What kind of color blog would this be if I didn't mention the Pantone color of 2012 at least once. I began this blog mid year with the addition of a baby Macintosh computer to our family, so I missed highlighting this color at the first of the year. Yes, the lovely Tango Tangerine, or orange with a lot of red in it. I painted my sons wall with this color when we first moved into our current house as I had purchased a retro upholstered chair in the same color. He liked it slightly better than his previous cowboy room (which he didn't like at all) I wish I had photographs. I would never paint an entire room with this color as one wall is quite rich to say the least. Also, it required four coats of paint, so I recommend buying a good quality paint for this shade as for most oranges and reds. Sherwin Williams makes a good (expensive) two coat--er.
I have added some blogsite links to blogs that I am newly addicted to. Junkaholique, a fabulous blog written by a jewelry designer about the business she shares with her husband and their interesting life. You should check it out, although I'm warning you of a possible addiction. After perusing her blog I am made painfully aware that I need to gain much better photography skills so that I can include more of my own photos in this blog. Bricolage is also very inspiring, funny and well designed blog by a vastly talented friend of mine.
I have to mention also, that I've had my first Etsy sale. I made some custom shades for my first Etsy client who wanted pink and sage green floral shades. I haven't put much effort into posting new sweater lampshades, but now I'm feeling more encouraged. The next batch will be very neutral. Below is a photo of one of the custom shades I just sold.
Here are some lovely homes featuring the vivid tangerine.
