Spring Forecast ~ by Pantone

Pantone's predictions for the spring palette have inspired me once again.  With the forecasters' & influencers' candy colored confections arriving in stores, fashion ~ home and runway, is taking a decidedly BRIGHT turn.  I'm all in.

Yellow = happy, no matter what is "on trend" ~

Jamie Drake: it's an oldie but a goodie

Lizette Marie ID

The color of the year speaks loud and clear ~

Jeffery Bilhuber

ph: Brandon Barré 

Mint means business this coming season ~

via Elle Decor

via Edyta & Co.

A bold Blue melange of shiny and matte ~

via  Homeklondike.com

ph: Greg Scheidemann

Lilac always looks soft, subtle, and sophisticated ~

Brett Beldock

John Saladino

Whether you consider yourself a "color" person or not, there's something to be said for a shot of it.  It can be the perfect pick me up, especially as spring draws near.  Use a lot or use a little, the key is to temper it with black, white or any neutral (I love grey or beige), just to tone it down a bit.

If you're going for that dramatic monochromatic look, remember ~ texture, texture and texture

A Curated Exhibit Up for Auction

Rago Auctions, in conjunction with The Apthorp showcased a curated exhibit of modern 20th C. items that were soon to be put up for auction.  I thought this was a clever way of viewing the lots of furniture and art, in a more realistic setting, similar to your home, and not on a display shelf.  You might be more likely to connect with something, thereby being more apt to bid on it ~ and bid HIGH!  I did not have a catalog with me during the viewing, honestly, I had no idea what some of the pieces were worth.  I had hoped to go to this particular auction, but I was away.  These are some of the results:

Herve Van de Straeten bullseye mirror

estimate $6,500.00 - $8,500.00

SOLD - $16,250.00

Betty Woodman glazed pitcher

NOT SOLD

Buying at auction can be a great way of procuring things that you may not be able to afford new, adding an important item to a collection or just having fun and getting an education.  Vise versa, if you have a quality piece that you are thinking of selling, why not consider consigning it?

Jean Royere hide Sofa

estimate $20,000.00- $30,000.00

SOLD $17,500

Feliciano Bejar Sculpture, crystal & steel

SOLD $6,250.00 &  $5,938.00

                                                      Orrefors apple vase

                                                      SOLD $6,250.00 & $6,875

                                                     George Nakashima bench
                                                         SOLD $36,250.00

Robert Arneson footed vessel

                                          estimate $15,000.00- $20,000.00
                                                        SOLD $17,500.00

                                                              

                                                Gene Sherer torso jewelry chest

SOLD $8,125.00

Fornasetti Screen

SOLD $5,635.00

Warton Esherick wood sculpture

SOLD $32,500.00

Wharton Esherick woodblock print

SOLD $2,875.00

Most people think of auctions as being intimidating (I did before I tried it) ~ but they're not,  as long as you have an understanding of how they work.  You can really have FUN with them!  Become familiar with the terms/conditions of the auction house you are interested in and jump right in. What have you got to lose?  Nothing but $$$!

ph: Rago Arts, CLI

I'm Loving ~The Abajour Light

The other day I fell in love with these little beauties made by Baxter, out of Italy.  They're sexy, cool lighting in jewel tone colors with a tongue-in-cheek kind of vibe

Besides the fabulous knot floor lamp, wrapped in colorful heavy duty cotton, the velvety smooth shades and pendents imbue a sense of stylish chic into any space

The sconces come in many fun shapes and I believe mixing and matching just might be in order

While the floor lamp retails for $3,600.00, if it was only one of a few things in a room ~ I think you've made a point, as in exclamation!