And Speaking of Stacked ~

I was thinking about this while I was writing my stacked wood post  but my holiday posts took precedence.  This is one of the things I will be working on in 2013 ~ I feel the need to "stack em up."  Like everything, there is a rhythm, a harmony, to collecting and wearing these baubles and it takes time to put a thoughtful collection together!

YES PLEASE

Ph:Phil Oh, Pinterest

Austerity Measures

With all this talk of the fiscal cliff, higher taxes, less funding for EVERYTHING, healthcare woes, and the basic system in this country that seems irreparably broken ~ I am thinking of simplifying.  How pared down can one get?  Could you live this minimally?

With the absence of "things," texture and material become the focal points.  It's certainly not the color that fills in the blank slate.

ph: Judi Roaman via HB

Victor Vasilev

I'll just start with sorting out my closet and see how that goes...

Color Of The Year 2013~ Emerald

The color of the year is also the color of elegance.  While purple speaks to regality, emerald has a quieter aura; one that is sophisticated and precious, like the gem it's associated with.  A beauty that enhances our sense of well being and state of harmony, which by the way, we will be hearing a lot about this coming year.  It makes sense that it goes hand in hand.

Century Furniture

Emerald happens to be one of my favorite colors.  It translates easily between fashion and home.  Another trend we will be seeing is the transition from indoors to out.  Green is just the color to create that continuity.

Miles Redd for Lee Jofa

Sherrill Canet

Palmer Weiss

The color of growth, prosperity, harmony, renewal, and healing is one we should definitely surround ourselves with or in, as the case may be.

via loomdecor

Like everything I talk about ~ you decide whether a small amount of green accents and accessories, or an all out assault of this energizer, is what you need to get into the spirit and move forward in a positive direction for the coming year.

via 2 dash of fashion

Phillip Jefferies Wallpaper

Mary McDonald

McAlpine Tankersley Booth