What to do when life gives you oranges… If you live in southern California, you know that the middle of winter is Navel Orange season. I have one dwarf Navel Orange tree in my backyard and that little tree produces more oranges than we could ever possibly eat. So,...
Moody Blue Paint Colors I’m feeling moody in a good way today. This color palette was inspired by the sunrise this morning. Isn’t it just beautiful? I was up at the crack of dawn, and got to see the sky just as the sun was peeking over the horizon. It made me...
A couple of years ago I received a call from someone who was very unhappy with her house. She hated being in her home and disliked having any friends over. At the initial consultation we discussed all the things that were great about the house, like the spectacular...
It’s the holiday time of year, but, it’s also the color prediction time of year. This is when all the color experts, (yes, there is such a thing) make their predictions on what the next hot color trends will be. Both Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore have chosen a...
Color of the Year It’s the time of year when paint companies choose their color of the year. Benjamin Moore has already declared Simply White as the 2016 Color of the Year. As far as whites go, this is a fantastic one. Simply White is a warm white that is clean...
Fall is Here! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I know, that phrase is usually about another holiday, but Fall is truly my favorite time of year. The temperature drops (maybe not in SoCal) and the leaves change color (on the East Coast). But my...
This blog goes out to all the East coasters being snowed in right now. If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, settle yourself around a cozy fire and stay warm. If you’re not so fortunate, you can always add visual warmth and glow by placing a...
Benjamin Moore has just announced their 2015 Color of the Year – Guilford Green HC-116. It is a beautiful silvery green that works in all settings from modern to traditional. Benjamin Moore continues to be the influential leader in paint color for homeowners and...
It’s summer time. The birds are chirping. The bees are buzzing. The kids are out of school. It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors, and by the great outdoors, I mean your backyard. Here in Southern California, backyards can be enjoyed year-round, but summer allows...
