What's Your Color?

If you know me at all, you know that I love color.  Lots of it!  So, when I came across Paper Source's Colorscope Palette, I was immediately enthralled.  To form the Colorscope, Paper Source took their rainbow of signature hues and translated them into personality types, the idea being that the color you're most attracted to will match your persona.   Before I get to my results though, you should try it out!  And don't cheat!  Make sure to focus on the colors before reading their descriptions. 

Here's a closer view for readability:

Which color(s) stood out to you?  Do you think the description matched your personality? 

Mine were:

* Images courtesy here & Paper Source via

Designer Crush: Jill Sorenson

If I could describe the work of Jill Sorenson in only two words, it would be "whimsical chic."  She unabashedley saturates a space with brilliant color, texture, and pattern while maintaining an urbane aesthetic.  Her home here in the States features a spectrum of hues that I certainly fancy, but for those of you who favor a more monochromatic look, you'd go gaga over her abode in Sweden.  For your decor pleasure, here are some lovely images from Jill's portfolio, including pictures of her two homes:

Be sure to visit Jill's design website Marmalade Interiors and her blog Live Like You! 

Designer Crush: Barrie Benson

I love it when I come across the portfolio of a designer who shares my sense of style.  Barrie Benson is one them.  I stumbled upon her work the other day and have been ooo-ing and aaahh-ing ever since.  I just love how she takes traditional shapes, dresses them up in happy colors and accessorizes them with pops of the unexpected - whether it be an over-sized abstract, loud graphic rugs, or whimsical wallpaper.  Here are a few of my favorites from her portfolio:

  Stunning, aren't they?

Designer Crush: Katie Rosenfield

As I was perusing the blogosphere the other night, I happened upon the work of Southern-bred, New England based designer Katie Rosenfeld.  And let me tell you, I am in love with her aesthetic! It's so fresh, vibrant, and unique.  She seamlessly mixes modern design with classic details, but nothing is fussy or too overdone.  Take a look at what I mean:

    

Don't those spaces look like effortless perfection?!?  Make sure you check out the rest of her portfolio here.   She also has a blog that is equally as inspiring and a "must follow."  I promise it will not disappoint!

Designer Crush: Miles Redd

So... I have not been too thrilled about the overall look of my living room.  I love each thing individually, but when looking at the space as a whole, the word "blah" comes to mind.  I think it's because the colors are more neutral and washed out than I would normally prefer.  I decided that I need to spruce it up bit by adding punches of color into the mix - Miles Redd style.  If you are into design in the least little bit, you are probably already familiar with the genius that is Miles Redd.  I mean, the man is A-MAZ-ING!!!  Here are some of my favorites of his:

via Gretchen Aubuchon Design

via Design Scouting

 

via Elle Decor

via House to Your Home

via StudioTen25

 via New York Social Diary

 via Material Girl

via Jorge Rosso Design Blog

via SR Interiors

via Jorge Rosso Design Blog

 via House Beautiful

via House Beautiful

 via Elle Decor

via Elle Decor



 via The Decophile

Now that you've seen some of Redd's portfolio, I plan on injecting some "Miles moments" into my  living/dining area by putting bright emerald silk dupioni pillows on the sofa and then carrying that color family into the dining space with teal cushions on the bench.  However, I feel like I need to do more with the living area by adding a patterned fabric or something.  I am still not 100% on everything and would really love some second opinions.  Please!

Have a happy hump day!!