Color Crush: Lilac

   Not everyone's color crush is a citrus shade tending this season. Some prefer to stay with softer tones. Lilac is a wonderful color that works beautifully in a soft neutral palette.  Shown is Sherwin Williams 6835 Euphoric Lilac.

 Designer Guild's fabric Cabriole/ Heather blends shades of lilac with cream and metallic accents.

 Soft lilac walls with pale green linen covered sofa and chairs, white trim and silver toned metal tables.

 Styling by Designers Guild:  Lilac accenting shades of grey and white

 A table lamp is a great place to use your color crush as an accent.

 Lamps from Arteriors

 Plate from Anthropologie

 Custom designed wool rug : grey background, pattern in lilac highlighted with moss green silk

 Light neutrals with aged brass table and lilac accents.

White, grey, taupe, cream and lilac
Your color crush is whatever you like. Trends are fun but they don't have to define what you like and have in your home. What is your color crush?

Navy Blue

My latest color crush is navy blue.  Pantone calls is Sodalite Blue and Sherwin Williams has #6967 Frank Blue.

 Navy blue is crisp, smart and classic.

 It looks great with clear white, silver grey, bright fuchsia and vibrant yellow. I also like it with turquoise.

 A strong, confident color palette.

 Love the mix of colors.

 I used this photo when I was posting about Capri. I used it again because it shows off the use of navy so well.

 The white iron work on the navy door is stunning.

 Beautiful.

You can almost hear the crinkling of the navy silk.
What is your latest color crush?
You can read my Color Crush interview in St Louis At Home here.

Capri: The Color Of The Week

  One part blue, one part turquoise, one part teal, a beautiful vibrant color Sherwin Williams Paints calls Capri or #6788. 

 Whether you use a little or a lot Capri brings a vivacious bit of color and brightness.

 It makes a stunning wall color in a casual or a more formal setting.

 The tones in Capri make a wonderful contrast to clear white.

 These chairs take on a whole new personality with a coat of Capri.

 Sometimes a little goes a long way.

 Designer Guild  uses the color with pink, navy and white.

 Harlequin mixes Capri with deep brown and chartreuse.

Capri, navy, yellow, black and white, combine to create a stunning palette.

 A beautiful, cool, contemporary setting.

 Capri can be found just about anywhere.

Where will you be using Capri?