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Anya Moller spoke to an interior design class at Juanita High School in Kirkland. Topics discussed included Anya's background in the painting industry, color and light, and personal perception of color.
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One of the best places to gather paint inspiration is from nature. Living in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest there's an abundance of stunning natural settings, and flora and fauna. A short drive can take you to the mountains, forests, or the ocean. When I don't have time to go explore outside, I often visit photography websites to get ideas. National Geographic's website has many beautiful photos taken all over the world. Here are a few I find particularly... [read more]
Every year various paint companies release their paint color predictions for the coming year. Sherwin-Williams has already published their predictions for the coming 2011, and some of the words used to describe the colors are airy, elegant, exotic, bold, gentle, tailored, artsy, expressive. Many of these shades will be very popular this coming year, and although you should choose paint based on your own preference, it is nice to be aware of the trends as well. To see all of the colors Sherwin-Williams predicted click here.
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Are you looking for inspiration while deciding on different paint colors for your home? House Beautiful's 500+ Favorite Paint Colors features over 500 color swatches, as well as interviews with designers, expert advice about painting and design, and images of interior spaces. The bookazine is a great resource for any painting and design enthusiast, or for anyone who wants some inspiration for re-decorating and painting their own space. Available at national book stores, the bookazine retails for $9.99. Check out some of the gorgeous images from the... [read more]
One of the photos used in the study, (with the faces in focus) which worked out that the men in red are seen as more attractive by women
I'm sure you've heard the song "Lady in Red" by Chris de Burgh, but did you know that women actually prefer a man in red? According to a new study done at the University of Rochester, women are more attracted to a man dressed in red than in any other color. For the report, which was published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, researchers showed young women photographs of men.
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From October 2008 until February 2009, Rachel Berger, a San Francisco based graphic designer wrote 100 short passages about color. It was a simple project, she picked a color chip, noted the color and day, and then wrote about what the color made her feel. What resulted was 100 examples of how color can invoke the senses, different, moods, and favorite memories. Below are some of my favorites of Rachel's musings. Read more of her work, and about the project, here.
09 Castle Moat
At some point during college, a curious sidebar article appeared in the Daily... [read more]
Anya speaks to design students at Juanita High School
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Anya Moller spoke to an interior design class at Juanita High School in Kirkland. Topics discussed included Anya's background in the painting industry, color and light, and personal perception of color.
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Color In Nature
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One of the best places to gather paint inspiration is from nature. Living in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest there's an abundance of stunning natural settings, and flora and fauna. A short drive can take you to the mountains, forests, or the ocean. When I don't have time to go explore outside, I often visit photography websites to get ideas. National Geographic's website has many beautiful photos taken all over the world. Here are a few I find particularly... [read more]
Sherwin-Williams 2011 Paint Color Forecast
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on Aug 3rd, 2010 |
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Every year various paint companies release their paint color predictions for the coming year. Sherwin-Williams has already published their predictions for the coming 2011, and some of the words used to describe the colors are airy, elegant, exotic, bold, gentle, tailored, artsy, expressive. Many of these shades will be very popular this coming year, and although you should choose paint based on your own preference, it is nice to be aware of the trends as well. To see all of the colors Sherwin-Williams predicted click here.
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House Beautiful 500 Colors
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on Jul 25th, 2010 |
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Are you looking for inspiration while deciding on different paint colors for your home? House Beautiful's 500+ Favorite Paint Colors features over 500 color swatches, as well as interviews with designers, expert advice about painting and design, and images of interior spaces. The bookazine is a great resource for any painting and design enthusiast, or for anyone who wants some inspiration for re-decorating and painting their own space. Available at national book stores, the bookazine retails for $9.99. Check out some of the gorgeous images from the... [read more]
Gentleman in Red
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on Jul 10th, 2010 |
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One of the photos used in the study, (with the faces in focus) which worked out that the men in red are seen as more attractive by women
I'm sure you've heard the song "Lady in Red" by Chris de Burgh, but did you know that women actually prefer a man in red? According to a new study done at the University of Rochester, women are more attracted to a man dressed in red than in any other color. For the report, which was published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, researchers showed young women photographs of men.
Some of... [read more]
100 Colors, 100 Days
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on Jul 3rd, 2010 |
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From October 2008 until February 2009, Rachel Berger, a San Francisco based graphic designer wrote 100 short passages about color. It was a simple project, she picked a color chip, noted the color and day, and then wrote about what the color made her feel. What resulted was 100 examples of how color can invoke the senses, different, moods, and favorite memories. Below are some of my favorites of Rachel's musings. Read more of her work, and about the project, here.
09 Castle Moat
At some point during college, a curious sidebar article appeared in the Daily... [read more]