Design Challenge: Go Green

                                                            Michael Eastman Design

                                                                  Home of Tory Burch

Design and Arrangement by Mary McDonald

                                                                 Kelly Wearstler Design

                                                    Kelly Wearstler for Viceroy Palm Springs

                                                       Fabulous Home of Tory Burch

                                                        Kelly Wearstler for The Viceroy

                                                                via interiordezine

 Merci Beaucoup to the fabulous findings and insight of Heather Clawson of http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/ for this interesting perspective of Green! Its a bold yet tres chic choice that's very easy on the eyes and senses.

Green is the feng shui color of renewal, fresh energy and new beginnings. Perfect for the new year! Green color is very nourishing to your health, as it calms your nerves and balances your whole body with its closeness to nature. Embrace color in your decor as it has the power to enhance and inspire!

Honeysuckle Hints and Compliments

Pair honeysuckle accents and wall colors with earth tones, metallics for light and color transfer, or prints for distinction! Item List:

• Hermes Avalon Blanket in CamelHand-Tufted Wool Area Rug by Angela Adams http://www.angelaadams.com/

• Professor's Upholstered Chair by Restoration HardwareWoka Lamps Vienne- Luna, originally designed in 1912 http://www.woka.com/

• Lindon Ottoman in Beluga by Z Gallerie

• Marco Console Table in Black by Z Gallerie

• Ligne Roset Multy Sofabed, would look fabulous with Apricot Chinese Lotus Stems

• Striped Carrera Chair by Bagnato DesignsMocha Sofa available at Target.com

• Ice Crystal Sconce by William Haines- will transfer multiple honeysuckle hues onto walls with each facet

• Chevron Melon Pillow available at Room and Board

• Mosaique au 24 Ashtray by Hermes

• Onyx Light Fixture by Donovan DesignsVarene Accent Chair by Casamidy
• T-Bone Trinket Box by Room and Board
  

-Keep Sofas and Drapes light to enhance the energetic and vibrant atmosphere that Honeysuckle hues create and be sure not to overwhelm with dark or over-sized furniture.

- Mirrored surfaces and Metallic accents in gold, bronze, and silver will transfer warmth, light, add contrast

- Include other high energy hues like apricot, light lime green, or turquoise; but be sure to add ivories, light browns, or other neutrals to moderate the space.

Crimson Pride

Many people love red and want to reflect that in their homes, but when overdone, red can be a little unsightly. Embrace red and add it to your space in splashes- through accessories and varying hues! According to the Principles of Feng Shui, red is the energy of arousal. It's hot, passionate, rich and celebratory. Red is the Chinese color of luck and happiness, the marriage color in India, and the symbolic color of love and romance, courage and passion in Western societies.

In feng shui color decorating, red always signifies luxury and richness. However, if used too much, it can bring about restlessness, bursts of anger, and rage as it is an element of fire and very intense.

Above are some ways to incorporate red into your decor, along with compliments like black- an element of water, representing strength, power, protection, stability, and sophistication.