PANTONE PlayDate - Color of the Year - Tangerine Tango

Yes, the New Year is fast approaching and that means there's a new COLOR in town! That's right ladies and gentlemen (drum roll please) the "2012 Color of the Year" is Tangerine Tango (PANTONE 17-1463).  We are already seeing this brightly colored hue on the runways, in every day dressing, event styling and interiors alike.  I love it together with turquoise (as seen here and here), crisp white and the trend still seems to be pairing it with pink.  Whether you decide to use it as a accent or a focal point, I can't help but think you'll be anything but "happy!"

DRESSING people, parties AND places. Still, best job ever!

* Images found at Design Sponge, Domino and Pinterest

PANTONE PlayDate - Chartreuse Surprise

People often ask me, "Stephanie, what do you really enjoy designing most?"  I always stop and think about that and come to the same conclusion each time.  I simply enjoy the challenge--the challenge of creating something new and different--something that is specific to the style of the individual, the event and/or interior space I am creating.  I am simply inspired by my clients and the things that inspire them...so many pretty things...both vintage and modern, rustic and glam, sometimes neutral and sometimes full of saturated COLOR.  This week I can't seem to get enough bright chartreuse (PANTONE 14-0445X) and with the holidays right around the corner I feel like I am seeing this gorgeous green everywhere.  

See how fun DRESSING people, parties AND places really is?  Still, best job ever!

*1. Photography by Johny Miller 2. Vintage VOGUE, 3, 4 & 5. Sourced on Pinterest

What colors are inspiring you this holiday season?

xo, stephanie