Green and St. Patrick's Day
Posted by Charli Mace on 2/20/2012
Green and St. Patrick’s Day As February is coming to a close and March is soon approaching, many people are looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is a great day in which we celebrate both the life of Saint Patrick and Ireland. On this special day, many people are seen donning green clothing and accessories
Red – The Valentine’s Day Color
Posted by Charli Mace on 2/13/2012
February is here and love is in the air. In preparation for Valentine’s day, all the stores have already begun to stock their shelves with gifts and cards for people to exchange. Soon you will notice that almost all of chocolates come in a red box and cards for this holiday tend to be red or decorated with red. It would appear that the color red has taken over the store displays
Eat a Rainbow of Colors
Posted by Charli Mace on 1/24/2012
Most people try to eat healthy food and take vitamins to insure that they are taking care of their bodies. Did you know that eating a rainbow of colors every day is one of the best ways to help our bodies?
Fruits are vegetables come in different colors; red, orange, yellow, green , blue and purple.
Choosing the Right Colors for Your Home
Posted by Charli Mace on 1/9/2012
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to spruce up your home is to give it a fresh, new coat of paint. When you do, it is important to select the right colors. Darker colors can make a room look rich and elegant, while lighter colors can make a room seem bigger and brighter. Colors can also subconsciously affect our moods and how comfortable we are in the home. Although what color to paint your home is a personal choice, you might consider the following color guide derived from principles
Know Your Style in the New Year
Posted by Charli Mace on 12/27/2011
Each year people come up with their New Year’s resolutions but unfortunately many of them fade away! Start this year off on the right foot and make this year the year for a “new you”. Since, we all know that image is so important, we can, this coming year, make that important decision to change our persona. Here are six questions to consider:
Why Color Combinations are so Important
Posted by Charli Mace on 12/19/2011
Color is crucial to visual communication. It's a basic property of light. It captures your eye. Color impressions are both quick and long lasting. The human brain requires a sense of order or it will reject whatever it sees. It's important to remember that color is the first thing registered by a person.
How Color Affects Us
Posted by Charli Mace on 12/13/2011
Marketing companies spend millions of dollars designing colors for the packaging of items to entice buyers. Fashion designers decide what the colors we should be wearing each season. Color affects the way our homes look, and our buying decisions.
What Do Colored Ribbons Represent?
Posted by Charli Mace on 11/29/2011
Awareness ribbons are seen as magnets on cars, lapel pins or tied on trees in front of homes. Ribbons come in different colors and patterns each with a different meaning. Additionally, some colors have multiple meanings. There are approximately 25 different colored ribbons each with a different meaning. Here are just a few of the most popular.
What is the Significance of Black Friday
Posted by Charli Mace on 11/22/2011
Black Friday is more than just a day for people to get up early in the morning and go shopping. This day marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season for most people. Some choose to complete their shopping before the Thanksgiving holiday, and some enjoy getting mixed in with the crowds to get the best deal possible on Black Friday. Most stores
Colors Can Affect Your Appetite
Posted by Charli Mace on 11/18/2011
Have you ever noticed how restaurants use warm colors such as red, orange or yellow for their décor? Restaurant designers didn’t choose these colors randomly. Color psychologists agree that warm colors stimulate appetite.
Choosing the Right Color for YOU
Posted by Charli Mace on 11/10/2011
Choosing the right color can be challenging for some women. There are many factors to consider, so it may be helpful for women to meet with a professional color specialist to have their personal colors defined.
How Color Enhances Your Life
Posted by Charli Mace on 11/1/2011
Color plays a huge role in life. Different colors can specifically influence just about every aspect of life. Surrounding yourself with certain colors can influence the way you feel or even your mood.
Choosing from all of the paint colors on the market today can be challenging. One solution is to choose paint colors for your home that will influence the way you feel when you are there. To create a calm bedroom retreat,
2011 Color of the Year
Posted by charli mace on 1/28/2011
2011 has arrived in beautiful blazing Honeysuckle. Yes, the color of the year has been selected and the name can conjure up visions from white to yellow to pink. ColorNews has been published and it takes a detailed look at the experts selection.
Fall 2010 fashion colors
Posted by charli mace on 9/28/2010
The fall colors continue to carry hues from the spring, yet many are muted and reflect our need for practicallity. Designers are pairing these with striking, bolder colors from our purple orchid to deep red richness.
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