this site has in store for you.

Do you have a new project you are working on around the house?  Are you planning a wedding or pitching a concept at work?  These color combo palettes may just be the solution to elevate your idea to the next level.  Or, do you simply feeling bare-bones dull and uninspired and need a dose of color inspiration?  Open Design seeds and you’ll feel instantly amused.  My philosophy being: Design Seeds was created to help you appreciate the color around you so you, too, can live brilliantly!