tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14462819683858898482024-02-20T07:11:59.826-08:00No Coast DesignSarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-68685822939178630382013-11-17T11:46:00.003-08:002013-11-17T11:46:40.490-08:00Color Trends: Wall ColorPaint it Black. Well, almost. Color this season is going bold from black to gray, dark blues and greens. The darker the better. It's all about making your walls set a dramatic tone for your space and letting your accessories pop! Here are some great examples of this season's interior trend:
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These two shots are by Australian designer <a href="http://gregnatale.com/">Greg Natale</a>, this slate gray is a huge trend this year! Different shades of dark moody gray paired with crisp white gives this home a modern look. More images of this home can be found <a href="http://freshome.com/2012/10/03/the-reminiscent-of-baroque-details-in-greg-natales-residential-project/">here</a>.
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Here the dark color is used to ground the space, by VTWonen, and create drama. I love the way the plates are used to transition from dark to light! This image can be found here<a href="http://www.vtwonen.nl/blog/vtwonen-huiscollectie-blog/vtwonen-fandagen.html"></a>.
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I love this Amsterdam home. It really takes those Scandinavian design elements that I love - the wide plank light floor, clean lines and beautiful furniture and combines it with a bold dark back drop with beautiful art to create a dynamic space.
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Finally, here is a home by design icon Kelly Werstler using a dark bold color to create an opulent foyer. She balances the dark walls with light floors and light reflecting gold and mirrored finishes that pop against the background and amplify light. This image can be found <a href="http://www.kellywearstler.com/Evergreen-Residence/residences_detail_evergreen,default,pg.html">here</a>.
Are you daring enough to incorporate this trend into your home?Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-48414383592606393242013-11-10T12:30:00.002-08:002013-11-10T12:30:19.658-08:00Minnesota says beer is the new blackThe beer scene is exploding in Minnesota, and there are some really great beers out there. But what I really want to talk about is the design of those logos and great graphics on their products. As a designer, there is more to appreciate than what's in the bottle - what is on the outside can make you want that drink as much as the beer itself.<br />
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Here are some images of the great graphic design that has gone into Minnesota's beer scene:<br />
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<a href="http://excelsiorbrew.com/">Excelsior Brewing Co.</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/">Third Street Brewhouse </a>- they have really great logos and designs for all their beers, which you can see on their website.</div>
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These are just some of my favorite logos and brews, if you want to learn more about what is happening in Minnesota's beer scene visit <a href="http://mnbeer.com/breweries/">http://mnbeer.com/breweries/</a>. Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-4431557023294971042013-10-30T09:15:00.001-07:002013-10-30T09:15:21.959-07:00Hello?So, it's been a while. A long while. It's awkward, we don't know what to say to each other, but someone had to break the silence.<br />
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I brought you flowers: <br />
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Photo by <a href="http://coreytorpie.com/">Corey Torpie Photography</a>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-88172901597876582592012-06-19T08:16:00.001-07:002012-06-19T08:16:09.766-07:00I covet...These beautiful wood countertops and lovely white cabinets. <br />
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Below are some of her print designs, I really like her use of geometric patterns juxtaposed with organic elements and color to make a statement:</div>
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I also read her blog religiously and find it absolutely inspiring. I love her point of view and design sensibility. See more of what makes Mociun tick at <a href="http://mociun.tumblr.com/">http://mociun.tumblr.com/</a> </div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-61854263682192501962012-05-03T11:33:00.000-07:002012-05-03T11:33:07.861-07:00Pantone's New Colors<em>The final word in color just unveiled 336 new colors! Here is the press release from their website: </em><br />
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<strong>Pantone Inspires Designers with 336 New Shades</strong></div>
<strong><em>Expanded PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM now offers 25 percent more color options</em></strong><br />
<strong>CARLSTADT, N.J. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2012</strong> – Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT) and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the addition of 336 New Colors to its PANTONE® PLUS SERIES, bringing the total to 1,677 colors.<br />
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Introduced in 2010, the PANTONE PLUS SERIES is the next generation of the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® – the defacto standard for color communication in the graphic arts market. The PLUS SERIES provides an accurate way for designers to communicate and control color throughout the entire design process – from inspiration to final output. The 336 New Colors offer designers more options and flexibility in the creative process and will become permanent standards in the PLUS SERIES Color Library.<br />
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<img align="right" alt="" border="0" src="https://www.pantone.com/images/pages/20992/img_366_press.png" style="margin-left: 5px;" />The 336 New Colors enrich the current PLUS SERIES palette, providing a more comprehensive selection. All color families are extended to include a wider variety of values, saturation and undertones – from subtle pastels and reliable mid-tones to the intensity of deep tones, vivid brights and vital, nuanced neutrals.<br />
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“Color is integral to every project. The more colors I have to choose from, the easier it is to translate from fragrance to color,” said Matt Fadness, partner at Through Smoke Creative in Sausalito, Calif., a design firm specializing in home fragrance and body care scent and packaging design for brands including The Gap, Restoration Hardware and William Sonoma. “We need to form a strong connection between fragrance and color during the product development process and spend a lot of time choosing the precise hue. The additional colors in the PANTONE PLUS SERIES will give us greater flexibility and latitude to translate color into product.”</div>
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The New Colors were inspired by the PANTONE Goe™ System and add depth and breadth to the PLUS SERIES Color Library with fresh hues that did not previously exist. The Goe System represents important technical improvements in the area of ink film consistency and coatability, and these benefits have migrated to the 336 New Colors. Formulated using consistent ink-film thicknesses, the 366 New Colors can be easily reproduced by printers worldwide. All 336 New Colors will be available in coated and uncoated formats and are printed on text-weight paper to match popular print specifications.</div>
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<em>Time to update your Pantone library!! More at <a href="http://www.pantone.com/">http://www.pantone.com/</a></em></div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-46895072625234582122012-04-16T07:59:00.000-07:002012-04-16T07:59:51.223-07:00I covet...As if we haven't had enough Missoni madness with the roll out of their design partnership at Target this past winter, they are teaming up with Converse to make one of the most fashionable sneakers on the market.<br />
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These would make my feet SO happy!! I especially love them in white. Swoon!Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-36273414531272807972012-04-02T14:59:00.001-07:002012-04-02T15:05:50.077-07:00Bec BrittainI stumbled upon Bec Brittain, Parsons trained industrial designer, while reading one of my favorite blogs <a href="http://mociun.tumblr.com/">Mociun</a> (post on her work to follow soon!). Bec Brittain has done some very impressive work and one of the most beautiful light fixtures I have ever seen: <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of her other work includes chess sets made out of nuts and bolts, bug monsters which are like a taxidermy mash up of bugs, sea creatures, bones, and so on. Bec also creates works of art using her bug monsters in glass domes and wall art. She was also the project designer for Anthropologie's store revitalization with the store shown below in Corona, California. Here are more images of her amazing work: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is just a snippet of what is on her website, she has done some really inspiring work and I love her design for the Anthropologie store. It really tells a story and curates an experience for the guest. Definitely take the time to check out her site - <a href="http://www.becbrittain.com/">www.becbrittain.com</a></div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-81452973296834875142012-03-30T09:50:00.000-07:002012-03-30T09:50:14.782-07:00Adler in the Minni Apple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguj9MBjIbstfsL4ETsB3M2yBDcicYES5IKDKSnvrh8cpi-g8ry0Ov_U-yFXPsLh4ifJYnujh-uFvS55MzlKUPnjJPfV5-D4sQ_VLuKPhkniZD1Gs3TYy0cjaY9sLty08PbzUWFnZ5sebud/s1600/JA+Store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguj9MBjIbstfsL4ETsB3M2yBDcicYES5IKDKSnvrh8cpi-g8ry0Ov_U-yFXPsLh4ifJYnujh-uFvS55MzlKUPnjJPfV5-D4sQ_VLuKPhkniZD1Gs3TYy0cjaY9sLty08PbzUWFnZ5sebud/s640/JA+Store.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div align="left">Famed designer Jonathan Adler is bringing his chic and cheek to Minneapolis in his new store in the Uptown area just off of Hennepin and Lake Street. It is a bright breath of fresh air in the area of town that is now becoming a modern design enthusiast hot spot. With stores like <a href="http://www.dwr.com/">DWR</a> and <a href="http://www.roaminteriors.com/">ROAM</a> nearby, Adler's new shop is in good company!</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-55823819382378292052012-03-28T12:28:00.000-07:002012-03-28T12:28:29.336-07:00Tile TrendsI am loving this large format tile from <a href="http://mutina.it/">Mutina</a> by designer Patricia Urquiola:<br />
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</div><div align="center">I love the pixelated look and the beautiful mix of textures in this tile. What a focal piece!</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-50372638128040594102012-03-27T12:16:00.000-07:002012-03-27T12:16:27.868-07:00INSPIRATION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYU3TIFEkb9P5weAtj4DWDB8OkAwk_2VBnBZ_pwYBru7vWWLtQFuD3bkt08pjZilOAFRu6cEHbmGIE8eHri0eVHa5GFBoUgMUa_fFdQdmLJLZQPqk1KElwIdb6vvFDr6-grKp50s7f-1a/s1600/KW+Boards.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYU3TIFEkb9P5weAtj4DWDB8OkAwk_2VBnBZ_pwYBru7vWWLtQFuD3bkt08pjZilOAFRu6cEHbmGIE8eHri0eVHa5GFBoUgMUa_fFdQdmLJLZQPqk1KElwIdb6vvFDr6-grKp50s7f-1a/s320/KW+Boards.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilpISkmo2kz8ajump1lWWgHufCjUKDh8BNzTXZwRs5ywO9ymf33ZPUUCxzxoHj8R68Sq7Z9DAJDRb0aOWvHT0HGoqG86_TkutmOwjT4CFz96OHh5-lIKKYJtliD4ldFK1Y5zw-t2TpIPp/s1600/KW+Boards+3.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilpISkmo2kz8ajump1lWWgHufCjUKDh8BNzTXZwRs5ywO9ymf33ZPUUCxzxoHj8R68Sq7Z9DAJDRb0aOWvHT0HGoqG86_TkutmOwjT4CFz96OHh5-lIKKYJtliD4ldFK1Y5zw-t2TpIPp/s320/KW+Boards+3.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1I2T_3VVZaY4jO_dpR0wey5HfeMGD-eLNdutLwMtMyd0ytOLinYJfjcfuKJjQvAm9gw4tsDgkBBY1c1iqCXyIywhVH3tFeB9avehAVcpU6cfaHN3rm11gG7yQEKji3s39NlaEEXx3pMR/s1600/KW+Boards+5.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1I2T_3VVZaY4jO_dpR0wey5HfeMGD-eLNdutLwMtMyd0ytOLinYJfjcfuKJjQvAm9gw4tsDgkBBY1c1iqCXyIywhVH3tFeB9avehAVcpU6cfaHN3rm11gG7yQEKji3s39NlaEEXx3pMR/s320/KW+Boards+5.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrs87jBh6VejyJP9jt6_DeBGByaUV0aTyPo8x1WPUcW3hmikSmGRh8Nlj5mgRNAi2CyselLuBM268dFv-YEW7zeuAzEw-8rHZi096g2vMcghvLDa4MrLfcBXm3R46shF4eC1ZsI85jusH/s1600/KW+Boards+4.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrs87jBh6VejyJP9jt6_DeBGByaUV0aTyPo8x1WPUcW3hmikSmGRh8Nlj5mgRNAi2CyselLuBM268dFv-YEW7zeuAzEw-8rHZi096g2vMcghvLDa4MrLfcBXm3R46shF4eC1ZsI85jusH/s320/KW+Boards+4.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">All images from Kelly's blog </span><a href="http://myvibemylife.com/?p=3331"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Vibe My Life</span></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Painted plywood canvases with large nails serve as backdrops to product in <a href="http://www.kellywearstler.com/">Kelly Wearstler's</a> window displays in her new boutique creating cool edgy displays.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I especially love the first image of the paint on plywood. The color choices are beautiful and the abstract patterns pop against the faint wood grain. Totally inspiring me right now!</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-57219681262353851502012-03-26T09:03:00.000-07:002012-03-26T09:03:03.847-07:00For the Love of LakesArt Director Nicole Mayer is redesigning and rethinking the standard lake name and logo. Taking one Minnesota lake and creating a new visual identity for it everyday. The results have been a fun way to pay homage to the 10,000+ lakes of Minnesota. Here are some of her designs: <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">She says it will take a little over 27 years to complete the branding for every lake, but slow and steady wins the race right? You can find her designs and links to her twitter and facebook, where you can chat with her about your favorite lake, <a href="http://www.branding10000lakes.com/">here</a>. Some of her designs are even for sale here so you can proudly display your lakes new logo in your cabin! You can find the link to shop on her website. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">What a great creative challenge! What are you doing to challenge yourself and flex your creative muscle?</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-21776304781374858202012-03-23T14:15:00.000-07:002012-03-23T14:15:44.106-07:00Alexander GirardI just came from a fantastic presentation by Todd Oldham about the great Alexander Girard. Part interior designer, part graphic designer, part industrial designer Girard was a master at everything he touched! From creating beautiful textiles with (for the time) outrageous bold color schemes, exquisite graphic posters with beautifully unique text, to lovely folk art inspired dolls for his children were all crafted with the utmost attention to detail. He broke the rules in an exciting way and was at the forefront of design working along side Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen and Emilio Pucci. Here is just a small sampling of his work:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its big and expensive but has beautiful photographs and is full of details of his work and life</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left">I love his use of color, texture, and line. The book really illustrates his love of juxtaposing unexpected colors and shapes. His work translates so well to our modern aesthetic sometimes it's hard to believe his work is mid-century and his graphic work was absolutely genius! If you are looking for a little inspiration, Alexander Girard is someone to check out!</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-60925350453251984052012-03-21T12:22:00.000-07:002012-03-21T12:22:02.634-07:00I loved the art from yesterday's post so much that I am dedicating a whole post to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepairabirds?ref=seller_info">Thepairabirds</a> shop on Esty! <br />
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</div><div align="center">I love the idea of these three individual <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70496304/amethyst-geometric-facet-8x10-art-print">geometric</a> prints matted and framed and hung over a sofa to add a splash of color and bring your space up to trend!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here are a few other pieces that I really liked from her collection:</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">The thing I find really great about Thepairabirds store is the great breadth of selection and the use of repeating color schemes/motifs that make the prints very easy to put together in a cluster of 3 or 5 to really make a statement in a room. And at around 20 dollars a print they are a pretty inexpensive way to add some unique art to your space. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Tabitha Bianca Brown, the Chicago area illustrator behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepairabirds?ref=top_trail#">Thepairabirds</a>, also has some really great portraits and abstract nature themes that all have that faceted look. I love her perspective and fresh color schemes. Definitely an artist to check out! </div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-745877053243028352012-03-20T11:35:00.000-07:002012-03-20T11:35:05.983-07:00On Trend: Planes and FoldsWow, I have been MIA for quite some time. I would like to blame it on the fact that my fingers have been so frozen here that I haven't been able to use my keyboard, but it's been a ridiculously mild winter. The only one I have to blame is myself. In my absence I have been keeping my eyes open for upcoming trends and really love this graphic, edgy look: <br />
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Handmade faceted vases by Phil Cuttance. Since each piece is done by hand, each is unique. Read more <a href="http://zainteriora.net/category/product-design/">here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A new spin on a classic, United Nude turns the classic Pantone Chair into a series of planes and folds in this edgy looking high design chair. They have also applied this same theory to bottles, shoes and martini glasses. It's definitely worth checking out the entire project online <a href="http://www.loresproject.com/">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> For a more natural way to incorporate this faceted look into your home try this sideboard from Amitrani, called Sedici. The natural wood element makes it easy to incorporate into any existing design while the faceted surface ties in this trend beautifully. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a budget? Don't want to spend $2000 on a chair? How about these less expensive ways to incorporate this trend: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Geometry" 8x10 Art Print, $20 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77590609/geometry-cool-geometric-facet-8x10-art?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_query=Faceted&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fart">Etsy</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Read the full press release on Tangerine Tango <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20946&ca=10">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I do love this color (especially in clothing) and agree that is does feel like an energy boost especially during what is proving to be a very long winter, I can't help but feel like this has been done already. Orange seemed to be the designer/architect's "modern" color of choice a few years ago... Are we really going back to it already? The only upside is that the tangerine hue feels a little more tropical vacation vigor than minimal modernist orange. </div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can see this color becoming a fresh trend in the home when mixed with cool greys/blues/greens, bold pinks or a multitude of vibrant color. If we are just going to use it as an accent color against a sea of white, that says tired to me. </div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-27565988938952037832012-01-18T11:55:00.000-08:002012-01-18T11:55:36.522-08:00Trend: A Touch of Green<div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;">Its mid January in Minnesota and EVERYTHING is brown! I need a little green to get me through the winter. Here are some of the things I am loving to bring the outdoors inside in a trend savy way: </div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><br />
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I love these options from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/search/results.html?words=glass+terrariums&cm_sp=OnsiteSearch-_-GlobalNav-_-Button">West Elm</a>! They especially the bottom image from designer Shane Powers - a great modern way to add green without taking up much space. Instant art installation!!</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">These images are from an Etsy shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SucculentDESIGNS">SucculentDESIGNS</a> where Patti, an Arizona grower will send you a kit with everything you need for you to put together your own glass ball terrarium, centerpiece or even sell you the individual succulents so you can create your own. I have to say, this is one of my new favorite shops on Etsy! She has great product and it's very well priced.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The thing I really love about the glass terrarium planters is the endless posibillities! You can really take any glass container (think up-cycling!), add some plants, soil, moss and a quick google search for inspiration... The sky is the limit!</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-38356081226090741002012-01-10T15:20:00.000-08:002012-01-10T15:20:27.693-08:00The New Design FileRemember your messy file of magazine clippings of all the spaces you love? If you love design you know what I am talking about. That manilla folder, or 3 ring binder or ziplock bag full of clippings from Architectural Digest and Dwell magazine that you never look at becuase it is spilling over with slips of paper... You always swear your going to organize it, paste them into a book so you can flip through them at your leisure and then design the house of your dreams. Well now you can have that well organized file at your figertips electronically with Houzz.<br />
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Houzz is a image hoarder's dream of residential design images uploaded by the designers themselves. Part design tool, part marketing tool the site allows you to flip through 1000's of images and save the ones you like to idea books saved to your profile. You can make notes about what you like about a particular design and critique what you don't. They even have swinging tags that give you product information for some of the things you see in the images.<br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image of </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Houzz</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">'s homepage</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left">Now if you really want to get fancy and create an inspiration board, I have found no better way than <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, here you can "pin" or save images to a pin board of virtually anything on the internet! You can create a board by room - pinning furniture, paint colors, inspiration, and decor items. If you combine the two you could have the ultimate image gathering machine. The sky is the limit!</div><div align="left"><br />
</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-32571956399643184832011-12-28T15:52:00.000-08:002011-12-28T15:52:08.858-08:00Whats on Trend: Woven and Natural<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Slide 1" height="289" src="http://www.nydc.com/www/content/homeslides/1/img_5265.jpg" width="640" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image from </span><a href="http://www.nydc.com/www/index.php"><span style="font-size: x-small;">New York Design Center</span></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I was on the New York Design Centers' website today and was struck by this image. All of the natural woods, the warm tones, woven and hand hewn elements creating a pretty modern space. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Knit Pouf $89.95 - C<a href="http://www.cb2.com/hand-touched/trends/knitted-grey-pouf/f6099">B2</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Large Traditional Wooden Bowl" height="320" src="http://rk.weimgs.com/weimgs/rk/images/wcm/products/201139/0119/img16o.jpg" width="320" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Large Traditional Wooden Bowl $39.99 - <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/large-traditional-wooden-bowl-c351/?pkey=cdecorative-objects">West Elm</a><br />
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Although we've been seeing this trend of the handmade coming for quite some time, it has truly hit the mass market with stores like CB2 and West Elm carrying items that fit this trend. This gives the consumer an affordable way to add that primitive, woven or hand-hewn touch to their space.</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-12397852938241084532011-12-23T14:27:00.000-08:002011-12-23T14:27:46.111-08:00Cozy winter's night<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/106538347404689085_9TK9JheT_c.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12908" height="470" src="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/106538347404689085_9TK9JheT_c.jpg" title="106538347404689085_9TK9JheT_c" width="352" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">From: </span><a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Elements of Style</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This photo makes me want to drink hot cocoa and open presents while the snow falls outside!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-78245284689800068142011-12-20T11:32:00.000-08:002011-12-20T11:32:50.743-08:00Advice for the New Year...<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.aestheticinterlude.com/ai_blog_images/1109/Mies-van-de-Rohe_1109.gif" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">How refreshing, thanks Mies!</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-79613286850203328132011-06-10T15:22:00.000-07:002011-06-10T15:22:59.848-07:00TOMS does SunglassesPeople can't seem to get enough of socially conscience <a href="http://www.toms.com/">TOMS</a> shoe company. They seem to have exploded overnight, you can't walk down the street without seeing a pair of their super casual, super comfortable loafers. Now they are expanding their offering to eyewear so fashionistas everywhere can sport a hot look while supporting a great cause. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These sunglasses aren't reinventing the wheel, actually they are taking the wheel and calling it TOMS, but they have added a beautiful design twist with the colorblock detail that represents their <a href="http://www.toms.com/our-movement/movement-one-for-one">One for One </a>foundation. When you purchase a pair of the iconic sunglasses you are giving "sight" to one person, whether it's medical care, glasses or eye saving surgery. Now that is a purchase I can get behind!</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-82713537379469044122011-05-25T19:54:00.000-07:002011-05-25T19:55:08.980-07:00I covet...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUK-Zxzb8Qvv8ptc16g_ZYXwnx-IvvrK6-MrnYb6BkIxsuyByshyFKgM96puxrY2Vd2jsEcsSehx4jEXL4Dd7uz8b-ZdFQEjY5d16VhusQeG4UtN7NX7WdOVvVvR9tW7r6oV3BH3e6_x_/s1600/muuto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUK-Zxzb8Qvv8ptc16g_ZYXwnx-IvvrK6-MrnYb6BkIxsuyByshyFKgM96puxrY2Vd2jsEcsSehx4jEXL4Dd7uz8b-ZdFQEjY5d16VhusQeG4UtN7NX7WdOVvVvR9tW7r6oV3BH3e6_x_/s320/muuto.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JtwFGfmNa7vJWe0VPKC1Xdeio694IFAj8qMon4Z9tFoU4jVltMZHflKd1RS1ZeUPuhn8ZG629YV18iT5Ubec3jvZMD95zt3rJKj0_2s6fwLTHJE9H_BYsdkQkwmoIOxRwB2K0o-9m-GN/s1600/muuto1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JtwFGfmNa7vJWe0VPKC1Xdeio694IFAj8qMon4Z9tFoU4jVltMZHflKd1RS1ZeUPuhn8ZG629YV18iT5Ubec3jvZMD95zt3rJKj0_2s6fwLTHJE9H_BYsdkQkwmoIOxRwB2K0o-9m-GN/s400/muuto1.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Images taken from dwr.com</span></em></div><br />
I love the Stacked Shelving System from <a href="http://muuto.com/">Muuto</a>. It's fun and completely re-arangeable. Purchased as separates, you can make it the shape and size you want. My place would look so great with this in it!Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-42349834639150425002011-05-01T17:15:00.000-07:002011-05-01T17:15:01.600-07:00Barcelona LivingIf you haven't discovered the blog <a href="http://design-elements-blog.com/">Design Elements</a>, you have to visit. It is one of my favorite blogs! I couldn't resist re posting this beautiful Barcelona home.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Such a fantastic clean and beautiful space. I love thread of gray running throughout bringing unity to the space. The concrete floors make it modern and the wood elements in the furniture and ceiling add a touch of warmth. This space is designed by Barbara Aurell of <a href="http://www.espacioenblanco.es/">Espacio</a><a href="http://www.espacioenblanco.es/"> en </a><a href="http://www.espacioenblanco.es/">Blanco</a>.</div>Sarah Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499797354071289170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446281968385889848.post-43736423243671351382011-04-27T18:15:00.000-07:002011-04-27T18:42:27.256-07:00Trendy MetalsWhats old is new again in brass! Its back and more trendy than ever. Looks great with warm and worn wood and is really bringing some glam to interiors.<br />
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