Category Archives: Color

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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Monday, August 13th, 2012

The Color (and Sound) of Pickathon

Recently, on a farm outside of Portland, OR, there was a weekend full of music, camping, and color … lots of it! An annual event for the last 14 years, Pickathon is a continuous three-day music festival with 50 bands … Continue reading →

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Puji
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Friday, July 27th, 2012

Monochromatic COLOR!

Recently we did a blog post on Monochromatic White and gave some pointers about how to design an all-white room that is visually interesting and doesn’t fall flat. As a refresher, a monochromatic color palette is comprised of colors from … Continue reading →

Posted on July 27, 2012 by kim
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

Summer COLOR! 3-Day Sale July 20-22

Join our Color Community! Summer is in full bloom! Inspiring color combinations are everywhere — bring that beauty inside with a new paint palette! This weekend, July 20-22, you can buy 3 gallons of YOLO Colorhouse paint and get 1 … Continue reading →

Posted on July 18, 2012 by kim
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Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Monochromatic White

A monochromatic color palette is comprised of colors from the same hue, with variation in shade, tint, and value. IMAGINE .01 IMAGINE .02 IMAGINE .03 IMAGINE .04 IMAGINE .05 IMAGINE .06 When you think monochromatic, you may think BORING when … Continue reading →

Posted on July 5, 2012 by kim
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Friday, June 29th, 2012

Thriving Mint

You’ll never believe what’s back… MINT GREEN!! This spearminty-fresh color was wildly popular in the 50s, and has not really made a resurgence, except for a brief stint in the 80s when we called it “Sea Foam”. That’s how color … Continue reading →

Posted on June 29, 2012 by kim
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

Summer 2012

When we designed the Summer 2012 palette, it was easy to visualize these colors in kitchens and dining areas. Open and fresh hues are a no-brainer for rooms in which you make food and celebrate around the table. The warmth … Continue reading →

Posted on June 13, 2012 by kim
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

The Color of Thai Food

PETAL .06 THRIVE .06 Thailand is all about the food! The streets are filled with food cart vendors who specialize in just a few items – this means what they do offer is REALLY, REALLY good. It seems that Thai … Continue reading →

Posted on June 6, 2012 by kim
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Coloristic Surprises: Joshua Tree

I had never been to the desert before. I wasn’t expecting to be struck by the beauty of the understated landscape, but coming from the lush and vibrant Pacific Northwest, the barren expanses of Joshua Tree National Park were a … Continue reading →

Posted on May 15, 2012 by kim
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Introducing the Sprout Fabric Collection

Designing a nursery for new baby is such a fun, creative process! Choosing just the right color for the walls, picking out the perfect furniture, and accenting with soft and fuzzy fabric are all part of making a sweet, safe … Continue reading →

Posted on May 8, 2012 by kim
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