by Megan Leblond

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Autumn Fire
1007-A
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Monarch Wing
2008-1A
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Coconut Scent
3003-4B
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Most of our hearts go a flutter when we see a butterfly, and happily...butterfly season is upon us. We can’t help but stop and appreciate their delicate energy and beauty. Their colored wings dance through the landscape and enhance it.
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Michèle Coppin

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Flower Girl
1005 – 1C
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Spring Lime
6006 – 10B
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Golden Promise
3003 – 1C
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Whipped Berry
1006 – 1A
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Green Galore
6004 – 10B
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Green Way
6005 – 10C
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Monarch Wing
2008 – 1A
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Spearmint Burst
6003 – 10A
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In gardens, all roses naturally go with green. In interiors however, some colors coordinate better assorted than others: reds, peaches, oranges and yellows.
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by Michèle Coppin

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Blind Fold
4007 – 2C
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Dark Kettle Black
4011 – 2
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High Speed Steel
4005 – 2B
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Black Strap
4001 – 2C
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I just saw a beautiful exhibit in Antwerp (Belgium) entitled “The Masters of Black," a show for fashion and color lovers alike.
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by Michèle Coppin

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Cowboy Boots
2010-10
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Scarlet Sun
1011-1
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Seafarer
5007-10A
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This season, two very different color trends have emerged: one elegant, bold, dynamic palette and the other's palette is comprised of complementary colors (colors that sit opposite one another on the color wheel.)
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by Michèle Coppin

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Magic Wand
1001-2A
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Tidal Basin
5001-7C
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Green Shimmer
6004-10A
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Tropical Rain Forest
6002-8B
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French painter Claude Monet’s paintings are synonymous with color.
He once said "Color is my day long obsession, joy and torment” (something we at Beehive understand well).
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by Michèle Coppin
A bold splash of color in a neutral environment brings a room to life. It can energize the space with drama, elegance or whimsy depending on the palette. Master colorist and painter Henri Matisse used bold color combinations to create dynamic compositions. His beautiful paintings are a great source of inspiration.
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by Veronique Habermann

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Someday
4006-10B
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Acropolis
7005-4
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I grew up in an area of France on the Atlantic coast were houses are white and shutters are different shades of blue, the streets are paved with stones and the flowers are pink. In Europe colored shutters colors have been for used for centuries to give character and beauty to your house. The colors are often determined by regional tradition, but also by the owner's personal interpretation.
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By Megan Leblond

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Peek-A-Boo-Blue
4007-10C
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Enchanted Evening
4003-8A
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Parakeet Green
6010-10
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Thistle Seed
7003-13
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Every year my friends and family look forward to attending the Philadelphia Flower Show. The Pennsylvania Horticulture Society puts on a grand showcase of color each March to brighten our winter spirits and make way for the wonders of spring.
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by Michèle Coppin

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Island Orance
2010-2
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Gold Abundance
3003-1A
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Parakeet Green
6010-10
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Lavish Green
6002-10A
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Russian painter and color theorist Wassily Kandinsky associated many of his paintings with seasons and often included months in his titles.
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by Michèle Coppin

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Golden Yellow
3007-1B
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Lemon Curd
3007-2A
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Blue Galaxy
4005-9C
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Cool Morning
4003-7A
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There is no avoiding rain in April – it's just part of the landscape. While April showers may be a nuisance, they can also be very inspirational; the liquid colors of rain work particularly well in bathrooms. Balance misty hues with sunshine-esque pops of color.
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