Color Palettes!

Pantone beer labels by Spanish Designer Txaber

You may have noticed I started a new page on my blog, it is called Color Palettes.  I am starting to work on my Fall and Holiday palettes, attending color seminars,  researching magazines and fabric shops, looking at the runway shows in Paris, Milan and New York.  Even though my concentration is kitchen wares, color is still very important.  Color affects our emotions.  Do you want something bright and cheery in the kitchen? Or something sophisticated and peaceful?  Or feeling the autumnal season, like the photo above?

So check my color palette page and I would love to hear how you put together your palettes?  Is something particular inspiring you this season?

Color of the year by Pantone

Pantone's color of the year for 2011 is Honeysuckle. I must say it is quite a pretty color with not a whole lot of girlishness going on, which is good.
Pantone phrases it as "A Color for All Seasons
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it."  Did you know the mother color of Honeysuckle is red?

This color will work for men, women and interior. Pantone makes a point of course to make sure the color can work with many industries; apparel, auto, interiors, paints.

"Honeysuckle is guaranteed to produce a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. It’s a striking, eye-catching hue that works well for day and night in women’s apparel, accessories and cosmetics, and in men’s ties, shirts and sportswear. Add a lively flair to interior spaces with Honeysuckle patterned pillows, bedspreads, small appliances and tabletop accessories. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Honeysuckle for a dynamic burst of energy in the family room, kitchen or hallway." To read more click here.

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