Trendspotting : Ultra Violet (Pantone 2018 Color of the Year)

December 18, 2017 // kristen // 2 replies

Pantone recently revealed that their 2018 Color of the Year is Ultra Violet, and the design community let out a collective groan. I have to admit that I wasn’t initially thrilled about this color, either. My color tastes tend toward
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Trendspotting : Blush & Blue

July 10, 2017 // kristen // 0 replies

The 2016 Pantone Color of the Year, Rose Quartz & Serenity, really took off and inspired the stationery and paper goods scene in a big way last year. I’ve long loved the blue and pink color combo, and longtime readers
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Trendspotting : Unicorns & Rainbows

March 29, 2016 // kristen // 0 replies

In the realm of mythical creatures, unicorns have always been tops on my list. I mean, the Yeti and the Loch Ness Monster are great and all, but will either of them ever have a rainbow-colored mane? I think not.
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Trendspotting : Passion for Purple

November 03, 2015 // kristen // 2 replies

To be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of traditional purple. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it, either. However, the trending crop of purples have me wanting to break out my pom-poms (yarn, of course) and
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Trendspotting : Deep Blue Green

October 19, 2015 // kristen // 3 replies

Is it blue? Is it green? It’s a little bit of both, and it’s absolutely gorgeous! I love that more deep and dramatic colors, like deep blue green, are coming onto the scene. But no worries for those of you
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