It's official, it's 2013!

... and you know what that means, it's time for Emerald to take the spotlight! Many of us know that Pantone released 2013's color of the year a few weeks ago, I was giddy with delight when they said it was Emerald. I really had my hopes up for it.

Image via: Pantone

So, I have been eagerly waiting for 2013 to arrive so I can show off some of my favorite emerald things!

Image via: Jolene Smith Interiors

Mary McDonald showcases emerald in a beautiful way in this dining room. I love how much of an impact emerald has here, without being all over. 

A few years ago, when I walked into Dream Home at the Merchandise Mart, I was smacked in the face with emerald and loved every square inch of it. I swooned over the foyer design by Summer Thornton Design. I have been in love with the Malachite wallpaper she used and have been dying for a place to put it, hmmm... maybe in my new home??

Image via: Ashleigh Weatherill Blog

To me, the above kitchen island is a bit brighter than your typical emerald green hue. However, I couldn't help but share the image, I think it's a great example of getting a little daring with color in your kitchen and I think this concept would translate well into emerald!

So what are your thoughts for 2013's color of the year? Me? I adore it. I am going to cover myself in it more so than usual!

Here's to a happy, healthy and successful 2013, now go out and paint it EMERALD!

Image via: Neiman Marcus

xo}L

New Obsession: File Cabinets

Yes, you read that right. I have a new obsession with file cabinets. Once ever so ugly, boring and for one single purpose... filing. Now, unexpected, beautiful and storage friendly!

A while back I saw this interior by Summer Thornton, and I loved her use of the file cabinet for an end table. I have been wanting to do it ever since.

Image via: Summer Thornton Design

The other day I was surfing Pinterest (which we all know is a productive time leech.) and I ran across this interesting pin and I had to check it out further. It led me to this awesome blog: Little House in the Big D

Isn't this file cabinet just amazing?! I instantly ran out my door and scurried to Michael's to pick up supplies to transform my own cabinet. 

I wanted my cabinet to function as an end table (a las! My file cabinet/end table dreams would come true!) and I wanted a little more darker feel with a bit of glam. So here is what I chose to do...

And here it is in my Living Room! What do you think? I love the way it looks with the old barrel back chair and my collection of photos and art. 

I can't wait to transform the boring file cabinet in my office as well. What style will you transform yours too? Be sure to check out Little House in the Big D (link above) for all the instructions on how to make this work! 

Please make sure to share the end results!

xoxo-

Lisa