Honeysuckle ~ Pantone 2011 Color of the Year

Stop the show! Pantone just announced Honeysuckle as the 2011 Color of the Year.

As you can see in my watercolor paintings, it is one of my favorites. Here are some decorating ideas for your room when choosing Honeysuckle for your paint color.

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”

Watercolors 1. pansies original 2. "Summer Breeze" print 3. party dress original

4. bright flowers original 5. trees original

7. girlie girl print 8. mary mary quite contrary print

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Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors

The color paint you choose when decorating sets the mood for the room. If you want to be daring, I love a dark gray for the bedroom paint color. Grays are soothing, and calming... a perfect atmosphere to unwind from the day.

A cozy warm red makes you feel right at home...

a wonderful color for your gathering place.

Decorate with a neutral color palette for a fresh and open feel. I love this beach house with the lightly washed wood walls.

My favorite color this year is Spring Mint by Benjamin Moore, which is the color of my art studio. It is cheerful, inviting, and very inspirational!

Other color inspiration posts:

Home Renovation: Paint colors

Home Renovation: Bright Bathroom

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