Collaborating with Nature  – Color, Chaos & Creativity

For inspiration regarding color I often take my cue from nature. This weekend I noticed that our hydrangeas were starting to bloom at our country house and I was inspired by these awesome cool tone…

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Harvest Hot Colors

Sharing some seasonal favorite finds with Harvest hot color highlights! Truly some global greats from 2016….

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Digital.Fabric.Print |   New York Textile Month (NYTM) Brings…

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Creative Color, Medellin Colombia |

A Designer’s Paradise….vibrant colors fill the streets and artisan shops of Medellin Columbia-also known as the City of Eternal Spring because of its moderate temperatures all year roun…

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Around the Studio 1

This month we’re focusing on the various goings-on around our studio in New York City…

This week we looked at the what inspires our media choices.

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No such thing as too many colors or brushes.

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Everything influences, no matter how tiny. It’s amazing how much you can do with black & grey

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It’s nice to be able to touch color… we caught a case of the blues.

All photos by Claire Newton

Spring in NYC

The calendar says spring, and it looks like old man winter has finally packed his bags (fingers crossed). Luckily the annual Macy’s Flower Show is on and we can walk the two blocks to be inspired by the color and the beauty.

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Trend Alert! Neon

Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

We’re spot on with the trends. Here is a sneak peek at some brand new pieces in our collection.

IMG_4545Trending not only in interiors with self expression through personal neon lights, but also in the art scene at Art Basel in Miami.

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Fusion of Fashion & Home – Pale Pink

The softer side of color is refreshing and uplifting with Pale Pink trending in both fashion and home this season…

Pink is known for it’s soft qualities. The addition of white to calms down the passionate red and replaces it with a gentle, comforting feeling. Studies have confirmed that exposure to pink can have a calming effect; violent prisoners have been calmed by placing them in a pink room for specified amount of time.

If you have a friend that wears pink all the time it may indicate a need for acceptance, support and unconditional love. It puts us in touch with our nurturing side.

Pink is the color of uncomplicated emotions. It represents the child in all of us; the innocence and sweetness, the inexperience an naiveté.

Pale Pink