Orange is cheerful, reminiscent of the bright rays of the sun or sweet citrus fruit. If the book had been titled “50 Shades of Orange,” I might have read it.
Global Views square ceramic amoeba cutout vase ($379 at Accents & Interiors in Urbandale).
Kartell Lizz chair ($315 at Projects Contemporary Furniture in Des Moines).
Global Views tall squash design vase ($99 at Accents & Interiors).
Wesley Hall chevron down pillow ($129 at Accents & Interiors).
Green just might be the new black. Or so says Pantone, which named emerald green as the color of 2013. Of course, I also believe 40 is the new 20. Anyway, both offer the promise of renewal.
Duralee leopard print fabric ($44.95 per yard at Wicker and the Works in West Des Moines).
Global Views round chartreuse vase ($69 at Accents & Interiors in Urbandale).
Kartell Panier side table/container ($329 at Projects Contemporary Furniture in Des Moines).
“7: How Many Days of the Week Can Be Extraordinary?” by Dan Zadra (Compendium Inc.) ($14.95 at The Museum Shop at the Des Moines Art Center).
Blue is known for its calming effect, and for that reason alone we could all use more blue and less caffeine. But what fun would that be?
Claus Porto Lilane soap ($16 at Eden in Des Moines).
York Color Expressions wallpaper (Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in West Des Moines).
Faux alabaster bowl ($21 at The Museum Shop at the Des Moines Art Center).
Ligne Roset Confluences sofa ($4,705 and up at Projects Contemporary Furniture in Des Moines).
