Category Archives: Green Living

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

The Turtle Scrub Test, by LO

I recently visited my parents in Lubbock, Texas and what do you think they do for entertainment there?  Watch turtles, that’s right – turtles.  Their backyard has become a turtle sanctuary of sorts. Apparently box turtles are pretty common around … Continue reading →

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

WATER.02-The Complex Color, by YO

I am a Pisces, born on the cusp of Aquarius – ALL water, so it seems natural that I would want to surround myself with blue.  But since I was young I have been drawn to the warmer shades, the … Continue reading →

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ginnie Young
Posted in Color, Green Living, Home Decor, Portland, OR | 5 Comments
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Plant the Seed!

This week is Earth Day week – and to celebrate, YOLO Colorhouse will be giving away free quarts of paint in nature-inspired colors to our Color Community on Facebook.  Plus, the first 100 comments we receive each day, we will … Continue reading →

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Less stuff. More color!

Last week we had the privilege of living on a boat!  It was a good reminder for me of how much easier life is with less stuff!  I should qualify by saying we were on vacation, so of course life … Continue reading →

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Ginnie Young
Posted in Color, Green Living, Travel | 1 Comment
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Dreams, Imagination & Courage!, by YO

“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” -Jonas Salk It is always inspiring to see someone who has made an idea come to life.  Artist, Merel Karof followed … Continue reading →

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ginnie Young
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Monday, March 21st, 2011

Spring Palette 2011

CLAY .07 AIR .01 THRIVE .04 NOURISH .03 With new Spring flowers, come new Spring colors!  YOLO Colorhouse announces it’s Spring palette for 2011 – CLAY .07, AIR .01, THRIVE .04 and NOURISH .03.  CLAY .07 is the perfect old-fashioned … Continue reading →

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Monday, March 7th, 2011

Mod Green Pod, by YO

Last week I spoke with Nancy Mims, founder of Austin, Texas based fabric and wallpaper company, Mod Green Pod.  It is always fun to talk with another founder about their adventures and the paths they have chosen. Mod Green Pod … Continue reading →

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ginnie Young
Posted in Color, Green Living, Home Decor | 3 Comments
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

The Color of Craftsmanship, by YO

I was so inspired and surprised when I saw the images of Dalton Ghetti’s pencil tip sculptures.  It really makes you do a double-take!  Ghetti is a carpenter by trade and makes these phenomenal sculptures as a side interest.  He … Continue reading →

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Ginnie Young
Posted in Art, Color, Green Living | 3 Comments
Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The Color of Seed Packets, by LO

CREATE .06 THRIVE .03 PETAL .06 One thing that helps me endure these long, rainy winter months, is dreaming about and planning my garden.  Recently, a friend, and fellow gardener, turned me onto The Hudson Valley Seed Library.  They collect … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Janie Lowe
Posted in Art, Color, Garden, Green Living | 5 Comments
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

The Color of Rain in the NW, by YO

We are in the middle of several days of low clouds and heavy rains here in the Pacific Northwest.  This time of winter is always a little hard for us, but this morning I looked out my kitchen window and … Continue reading →

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ginnie Young
Posted in Color, Garden, Green Living, Home Decor, Portland, OR | 2 Comments