Ahhh, orange. I'm in purple detox this week, thankfully. Orange isn't a favorite color of mine, but I'm for sure warming up to it. I especially like it paired with green (go figure). It reminds me so much of Florida and has me itching to take a road trip to the Sunshine State. This Celiosa Orange mood board's vibe is fun, colorful, bright, and fresh. Key colors are Sumatra Orange, Celiosa Orange, Keffir Lime, Creamsicle, Melon, Parakeet, and Lagoon. For more Celiosa Orange fun hop over to my Instagram. Continue reading

The colors from the "Wisteria Hysteria" mood board are charming shades of purple. You heard me right: purple. I think I'd better get used to it, since Ultra Violet is Pantone's Color of the Year this year. I'm slowly coming around to liking some purple hues, thanks to the gorgeous wisteria blooms in Charleston this Spring. You know I love a monochromatic color palette, right? Wisteria paired with violet, white lilac, and pebble is darling. "Magic Hour," with its shock of orchid, and hits of two of my very favorite colors: chartreuse and magnolia green, reminds me of one of my earliest childhood memories: plucking lilacs off of the bushes lining our Long Island, New York driveway. "Répondez s'il Vous Plaît" is all about the most formal of summer nights: evening weddings. I can hear the tinkle of ice in signature champagne cocktails and smell the jasmine in the air. Care to dance? "Chez Jean-Luc" is the most classic of the wisteria color palettes. Paired with sweet pea, navy blue, and magnolia green, here wisteria loses some of its sweetness and seems a little more grown up. Masculine, even. I'm envisioning an after party at a fancy Parisian townhouse owned by Jean-Luc. Continue reading

Purple. You must be thinking I've lost my mind. But a few weeks ago, the magical wisteria vines were blooming all over Charleston and I was in awe. I particularly like wisteria purple paired with navy blue and chartreuse (you know I've gotta get a teensy bit of green in there). This Wisteria Hysteria mood board's vibe is bold, powerful, lush, and feminine. Key colors are Violet, Wisteria, White Lilac, Navy, Chartreuse, Orchid, and Olive. For more Wisteria Hysteria hop over to my Instagram. Continue reading

There are just so many good, on trend colors in the Sirocco color palette. I'm particularly loving the Marina at Sunset vibe: rust, blush & cobalt blue, which I incorporated into Revel & Co's latest line: Revel Paper. The notebooks, sketch books, and jotters come in lots of colors, but these three are my faves. I particularly love the copper foil details. Fancy! There are still a few left in stock, available on the Revel & Co. website here. SOURCES | 1. Blush blanket 2. Terracotta bathing suit 3. Blush wallet 4. Cobalt blue purse 5. Blush wedge sandals 6. Cobalt blue x-leg desk 7. Blush linen sheets 8. Cobalt blue poof 9. Rust long sleeve dress 10. Rust and Blue tassel earrings 11. Blush plates 12. Fabulous blanket Continue reading

The colors from the "Sirocco" mood board are warm and intense, yet calming. I've been seeing these colors pop up a lot in fashion, and think they work for all seasons. You know I love a monochromatic color palette, right? Even when it has slight hints of red, like russet + rust + peach. "Quick Dip," with its vibrant blues and warm sand colors, has me dreaming of lounging by a pool, preferably an exotic resort pool. I can smell the sweet scent of chlorine and sunscreen now! "Tapas" is all about casual summer nights: drinks and snacks with old friends. I love cobalt blue, rust, charcoal, sand, and clay together. I can envision an entire restaurant built out in these colors. Dramatic, yet comforting. These are gorgeous colors for a date night outfit. "Marina at Sunset" is the color palette that works best for Spring, I think. I can see a fun sundress in these colors. It has me thinking of brunch with friends in a marina overlooking La Jolla Cove. And boat drinks. Always, boat drinks. Continue reading

I've been dreaming of an exotic summer vacay ... one with lots of poolside lounging, fancy boat drinks, and gorgeous sunsets. Who's with me?!? This Sirocco mood board's vibe is dramatic, exotic, warm, and comforting. Key colors are Rust, Russet, Cobalt Blue, Charcoal, Peach, Clay, and Sand. Continue reading

The colors from the "Rainy Day Monday" mood board are pulled from nature. I noticed each of these colors popping up in the Live Oak tree canopy at the entrance of Johns Island the other day, especially the "Amazon Trail" color palette, with its pop of saffron yellow and deep Pacific teal. Because they're pulled from nature, all the Rainy Day Monday colors are fairly muted and neutral, which makes them all mix and match beautifully. Really, you could take any two or three of these colors and they'll make a lovely color palette. Some of my favorite color combinations are monochromatic (alllll the greens, please: moss, malachite, lichen), and the romantic Moonlight in the Garden color palette. Darkest Navy reminds me of summer night strolls, Pacific & Lichen greens remind me of garden foliage, and coco cream reminds me of sweet jasmine flowers ... all key elements to a romantic Moonlight in the Garden rendezvous. Lately I've been loving the "Fashion District" color combo: persimmon, blush, saffron, darkest navy, and coco cream. So chic! I predict that my linen persimmon orange shirt/saffron yellow linen pants outfit is going into heavy rotation this year. Continue reading

The recent rainstorms here in Charleston have put me in a Rainy Day Monday mood. This vibe is somber, slightly brooding, and muted ... with lots of green (of course). Key colors are Pacific Teal, Moss Green, Malachite, Lichen, Saffron, Persimmon, and Blush. Continue reading

The colors of downtown Charleston are endlessly inspiring. This color palette is inspired by a stroll along Broad Street. Continue reading

Y'all. #Designerproblems. Big time. Pantone might legitimately be trying to kill me with their 2018 Color of the Year pick: Ultra Violet. I had a feeling it might be a purple (see my previous post), but I was hoping for Pink Lavender or Almost Mauve if they went with a dreaded violet hue. But I do have a year to try to get used to it. I've compiled some color combinations using Ultra Violet that don't make my eyes bleed, using Pantone's Spring Trend colors for 2018. Hopefully you'll spot some color combos using Ultra Violet that you can use for inspiration. What do you think of the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year? Continue reading