Are you trendy? Associated Press recently reported that Pantone, a company that supplies color trend indicators for the fashion and home decor industry has selected turquoise as the color for 2010. Supposedly a "transporting" color, turquoise will put everyone is a similar state of mind. Think vacation!
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute says there was no runner-up color because after such a tough year, everyone is craving escapism. The shade is on the cusp of blue and green, which makes it both inviting and serene--characteristics associated with blues--and invigorating and luminous, which comes from green, she says.
So, if you want to be uber-trendy yet remain faithful to shopping locally, may we suggest the following items from the gallery.
The photo above shows a beautiful hand-dyed velvet and silk Bijou scarf by One Wing Studio, a sterling silver and resin slider bead by Sean Hill, glass earrings by Chelsea Stone of Eye Candy Jewelry and a lampwork bead bracelet by Stevie Fresquez of Lot 154.
A spectacular fused glass tray and spoon rest from Kathy Hudson of ME 2 U are sure to impress with their strong Southwestern touch.
Roie Jaque is the Native American artist who created this beautiful bracelet. The turquoise if from the Emerald Valley mine in Nevada. We also have matching pendants and earrings in the green stone, gaspeite.
Terry Horton of Fired Up Glass Studio made this set of coasters. At their center sits small square of rainbow metallic leaf. These are stunning (and turquoise, of course).
We still have a nice selection of the larger ornaments from Federici Designs. This particular one might be trendier than the others.
These handsome earrings hang about 2 1/4". Amethysts and garnets add to the beauty of the deep turquoise.
This muted turquoise stained glass piece actually has a three dimensional bottle incorporated into it. The white bottle represents the candle in this Molly Phoenix piece.
4 comments:
Hello Mary! :)
I can't tell you how excited I am that you have opened up Gallery 225! We have needed something like this for a long time!
I've always wanted Gilbert to do an arts & crafts fair like they do in Tempe and close down the street. Would be a great party!
Best of luck to you!
Mere
Mere,
Thank you for the kind words! I think that Gilbert is just a short time away from art walks and art fairs. We're playing catch up, that's all.
Do drop by and introduce yourself. I apologize for the delay in answering but my computer was tied up being upgraded to Windows 7.
Mary Ellen
You feature beautiful and unusual items in your gallery while creating a welcoming and accessible environment. It's obvious you are very engaged in what you are doing. The raw peridot ring I bought is gorgeous. Thanks for a fun hour of 'just looking' (or so I thought!) (o:
I don't know if you remember me but I really enjoyed meeting you last month. I look forward to doing an article on your gallery soon.
Best of luck in the New Year!
Mariah Fleming
MusicandMoreAZ.com
Mariah--
Of course, I remember you. I went home and sampled Bela Fleck on Amazon.
I'm so happy that you're enjoying your ring.
Mary Ellen
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