Emerald Green is Pantone's color pick of the year for 2013. What does this mean? It means big marketing hype but it also based on psychology and what this color represents, money (the country is in need of it) and renewal (heralding Spring and hopefully a turn in the economy). Let's hope as emerald green gets tossed around that some of these things will follow in its Continue Reading
Come Along With Me
Having recently returned from a cruise to the Canary Islands from Barcelona with stops along the way at Malaga, Cadiz and Casablanca, I'd like to invite you to come along with me. This will be mostly pictures of the highlights. The Canary Islands (pronounced like Steinbeck's Cannery Row, not the yellow bird) belong to Spain and sit off the northwest coast of Continue Reading
Uncertain Climate Brings 5 Predictable Color Forecasts
Despite the outcome of the upcoming election being unclear and the political tide being murky, you can bet on bold and bright color forecasts for 2013. It's actually an ongoing trend that is getting more play in interior design.Here are some recent sources for color forecasts:1) D+D or Design and Durability: Forecasts contrasting colors with jewel tones, Continue Reading
Moroccan/ Marrakesh Style Made Easy
The world is getting more connected and therein, Marrakesh Style and global design are becoming a consideration in interior design choices more than ever.At Casart Coverings, we were looking for ways to bring this aspect to our coverings with more bold pattern offerings and along came MoRockAnSoul, a colorful blend of Moroccan-inspired design and faux tile Continue Reading
