Pantone announced its Color of the Year for 2019 as Living Coral. I’ll admit, at first I was a bit disappointed, as I felt like the representation of the color I was seeing wasn’t really one I could relate…
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Often when we think of spring, our thoughts turn to light, pale pastels but this season, I’ve noticed just how saturated everything around me seems. Maybe it’s just a shock to my eyes following the white and grey winter…
I don’t wear much pink, I’ve never decorated with it much, but it seems to have some strange kind of power over me ( see blog logo & graphics! ). I find the shade completely irresistible in artwork, and…
I’ve heard of this phenomena called the January Blues. A condition in which the post-holiday, short, usually cold and cloudy days get some folks down. I’m thankful not to suffer that affliction! If anything, I absolutely revel in the…
Merry Christmas, Artsies! I couldn’t let this day go by without taking a moment to wish you more peace and love than your heart can handle. I am so thankful for the gifts of your time, attention and companionship…
Well, it’s that time of year again! The folks at Pantone have made their pronouncement predicting the color that will be most on trend for the coming year. The Color of the Year 2014 is.. drumroll.. Radiant Orchid! I’ll…
As summer passes into fall, those vibrant brights we’ve embraced in the heat slowly begin to fade into pale grey and warm, rosy light. I’ve always loved this in-between season, when the afternoon light begins to glow with the…
Maybe it’s finally living in a place surrounded by water after living in the desert last year, but I have been finding such inspiration in the various hues of blue to be found in the waters around Seattle! So…
I adore a good love story. Mr. Forager does not approve of love stories without a happy ending. I, on the other hand, appreciate the twists and turns of tragic, complicated relationship stories. Monumental artists often have epic love stories,…
Yep, mountains on the brain. I’m completely in love with this ring by jewelry artist Terhi Tolvanen. Check out this Helsinki artist’s website for more beautiful, nature-inspired wearable art. Image via the artist’s website.…