Barrie Briggs Spang: Color Trends 2010

Friday, February 5, 2010

Color: Be Not Afraid

There they are, as promised. Those gorgeous benches I was bragging about yesterday. I forgot to snap a picture of them in the vignette, so I ran next door to B&F and captured them back in their natural habitat. Aren't they unreal???

My talk on color went great. It was really well attended and I think everyone had a good time. I know I did. These are the days that I love what I do. When I love being an interior designer. Today, being a designer did feel sort of glamorous. Well, until we had to schlep all the furniture back to the showrooms. That's when I snapped back to reality.

This is Francesca, from Sherwin Williams, and me. She spoke about the Color Trends of 2010. Think teal. Sherwin Williams Oceanside is a great deep teal. You can see it in the vignette pictured below.

All and all is was a good day and I really enjoyed doing the presentation. It was a ton of work, but I am ready for the next one. Bring it on.

Now where did I put my cocktail?

Cheers,

BBS

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Tomorrow's The Big Day

When I was asked way back in October if I would give a presentation at the Ohio Design Center it seemed years away. Well the day has arrived. I spent most of today prepping for the big show.

That is Kirk, my office manager, putting the finishing touches on our teal, yes, teal back drop. It is THE color for 2010.

I set up three vignettes of furnishings from showrooms like Baker, Knapp, and Tubbs, Donghia, and B&F. They were so generous to let me borrow (steal) these gorgeous pieces for the day. Now if I can just get them into my car tomorrow. Maybe they won't notice.

This print gave the perfect balance to that wonderful paint color, Begonia, from Sherwin Williams. They will be presenting the Color Trends of 2010 tomorrow as part of my presentation and were kind enough to supply the paint for the vingettes. Love them.

This vignette isn't quite done yet. Wait until you see the unbelievable silk and cut velvet animal print upholstered benches I am borrowing from B&F to sit directly in front of that pear green sofa. Amazing. It makes they entire grouping pop.