Author Archives: Janie Lowe

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

The Color of Inspiration

The days are getting longer, the rain is being gentler, and the air is feeling warmer – that means Spring is around the corner! No surprise – this is an easy time of year for us to feel inspired and … Continue reading →

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Janie Lowe
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012

The Color of Marfa

So what’s all the hubbub I’ve been hearing about Marfa, Texas?  I mean, I grew up just a 4 ½ hour drive up the road, and I had never been there before.  Now it seems that you can’t pick up … Continue reading →

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

The Thanksgiving Table

It’s that time of year again when the trees give their last hurrah with a big burst of color, as their leaves leave them until next spring.  The magnificent color of the foliage dictate the color palette for our Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Friday, August 31st, 2012

The Color of Glass

This summer, I visited the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at the Seattle Center. Dale Chihuly is one of America’s premier glass artists and hails from Tacoma, WA. I went to the exhibit on the urging of my mom – … Continue reading →

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

Fall Color Trends 2012:
‘New Nostalgia’

Instagram photos are everywhere! What exactly IS it about taking a new photo and making it look like it’s from a different time that is so appealing? For me, it’s the feeling of nostalgia that comes from looking at an … Continue reading →

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012

The Color of Thailand

Ginnie and I just returned from a 2 week sensory extravaganza called Thailand!  It didn’t take long to notice there were 3 themes that dominated, at least for us – Food, Culture, and of course, Color.  We’re going to split … Continue reading →

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Monday, March 19th, 2012

The Color of Rothko

Beach Scene, 1927 The Douglas F. Cooley Gallery, Reed College
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Posted on March 19, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Color Your Life – Guest Blogger Week!

Color is an integral part of what we do at YOLO Colorhouse – it brings us joy, fills us with passion, and surrounds us with beauty.  From putting together trend palettes to creating the perfect color combinations for your home, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Monday, February 6th, 2012

Spring 2012 Palette!

2012 is all about hope and optimism and we are not shying away from bringing more color into our lives this Spring! Sunny, bright yellows are hot in home décor, and when paired with light blues and greens, create a … Continue reading →

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Pantone’s Color of 2012-Tangerine Tango

Every year, Pantone announces a “Color of the Year”, a hue that they project will influence development of fashion, industrial design, packaging, graphic design and home decor.  This year, the color is “Tangerine Tango”, a spicy and vibrant, red-hot orange! … Continue reading →

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Janie Lowe
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