The Year of the Emerald

I recently watched Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face a few days ago, and there was a scene where she wore this emerald coat over her white tulle dress, as she made her way down the stairs, to pose for a cover spread in a magazine. I have always adored Audrey because she always exuded beauty and sophisticated style during her years as an actress. Whatever style and color Audrey wore, it always seemed to look beautiful on her petite figure. So when I saw this scene from the movie, I thought the emerald color complemented her skin and made her look amiable. She simply looked like a lovely gemstone.

So this year, it is with delight pleasure to announce that Emerald has been chosen to be the color of the year.  I have always been in love with this grass green tone because of its uniqueness and sophistication. Beyond being simply pretty, the emerald symbolizes peace, growth, balance, and reflection. And did you know, that because of its rarity, this gem can be used as an alternative to a traditional diamond engagement ring?

What's fun about this color is that it can also make your home beautiful. For those of you who are redecorating a space, the emerald color can instantly become the focal point, whether it is employed as a wall color, or an accent piece of furniture.  As a young designer, I think of interior design as a fashion makeover. I simply like to "dress up" the space by mixing and matching colors and patterns together. In my mind, I think of the walls as the color of your skin, the furniture as your outfit, and paintings, and other objects as accessories. I know it's kind of weird, but it works for me. (:

I am also a big fan of color, so color coordination is probably one of my abilities as a designer. Coming up with a color palette has never been a problem for me, because I can easily picture something in my head and decide whether things go well with one another.  This peacock feather, for example, would be a perfect accessory to a room. It's rich in color, so it will help you with what other colors to choose from based from this palette. For example, a curvaceous, reclaimed black walnut coffee table, with a dark metallic base would complement this feathered texture. Not only that, but there is also balance between the two.  Emerald goes well with white, dark wooden textures, and lighter shades of greens and grays. It's all about contrast and having the perfect balance to create unity.

I hope you buy something green this year! I think emerald is such a rich and sophisticated color that can certainly bring elegance, whether you are wearing it as a fashion statement, or an accent in your indoor space.  It also complements some nuances of shades. I think if you use this color, it will certainly bring peace and tranquility. (: