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CREME DE LA CREME THE COLOR STORY: This week's palette is inspired by the softer tones of Benjamin Moore's 2018 Color Trends. While red hot Caliente took the spotlight as the color experts' color of the year, the myriad of grays and creams in the lineup are charming on their own. They can skew either warm or cool depending on the undertones; choose Silver Marlin for a cool and collected dining room, or Peau de Soie for a feminine blush note in a bedroom. Just like a favorite

CITRUS // TEAL // EGGSHELL THE COLOR STORY: A classic combo, re-imagined. The juicy bite of the saturated orange hue is complemented by the equally strong yet soothing teal. A dose of the matte neutral hue, eggshell keeps things elevated. Taking it's cue from nature, and nodding toward the upcoming resort season, this palette is seen in architecture and interiors, as well as fashion. The balance of masculine and feminine, cool and warm, yin and yang, is as much at home on the

BLUE // GREEN THE COLOR STORY: Nature's own palette is speaking to me this week. An unlikely pair, deep blues and greens are at once soothing and invigorating, whether set in bright jewel tones, or muted pastel hues. The palette is a refreshing change from a monochromatic color scheme, while still keeping the overall vibe more focused than a multi colored palette. As we welcome Spring this week, and begin to tackle spring cleaning, inject some blues and greens into your home

MAUVE // MARIGOLD THE COLOR STORY: After spending a few days last week on the east coast, where winter is still holding on for dear life (snow in the forecast this week again!), I'm so ready to trade in dark moody hues in favor of all the playful spring shades. What's especially striking my fancy is the love affair between marigold and mauve, especially when anchored with some cool slate tones. The grown up version of pink and yellow, this palette is as suitable for a relaxin

STONE // FUSCHIA //MUSTARD THE COLOR STORY: It's still decidedly winter, although the warm weather feels more like summer, with all the optimism and color those changes bring. Bright hues of fuschia and mustard begin to emerge from beneath the thick layer of stone, grey, and creme, radiating with new energy. It isn't glaring or overwhelming yet, but just sizzling with the anticipation of what lies ahead, Spring. Sources: Office S&M, Canelle et Vanille, French by Design, Johnn