I asked for it! Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LM89Xyxdv0jah7Jt6hlJM890yb61Gm544ltvw8BORpvWqedTdJ2YxTX0f3fJu_rTZMWjR4ZU01oxkAluYnD3XOz5KTTJNH4AYpSmWTFOdcZf_lKwLOM5_c-sKyAuG-7ycE7zDQYQe0rY/s1600/Pantone+Color+of+Years.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LM89Xyxdv0jah7Jt6hlJM890yb61Gm544ltvw8BORpvWqedTdJ2YxTX0f3fJu_rTZMWjR4ZU01oxkAluYnD3XOz5KTTJNH4AYpSmWTFOdcZf_lKwLOM5_c-sKyAuG-7ycE7zDQYQe0rY/s1600/Pantone+Color+of+Years.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Last year when <a href="https://www.pantone.com/" target="_blank">Pantone</a> announced it's 2012 Color of the Year was Tangerine Tango I came across the above image of theirs which listed the last dozen Colors of the Year and I got to wondering if there was a discernible pattern in their selections, so I re-sorted by color family:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6d0NQ4kT7N5hoHMng2cf3TP1xgKdKMz6WmiIe_FU8WdZJ4IfB-Tri1nP3ltQ0MRo1r6rafzjo_1y8SHNWZDPEvTMvDt6PmW4GF2TcGna33TedyovCGsJiVZt7HA4rH5FOHNwtdAVRpp3s/s1600/Pantone.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6d0NQ4kT7N5hoHMng2cf3TP1xgKdKMz6WmiIe_FU8WdZJ4IfB-Tri1nP3ltQ0MRo1r6rafzjo_1y8SHNWZDPEvTMvDt6PmW4GF2TcGna33TedyovCGsJiVZt7HA4rH5FOHNwtdAVRpp3s/s640/Pantone.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />And realized that my favorite color, green, was not represented. I did a<a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday-pretty-pantones-yearly-picks-and.html" target="_blank"> post here </a>where I wondered how one of the most popular colors could be so overlooked. And I put together a few images making my case for the 2013 selection of green as the color of the year and included <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday-pretty-pantones-yearly-picks-and.html" target="_blank">Tobi Fairley</a>'s Living Room, several gorgeous <a href="http://www.veranda.com/" target="_blank">Veranda</a> covers and <a href="http://www.lindamerrill.com/" target="_blank">my own </a>kitchen. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3uvVBPmZj5KrBSKRwDScsM7hIOcFgOmwCF0Z3KVxay7RPXKrInUbRxldxZhgxqyYTHkM0txz-FFKLKZJnwS3RrUPYfIalCNxZrRczbaVTagDAfXhRErYR9g-zK6v5_5ijsMyt6OY43C0/s1600/Green+TobiVerandaLinda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3uvVBPmZj5KrBSKRwDScsM7hIOcFgOmwCF0Z3KVxay7RPXKrInUbRxldxZhgxqyYTHkM0txz-FFKLKZJnwS3RrUPYfIalCNxZrRczbaVTagDAfXhRErYR9g-zK6v5_5ijsMyt6OY43C0/s1600/Green+TobiVerandaLinda.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4NMYrNOmM3VbLruc5-4Ep9g5yyrWE88DdJ9cPPINlpfZr-WuXTCbDi0L8clPwvXSdIkeGz18ovneLLw0V5it8jD2Z-I6iCtUyBbpCMuUzhDwYJVeLACXbuZ4caaepxGupFHM9yDvAxvG/s1600/pantone_colours09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4NMYrNOmM3VbLruc5-4Ep9g5yyrWE88DdJ9cPPINlpfZr-WuXTCbDi0L8clPwvXSdIkeGz18ovneLLw0V5it8jD2Z-I6iCtUyBbpCMuUzhDwYJVeLACXbuZ4caaepxGupFHM9yDvAxvG/s1600/pantone_colours09.jpg" /></a></div><br />And lo and behold, the 2013 color of the year is simply: <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Emerald</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQ54-VJpOrUejtfpwHeMHw_Mpe8Qr3XCx36gGDqRweOYT0zvmlegTU94gWeYYQrgRwg5ku0dos_1lGRoxK0DM7v7GJ-TUtXNCpAItWl8qdpzWkU6NPmzxhtrIyV0VhEhuh1cyWb2sT0kq/s1600/Pentone+Emerald.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQ54-VJpOrUejtfpwHeMHw_Mpe8Qr3XCx36gGDqRweOYT0zvmlegTU94gWeYYQrgRwg5ku0dos_1lGRoxK0DM7v7GJ-TUtXNCpAItWl8qdpzWkU6NPmzxhtrIyV0VhEhuh1cyWb2sT0kq/s1600/Pentone+Emerald.png" /></a></div>Says Pantone:<br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">“Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”</span><br /><br />So, while this shade of green really isn't my favorite, I tend to prefer more muted yellow/greens to blue/greens (though an emerald wouldn't go overlooked should one come my way!) I am thrilled to have my favorite color family receive the recognition it deserves. I'd also like to send a shout-out to Steve Fuller of <a href="http://anurbancottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">An Urban Cottage</a> blog for his calling it early in this comment on last year's post: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6pLKyRFVuI9xBvE4eNZNiz68g2U8hR5WZqXFlhTpel5yyxh3qHqGo4pRPgKh_YGHYUfUJpYqGy6D0WPwd7_CE2NMqpVQ9YDU_2tBqTzSncSnZaTBvxcOKWeHNOqO5qITQYCHPqrj4IIA/s1600/Steve.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6pLKyRFVuI9xBvE4eNZNiz68g2U8hR5WZqXFlhTpel5yyxh3qHqGo4pRPgKh_YGHYUfUJpYqGy6D0WPwd7_CE2NMqpVQ9YDU_2tBqTzSncSnZaTBvxcOKWeHNOqO5qITQYCHPqrj4IIA/s1600/Steve.jpg" /></a></div><br />We are Steve, we are!<br /><br /><br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! 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I asked for it! Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year

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Dark Beauties

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/122300946100811098_Ca5KUT7p_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/122300946100811098_Ca5KUT7p_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maybe it's because it's getting cold outside but I'm really drawn to all of these images of dark spaces. Dark rooms just feel so luxe and yet don't need a lot of extra "stuff" to bring out the drama. The dark backgrounds really highlight the architecture and the form of the furnishings and accessories. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8246766278/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717326.1736" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8488/8246766278_c81ff998eb_z.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8245698253/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717317.7363" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8245698253_02f42a089d_b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8245698483/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717275.7588" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8245698483_5f50c0d4e8_z.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8245698627/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717324.293" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8245698627_588c6bbb6e_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8245698775/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717304.598" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8245698775_9b2ac298bd_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8246767232/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717251.7297" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8246767232_6c7bab8d9e_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Credits and sources for above images <a href="http://pinterest.com/linda_merrill/inspiration/" target="_self" title="">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleon-interiors/8245699275/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" id="blogsy-1354687717265.2988" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8245699275_bae1cd4364_c.jpg" /></a></div>And finally, one of my favorite spaces, created by my friends Sally Wilson and John Kelsey of Wilson Kelsey design, shot my Michael J Lee for The Boston Globe. Gorgeous!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div id="blogsy_footer" style="clear: both; font-size: small; text-align: right;"><br /></div>

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