Matte Black is the New Black


I must admit that when I think of high-gloss black, I think cheesy bachelor pad.  In the 1980′s.  Today, the hottest way to play with black is to use remove the gloss – matte black is in.   You might just want to go with an accent wall, like here.

chalkboard wall by Nicole Sassaman via decor8 Matte Black is the New Black

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Color of the Year – Top Pick for 2010


pantone turquoise color of the year via elle decor Color of the Year   Top Pick for 2010 This lovely turquoise color is Pantone’s color pick of the year for 2010.  What is Pantone, you ask?  Pantone is a longtime sage of the color spectrum. The company creates standardized color palettes used in the design, graphics, cosmetics and fashion industries. Every year, the Color Institute forecasts color trends that tint our everyday lives.  The hue of the year is a jewel-like blue with a good dose of green.  Look how nicely it matches my blog!

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