Two colors from the Technology palette of Boysen’s Color Trend 2017, the pink Techy Romantic and blue Space Encounter, are used in the walls of this home office vignette. Although these are pastels, these pink and blue colors are not your usual baby hues but modern and edgy. The home…
Stories about the pomegranate abound. The myth of Persephone tells the tale of how the fruit was instrumental in the creation of the four seasons. It’s a symbol of fertility, abundance and good luck, or as an offering for the spirits of the dead. Ancient, mysterious, magical, the pomegranate is…
To me, the palette Be Here of Color Trend 2018 is an allegory of summer vacations in my grandparents’ home in the probinsiya. The colors feel very organic with its dusky mauves, burnt yellow, deep green, and the neutrals black and white. When I look at it, I feel a…
Technology is one of the four new palettes of the Boysen Color Trend 2017. It is a palette of bright pastel colors saturated with light. You have yellows, blues, oranges and pinks that expand the perception of space and makes it feel lighthearted but also sophisticated at the same time.…
Maximal is an exuberant palette, one of the four comprising the Boysen Color Trend 2017. The jewel tones of blue, yellow, red and pink invite the intrepid individual to create a space celebrating his or her individuality. Maximal includes a light grey to provide the rest amidst this color explosion. Bold, vibrant, and flamboyant, it takes its…
Every color has its own temperament. They have the remarkable ability to convey a very specific feeling, mood, and atmosphere. They even have the power to influence emotion and behavior. That’s why choosing colors for your home can be such an important decision. What’s the first thing you want your…
Up until I was 21, I lived in my grandparents’ ancestral home. It was a late 50s/60s bungalow with huge, flower-filled gardens and enough space to accommodate four generations under one roof. While I have only a few memories of my grandparents before they passed away, living in the same…
It’s the tender moments spent together when trust weaves its magic spell to coax two people to drop the masks and open themselves up to each other. Much like a flower unfurling its petals to the sun, that’s how the fragile tendrils of an awakened heart seem. This is the walking-on-pink-clouds phase,…
The Imperial Palace in the Chiyoda district is one place that is quite overlooked in favor of places like Ginza, Akihabara, and Tokyo DisneySea, but it is a hidden gem that is closed off to most visitors unless you join a private tour. It is the current residence of the…
Your room says a lot about you, and I couldn’t agree more. But when you’re decorating a room from scratch, it can be a huge challenge to stay true to yourself and not alienate yourself from your own space. Believe me—I recently experienced it for myself! Along with my parents,…
