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Tuscany... with some green!

So I thought I'd share that Tuscany palette, with green! What do you think?

Tuscany... then let's tweak it a bit.

Trying to think of some creative color choices for a friend's kitchen, I was inspired by Tuscany. She loves bright orange and deep blue and the beautiful contrast of dark and white. So I began with a photo of Tuscany, but brought out deeper hues and added in the white. I think this could be inspirational place to prepare a meal and share wine with friends! (hint, hint...)

Soothing Butterfly

This image is modern, bold, and awe-inspiring. The shimmer is an important feature in this image which is difficult to describe in color. Using monotones brings the story of this palette to something soothing, relaxing... in many ways does not bring that same impact as the photo does. In order to make this palette bring the same feeling as the photograph, the designer would have to ensure multiple textures and to bring one color into focus. Or use a pattern that is made up of all the colors, but to the eye seems like one bold color. I am liking this... I am usually drawn to the greens and browns of nature. This blue palette is beautiful!

National Geographic

Not What You Would Expect

Not what you'd expect ... these colors are pulled from a modern, Scandinavian room design. Though the room is bright and clean, I chose the colors that existed in the floor, furniture, and art. The color palette alone cannot represent the feeling of space within the room. Color can be everything, though it seems, not in this case.
Scandinavian Design

Is it too early to think about fall? You decide.

This color palette is inspired by summer... I am trying to hold on to it as long as possible! I used this palette to recolor a couple of damask patterns I made a few months ago and I think I got some good results! If you'd like to see the other patterns, check out: http://www.spoonflower.com/collections/8847

So, if you've noticed, I have not produced a palette everyday, but I am working at it. Working at it, working at it. Thanks for following.