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                                                         "Sensual and bold, delicious Marsala is a daringly inviting tone that nurtures; exuding confidence and stability while feeding the body, mind and soul.  Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this robust shade incorporates the warmth and richness of a tastefully fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots point to a sophisticated, natural earthiness." Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute ®                    Marsala is (drum roll please) the So have a glass of it, and wrap yourself up in its warmth and richness. It is a great leather color. If you were to mix the paint color of Marsala, you would need to mix some green into the red. It's mostly red with a ...

      Reliable and thoughtful, Classic Blue inspires calm, confidence and harmony. Serving as an anchor to the Spring/Summer 2015 palette, Classic Blue is a shade that is strong and reliable. Just as with the sea, because of its waterborne qualities, this Classic Blue is perceived as thoughtful and introspective. Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute ®          Classic blue is called Ultramarine Blue in the world of paint. JH Bustonoby, in his classic 1939 book Color Mixing, says "The artificial process of making Ultramarine Blue was  discovered by J.B. Guimet in France in 1826. In early times the genuine was obtained from the gem stone, lapis lazuli of Asiatic origin at an exorbitant price. The artificial and genuine Ultramarine are chemically the same." Can you imagine obtaining some lapis lazuli, grinding into a powder, mixing it with an oil, and painting with it? Back in the day, ...

How can I be at a loss for words when all around me is inexpressible beauty?         Just when I thought the harsh winter would never ever end. Just when there was finally one day of 78 glorious degrees in April, followed by a snow flurry and icy conditions two days later. Out of firewood, studio too cold to work in, floor boards creaking and breaking. Cats burrowing in their hay boxes, wondering why the heck we ever moved out of Florida.                                                 All of a sudden those hidden treasures from under the surface have begun their triumphant emergence through the soil. The birds are resuming their harmonious melodies. The front porch is again stretching out its arms for us to come, sit, drink our white wine, enjoy the star studded night sky without having to wear a parka a...

What's new about placid blue? It's not a new color at all. It has always been with us. It is what we want to see when we get up in the morning and look out the window at the sky.          It is one of the top ten Womens's Pantone Colors for Spring 2014, which makes it noteworthy.  See the Pantone fashion color report for Spring here Placid Blue is a soft pastel that is a wonderful compliment to the strong and bold Dazzling Blue.  Pantone describes it as a picture perfect, tranquil and reassuring sky that induces a sense of peaceful calmness.                   Placid blue bracelet upcycled from artist palette                    What is great about placid blue:  It is calming. It works well as a background color. It harmonizes with soft pastel greens and violets. It is a great solution for "what to we...