The 2012 Pantone Colour of the Year - Pantone 17-1463 Tangerine Tango

It's that time again colour lovers.  The time when the illustrious global colour expert, Pantone, sets their Colour of the Year announcement for the upcoming year.  And the winner for 2012 is...Tangerine Tango.  ' Sounds Yummy' 'Looks Yummy' 

This colour, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”   This luscious reddish orange adds sensuality to fashion, flair to accessories, verve to cosmetics, and lively luxury to interior surfaces and appointments.  Here are some great photos of where this fab colour will be seen in the coming year....

White and Getting it Right.....

Well so far we haven't seen the white stuff outside this winter, so I thought I would bring some 'white' to you via 'White Rooms' which I love!! 

As a decorator I am constantly inspired by colour however I believe that if white is done with some thought which includes texture and varying finishes it can be soothing to the eye yet stylish & quite elegant.. Here are some photos of great white rooms...

Winter Wine Tasting Event along with Tips for taking great photos of your spaces

It's That time of the Year - Parties, more parties and of course you should have some Wine!  

The GTA West Chapter of CDECA welcomed back Allan Wisby a Certified WSET Consultant, and owner of Oakville Wine Cellars www.oakvillewinecellars.ca for a second Wine Event.  Our first wine event was so successful we just had to do it again.  We were treated to wonderful wines in all price points along with some fabulous and tasty snacks paired correctly with each wine.  As with the past Wine Event, much information was shared on the topic of wine as well as a lovely selection of wines to serve at the coming holiday parties. 
Everyone went home with a 'goody bag' containing several wine magazines, detailed and informative packages on all aspects of wine, including some of his own recipes. (he cooks too!) To end off the evening there were several draws for wine items - we all love the chance to win something.

We were also given the opportunity to combine some education with this event - Megan Wisby www.innervisionphotography.ca, a professional Interior and Real Estate Photographer gave a presentation on the 'do's' and 'dont's' of taking photos of interior spaces for our portfolios, sharing examples and many tips as well as discussing types of cameras and what they each can and cannot do.

A great evening was had by all in attendance. Thanks Allan & Megan .....

Here are some great pictures of wine cellars.....

GTA West Chapter of CDECA Christmas Window at SoFA

If you haven't had a chance to pop into SoFA www.visitsofa.com at the International Centre you will have missed our GTA West Chapter of CDECA www.cdeca.com Window Display.  The window committee got together and changed our window decor resently.  We are focusing on the theme of 'Christmas in a Condo' with all the glitz yet warmth of a traditional style. Such fun we had, putting up our Christmas Tree, hanging silvery balls and of course the lovely wrapped presents for under the tree.  All in all it really put us in the Holiday spirit.  Here are some photos.....

Barbeque at Painters Place

Everybody knows 'Tom's Place' www.paintersplace.ca in Oakville where you get the best service and of course great Benjamin Moore paint.  I attended the 'Redneck Barbeque' Tom and staff  had for their clients and what a great time it was.  Tom really knows how to throw a party and have fun as well.  There was fantstic food & beverages of course but the games were the hit of the evening.  Of course many wonderful prizes from suppliers as well.

 Everyone studying their Bingo Cards

Tom welcoming us and giving out prizes.  Love that hat!!

Thanks to Tom and his fabulous staff for a great night.