WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD SHOPS GONE? AND A COLOR QUESTION

Out and about - the good and the bad...

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I thought these lantern light fixtures were clever at Avila's El Ranchito in Corona Del Mar, CA

LIGHT NEUTRALS

If you are looking for something to lighten and brighten a room,

try a light neutral.

FINE DINING

A formal dining room in a home is the perfect excuse to get a little 

dramatic

Drama in the form of furnishings,

lighting

architecture

color

OR ALL OF THE ABOVE

EXPLORING COLOR: TAUPE

Taupe is often mistaken for other shades of brown.  A true taupe has no visible red undertone.  It is a cool brown - leaning a little to the blue or lavender side of brown without the traces of yellow or orange you will find in a warm brown or a chocolate.

It is usually grayed down a little - like a Weimaraner.  In fact as dogs go, Weims are true taupe - even  referred to at times as gray ghosts because of their taupe hues and light eyes

THE BEAUTY OF NATURAL THINGS

BLACK SEA CORAL FAN

Nature is the ultimate artist.