The meaning of color

RED

It can raise your blood pressure and stir your appetite. Frequently associated with leadership, people who are drawn to red tend to be confident, strong-willed, spontaneous and extroverted. If red is your favorite color, you're probably a risk- taker and love a challenge. You may also tend to be impulsive and daring, and are a true adventurer. The dining room is one of the best rooms to showcase red. It's also lush in a library or study. The tinted cousin of red, pink, is an excellent choice for powder rooms and baths, with its skin enhancing qualities. 

Pink
Pink is sweet, non-threatening, and reduces anxiety. It is calming. In tests at a Seattle jail, violent prisoners who were put into pink cells remained calm. Pink defused their aggression, and the effects even lingered thirty minutes or more after being removed from the cell. Complementary to skin tones, pink is an excellent color choice for your bath or powder room. 

Orange

Considered a color of warmth, orange has broad appeal. Orange promotes feelings of excitement. It makes one feel vibrant, improves appetite, and enhances social interaction. Fast food restaurants make frequent use of a vibrant orange, because it gets you moving! The idea is that you'll eat quickly, and then leave so the table is made available for the next excited people. If you're hosting a dinner party, don't do it in a bright orange room… unless you'd like your guests to eat and run! 

Yellow

Suggestive of happiness, yellow reminds us of a warm, sunny day. It radiates a cheerful mood, while boosting alertness and increasing our ability to learn. An encouraging color, yellow inspires creativity, and commands attention. Paler shades of yellow create warmth in larger rooms without compromising the feeling of light and space. It's a welcoming color—mellow yellow. However, as the color yellow ironically indicates—proceed with caution. Yellow at full value can denote sickness, decay, and risk. It can increase anxiety for some people. In fact, babies cry more and for longer periods of time, in rooms with a saturated yellow hue. 

more colors to come!

xoxo,

Cathleen

File Cabinets

These are adorable file cabinets.

Fun Desk

Desk come in many different shapes and colors.  Look for the desk that works for you and your needs. Short on office space, back a desk up behind a sofa or in the corner of your living room.

But, keep your work space out of the bedroom. The bedroom should be your sanctuary.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Painted Furniture

Painted chairs

Painted bed
painted table

I love the look of painted furniture and it's a great solution to matching other woods in your home.  Don't be afraid to mix and match different colors.  Be sure to color outside the box!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Blown Glass Vases

Fill Vases with fresh flowers or better yet  fresh fruit, lemons, limes, oranges, green or red apples. Not only does fruit look great but will last longer than most flowers! Group your Vases in cluster of 3 or 5 and place close to light so the light filters thru.

xoxo,

Cathleen

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Cathleen

Topiary's

clustered together on a table top


dining table centerpiece

Welcome your guestTopiary's can be used in many different ways, greenery can bring life into any room indoors or out. 

xoxo,

Cathleen

White Accessories

Collection of all white pitchers
More collections
As i mentioned previously using white accessories can really give you that pop! Look how great these work in the kitchen or dining room.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Dine Outdoors

Summer time is here and it's a great time for outdoor dining! Invite a few of your favorite friends and get creative with your table settings. HAVE FUN!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Green Cleaners

ALL-PURPOSE SPRAY CLEANER
1/2 teaspoon washing soda
A dab of liquid soap
2 cups hot tap water

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.

FURNITURE POLISH 
1/2 teaspoon oil, such as olive (or jojoba, a liquid wax)
1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Dab a soft rag into the solution and wipe onto wood surfaces. Cover the glass jar and store indefinitely.

VINEGAR DEODORIZER
Keep a clean spray bottle filled with straight 5 percent vinegar in your kitchen near your cutting board and in your bathroom and use them for cleaning. I often spray the vinegar on our cutting board before going to bed at night, and don’t even rinse but let it set overnight. The smell of vinegar dissipates within a few hours. Straight vinegar is also great for cleaning the toilet rim. Just spray it on and wipe off.

Do your part for our environment and try these natural products for cleaning. Have Fun

xoxo,

Cathleen

Think Green

Green and White make a fresh and bold statement. Spice up the color combination by adding a touch of chocolate brown. 

xoxo,

Cathleen

Tone on Tone Color

This is such a soft look, if you can't decide on colors then this look is for you. Layer soft shades of the same or similar shades to achieve the desired look.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Accessorize with White

White Canisters
Decorative Plates
Pedestal Table
White HorseAccessorize with White, it will add a crisp element to your rooms.   

xoxo,

Cathleen
 

New Color Trend for 2008

Suprise its Pink

Creating tranquility, warmth and love, pink is the up and coming home decor sensation. Every Girl loves her pink. Its Romantic and soft.  Give it a try!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Blue and Chocolate

I love the look of blue and chocolate together, it's fresh and contemporary. It can also be used in a traditional look,  and has a calming effect in the bedroom too. 

xoxo,

Cathleen

Bright Colors

Choose a bright colored lamp
Find you color scheme using Cool and Warm Colors
Put it all together and you have a beautiful lively room. You can't help but feel happy surrounded by so many beautiful colors. These pillows are the inspiration in this room.  Try bright colors in a small space or dark room. Makes you feel as if your in the Caribbean, all thats missing now is the tropical drinks.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Blue and White

I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SHARE IDEAS ON POPULAR COLOR SCHEMES, SO I WILL BE POSTING  SEVERAL DIFFERENT OPTIONS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, ENJOY!
NAVY BLUE AND WHITE HAS LONG BEEN A FAVORITE COLOR SCHEME. CLASSIC AND CLEAN OFTEN WITH A NAUTICAL FEEL.  IT WORKS WELL WITH NEARLY ANY THEME OR STYLE OF FURNITURE.  BLUE IS A COOL COLOR WHICH IS VERY CALMING. THIS COLOR SCHEME WORKS GREAT IN BEDROOMS AND  LIVING ROOMS. IT  HAS ALSO BEEN A POPULAR CHOICE FOR KITCHENS, TRY PAIRING THIS COMBINATION WITH LEMON YELLOW ACCENTS!

XOXO,

CATHLEEN

4th of July Punch

      6 c  Orange juice 
     20 oz Frozen strawberries in syrup 
      2 c  Cranberry juice cocktail 
      3 c  Ginger ale 
  
Blend together the orange juice, strawberries, and cranberry juice cocktail.

Add ginger ale immediately before serving drinks.

Makes 18 servings.

Have A Safe 4th of July,

xoxo,

Cathleen

Paint your World

Cool Colors
Warm Colors

If you're searching for the perfect paint, the tips here will be helpful.

Warm or Cool?
Colors are often referred to as "warm" and "cool." Orange, red, and pink are considered "warm" colors, while blues, greens, and violet are thought to be "cool." Knowing the theory behind color can help you select the right tone for the feel you're trying to achieve.

When you think that you've really chosen your perfect color, buy a pint of paint to do a test patch. This will prove to be excellent insurance for less than $10.00. Paint a 12-48" square on a board or directly on your wall. Look at it during the day, morning, evening, and night. How does it look with with the room's flooring, wallcoverings, and fabric choices? If it isn't right, get another pint and try again. We like to test three colors at once to save time. You'll undoubtedly find the right color.

Getting used to a new room color might take a few days. A new bold color may seem overwhelming at first. Put some furniture, flooring, and fabric in the room. You'll probably be pleasantly surprised to see that your new color harmonizes with other room elements.

xoxo,Cathleen