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How I Learned to Love Pantone's Color of the Year

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

I am a fan of jewel tones. Pantone has delighted me in recent years with a unexpectedly lush tones

such as vibrant Radiant Rose, regal Emerald , posh Serenity, and dusty Rose Quartz.

I was....rather underwhelmed with the selection for 2017, and spent the holiday season search for

ways to learn to love Greenery. I should have seen it coming- late 2016 decor news was chock full

of whispers and innuendos of the earth greens to come. Pinterest filled with sage, avocado and

grassy tones.

This small wall garden offers a cute space saving solution for bringing a little green into your home.

(photo by Indulgy)

Let's face it...when it comes to interiors, neutrals still reign supreme. While the world of fashionable

home decor has brought back the best of the 1970s in recent years, we have flipped over from the

bright acid colors, exagerated angles and bold prints of the earliest years of the decade into the

mellow, sepia tones of macrame and spider plants that gained popularity in the shadow of

Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and America's bicentennial.

I found a few cool ways to weave Greenery into my home.

1. Plants: File Under "Don't Overthink It"

With a hue that gains so much direct inspiration from nature, it is the logical place to start. In

addition to producing all that delicious oxygen, house plants bring good vibes and gorgeous pops

of color and texture to your pad. Browse your local farmers market or nursery for native greenery

that will be happiest in your home.

Curse of the black thumb

Unlike my chihuahua, house plants don't grunt at me or throw long hungry stares when they needs

to be fed and watered. I have left a veritable grave yard of dead plants in my wake, and eventually

gave up on nurturing gorgeous and delicate flowering botanicals for practical plants with a higher

survival rate.

I find succulents to be low maintenance while still looking elegant. Ikea has a selection of simple

and sturdy succulents, aloe plants, and green bamboo stalks that are super zen, and hard to kill.

Short on sunlight? Decorative dried moss is a great way to incorporate some greenery and texture

to accent tables without resorting to silk or plastic.

2. Jadeite is the coolest way to capture some green in the kitchen.

Jadeite glass is gorgeous, solid kitchenware

that looks great in any era. Heirloom style

pieces are relatively easy to find, and easy to

clean- most are completely dishwasher

safe. Even if your in-home eatery is uber-mod,

Jadeite is a fun table look for weekend

brunches.

If thrifting is your jam, hunt your local second-

hand shops, flea markets, eBay and Etsy to

find killer deals on collectibles. If you are

aching to add a little Jadeite to your wedding

registry, new pieces are available at Sur La

Table, Cost Plus World Market and Pottery Barn.

Vintage Jadeite Kitchen Display. Photo by Cheeky Chic.

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3. Botanical Wallpaper is Super Chic

Since I was a little girl, I have always been in awe of the enduring glamour of The Beverly Hills

Hotel, and had the pleasure of recently featuring my favorite decor trends from the Pink Palace.

Without a doubt, the influencial style of the famous Martinique Wallpaper.

The bold beauty of Martinique is an excellent

motif for bathrooms.

Renown Los Angeles interior designer Marjorie

Skouras evokes a bit of whimsy and fun in this

eclectic powder room.

Have a clever way to integrate Greenery into

your decor? Let me know. Sharing is caring!

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Martinique Powder Room (photo by Marjorie

Skouras Design)