Sound in Color: Florence & the Machine-Lungs

09 Tuesday Apr 2013

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Besides creating amazing music, Florence and the Machine grace their album covers with nature inspired artwork that seemlessly relates to their sound. I love the earthy hues this particular album showcases and how her image is incorporated into the design. There is a nice contrast to light and dark as well as a beautiful sense of how lighting helps color come alive.

Sound in Color: Florence & the Machine

Monochrome Wedding Palettes

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Color Inspiration, Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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There are endless possibilities to colors and decor for your wedding. It’s all a matter of what you love and your taste profile. I think people mostly pick their color scheme first and move forward from there, which isn’t a bad way to go. I always say, choose your theme first and then everything should fall into place. But you can have so much fun with color, for sure.

What if you just chose one color for your special day? It may seem boring to some and maybe even strange to most, but having a monochrome palette could be very pretty if its done right. Now, just because you are using one color, that doesn’t mean your wedding will be an abundance of black or overwhelming amount of pink. You have to look beyond the color wheel and go deeper in the color you have chosen to use. By showcasing different tones and shades and playing with texture, you could have a gorgeous array of monochrome bliss.

Here are some great examples and inspiration of successful monochrome weddings. Hopefully, it will help broaden your understanding of this palette style and allow you to have fun with all the possibilities.

White
With an all white wedding, you can play with soft hues and pale tones. There are many variations of this color, you just need to explore the possibilities. This palette can be romantic, luxurious, country, city chic, vintage & antique, shabby chic and more, depending on your theme.

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Pink
An all pink wedding can be tricky but it can be done. Play with the lighter hues of this color, pastels work well together when they are in the same family. If you decide to go with a deeper or brighter shade of pink, just use it for pops here and there or it can overpower the event. You could make pink work for a modern wedding and also a more vintage style wedding.

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Blue
The color blue works with a lot of theme and its easy to incorporate. There are so many pretty shades of it too. Whether its a nautical style wedding you are planning or a spring event, blue will definitely add class to the overall style.

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Green
Using green is super easy if you are having a nature inspired event. Your venue, if outside, can act as the main decor and all you need to incorporate are elements within your theme and palette. I would stray from using Crayola tones and stick with more natural moss, lime and pastels.

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Black
Having an all black wedding is a tough one. There have to be white elements thrown in here and there to break up the dark color or your guests will feel like they are at a night club or goth party! If that is what you are going for, than feel free, but I think most wedding decor is not going in that direction. Use various shades of black, gray tones could be really nice and classic. If done right, it can all look very chic and grand.

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Gray
This color can be used so many ways. Gray is a beautiful hue that can easily represent many styles. It’s classic and vintage at the same time.

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Sound in Color: Cloudkicker

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

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Cloudkicker’s album, Be Huge, is a dreamy cascade of pastels only Mother Nature can create. With beachy tones and a laid back feel, this palette is perfect for any space in your home and a great inspiration for a wedding.

Sound in Color: Cloudkicker - Be Huge

Decorate Your Home in Pink

06 Wednesday Mar 2013

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Written by Ella Andrews

Many people will say that using pink in your home is a bold decision and it will not make the place more comfortable or cozy. It is also believed to be a childish color that people associate with spoiled teenage girls and some consider using it in your home decor quite inappropriate. Pink may not be a very popular color when decorating your space but the truth is that when its done with style this type it can actually do a lot good to one’s place.

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The first and most important thing you need to understand is that no one is telling you to paint your walls all over in pink. What you should actually do is use the color as an accent in various combinations. There are a lot of choices you can pick from that will make your home stylish. Just be extremely careful you don’t cross that thin line between stylish and childish decoration.

Pink can bring a soft, emotional mood in your home. You can combine it with different colors such as green, light blue, yellow, white, and even gray. You will be surprised of how unconventional and yet modern these combinations look. Other interesting combinations are also dots on pink background or a blue wall with beautiful large pink flowers on it. A half painted pink wall is also worth considering. However, if you still insist on having your walls completely painted in pink then you should use paintings in black and white to decorate to break up the color. Or at least use pictures with black frames.

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You can also use pink in the details. Choose proper Battersea furniture, like a sofa or an arm chair, that is painted in pink but do not use this color for your other furniture. Another option is to turn your attention to tiny details such as a rug, decorative cushions, or table covers. Items in pink are easily distinguished among other things so you do not have to worry that they will remain unnoticed among all your other room furnishing and decoration.

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Pink is suitable for all rooms in your home. It will look as good in the bathroom as it will in the kitchen or the bedroom. As a matter of fact, pink is extremely suitable for your working space as it brings a cheerful mood and inspiration while you are working. There is no need to mention that pink is the perfect choice for your small daughters bedroom.

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And finally a bit of advice: if you are not sure how you would feel in a place totally decorated in pink you can simply check it out first. Choose a room in your home and add a few pink accents. If you do not find it too much you can go ahead with using the color for decorating the whole place.