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Barcelona Is A Blast!

Laura Hodgson — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:40:10 +0000

One of the things I like best is that Spain, and its people, have found a magical balance. Instead of bull dozing these beautiful, historic buildings and starting over to indulge their new love of the modern, they respect their past and find a compromise.

Spain – Color, Design and Architecture

Laura Hodgson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:58:12 +0000

One of the most fascinating aspects of Spain's architecture and design for me was the use of color combinations. Now I’m no stranger to travel, and I have perused a design book or two, but Spain was total "eye candy for" me. The bold color combinations were inspiring. Blues, oranges, pinks, greens, purples and browns were mixed all together in the same room. They didn’t compete with one another in a cacophony, but worked in concert to create pleasant imagery that could be invigorating in one place and relaxing in another.

Color of the Year 2012 – Tangerine Tango

Laura Hodgson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:07:26 +0000

Pantone released the 2012 Color of the Year in December but I just couldn’t concentrate on it with the holidays looming. Now that the new year has stated it makes me happy just thinking about it. Of course this is the point, the color was chosen to be a continuation of last years color [...]

Spring Trends in Design 2011

Laura Hodgson — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:23:07 +0000

This time of year always energizes me. I’m not alone since my phone has started ringing off the hook with new clients wanting to start their own projects. I thought I would take a moment to share the majors trends for spring 2011. I hope hearing what’s hot in the design world helps you see possibilities for your own spaces. PINK! I am sure you have noticed that it is everywhere- fashion, home, tabletop, parties, media-everywhere. Pantone named Honeysuckle color of the year and it seems that they were right-

A tale of Turquoise

Laura Hodgson — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:57:49 +0000

As I have mentioned before, each year the Pantone Color Institute names a color of the year. Their goal is to tap into the psychology of the world and describe our goals and desires. For 2010 that color was turquoise. I alway love to see how their forecast plays out here in the US and more locally in my neck of the woods. With 2010 over I thought I would reflect a little.....

2010 Color Trends

Webmaster — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:55:03 +0000

Do you remember the scene from The Devil Wear’s Prada when Glenn Close is lecturing Anne Hathaway about how her blue sweater was carefully chosen for her by the powers that be? Well, there’s a lot of truth to that scene. There exists a Color Institute whose job it is to travel the world each [...]

Kitchen Trends for 2010+

Laura Hodgson — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:51:28 +0000

One part of the job when you’re a designer is attending seminars to keep current. Now I know this isn’t unique to my profession, everyone in every industry needs to be aware of new technology, products and procedures but I am not so sure that it’s as much fun in other careers- but maybe that’s [...]

Why hire a designer?

Laura Hodgson — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0000

“I’ve got good taste. Why do I need a designer?” “I’ll just go order a room I like out of Pottery Barn.” These statements are both true. So why hire a designer? Because great designers help you express your style in ways that you might not on your own. Over the last couple of [...]