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February 24th 2012

Color Palette #5: Blush & Bashful Popcorn

If you haven't seen the movie, Steel Magnolias, than the name for this color palette will definitely not have the same effect as it does on me. 

Truvy: What are your colors, Shelby? 
Shelby: My colors are "blush" and "bashful." 
M'Lynn: Her colors are "pink" and pink." 
Shelby: My colors are "blush" and "bashful" Mama! 
M'Lynn: How precious is this weddin' gonna get, I ask you? 

Pink and Pink!  I probably would have said the same back in 1989. I wasn't a fan of pink. Not until...

January 14th 2012

Color Palette #3: Black Raspberry Sorbet

When I’m choosing a color palette for a web design project, I find inspiration in so many places. Finding the right colors is an important aspect to the overall tone and feeling a website conveys.

I love how colors influence how people feel and it should be an important aspect of your branding message.

Today my inspiration came from a simple and delicious snack I whipped up between some SEO work and some brand positioning research that I’m doing on a new project.

web design color palette

A mixed berry & banana...

January 10th 2012

Color Palette #2: Peppermint Snowflake

Another thing I love is baking. I spent a good portion of our winter break baking all sorts of festive treats.

Sean’s favorite Christmas treat is Peppermint Bark which his mom makes for him.  She gave him a big bowl for his birthday on December 10th and then another batch on Christmas.  I’ve never been a huge peppermint fan. I like the occasional candy cane, but I really need to be in the mood for it.  However, I tried a piece (or 3!) of the Peppermint Bark and loved it.  So I decided to try...

January 9th 2012

Color Palette #1: Found Everywhere

It’s not really a secret that I love color. I love fonts more, but color is right up there at number #3, right after Fonts and Sean smile

I was over on Pinterest today, filling up on some daily inspiration when I my eye caught this pin. I won’t discuss my love for Container Store because that would take another post and a few hours. But these adorable CableDrop Cords inspired me today.

With the grayness of winter upon us, and the shorter “daylight” days, I tend to be drawn to brighter, warmer,...