Color Buzz

Colors of the American Landscape

Liberate your home from drab decor this 4th of July by applying an effortless coat of any of these Americana-inspired colors. From sea to shining sea, America provides an array of color inspirations. From the bold blue used by Betsy Ross to accent her home in Philadelphia – the birthplace of the American flag – to the iconic red of the Golden Gate Bridge and every where in between. Happy long weekend!

The Most Expensive "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" Ever

by Michèle Coppin

Hotel St Francis Blue 5010 – 10	Simply Green 6002 – 8C	Very Black 5011 – 2	Statuesque 7002 - 5

This Pablo Picasso canvas painted in 1932 was recently purchased by an unidentified telephone bidder for $ 106, 486, 500 –more than one hundred million dollars, during Christie’s "Property from the collection of Mrs. Sidney F. Brody." This sale makes “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” the most expensive work of art ever sold at an auction! 

Color of the Week - Hubbell House Tamarisk

Hubbell House Tamarisk 6004-5C	Whitewash Oak 7006-23	Tempered Sage 6006-5A

Building upon the theme of exteriors, let’s take a closer look at the main focal point of your home – the front door! For a warm, inviting entrance, try this week’s color choice, Hubbell House Tamarisk. This soft, silver sage will give your home an instant kick and make neighbors green with envy. Use this hue to liven up a simple Whitewash Oak paint job, or pair it with Tempered Sage and Voyage accents for added flare.

Friday Project Series: How to Paint a Stencil Door Mat

by Veronique Habermann

Boston Legacy 2005-9A	Dove White 7002-7

Here is an inexpensive way to spruce up a “boring” but useful grass door mat. I included a template of the flowers, but the world is the limit as far as motif choices for this project. Have fun with this version or your own and send pictures of your finished mat. We’d love to see it!

Painting With Primary Colors

by Megan Leblond

Classic Red 1009-2	Field of Daisies 3003-1B	Atlantic Schooner 4004-6C

Nothing says “cheerful” like color! Wash away these rainy blues by incorporating some bright colors in your home.  With these bold colors on the walls you will always look forward to coming home! 

Pastels Are Not Just For Bedrooms

by Veronique Habermann

Baby Blush 1008-2C	Green Mist 6005-9A	Serenity 4005-7B	Gilded Endive 7003-22

Since Easter is around the corner and pastel colors are everywhere this time of the year, I would like to share my love of these colors. When people think pastels they think nurseries or children’s rooms, but I think pastel colors are well suited for any area of the home. And no, they are not only for the incurable “romantics”, they also can have a very modern appeal or even a rustic feel! Here are some rooms which I hope will inspire you with their soothing appeal.

Design Dilemma - Bathroom/Bedroom Complementing Colors

Desert Fortress 2008-10B	Baked Scone 3007-8B	April Morning 4001-5A

Q: Dear Ann,
My master bath is a lilac mist, almost a looks like pale blue depending on the light.  My master bedroom is painted in a deep burgundy, almost brown shade and I would like to lighten it up with a color that will blend or complement the bathroom.  What are my best choices?
Best,
Kim E., Medina, OH

Friday Project Series: How to Organize Leftover Paint for Easy Touch-Up.

by Veronique Habermann

Open the windows! Spring is here! Now that the days are longer, this is the time of year for painting projects and spring cleaning. I would like to share a simple organizing tip for storing your leftover paint that will not only keep your closet clean, but will make freshening your walls a breeze.

Inspired by St. Patrick's Day - Beehive's Favorite Greens

	Plum Passion 6007-5B	Gentle Pasture  6003-4A
	Meadow Wind 6005-7B	Green Mist  6005-9A

St Patrick's Day is Here! Here at Beehive, we're taking the idea of "Wearing of the Green" to the walls!  Green is possibly one of the most livable colors.  Not only are we surrounded by it in nature, but there is something soothing and invigorating about this lively color.  Today, we would like to share a small collection of our favorite shades. Enjoy!

Color Buzz Helps: A Brush With Kindness

by Michèle Coppin

I recently discovered a Minneapolis neighborhood that was being transformed. The atmosphere of renewal was so impressive that I wanted to get involved. Volunteering with a team from A Brush With Kindness (ABWK), we worked on an old home in St. Paul, Minnesota in need of some TLC--and tender loving care is exactly what it received.