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Color Crush: Bright Orange Butterfly
Orange is a powerful color, one that is associated with joy, adventure, and creativity. It combines the warmth and happiness of yellow with the energy and stimulation of red, and it's also thought to invoke feelings of optimism. It's also intimidating for a lot of people, who might admire an orange interior, but never consider using it themselves. What a shame! So for this week's Color Crush color palette, I've chosen a photo of an orange butterfly as my jumping-off point. As you can see, orange works with a lot of other hues and complements them beautifully. I wouldn't recommend using bright...
Design Crush: Lotus Chandelier
With sophistication and surprisingly delicate look considering its size, this grand lotus chandelier creates elegance in any room. Created by Currey & Co., the grand lotus chandelier gets its aesthetic from a combination of craftsmanship and an antique contemporary silver leaf finish — I love its warmth. This light is skillfully fashioned from wrought iron, an unusual interpretation of the blossom upon which Asian deities are known to pose. The six-light fixture measures 30 inches in diameter and is adjustable in height, so this piece is good sized for a larger dining table. It is also available in an antique gold finish....
Delight in Design: Summer Picnic
Summertime means warm evenings with fireflies, outdoor swimming, and time with family. I love a summer picnic, in particular, with grilled meats, fresh fruit, and iced tea. It's a wonderful opportunity to catch up in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying the sunshine. But when you go on a summer picnic, you have to think comfort. No stiletto heels in the grass and no long pants! This is especially true in Texas, where it can be hotter than blue blazes on a July afternoon. So I put together a summer picnic outfit that's big on style and designed for cool comfort,...