Paris may be gray and rainy,
but the store window designers are dreaming of the islands...
It's 'Enchantment Under the Sea'
in Paris' Place Furstemberg this month!
photos by ruth burts
Monday, February 3, 2014
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Power Neutrals: WHITE
interior by joseph minton, paint color unknown
What's the best white paint color -- for YOU ?
Here are the most - requested, top - selling
white - neutral paint colors . . . and the closest you'll come to" fail - safe " and " fool - proof " color!
interior by timothy whealon, paint color unknown
Color expert Maria Killam describes the "80/20 rule,"
as it applies to paint :
" Eighty percent of all paint jobs involve
only twenty percent of all paint colors. "
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Benjamin Moore 's " L I N E N W H I T E " 9 1 2
Benjamin Moore's all - time, number - one - selling white
A bit warm and not overly crisp,
meaning it never looks brand new. Fades into the background, offering support to the other colors in the room.
My kitchen cabinets are linen white, since
I wanted the room to look lived in instantly. ”
- Celerie Kemble
"Linen White" walls at "Boxwood" in Atlanta, GA, Miles Redd
" When in doubt, LINEN WHITE. "
You can phone that in.It might seem like a cop - out, but it works beautifully.
I use it when people are unsure. They want something
light and airy, but not stark white.
No matter what light you put it in, it looks good. "
- Matthew Patrick Smith
" LINEN WHITE has gotten us through many a paint dilemma.
It's a creamy white, very neutral and just works.
There's a reason it's so popular!
When it feels too yellow, we cut it with one part White Dove and it's a toned down version. It's a great staple color. "
- Enchanted Home
" A . . . flexible, soft white . . .
If you are looking for a white that will complement any variety of room décor, [ LINEN WHITE ] will provide the
perfect backdrop for art collections
and pieces of furniture and any color combination you may choose.
- Frank Campanelli
“ [ LINEN WHITE 's ] creamy undertones can help
add a glow and warmth to a space.
It looks especially beautiful at night in a room full of lit candles. "
- Grant Gibson
'' I take a gallon of Benjamin Moore regular white
and a gallon of Benjamin Moore Linen Whiteand mix them together. ''
- Mario Buatta
" 50% Linen White and 50% Decorator White;
it’s sort of a design secret that has been used for years. ”
- Grant Gibson
Another white paint color with similar levels of acclaim:
Benjamin Moore's WHITE DOVE OC - 17
Another white paint color with similar levels of acclaim:
Benjamin Moore's WHITE DOVE OC - 17
" My fave shade of white is Benjamin Moore WHITE DOVE
- it's warm but not too yellow, not too gray. "
- Nick Olsen
WHITE DOVE IS . . .
" a foolproof, livable shade of white. " - Cary Bernstein
" clean, calm, and a great backdrop for art." - Celeste Robbins
"...the perfect shade of white… not too yellow, not too blue." - Chloe Warner
“ If there were such a thing as
A P A I N T C E L E B R I T Y
White Dove would be it. "
" . . . a cool, modern white with a very faint taupe cast;
e v e r y o n e t o t a l l y l o v e s i t. ”
- Doty Horn, Director of Color and Design, Benjamin Moore
T R I M :
- Todd Romano
"[White Dove is] great on woodwork in traditional homes"
- Mario Buatta
"[White Dove] looks great in oil-based high gloss on trim!"
- Nick Olsen
"If we had a signature trim color [White Dove] would be it!"
- Chloe Warner
Proceed with confidence that one of these two whites will work for you!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
More etsy Letterpress Gift Tags to Love!
It's that time of year again! :) And whatever you're looking for, you're likely to find it on etsy.com. I'm such a big fan of the many talented and creative letterpress artists and their work! Gift cards are just one way to make your holiday gifts extra-special. These tags go on everything from your baked goods to a wrapped gift to a bottle.
There's something for everyone . . . take a look!
Should you discover the tag you wanted is sold-out,
printers will often fill a custom order - just ask! :)
printers will often fill a custom order - just ask! :)
"Oh Snap" candy cane letterpress gift card by fancyseeingyouhere
When you find one you like, be sure to look at the rest of that printer's store - there will be others to choose from! Enjoy! - and Happy Holidays! :)
When you find one you like, be sure to look at the rest of that printer's store - there will be others to choose from! Enjoy! - and Happy Holidays! :)
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