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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Polka Pink
1006 – 4A
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So Long Shadow
1004 – 3B
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Greenscape
6005 – 10A
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Lilacs and Lavender have long been the favorite flowers and colors of genteel ladies. These shades of pink and purple are very feminine. They suggest refinement, grace and elegance.
Continue reading "Lovely Lilac, Glorious Lavender" »
by Veronique Habermann

One thing I have always loved is the “classic” American mailbox, with its happy raised little flag. I love the fact that it can easely be decorated. It actually calls for it--to reflect a household personality. Decorating your mailbox will also make your house easier to find for new guests, as you will be known as "the house with the polka dot mailbox!" Here are a few examples of ways you can embellish yours. I actually planned on doing a third, but it started raining! I hope this project gets you inspired. You can follow the directions below or come up with your own unique, “one-of-a-kind” mailbox. Send pictures as we always love them at the Beehive!
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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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Green Shimmer
6004 – 10A
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Riverbed’s Edge
3006 – 9B
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Berry Twist
1002 – 1C
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Pink Wink
1006 – 2C
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Gardens are great sources of inspiration, their colors and shapes often being reinterpreted in new compositions.
16th century Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo, however, used his garden’s gifts quite literally. He created unusual and unexpected portraits which at first look human, but are actually composed of carefully placed flowers and fruits.
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by Michèle Coppin
The Pantone selection for spring is a collection of neutral and bold hues that balance each other out beautifully. While classic neutrals are elegant and reassuring, zesty splashes of brighter hues will lend a sense of excitement and exoticism to any palette.
Continue reading "Pantone Spring 2010 Paint Color Inspirations" »
Michèle Coppin

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Blue Burst
4008-10B
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Pink Burst
1003-1A
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Cliveden Camelback
Sofa 3005-3B
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Parakeet Green
6010-10
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Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) celebrates Mexico’s heritage and pride. It is a fun and colorful event celebrated with music, great food and the traditional goody filled piñata.
Although piñatas come in all sizes, shapes and colors these days, they are traditionally round with cones sticking off the sides to look like a star.
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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).
Continue reading "Monet’s Garden Palette" »