Color Buzz

Butterfly Inspired Color Palettes

by Megan Leblond

Autumn Fire 1007-A	Monarch Wing 2008-1A	Coconut Scent 3003-4B

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.

Color of the Week - Hint of Cherry

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B	Honeymilk 7003-4	Ambrosia Mist 6003-5A

Red is all the rage on the runways for fall, but we’re getting an early start with the fiery color and switching it up a bit for summer. Pink is the new red – for your walls – and Hint of Cherry is our Color of the Week. Splash it on your foyer wall along with accents of sweet Honeymilk or fresh Ambrosia Mist and we guarantee that you will be “tickled pink” for years to come!

Palettes of Roses and Green

Michèle Coppin

Flower Girl 1005 – 1C	Spring Lime 6006 – 10B	Golden Promise 3003 – 1C	Whipped Berry 1006 – 1A
Green Galore 6004 – 10B	Green Way 6005 – 10C	Monarch Wing 2008 – 1A	Spearmint Burst 6003 – 10A

In gardens, all roses naturally go with green. In interiors however, some colors coordinate better assorted than others: reds, peaches, oranges and yellows.

Lovely Lilac, Glorious Lavender

by Michèle Coppin

Polka Pink 1006 – 4A	So Long Shadow 1004 – 3B	Greenscape 6005 – 10A

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.

You've Got Mail! DIY painted Town or Country painted mailboxes

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!

Trendy Spring Palettes

by Michèle Coppin

Cowboy Boots 2010-10	Scarlet Sun 1011-1	Seafarer 5007-10A

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.)

Flower Portraits

by Michèle Coppin

Green Shimmer 6004 – 10A	Riverbed’s Edge 3006 – 9B	Berry Twist 1002 – 1C	Pink Wink 1006 – 2C

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.

Pantone Spring 2010 Paint Color Inspirations

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.

Piñatas Bursting With Color

Michèle Coppin

Blue Burst 4008-10B	Pink Burst 1003-1A	Cliveden Camelback Sofa 3005-3B	Parakeet Green 6010-10

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.

Monet’s Garden Palette

by Michèle Coppin

Magic Wand 1001-2A	Tidal Basin 5001-7C	Green Shimmer 6004-10A	Tropical Rain Forest 6002-8B

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).