Palette Perfection ~ Fall 2013 Color Report . . .

You know I love that time of year when we get to analyze the trends and declare what is hip & happening for every season!  Fall's colors this year are vibrant & rich, with emerald still going strong, which I won't complain about one bit.  

I put together a bit of color inspiration to give you a few fresh ideas when planning your home decorating projects for the remainder of this year.  I have never really been a neutral girl, so the promise of all of these bright shades being readily available in accessories and textiles makes me positively giddy, of course.  Just take a look . . .

First up . . . EMERALD!!

via Vintages How To

This kitchen is such a dream . . .

(The Cottage Market)

(via Home Goods) 

(courtesy of Tulle and Chantilly)

Leave it to beautiful Greece to provide the inspiration for this gorgeous MYKONOS BLUE . . .

 (courtesy of Fresh Twist Blog)

(via We Heart It)

(courtesy of Tulle and Chantilly)

The last few years this fruit has been all the rage when it comes to eating healthy, and now it has taken over the fashion, design, & event world too!  Take a look at ACAI . . .

(image from Live Like You)

(via Houzz) 

(via Designed by me Stationary) 

(photo courtesy of Tulle and Chantilly)

Nothing livens a place up like SAMBA . . .

(from Martha Stewart)

(courtesy of Decor Amore) 

(via Frosted Pink Blog)

(via Tulle and Chantilly)

Don't you just love a creative name for a muted orange like KOI . . .

(via Burnett Boards)

(courtesy of Do You Love Where You Live)

The Perfect Palette

(photo from Tulle and Chantilly)

Oh how I adore seeing a rich, deep pink taking front and center like VIVACIOUS . . .

The Perfect Palette

(via Donna Vining)

Tulle and Chantilly

(courtesy of Home Style Diary)

And nothing compliments a bright hue such as Samba or Vivacious like a cool LICHEN . . .

(via Donna Vining)

(via Donna Vining)

Ooh, love the steely TURBULENCE grey . . .

(via The Designer Pad) 

(courtesy of April and May Studio) 

And always one of my favorites is a nice, cool CARAFE (would look magnificent paired with Vivacious, don't you think?)

(via Event Experts)

Bridal Book

Tulle & Chantilly

Holy smokes, that was a ton of inspiration!  I hope that got those fashion, decorating, & event planning wheels a-turning . . . there is so much dressing up and party throwing to be done over the next few months ~ a carafe & koi front porch for the fall perhaps?

Tutorial Tuesday: Handmade Holiday Ornament Wreaths . . .

You know me, I am all about glitter & sparkle when it comes to holiday decorating!  Need a fun & easy craft to help you feel artsy and add some shine to your season?  Why not head to Target for a big $15 box of shatterproof ornaments, then set to work with your glue gun and styrofoam circle and create something purely magical to greet your guests at the front the door?!

First, a little inspiration:

DIY ORNAMENT WREATH
(via The Next Bird)

Supplies You Will Need:

~ Glue gun

~ Styrofoam wreath base

~ Ornaments

~ Pretty Ribbon

1.) First start by attaching a lengthy ribbon to the Styrofoam donut. This will be where your wreath will hang.

2.) Line the inside and outside with ornaments. I took the hook piece off the top of the ornament and placed them hole side up, so this will be the back of the wreath.

3.) Flip it over when it dries and start piling the rest of the ornaments on, leaving the smaller pieces for last. When you're satisfied and the larger spaces are filled, make a pretty bow with the ribbon and hang on the front door! It would also be fun to put a little mistletoe in there somewhere..  if you're into that kind of thing.

So fancy, right?  And just so darn simple as well...wouldn't these make lovely gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends too?