Some may think the garage is merely a place to hide the fact that you drive an SUV keep your vehicle & all the stuff you'll probably never use again safe from the elements. But remember all those other great things that have come out of garages? : bands, inventions, companies, etc. The garage is really a conveniently located creative space to explore your latest idea, so it's nice to see that some people are reflecting the creativity going on behind the door outwardly by giving their doors some color lovin'.

Thomas Hawk

turkus

If you've ever picked up a shelter magazine, then you know that painting a room is the first step in any interior makeover. The Color Spotlight series will provide inspirational images, paint swatches, and palates to help anyone in a color conundrum select the perfect new hue for their space.

First up in the series: light blue. I'm willing to bet that nearly half of you spent the first years of your life in a baby blue bedroom. Not only is it a color that we associate with newborn boys, it's also very calming, evokes the ocean and the sky, and pairs nicely with nearly any accent color.

(House Beautiful, paint swatches via Mythic)

One of the things that can help uplift your mood is a bit of certain colors. Rich, fun  and bright tones seem to work well. Green and yellow is a nice marriage of tones and always makes me think of lemon and lime. They seem to be big in certain items throughout the Spring and Summer months, which makes perfect sense since they pair up nicely and give off a cheerful feel. Do these two give you are positive feeling?

pillow | lamp | napkins | web cam | map | vase | lanterns | glasses | blanket

As the warm weather approaches  I find myself mentally preparing for the upcoming season. Certain things, such as fashions and soirees, enter your mind and you begin to anticipate what is in store and what colors you might wish to see. Bold, bright, airy and cheery colors are usually what I envision. And yellow (bright and cheery), black (bold) and white (airy) are what are currently on my mind.

pillow | clock | throw | bowl | lamp | agate slice | table | art

One of the several color pairings that is absolutely remarkable, in my humble opinion, is seafoam green and tomato red. It is something about that zesty red against a soothing green that just exudes a classic and smart vibe. Just take a look at the examples shown. What do you think about these colors, and how does it affect your mood?

curtain | coral | teapot | hurricane | stove | tumblers | pillow

Interior 1, 2

Brown, white and green make me think of the late 60's and early 70's, probably because I only think of avocado green for some reason (no other green). There are some decent looking interiors and accessories that pull off these colors well. What comes to mind when when you think of these colors, and do you like them?

pillow | curtain | vases | bird | pot | pendant | planter | dinnerware | fabric

Interiors: 1 & 2

I have to say, when I hear or see orange and blue together the New York Knicks come to mind. Doesn't really seem appealing when it comes to to home decor, does it? Well, even though these two colors seem as if they would not fit properly as decor, they certainly can. A toned down, softer version of the color duo can be refreshing in small doses. Just look at these examples. How do you feel about orange and blue being used together in the home?

dishtowel | fish soaps |vases | glasses | pillow | bowls | chairs

Inspiring palettes from these original wallpapers from the fifties, sixties and seventies. You can see the complete collection and purchase the wallpaper over at 5qm.ed.

Terrariums are small glass enclosed gardens that first became fashionable in the 70's and then fell out of style like brown analogous wallpaper. But thanks to the green movement they are definitely back in style. Now a whole new group of people will discover their simple beauty and inspiring colors that not only add a nice touch to home decor but help build a closer relationship to nature.

Below you'll find inspiration and some links to help you get started creating your own colorful terrarium.

Inspiration

Lítill Terrariums

Beautiful vessels and stunning colors from Lítill.

I must admit that I love silver and try to incorporate it into my decor whenever possible and yes, I only wear silver jewelry. I can also say that I am a big fan of tan, it is a great neutral tone that looks rich as well as stylish. I have found some pretty interesting and fun items that are tan and silver, I hope you can enjoy them.

lamp | knob | silver bowl | wooden bowl | silver button spool | gourd | footstool | pillow