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Emerald :: The Color of the Year


I have to admit, when I heard that emerald was the Pantone Color of the Year I was a bit disappointed.  I may have just been in mourning that Tangerine’s year was over, but I’m just not a huge emerald fan.  However, I’ve seen some really great green ideas lately and I may be crossing over to the emerald side.



Let me show you a few of the things that are changing my mind.



An emerald place setting mixed with white looks really beautiful, doesn’t it?




emerald - color of the year





This isn’t just emerald, but these mismatched green slipcovered chairs look so neat.  It adds such an eclectic look but still manages to look completely elegant.




emerald - color of the year





I’m in love with this emerald light fixture.  I’ve seen some really neat DIY fixtures like this but never one that’s emerald.  It’s so eye-catching.




emerald - color of the year





I love yarn in almost any color but this soft emerald wool is gorgeous.  I can envision this knit into a lacy, flowing scarf.




emerald - color of the year
I realized I do have a bit of my own emerald {mixed with other greens} in this vase knit with wire. I love this mix of wire with glass beads … I think I need to knit another one of these in a bright, vivid color.

emerald - color of the year

This bright green dresser is my favorite emerald find.  Isn’t it great?  I really have a thing for dressers right now.




emerald - color of the year





And I’ll end with this straw purse that I really couldn’t love more.  I had a black purse just like this and I’m kicking myself that I gave it away years ago.  I want it back!  I think it’s time to do a little thrifting.




emerald - color of the year






So tell me … do you love or hate emerald?





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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

Comments

  2. Kelli says

    It’s growing on me. 🙂 I added some pops of green to my already citrus-y kitchen yesterday. I’m kinda more into apple green or bright moss green…but I think that I have room for emerald too. btw: I love the dresser too! Wonderful! k.

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  4. Teresa says

    I like Emerald! Really like it but it could just be that I wasn’t a Tangerine fanatic so I welcomed the change. 😉

    From all the greens I love Emerald best – happy, fresh, elegant. Like that dresser. It’s lovely!

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