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Shades of Jade

Decorating Ideas for Jade Green
by Miriam Schulman

Mixed Media Art by Miriam Schulman
Resting somewhere on the color spectrum between deep teal and cedar green is jade green. As green has always been one of my favorite colors in any shade, I used a relaxing and peaceful decorating scheme in my own living room. A dramatic large framed abstract tree painting hangs over...

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Mid-Century Modern Color Makes a Comeback.

Persimmon Orange
by Miriam Schulman


Thirty-Six Circles available unframed or framed
Persimmon orange is popping up everywhere. This mid-century color is making a comeback but unlike Brady Bunch orange, the modern take on this reddish zesty hues is lighter and more sophisticated than its ancestor.Persimmon is a color that is dominating the season for its warmth and...

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Get Drunk on Color

Raspberry Wine
Red Raspberry Wine
by Miriam Schulman


I Dream of Paris, original Eiffel Tower painting
Pantone's predictions for 2011 fall colors includes raspberry wine. Providing men an alternative to Honeysuckle pink, Raspberry Wine has more sparkle than a merlot, making a statement with its vital red characteristics.The swatch on the Pantone website is decidedly...

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Decorating Ideas for Soft and Restful Rooms

Et Tu Cadet Blue?
by Miriam Schulman

Pantone Fall 2011 Color
Cadet,the perfect marriage of blue and gray, is another indisputable classic color for the home This Pantone color was featured for men's wear on the fall 2011 runways but is timeless in the home. This color is decidedly gender neutral that is neither juvenile nor feminine so works in bedrooms for both...

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The Powerful Purr is better than Prozac

How I got a Cat

by Miriam Schulman

My Sister-in-law's Ginger Tabby Cat
For years I insisted to my family that we couldn't get a dog or a cat because of my allergies. I love cats but after having to give up two Siamese cats when I was a toddler because of severe allergies, and then being known as the "girl who sneezed" in grade school when my step father got the...

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