tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-384208302024-03-14T07:49:36.538-07:00Jill Clarkson Color + DesignMusings on color, design, fun DIY stuff and all things clever and lovely.Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-12874745424371311802011-06-08T09:47:00.000-07:002011-06-08T10:56:38.573-07:00Organization IdeasI've had the word 'organization' on my mind lately because right now my home is just about anything but! De-cluttering and organizing is so important for our peace of mind. I definitely get stressed more easily when my home or workspace has grown wild and when I can't find what I'm looking for. Organizing isn't so hard to do but staying organized is challenging. Having a home for all of your belongings is key because when things don't have a proper home, they end up in junk drawers, under the bed and crammed into nooks and crannies just to get them out of sight. Letting go of the things we no longer use or need is another important component of staying organized. <br /><br />For inspiration, below are a few pictures of some organized spaces. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PiEwe_M7OvU/Te-0WRRHDRI/AAAAAAAABvg/bXPkULqzbEs/s1600/craftroom2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PiEwe_M7OvU/Te-0WRRHDRI/AAAAAAAABvg/bXPkULqzbEs/s320/craftroom2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615905555039587602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kp3ZMqrpLbs/Te-0WIAmrII/AAAAAAAABvY/6lcx2wXrug0/s1600/craftroom1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kp3ZMqrpLbs/Te-0WIAmrII/AAAAAAAABvY/6lcx2wXrug0/s320/craftroom1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615905552554437762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMcs7-CakfU/Te-0WgPy4dI/AAAAAAAABvo/q2EO1Q-m2bU/s1600/craftroom3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMcs7-CakfU/Te-0WgPy4dI/AAAAAAAABvo/q2EO1Q-m2bU/s320/craftroom3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615905559060603346" /></a><br /><br />and now a couple of closets...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmtYkoeeW6A/Te-0vliZwKI/AAAAAAAABvw/MgDtrz6jK80/s1600/closet1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmtYkoeeW6A/Te-0vliZwKI/AAAAAAAABvw/MgDtrz6jK80/s320/closet1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615905989977555106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-srda_9TDi3E/Te-0vzTvCBI/AAAAAAAABv4/Nq0tmKOHg-A/s1600/closet2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-srda_9TDi3E/Te-0vzTvCBI/AAAAAAAABv4/Nq0tmKOHg-A/s320/closet2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615905993674131474" /></a><br /><br />and some other goodies... I love the inexpensive tension rod solution used for hanging spray bottles. So simple and effective. Getting your bottles of households cleaners etc off floor level gives you more space to store even more items. You can buy a tension rod at your local hardware store, bath bed and beyond or sears for all of about 4.00.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9UtapwXco0/Te-1eS7y5_I/AAAAAAAABwA/lmZXtKTMPNA/s1600/tensionrodbottlestorage.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9UtapwXco0/Te-1eS7y5_I/AAAAAAAABwA/lmZXtKTMPNA/s320/tensionrodbottlestorage.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615906792437639154" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ofbo2Kk9ME4/Te-2R-xaYSI/AAAAAAAABwQ/bcmV7zMmu3I/s1600/gardenstorage1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ofbo2Kk9ME4/Te-2R-xaYSI/AAAAAAAABwQ/bcmV7zMmu3I/s320/gardenstorage1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615907680378577186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NNJLuUTw9tQ/Te-2RQdOeLI/AAAAAAAABwI/dO1azCUtPc4/s1600/ribbonstorage.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NNJLuUTw9tQ/Te-2RQdOeLI/AAAAAAAABwI/dO1azCUtPc4/s320/ribbonstorage.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615907667945879730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IT1QBekv7PY/Te-2ScFnCiI/AAAAAAAABwY/Y9phAAzGLlA/s1600/deskspace1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IT1QBekv7PY/Te-2ScFnCiI/AAAAAAAABwY/Y9phAAzGLlA/s320/deskspace1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615907688247921186" /></a><br /><br />Now I'm going to get to re- organizing my pantry! I have some cutesy ideas I want to try out. Once I get it all picture perfect, I'll post a before and after.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-75390015596184414732010-10-19T08:44:00.000-07:002010-10-19T08:49:33.711-07:00Newly Released from Duralee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL2-Bxq_e9I/AAAAAAAABsE/oqVrKsCpF6M/s1600/indoor:outdoor.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL2-Bxq_e9I/AAAAAAAABsE/oqVrKsCpF6M/s320/indoor:outdoor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784855203642322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL299okUuxI/AAAAAAAABr8/vD1zvLwk_r0/s1600/indoor:outdoor2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL299okUuxI/AAAAAAAABr8/vD1zvLwk_r0/s320/indoor:outdoor2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784784040278802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL29lHO46XI/AAAAAAAABr0/CD7ZN-kryXM/s1600/duralee1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL29lHO46XI/AAAAAAAABr0/CD7ZN-kryXM/s320/duralee1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784362775144818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL29klvN4UI/AAAAAAAABrs/gN77OXxJSBg/s1600/newtrims.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL29klvN4UI/AAAAAAAABrs/gN77OXxJSBg/s320/newtrims.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784353783931202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL29aG8828I/AAAAAAAABrk/YWCFD7T2iXs/s1600/fuschistabletop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/TL29aG8828I/AAAAAAAABrk/YWCFD7T2iXs/s320/fuschistabletop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784173721344962" /></a><br />I love all these bright colored fabrics from Duralee! Duralee also carry the Thomas Paul collection, I'll post on that later. Call or email for pricing or memo samples.<br /><br />Jill Clarkson Color and Design 415. 924.4204<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-73968378072581734682008-11-20T21:53:00.001-08:002008-11-20T22:42:56.137-08:00Colorful Rooms for Kids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZRxIm74-I/AAAAAAAABJI/vcykSQW_84A/s1600-h/colorfulkidsroom2southernliving.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZRxIm74-I/AAAAAAAABJI/vcykSQW_84A/s320/colorfulkidsroom2southernliving.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270990318449976290" /></a><br /><br />Kids rooms are a great place to get bold with color and kids love it. I really like the mix and match window treatments in the photo above, it's creative and fun yet most wouldn't be brave enough to try something like this, being the matchy- matchy society we often are.... It's well done in this young girls room. Experimenting with window treatments in this way could be a whole lot of fun and a great way to introduce layers of color, texture and pattern. One tip for making this work well is making sure all of the window treatments have a common ingredient so they relate to one another, rather than compete with each other. (think color, line and pattern)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZRwxTgVbI/AAAAAAAABJA/ksUv1s7zE1g/s1600-h/colorfulkidsrooms.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZRwxTgVbI/AAAAAAAABJA/ksUv1s7zE1g/s320/colorfulkidsrooms.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270990312194463154" /></a><br /><br />The room below is also way fun! The chair back made from skis and valances made from college pennants give it that special and personal touch. Makes me want to rework my own son's room...a constant work in process anyway. (cleaning process!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZS3_UXz6I/AAAAAAAABJQ/qBuTmENQUj4/s1600-h/colorfulkidsrooms3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZS3_UXz6I/AAAAAAAABJQ/qBuTmENQUj4/s320/colorfulkidsrooms3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270991535726907298" /></a><br />Below, a seaside room with a terrific view which is more mellow than those above but ever so cheery. Blues and greens work together to create a soothing effect and the sundrenched yellow walls make it a very happy looking room.<br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZT-pwFueI/AAAAAAAABJY/iuk9u7Bzocg/s1600-h/kidsrooms4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZT-pwFueI/AAAAAAAABJY/iuk9u7Bzocg/s320/kidsrooms4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270992749708294626" /></a><br /><br />Last, check out the painted trim in the bedroom below. This is something worth trying! What a great blue they chose. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZXi8UFaDI/AAAAAAAABJg/suf7a17iJsE/s1600-h/trimmedout.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SSZXi8UFaDI/AAAAAAAABJg/suf7a17iJsE/s320/trimmedout.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270996671701280818" /></a><br /><br />Photos from <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/southern/home/0,13224,,00.html">Southern Living</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-76330053808744274332008-09-04T22:00:00.000-07:002008-09-04T23:06:50.648-07:00Curve Appeal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRaWil3I/AAAAAAAABGM/7tZpmjIZook/s1600-h/alessie2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRaWil3I/AAAAAAAABGM/7tZpmjIZook/s320/alessie2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242407968693196658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRpVG3RI/AAAAAAAABGU/ScL3ygdQWDY/s1600-h/alessi1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRpVG3RI/AAAAAAAABGU/ScL3ygdQWDY/s320/alessi1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242407972713717010" /></a><br /><br />I love seeing interior and exterior curved elements on a house. The curve, or arch, is feminine, soft, elegant and interesting and such a nice change from the commonly found square and rectangular shapes found throughout our homes. Trendir featured these ridiculously gorgeous curved kitchen islands by Alessi. Aren't they just to die for? Makes my kitchen seem so plain....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRsbFCVI/AAAAAAAABGc/Yjl_qLVTrBs/s1600-h/archeddoorway5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRsbFCVI/AAAAAAAABGc/Yjl_qLVTrBs/s320/archeddoorway5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242407973544069458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRwD7YoI/AAAAAAAABGk/-1NJrcjHAq4/s1600-h/archeddoor2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGRwD7YoI/AAAAAAAABGk/-1NJrcjHAq4/s320/archeddoor2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242407974520709762" /></a><br />Women in particular respond well to curved lines and will notice and admire an arched doorway or window before their husband even notices it's there! Not to mean men don't like curves...I know plenty who do ( no pun intended ; ) ) but it's the feminine reflection that we women instantly relate to and appreciate. Creating an arched doorway within the home is fairly affordable and adds character and softness. Arched windows are lovely to look at. I prefer to see the arched section of the window uncovered and a window treatment ( if needed) only on the lower portion of the window. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtCB16LI/AAAAAAAABGs/q8dmxjoXNXI/s1600-h/archeddoorway1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtCB16LI/AAAAAAAABGs/q8dmxjoXNXI/s320/archeddoorway1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242408443200268466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtEkkH5I/AAAAAAAABG0/KJQyENOKThI/s1600-h/archedwindow1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtEkkH5I/AAAAAAAABG0/KJQyENOKThI/s320/archedwindow1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242408443882774418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtTxCRiI/AAAAAAAABG8/wCPIS4-UaA0/s1600-h/curvedwindow2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtTxCRiI/AAAAAAAABG8/wCPIS4-UaA0/s320/curvedwindow2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242408447961613858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtUN2GTI/AAAAAAAABHE/5Cy8aAFaUMY/s1600-h/archedwndw3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDGtUN2GTI/AAAAAAAABHE/5Cy8aAFaUMY/s320/archedwndw3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242408448082450738" /></a><br /><br />There are other curved shapes to be had for fireplaces, stairways, tile with graphic or textured curves etc. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDKuQn4tfI/AAAAAAAABHM/hZlgw8rs5-Q/s1600-h/stairwell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDKuQn4tfI/AAAAAAAABHM/hZlgw8rs5-Q/s320/stairwell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242412862344312306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDMYCCEsrI/AAAAAAAABHk/_1cU8VgbXAw/s1600-h/fplce2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SMDMYCCEsrI/AAAAAAAABHk/_1cU8VgbXAw/s320/fplce2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242414679493751474" /></a><br />If you're headed towards a remodel you may want to give your house some curve appeal. You'll be glad you did!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-6166407418095371302008-06-25T22:54:00.000-07:002015-05-22T11:16:16.144-07:00Busy Bee!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGM3TYNriLI/AAAAAAAABFk/EQwEXA9F7sA/s1600-h/bee_on_cosmos.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGM3TYNriLI/AAAAAAAABFk/EQwEXA9F7sA/s320/bee_on_cosmos.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216073599482038450" /></a><br /><br />I have been busy as a bee with no time to spare lately! I was crazed with finals in school up until a few weeks ago then my son graduated kindergarten and had his 6th Birthday Bash on June 14th. I hoped I would have had some time to catch my breath by now but no such luck!! Work mode has been in high gear and I've been swamped with 12 and 14 hour work days. Summer is the busy season in home improvement and as a single mom to boot, there isn't much free time! Winter is always slower but this fall I'll be back in school so I'm afraid my social life will continue to suffer..oh well, could be worse!<br /><br />I miss visiting some of my favorite blogs too but finally spent a few minutes tonight doing just that. S<a href="http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/">fgirlByBay</a> is one of my most favorite blogs. San Francisco based Victoria, the authoress, has so many awesome posts to do with interior design, vintage style and great san francisco finds. I loved how she put this space plan together for one of her readers.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGMyesJoMqI/AAAAAAAABFM/mJpxYx9mOLo/s1600-h/floorplan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGMyesJoMqI/AAAAAAAABFM/mJpxYx9mOLo/s320/floorplan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216068296254173858" /></a><br />She also shared a link which you might want to visit if you want to experiment with a new space plan yourself. check out <a href="http://www.icovia.com/design/"> Icovia </a>and give their free trial a whirl. I haven't used this one personally but it looks nice. Working with a room in this way ( on paper or on screen) can give you some fresh ideas and it's a lot of fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://decor8.blogspot.com/">Decor 8 </a>is holding a mood board contest which has some gorgeous entries from all over the world. If you're looking for design inspiration, these boards will be a great resource for you. You might feel like starting your own, which is a great way to help you get clear on your design ideas. It's fun to see all these boards, the different styles and uses of color, wish I had time to view them all. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGM1J4yLr2I/AAAAAAAABFU/kKpFCA_RY1o/s1600-h/2604687052_91b07f6016_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGM1J4yLr2I/AAAAAAAABFU/kKpFCA_RY1o/s320/2604687052_91b07f6016_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216071237403127650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGM1RZXTI4I/AAAAAAAABFc/eVT-7SOu5nc/s1600-h/2557754214_86557599cb_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGM1RZXTI4I/AAAAAAAABFc/eVT-7SOu5nc/s320/2557754214_86557599cb_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216071366407824258" /></a><br /><a href="http://printpattern.blogspot.com/">Print + Pattern </a>has an open call for entries for an upcoming book to be published by Laurence King. If you're a designer, illustrator, student or whatever with a talent for surface design you should visit the <a href="http://printpattern.blogspot.com/">link</a> and see if there is something you want to enter. The print + pattern blog is fun to visit. I always find some inspiration there.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGnMM5PqO3I/AAAAAAAABFs/DKqoD5e83d4/s1600-h/print%2Bpatternbookentries.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SGnMM5PqO3I/AAAAAAAABFs/DKqoD5e83d4/s320/print%2Bpatternbookentries.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217926165182430066" /></a><br />Hope you all are having a great summer!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-41318707322363851092008-05-22T00:06:00.000-07:002008-05-22T00:37:56.124-07:00That's Clever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SDUc8PMcb7I/AAAAAAAABE8/vHGH8Rlm4z4/s1600-h/whiteplasticchair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SDUc8PMcb7I/AAAAAAAABE8/vHGH8Rlm4z4/s320/whiteplasticchair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203096765692932018" /></a><br />I love what <a href="http://www.vlaemsch.be">Front Design</a> did with this everyday pedestrian white plastic chair. Who hasn't owned one of these at some point or another? I admit I have and it didn't look this good! It's fun to see. (via Design Spotter)<br /><br />Below check out <a href="http://random-international.squarespace.com/pixeltape/">Pixel Tape</a>, a cool and fun way to create messages, signage and more...if you have the time to mess around! You just black out the pixels with a marker to create your chosen text. Follow the <a href="http://random-international.squarespace.com/pixeltape/">link </a>to see the utube video.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SDUhjvMcb8I/AAAAAAAABFE/uFal9m_jqX8/s1600-h/pixeltape.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SDUhjvMcb8I/AAAAAAAABFE/uFal9m_jqX8/s320/pixeltape.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203101842344275906" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-46970606078108431862008-04-28T21:42:00.000-07:002015-05-22T11:18:20.151-07:00Interior Sun Protection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBatUZFFG4I/AAAAAAAABEM/b4P2PXrP6m0/s1600-h/shutters2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBatUZFFG4I/AAAAAAAABEM/b4P2PXrP6m0/s320/shutters2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194529786059627394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBasXZFFG3I/AAAAAAAABEE/55qrQEbNvHU/s1600-h/solarshades.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBasXZFFG3I/AAAAAAAABEE/55qrQEbNvHU/s320/solarshades.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194528738087607154" /></a><br />Here in Marin, summer is making it's debut and it's a great time to think about window coverings that will protect your furnishings, rugs and other interior items. There are a lot of options for sun protection including solar shades, cellular shades, drapes, blinds and shutters. The price for quality window coverings is small compared to loosing thousands in furniture, art and accessories to sun fading and drying.<br /><br />For the month of May, you can save 30% on solar shades,cellulars and blinds, including all Hunter Douglas products, and 20% on composite or wood interior shutters. jill.clarkson@comcast.net<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBauwZFFG6I/AAAAAAAABEc/S1kBJTyupBc/s1600-h/a2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBauwZFFG6I/AAAAAAAABEc/S1kBJTyupBc/s320/a2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194531366607592354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBauhZFFG5I/AAAAAAAABEU/2jKwJmVyFBk/s1600-h/woodblinds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SBauhZFFG5I/AAAAAAAABEU/2jKwJmVyFBk/s320/woodblinds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194531108909554578" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-4708183417415833292008-04-21T22:32:00.000-07:002008-04-21T22:43:08.980-07:00Purple in the Kitchen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14qZFFGzI/AAAAAAAABDk/JXu_wXf_iAU/s1600-h/purplekitchen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14qZFFGzI/AAAAAAAABDk/JXu_wXf_iAU/s320/purplekitchen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191938615110081330" /></a><br /><br />I wanted to add these pics to the Decorating With Purple files for added inspiration for those of you flirting wth purple. Purple in the kitchen in not common place but I do like the above sleek and modern kitchen with it's ever so pale purple walls. (via <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/">HGTV</a>) Below purple hits the cabinets in high gloss. (via google images)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14q5FFG0I/AAAAAAAABDs/OkAUjokD72Q/s1600-h/purplekitchen2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14q5FFG0I/AAAAAAAABDs/OkAUjokD72Q/s320/purplekitchen2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191938623700015938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14q5FFG1I/AAAAAAAABD0/XgP-4d4tWXg/s1600-h/uktv.co.ukpurple3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14q5FFG1I/AAAAAAAABD0/XgP-4d4tWXg/s320/uktv.co.ukpurple3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191938623700015954" /></a><br />And last is a fun and creative kitchen in purple, blues and greens. Via <a href="http://mirrormirror.typepad.com/mirror_mirror/">MirrorMirror<br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14sZFFG2I/AAAAAAAABD8/8FPGL-2QfpU/s1600-h/mirrormirrortypepad.compurple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SA14sZFFG2I/AAAAAAAABD8/8FPGL-2QfpU/s320/mirrormirrortypepad.compurple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191938649469819746" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-49982833790956361202008-04-18T23:29:00.000-07:002008-04-18T23:45:23.047-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SAmRbfj5AwI/AAAAAAAABCw/x_eANVEjsME/s1600-h/happyweekend!.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SAmRbfj5AwI/AAAAAAAABCw/x_eANVEjsME/s320/happyweekend!.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190839947035738882" /></a><br /><br />I'll be hanging out with my little biker dude. ; ) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SAmUPPj5AxI/AAAAAAAABC4/Bj8NejdCjng/s1600-h/myboy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/SAmUPPj5AxI/AAAAAAAABC4/Bj8NejdCjng/s320/myboy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190843035117224722" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-18048569366264825092008-04-06T13:38:00.000-07:002008-04-06T14:38:51.081-07:002nd Place: Red<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7rrKsVVI/AAAAAAAABCY/28OTE59gqlM/s1600-h/redoxideapttherpay.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7rrKsVVI/AAAAAAAABCY/28OTE59gqlM/s320/redoxideapttherpay.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186242067401823570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7r7KsVWI/AAAAAAAABCg/szlyqjMAq9s/s1600-h/farrowandballblazer212housebeautiful.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7r7KsVWI/AAAAAAAABCg/szlyqjMAq9s/s320/farrowandballblazer212housebeautiful.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186242071696790882" /></a><br /><br />Red came in 2nd place via the poll recently held here. Red is a fun color to work with and I certainly can understand how some may be reluctant to paint walls red for fear of it being overpowering or too loud. Above (top) is Benjamin Moore's Red Oxide, picture via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/color-chips/colors-red-oxide-208810-006092">Apartment Therapy</a>. What a great looking room. The walls have such a nice warm glow yet the color does not overwhelm or overpower everything else in the room. 2nd from the top is Farrow and Ball's Blazer red. The walls aren't too loud as the navy area rug tones down the red and makes the room feel more grounded. Below is Benjamin Moore's Spring Tulip, a pink red. The color is much more pronounced and becomes the main feature of the room. It's a matter of personal taste.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k937KsVXI/AAAAAAAABCo/x3biU7f8PLc/s1600-h/springtulipbjmoore.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k937KsVXI/AAAAAAAABCo/x3biU7f8PLc/s320/springtulipbjmoore.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186244476878476658" /></a><br /><br /> Below are some nice reds from <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=fh_home">Benjamin Moore's</a> Aura line, a low VOC paint. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7QbKsVTI/AAAAAAAABCI/zSZD-YMTtzY/s1600-h/bjmooreauraline.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7QbKsVTI/AAAAAAAABCI/zSZD-YMTtzY/s320/bjmooreauraline.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186241599250388274" /></a><br /> I love the Pomegranite and the Caliente is nice too. There are several neutrals shown that would work well as companion colors. Using a muted or dulled red will prevent your walls from being too loud. First decide whether you prefer a yellow based red or a blue based red. The yellow based reds are warmer and some are shown on the top row below. Blue based reds are shown on the bottom row below.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7RLKsVUI/AAAAAAAABCQ/47NBHTOS_oE/s1600-h/reds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_k7RLKsVUI/AAAAAAAABCQ/47NBHTOS_oE/s320/reds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186241612135290178" /></a><br />If you've been wanting a red room or just a red accent wall then you should give it a try. Red walls envelop a room, making it feel cozy and intimate. A dining room is a great place to try red and subdued reds also work well in living areas. You should start with a duller red and go brighter or more saturated if you feel like it. It's easier to add color than to cover it up. Reserve your judgment of the red until you bring your furniture and accessories back into the room as those other items will make a big difference.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-2365896137311712212008-04-05T14:58:00.000-07:002015-05-22T14:03:19.203-07:00Inspiration Found<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_f6D7KsVQI/AAAAAAAABBw/D_UdZq1n4o0/s1600-h/specialwords.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_f6D7KsVQI/AAAAAAAABBw/D_UdZq1n4o0/s320/specialwords.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185888441269507330" /></a><br />I was inspired by a post on Anna Spiro's lovely blog, <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/2008/03/special-words.html">Absolutely Beautiful Things</a> where she shared images of a note card given to her by a close friend for her 30th Birthday. It reads, "She designed a life she loved" ~ so simple, so sweet. I just loved that and since I have an embroidery machine I whipped up a few hats with the quote on the front. I think they look sweet. I'll be giving a few away to my fellow classmates in my Architecture class at the end of the semester. I think they're going to love them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_f_CbKsVSI/AAAAAAAABCA/zzwfmXX6azQ/s1600-h/capsfinal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_f_CbKsVSI/AAAAAAAABCA/zzwfmXX6azQ/s320/capsfinal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185893913057842466" /></a><br />Thanks to Anna! And her friend! I'm saving some hats for you both and will send them right away! <br />; ) It may take a few weeks via pony express to get to you in Australia but they will get there!!<br /><br />Small, heartfelt gestures, like the note card, can go a long way. ; )<br /><br />If you haven't visited <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com">Anna's Design Blog </a>yet, then you really should check her out! ; )<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-25708332001079213972008-04-03T08:52:00.001-07:002008-04-03T09:30:59.488-07:00Fascinating Bioscleave House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_T_UrKsVOI/AAAAAAAABBg/Re_a98jFlbQ/s1600-h/biospherehouse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_T_UrKsVOI/AAAAAAAABBg/Re_a98jFlbQ/s320/biospherehouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185049801660323042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_T_U7KsVPI/AAAAAAAABBo/OHL7hj4hKqo/s1600-h/meremortals.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R_T_U7KsVPI/AAAAAAAABBo/OHL7hj4hKqo/s320/meremortals.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185049805955290354" /></a><br />Sometimes there are some real surprises waiting for me in my inbox. This morning, from ASID's Design Daily, was an article about a most interesting and unique architectural project that I want to share with you. This house is sure to raise many eyebrows, turn many heads and has already been creating a huge buzz in East Hampton, New York. Artists Arakawa and wife Madelin Gins designed the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/garden/03destiny.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1">Bioscleave </a>house (Life Extending Villa) to defy mortality and extend the human lifespan. The house is full of surprises with eneven and shifting floors, outlets, windows and other items are placed in unexpected locations all designed to challenge the inhabitant(s) and make him/her stop and think in ways they haven't thought before. The idea is that these sorts of challenges stimulate the immune system and thus extend the lifespan. Read all about this fascinating project and this interesting husband and wife design team, via the New York Times, right <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/garden/03destiny.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1">here.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-84897456370880859392008-03-28T08:52:00.000-07:002008-03-28T09:00:59.540-07:00Planet Green<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R-0VRrKsVNI/AAAAAAAABBY/YbivzkcTvBg/s1600-h/mountianscape.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R-0VRrKsVNI/AAAAAAAABBY/YbivzkcTvBg/s320/mountianscape.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182822139562841298" /></a><br />Via the <a href="http://www.dwell.com/daily/blog/17052351.html?">Dwell Blog,</a> a new T.V. Show is looking for those who have contributed to the green movement! <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/about.php">Check it out.</a><br /><br />"If you’ve contributed to the green movement or invented something that makes the world a little more sustainable, there's a new television network that wants to hear your story.<br /><br />In June, The Discovery Channel will launch <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/about.php">Planet Green</a>, a channel devoted exclusively to “green lifestyle” programming. Masterminded by our friends over at Treehugger, Planet Green hopes to help you navigate the ever-swelling sea of sustainable options with a little expert advice.<br /><br />But those at the channel are also on the lookout for viewer-submitted videos, where you'll have an opportunity to show off your own green tips, tricks, and innovations."<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-52721936834931638912008-03-26T23:11:00.000-07:002015-05-22T11:33:25.130-07:00Color Poll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R-0QmbKsVMI/AAAAAAAABBQ/tJVHl5joLLU/s1600-h/paintcolors.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R-0QmbKsVMI/AAAAAAAABBQ/tJVHl5joLLU/s320/paintcolors.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182816998486987970" /></a><br />Recently I held a poll on which colors you all like but are afraid to use because you think you may get a different result than expected. Purple had the most votes which is no surprise since purple has been making a huge splash in 07 and 08. But purple hasn't seen this much popularity pre 07 in quite a while so many people may not have ever decorated with it before. I added some pics and a little advice on choosing purples in a post below. <br /><br />As with any trend be careful not to paint yourself into a corner, so to speak, with all trend and no lasting appeal. Unless you can afford redecorating frequently you may regret spending so much on a passing fancy and tire of the design quickly. More budget friendly, if you want to jump on the trend wagon, is carefully choosing a few trendy items as accessories but make your money go further with buying larger items that survive the trends. You may also be able to transform items you already own which could use a face lift. Adding fresh new colors and surface designs to existing furnishings or accessories can give you a nice change and a taste of that current trend you're dying to try. In the latter, we are approaching sustainable design, a good thing for our beautiful planet. ; ) <br /><br />Choosing any color new scheme is a personal choice and a great way to start deciding on a new color palette for your home is to look in your closet. If you tend to look healthy and vibrant in bright, bold colors and fade away or look awash in pale pastels then you should try and incorporate some of your best bold and bright colors from your wardrobe into your interior color scheme. I don't mean to say you need to paint your walls that ruby red color of your favorite evening dress, although it could look awesome, but if you're more conservative and want to retain more versatility keep the walls a nice neutral and just accent with bold and bright colors. You look great in certain colors because certain colors make you appear healthier, enhance your skin tone and even make you feel better. You want to feel this way in your home too so if you look sickly in purple but want to indulge in this trendy color then use it sparingly rather than covering the walls with it. <br /><br />Choosing paint colors is not rocket science and in the end, it IS just paint. ; )<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-28266403193996339152008-03-09T11:50:00.001-07:002008-03-27T22:23:39.589-07:00Color Advice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R9Q_xn2iBiI/AAAAAAAAA_c/cErBNu4UNxk/s1600-h/kitchensync.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R9Q_xn2iBiI/AAAAAAAAA_c/cErBNu4UNxk/s320/kitchensync.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175831993499387426" /></a><br />I stumbled upon an excellent <a href="http://kitchensync.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/so-i-was-thinki.html">article</a> giving some advice on choosing color. You can read the whole article <a href="http://kitchensync.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/so-i-was-thinki.html">here.</a> Kelly, the blogs author touches upon the effects of lighting on color. <br /><br />I wanted to add my own 2 cents to this topic, specifically how different types of lighting will alter a color. Fluorescent lighting imparts coldness and cool color, which is why most humans don't much care for it. We're warm creatures and gravitate towards warm environments and warm colors. A great example is how we are drawn to fire light in a fireplace or outdoor firepit. <br /><br />Though the lighting movement is toward all of us switching to compact fluorescent lighting for environmental reasons, (a good thing) we need to understand how to work with this sort of lighting to make it more friendly for us warmth seekers. So, what happens to color under fluorescent lighting? The warmth gets sucked out leaving you with the cooler ingredients. A nice warm off white will lose much of it's warmer ingredient (yellow) and take on a cool blue and touches of green. If a room has predominantly fluorescent lighting you will need to compensate for this by adding more warmth to the color.<br /><br />Incandescent lighting is warm and adds yellow. And Who doesn't like the warm orange red glow from firelight? Fireplaces and outdoor fire pits are natural gravitation points where we like to congregate and relax. The warm golden yellow glow from candle light is attractive, inviting and a nice mood enhancer. Likewise the soft warm hues of sunrise and sunset have garnered admirers through the ages.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R9RLRH2iBsI/AAAAAAAABAs/TNaWZA3WK24/s1600-h/why-are-sunsets-red.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R9RLRH2iBsI/AAAAAAAABAs/TNaWZA3WK24/s320/why-are-sunsets-red.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175844629293172418" /></a><br />I was just at the ASID Student Career Forum in San Francisco this weekend and <a href="http://www.daystudio.com/">JoeAnne Day</a> from the <a href="http://www.daystudio.com/">Day Studios</a> gave an excellent lecture on color, covering the effects of lighting on color and much more. She touched on all sorts of lighting including Halogen, Firelight, Incandescent, Xenon, Ultra Violet. She showed pictures of a room in her own loft/studio that she photographed at different times of the day. This illustrated the effect of natural light, via a sky light in the room, and how the color changes so dramatically with the shifting sunlight. You can try this at home and take pictures of a room in the morning, at noon and in the late afternoon. You'll see how the direction of the light source shifts the color in the room. Understanding color shifts and the effects of lighting is something your Interior Designer or Color Consultant can help you with. One of the first things I find out when consulting for someone on color is the direction of the natural light source and the types of artificial lighting used in the room. It makes a difference.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-42250774767017807682008-03-02T22:37:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:01:03.748-08:00Purple Wins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uguX7RTMI/AAAAAAAAA-M/9FGjukbB6jE/s1600-h/westelmpurple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uguX7RTMI/AAAAAAAAA-M/9FGjukbB6jE/s320/westelmpurple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173405315522186434" /></a><br />There are some of you out there thinking of adding purple to your color scheme. It's a great color and on trend right now. If painting the walls, I prefer grayed down purples for adult rooms and love lavender for a little girls room. If your room gets a lot of light the color you pick will get washed out a bit so you can go a bit deeper or brighter. Just sample your colors and be sure to view the colors not just during the day but at night too. One great way to sample color is not just on the wall but to paint a 3-d object, like a cardboard box and leave it in the middle of the room. This way you get a better feel for the color and how the lighting in your room will alter the color at different times. The transition from day to evening shouldn't be jolting, unless that's what you're going for! <br /><br />If you want to paint with purple the first thing you need to decide is if you want a warm purple or a cool purple. Purples on the cool side have more blue and on the warm side, more red. You need to think about how you want to feel when you're in the room and also consider what is in the room that is definitely staying. When you pick warm or cool be sure that one or the other takes a larger percentage and it's not 50/50 cool and warm. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8umrX7RTSI/AAAAAAAAA-8/N1nvM9Bginw/s1600-h/warmcoolbirds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8umrX7RTSI/AAAAAAAAA-8/N1nvM9Bginw/s320/warmcoolbirds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173411861052345634" /></a><br /><br />Color schemes with purple include using it's complementary color yellow, which will give a big impact or for a subtler look try using purple with grays and silvers. Purple with green is also pretty, think of beautiful Irises and pansies. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8urG37RTTI/AAAAAAAAA_E/ZZk9XQxpkhQ/s1600-h/purpleill.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8urG37RTTI/AAAAAAAAA_E/ZZk9XQxpkhQ/s320/purpleill.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173416731545259314" /></a><br /> Nature knows color best so try picking your palette from nature. I love the virbrant purples in the Iris watercolor by <a href="http://janabouc.wordpress.com/2007/04/09/iris-in-my-garden-edm-fresh/">Jana.<br /></a> You could get your whole palette from this painting. I might suggest the lighter purples to white with a hint of purple for the walls and adding some yellow, green and deeper purple accents. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8ujVn7RTRI/AAAAAAAAA-0/0XQI4wF-e_c/s1600-h/iris.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8ujVn7RTRI/AAAAAAAAA-0/0XQI4wF-e_c/s320/iris.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173408188855307538" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />If you're going with a light and neutral wall color then you can really have a field day with your accessories and add some brighter purples that you wouldn't necessarily want on the walls. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhzn7RTQI/AAAAAAAAA-s/vGSG4tDgxKM/s1600-h/purpleaccnts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhzn7RTQI/AAAAAAAAA-s/vGSG4tDgxKM/s320/purpleaccnts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173406505228127490" /></a><br />Below are some purples I like from Benjamin Moore-<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhP37RTPI/AAAAAAAAA-k/7KnX8__O2mQ/s1600-h/palette1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhP37RTPI/AAAAAAAAA-k/7KnX8__O2mQ/s320/palette1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173405891047804146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhK37RTNI/AAAAAAAAA-U/kMRh5IZV0-Q/s1600-h/purplepalette3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhK37RTNI/AAAAAAAAA-U/kMRh5IZV0-Q/s320/purplepalette3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173405805148458194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhLH7RTOI/AAAAAAAAA-c/x6vwIZvwH1s/s1600-h/purplepalette2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8uhLH7RTOI/AAAAAAAAA-c/x6vwIZvwH1s/s320/purplepalette2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173405809443425506" /></a><br /><br />Below is a room with Pratt and Lambert's color 'Admiral' and trimmed with 'Seed Pearl' both from their muted colors collections. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8wruX7RTUI/AAAAAAAAA_M/5eYEjNtmIUA/s1600-h/prattandlambert.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8wruX7RTUI/AAAAAAAAA_M/5eYEjNtmIUA/s320/prattandlambert.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173558147638447426" /></a><br /><br />Here is the same room in Pratt and Lambert's ' Coronation' and trimmed with 'Balsa"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8wsu37RTVI/AAAAAAAAA_U/Q10DluiJ290/s1600-h/coronationpurple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8wsu37RTVI/AAAAAAAAA_U/Q10DluiJ290/s320/coronationpurple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173559255740009810" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-43130939077556239802008-02-25T23:33:00.000-08:002008-02-26T11:44:30.942-08:00Color by the Bay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RjmC6easI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/eIC36S4ovTY/s1600-h/magnoliablossom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RjmC6easI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/eIC36S4ovTY/s320/magnoliablossom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171367777396484802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8Rh-y6eapI/AAAAAAAAA84/CdGzVL9e69A/s1600-h/capoppy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8Rh-y6eapI/AAAAAAAAA84/CdGzVL9e69A/s320/capoppy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171366003574991506" /></a><br /><br />After a long rainy weekend the sun is out again. ; ) Yesterday my son and I set out for a walk around the neighborhood to enjoy the gorgeous blooms and colorful landscape. I took my camera with me. Here he is making a wish. ; ) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RkEC6eatI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/JDphkp0F7QE/s1600-h/matthewwishes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RkEC6eatI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/JDphkp0F7QE/s320/matthewwishes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171368292792560338" /></a><br /><br />I took a few pics to show off the beautiful colors , including magnolia blossoms, daffodils, birch trees and cherry blossoms etc. For those of you in cooler climates, this is proof that spring is near! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RlqC6eauI/AAAAAAAAA9g/RewAI7jkwEs/s1600-h/orangeflower.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RlqC6eauI/AAAAAAAAA9g/RewAI7jkwEs/s320/orangeflower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171370045139217122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8Rlsy6eavI/AAAAAAAAA9o/qZLHRKFfqvg/s1600-h/rdflowers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8Rlsy6eavI/AAAAAAAAA9o/qZLHRKFfqvg/s320/rdflowers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171370092383857394" /></a><br /><br />(I'm an amateur photographer but some of these turned out well enough. I hope you enjoy them. ; ) )<br /><br /> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RiAC6eaqI/AAAAAAAAA9A/wBPmlgAt9gk/s1600-h/cactus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RiAC6eaqI/AAAAAAAAA9A/wBPmlgAt9gk/s320/cactus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171366025049828002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RiBC6earI/AAAAAAAAA9I/hHQymekS4FI/s1600-h/prettywhiteflowers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RiBC6earI/AAAAAAAAA9I/hHQymekS4FI/s320/prettywhiteflowers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171366042229697202" /></a><br /><br /><br />I so love where I live and feel fortunate to have had the experience of being here for my 10th year now<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RgkS6eaoI/AAAAAAAAA8w/NQNagH1YS7o/s1600-h/rosemary.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8RgkS6eaoI/AAAAAAAAA8w/NQNagH1YS7o/s320/rosemary.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171364448796830338" /></a><br />Yum. Does anyone want some fresh rosemary?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8PBUC6eajI/AAAAAAAAA8I/gU-NX1fV6iY/s1600-h/cherryblossoms.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8PBUC6eajI/AAAAAAAAA8I/gU-NX1fV6iY/s320/cherryblossoms.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171189347275139634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8PBUy6eakI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/yAuKPPigzU8/s1600-h/dffodils2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8PBUy6eakI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/yAuKPPigzU8/s320/dffodils2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171189360160041538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8PBVC6ealI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/3uFt6Qj6P08/s1600-h/birchinmarin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R8PBVC6ealI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/3uFt6Qj6P08/s320/birchinmarin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171189364455008850" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-7695647689890082642008-02-19T23:17:00.000-08:002015-05-22T14:01:54.335-07:0099K House Competition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWSS6eaeI/AAAAAAAAA7g/z8WhPGu6Z4k/s1600-h/99khouse5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWSS6eaeI/AAAAAAAAA7g/z8WhPGu6Z4k/s320/99khouse5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168960607140866530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWSy6eafI/AAAAAAAAA7o/7B4tayN5Ehk/s1600-h/99khouse4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWSy6eafI/AAAAAAAAA7o/7B4tayN5Ehk/s320/99khouse4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168960615730801138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWTC6eagI/AAAAAAAAA7w/jsuDXiyMdfE/s1600-h/99khouse3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWTC6eagI/AAAAAAAAA7w/jsuDXiyMdfE/s320/99khouse3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168960620025768450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWTy6eahI/AAAAAAAAA74/DHjKtdgL4ZA/s1600-h/99khouse2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWTy6eahI/AAAAAAAAA74/DHjKtdgL4ZA/s320/99khouse2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168960632910670354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWUS6eaiI/AAAAAAAAA8A/Aec9s-X53Ek/s1600-h/99khouse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vWUS6eaiI/AAAAAAAAA8A/Aec9s-X53Ek/s320/99khouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168960641500604962" /></a><br />If you haven't yet checked out the finalists for the 99k house competition, you can see them and learn all about the contest<a href="http://www.the99khouse.com/"> here</a> The homes are all 3 bedrooms, 1.5 to 2 baths, up to 1400 square feet (max ) and they must utilize green building practices. I wonder which one will win. They're all fantastic!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-67769191222072819072008-02-19T22:50:00.000-08:002008-02-24T21:51:41.216-08:00Great Reading Corners<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vOZi6eacI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/UNqrSBmeWgI/s1600-h/readingnook3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7vOZi6eacI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/UNqrSBmeWgI/s320/readingnook3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168951935601895874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8xHBrZT6oqTGJZm2eM48JiIYdbdWOITu0pCL1z6UDdr1bLhd7zlDdu9bnDW-YcRZ6ueO4okR21hWPYKS2zW80V5FI5sXHgEcjD4sNOKcR2e0nxa9h2YQNtEPucURBYZdY7hR/s1600-h/readingcorner2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8xHBrZT6oqTGJZm2eM48JiIYdbdWOITu0pCL1z6UDdr1bLhd7zlDdu9bnDW-YcRZ6ueO4okR21hWPYKS2zW80V5FI5sXHgEcjD4sNOKcR2e0nxa9h2YQNtEPucURBYZdY7hR/s320/readingcorner2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168951939896863186" /></a><br />I love cozy little reading corners or nooks. Here are a couple for inspiration.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-16886518086458288572008-02-18T16:30:00.000-08:002008-02-24T22:28:34.922-08:00Bringing Nature In<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7o9nS6eaaI/AAAAAAAAA7A/yE1jC9ti6RM/s1600-h/terraniums2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7o9nS6eaaI/AAAAAAAAA7A/yE1jC9ti6RM/s320/terraniums2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168511267662358946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7o9ni6eabI/AAAAAAAAA7I/7q7UaFZVlIE/s1600-h/mossterranium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7o9ni6eabI/AAAAAAAAA7I/7q7UaFZVlIE/s320/mossterranium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168511271957326258" /></a><br />We've had a lucky break in the weather and for the past week or so it's been sunny, warm and gorgeous. We're not into the clear just yet but the great weather has got me daydreaming about this years garden and what I might do differently than last year. In the meanwhile I found some great photos on flickr.com and googleimages.com to inspire your indoor green thumb. Why not try an terrarium garden with moss, creeping fig or jade. Here is a <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/home/stories/DN-NHG_terrarium_0413liv.ART.State.Edition1.b2ed43.html">great article</a> with all the how to information to get you going.<br /><br />Below are some beautiful succulents. They're easy to grow, make for interesting indoor arrangements and are great in outdoor rock gardens or used as edging on a pathway. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7oljS6eaYI/AAAAAAAAA6w/Q9oeBZ9DP1I/s1600-h/succulents.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7oljS6eaYI/AAAAAAAAA6w/Q9oeBZ9DP1I/s320/succulents.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168484810663815554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7oljS6eaZI/AAAAAAAAA64/C7Q6Y3ecsLI/s1600-h/succulentdishgarden.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R7oljS6eaZI/AAAAAAAAA64/C7Q6Y3ecsLI/s320/succulentdishgarden.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168484810663815570" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-21201171716982303562008-02-03T21:24:00.000-08:002008-02-24T21:52:22.367-08:00Black and White<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aiEcOxVFI/AAAAAAAAA4w/msG7jqlbo5M/s1600-h/blackandwhite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aiEcOxVFI/AAAAAAAAA4w/msG7jqlbo5M/s320/blackandwhite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162992220008174674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aiEMOxVEI/AAAAAAAAA4o/3HzuIncxEBU/s1600-h/blackwhiteandgold.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aiEMOxVEI/AAAAAAAAA4o/3HzuIncxEBU/s320/blackwhiteandgold.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162992215713207362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aiOMOxVGI/AAAAAAAAA44/AyoFy1FqazQ/s1600-h/blackwhiteandblue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aiOMOxVGI/AAAAAAAAA44/AyoFy1FqazQ/s320/blackwhiteandblue.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162992387511899234" /></a><br />On trend and always striking is the crisp and classic pairing of black and white. Any 3rd color can be added to this scheme and look fabulous. Above we see black and white living monogamously and also teamed up with a soft blue and some glamorous gold, all beautiful.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-59412168795690332462008-02-03T21:12:00.000-08:002008-02-24T22:31:46.430-08:00Greens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6apmcOxVHI/AAAAAAAAA5A/67RuYwjH1m0/s1600-h/greentiledbathroom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6apmcOxVHI/AAAAAAAAA5A/67RuYwjH1m0/s320/greentiledbathroom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163000500705121394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ag8MOxVCI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/gZcqLzUHGAQ/s1600-h/greenbath.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ag8MOxVCI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/gZcqLzUHGAQ/s320/greenbath.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162990978762626082" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6afZcOxVBI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/uhlGHQcztTg/s1600-h/greenwallpaperwbranches.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6afZcOxVBI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/uhlGHQcztTg/s320/greenwallpaperwbranches.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162989282250544146" /></a><br />I just love the color green and am so happy to see it's popularity continue into 2008. Here are 3 bathrooms decorated with green.<br /><br />Below more lovely rooms decorated in greens found on MSNLifestyles.com. I love the porch with the white walls and green trim. So fresh.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7MOxVII/AAAAAAAAA5I/S0xEJ_wCtVU/s1600-h/anothergreenkitchen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7MOxVII/AAAAAAAAA5I/S0xEJ_wCtVU/s320/anothergreenkitchen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003056210662530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7MOxVJI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/y_GMBnAb6-s/s1600-h/kitchennookgreen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7MOxVJI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/y_GMBnAb6-s/s320/kitchennookgreen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003056210662546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7cOxVKI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/Lg9tmYrLCEc/s1600-h/greendiningrooms.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7cOxVKI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/Lg9tmYrLCEc/s320/greendiningrooms.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003060505629858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7sOxVLI/AAAAAAAAA5g/jLpUrKBmNqY/s1600-h/greentrimporch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7sOxVLI/AAAAAAAAA5g/jLpUrKBmNqY/s320/greentrimporch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003064800597170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7sOxVMI/AAAAAAAAA5o/FSOLIx7ymNs/s1600-h/greendiningroom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6ar7sOxVMI/AAAAAAAAA5o/FSOLIx7ymNs/s320/greendiningroom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003064800597186" /></a><br />And below are some some artwork samples I made for a young girls room in greens and pinks. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6a24MOxVPI/AAAAAAAAA6A/5ikuHW4dZrU/s1600-h/lauren4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6a24MOxVPI/AAAAAAAAA6A/5ikuHW4dZrU/s320/lauren4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163015099298960626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6az-sOxVOI/AAAAAAAAA54/n8FvE5aMJ2U/s1600-h/lauren1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6az-sOxVOI/AAAAAAAAA54/n8FvE5aMJ2U/s320/lauren1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163011912433226978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6az6cOxVNI/AAAAAAAAA5w/2ZDA-pac6Co/s1600-h/lauren3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6az6cOxVNI/AAAAAAAAA5w/2ZDA-pac6Co/s320/lauren3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163011839418782930" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-2051408321094526002008-02-03T20:51:00.001-08:002008-02-24T21:53:42.496-08:00More Golden Finds<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6acmsOxU-I/AAAAAAAAA34/Ofh9DBFdYPA/s1600-h/moregoldtile.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6acmsOxU-I/AAAAAAAAA34/Ofh9DBFdYPA/s320/moregoldtile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162986211348927458" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aZ8MOxU9I/AAAAAAAAA3w/tMH6L67QHcI/s1600-h/GOLDTILES.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aZ8MOxU9I/AAAAAAAAA3w/tMH6L67QHcI/s320/GOLDTILES.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162983282181231570" /></a><br />Nothing is more glamorous than gold! These porcelain stoneware tiles from <a href="http://www.irisceramica.com/">Iris Ceramica</a> are oh so beautiful and are finished with pure gold.<br />Below is tile from Iris Cermica's metal line<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aZ7sOxU8I/AAAAAAAAA3o/VcAoSOeinA0/s1600-h/metaltiles.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aZ7sOxU8I/AAAAAAAAA3o/VcAoSOeinA0/s320/metaltiles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162983273591296962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aeA8OxU_I/AAAAAAAAA4A/pX4T0xs9rhI/s1600-h/metaltile.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R6aeA8OxU_I/AAAAAAAAA4A/pX4T0xs9rhI/s320/metaltile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162987761832121330" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-36225777320617145372008-01-28T22:54:00.000-08:002008-02-24T21:54:02.565-08:00Decorating with Metallics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57U8cOxU7I/AAAAAAAAA3g/WoUpKKef0zc/s1600-h/gold+metallic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57U8cOxU7I/AAAAAAAAA3g/WoUpKKef0zc/s320/gold+metallic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160796357848552370" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57NzsOxU1I/AAAAAAAAA2w/fs-_hPqCPJg/s1600-h/metallic1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57NzsOxU1I/AAAAAAAAA2w/fs-_hPqCPJg/s320/metallic1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160788510943302482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57Nz8OxU2I/AAAAAAAAA24/BieoUkdd7yc/s1600-h/metallicandpurple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57Nz8OxU2I/AAAAAAAAA24/BieoUkdd7yc/s320/metallicandpurple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160788515238269794" /></a><br />As you've probably noticed, metallics are hot for 2008. There are many makers of metallic paints. My favorite is <a href="http://www.modernmastersinc.com/default.aspx">Modern Masters</a>. I really like the look of a tone on tone painted wall using a matt finish and fat stripes of metallic. I've seen David Bromstad use this technique on his show,<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hclrs/"> Color Splash</a> and it looked great. My favorite color for this is a creamy white wall with pearl metallic stripes, very subtle and sophisticated looking.<br />Though silver and white gold metallics are very popular, we'll be seeing a lot more gold this year too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57U0cOxU6I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/yOtJFCAjoVM/s1600-h/bluewallwithgoldmetallic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57U0cOxU6I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/yOtJFCAjoVM/s320/bluewallwithgoldmetallic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160796220409598882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57Tm8OxU5I/AAAAAAAAA3Q/by0QzUagyZo/s1600-h/goldtiledbathroom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57Tm8OxU5I/AAAAAAAAA3Q/by0QzUagyZo/s320/goldtiledbathroom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160794888969737106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57N0MOxU3I/AAAAAAAAA3A/Jb8opsFpGgQ/s1600-h/metallic2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R57N0MOxU3I/AAAAAAAAA3A/Jb8opsFpGgQ/s320/metallic2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160788519533237106" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38420830.post-3421752538219259512008-01-14T22:58:00.001-08:002008-02-24T22:34:16.939-08:00Design Winner!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xZpoxRIpI/AAAAAAAAA1g/IyfzAe7wmBo/s1600-h/stoneforestvesselsink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xZpoxRIpI/AAAAAAAAA1g/IyfzAe7wmBo/s320/stoneforestvesselsink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155594245285946002" /></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.stoneforest.com/">Stone Forest,</a> has received Interior Design’s Best of Year Award in 2007 for their Moso Bamboo Vessel sink! It is quite beautiful, don't you agree? This competition, in its second year running, acknowledges distinguished interior design projects and products in over 50 categories, and selected the Moso as a designer’s choice winner in the bath/plumbing fixtures category.<br /> Below are a couple more of their sinks in stone,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xb6YxRIqI/AAAAAAAAA1o/U29ERA_eKoc/s1600-h/naturalwabisink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xb6YxRIqI/AAAAAAAAA1o/U29ERA_eKoc/s320/naturalwabisink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155596732072010402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xb6oxRIrI/AAAAAAAAA1w/ZbEpi6PR4uM/s1600-h/nturalsink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xb6oxRIrI/AAAAAAAAA1w/ZbEpi6PR4uM/s320/nturalsink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155596736366977714" /></a><br /><br />They also offer one of a kind stone sculptures like this beautiful basalt bench,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xcZYxRIsI/AAAAAAAAA14/Q8kE5I-QpAc/s1600-h/basalt+bench.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xcZYxRIsI/AAAAAAAAA14/Q8kE5I-QpAc/s320/basalt+bench.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155597264647955138" /></a><br /><br />and completely custom work such as the diamond fountain below,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xdx4xRItI/AAAAAAAAA2A/IY1w3L4-ylk/s1600-h/customediamondfountain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xdx4xRItI/AAAAAAAAA2A/IY1w3L4-ylk/s320/customediamondfountain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155598785066377938" /></a><br /><br />In addition, Stone Forest also produce a small but beautiful furniture collection made from sustainable hardwoods,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xeXYxRIuI/AAAAAAAAA2I/OrgmqwggXAg/s1600-h/stools.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xeXYxRIuI/AAAAAAAAA2I/OrgmqwggXAg/s320/stools.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155599429311472354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xeXoxRIvI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/TMFH--7BgSM/s1600-h/stoneforestdesk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wj_irS4iMpc/R4xeXoxRIvI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/TMFH--7BgSM/s320/stoneforestdesk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155599433606439666" /></a><br /><br /><br />If you would like to learn more about this company's products visit their <a href="http://www.stoneforest.com/?Table=Category&do=view&id=7">website</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jill Clarkson Color and Design</div>Jill Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542750226751690670noreply@blogger.com