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New Series: Photographic Palettes

30 Monday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Photographic Palette

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blue, color, flowers, lavender, nature, pinks, purple, romantic, scheme, seasons, spring awakening

Created for Sensational Color with color expert Kate Smith, this new series of color scheme palettes will feature beautiful photographs of the things we love and inspiring colors for any design. They will be posted once a week so make sure you check in for more!

This is our first palette, Spring Awakening. Let the romantic colors of nature and beauty of spring inspire you to create something amazing.

Palette - Spring Awakening

Art Inspired Palette – Miniature Rhino

29 Sunday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art Inspired Palette, Color Inspiration

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colors, etsy, heart, jessica marquez, miniature rhino, sewing

Miniature Rhino is the shop of Jessica Marquez, an artist who lives and works in Brooklyn. Originally from California, she grew up around creative and inspiring women who taught her the basics of crafting and the proper tools to use. She took this knowledge, her love for science and one of a kind ideas and created Miniature Rhino.

I personally love her work because it showcases true handmade craftsmanship with a modern twist on classic methods of art. Her pieces are whimsy, amazingly detailed and are created with so much love. Her palette varies but her colors are always cheerful and somewhat reminiscent of the good old days. Look to her work to find inspiration for  events such as vintage style parties, children’s birthdays and indie weddings that are unique and crafty as well as in the home for a cooler, natural feel.

jessica marquez {miniature rhino} -  heart

Inspirational Entryways

27 Friday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Home

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art, design, entryways, home, interior, spaces

Inspirational Entryways

The space you first walk into when entering a home is crucial to the rest of the design. It should be a warm welcome and an introduction to what is next. Here are some beautiful entryways I love in hopes to inspire the designer in all of you.

I love the warmth this entryway brings to the space. The bench also provides a nice spot to sit and take off your shoes to get comfy.

Entryways

What a fun and whimsy space. Its always nice to add touches of happy.

Entryways

Love the natural feel of this space and the addition of greenery.

Entryways

Neutrals always win me over.

Entryways

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New Art Inspired Palette – Arcane Arts

25 Wednesday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art Inspired Palette, Awesome Shops, Color Inspiration

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adrienne vita, arcane arts, art, birds, bright, colorful, design, drawing, etsy, illustration, watching over

Adrienne Vita is an artist from Portland who studied animation and design. Her organic illustrations really got my attention not only because they are unique but colorful as well. Look to her work for inspiration on designing cheerful events such as weddings, birthdays and celebrations. The combinations of color she uses go so well with each other which makes the piece even that more awesome.

Check out her shop on Etsy, Arcane Arts, to see more of her work!

arcane arts - watching over

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