Tickled Pink

Pantone has announced Honeysuckle Pink 

18-2120 as 2011 Color of the Year. The color is light and 

uplifting and looks fabulous anywhere in the home. 

Be daring with a statement piece of furniture in the 

living room or bedroom. We love this bold couch

by Ann Mashburn (Pictured Right). If bold color isn’t 

your style, try adding a few hints of the hue 

with an accent pillow, hand towel or other home 

accessory.  

Ann Mashburn Sofa via Lisa Roy

John Robshaw Pillow 

Pottery Barn Shower Curtain 

                                                    

                               Missoni Home Throw                                     Vera Bradley Hand Towels

This year’s color goes nicely with just about any color in the spectrum. Play it safe and pair the color with neutrals or go bold and mix with other fun hues like orange, blue, and green. Honeysuckle pink is the color to turn your tired interiors into instant spaces of welcome and charm. Check out some more of our favorite finds in the season’s hottest color: 

Left to Right: Serena and Lily Pillow and Paint Color in "Punch",  Anthropologie Framed Art and Mini Colander 

Text: Liz Bingham 

Luck of the Irish

Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday and an excuse to throw a festive party!  Since this holiday only happens once a year, there’s no need to go buy themed flatware and leprechaun decorations.  With these ideas you can decorate your house for St. Patty’s Day without breaking the bank!

1. Sprinkle shamrock confetti or metallic garlands in a hurricane vase (or any other glass vase with a wide mouth) and place a green candle inside for a glowing centerpiece. 

Max Hurricane Vase and Echo Verde Candle
Crateandbarrel.com

2. Purchase several packs of plastic gold coins, available at most dollar or craft stores, to scatter around the mantle or table for extra glitz.

Gold Milk Chocolate Coins www.candywarehouse.com

3. Cut shamrock garlands in 5” sections or use green ribbon to wrap around wine glasses, making simple stemware fun and festive.

Source: www.favecrafts.com/St-Patricks-Day/
Go to website for template 

4. Create delicate napkin holders by tying twine or ribbon around your napkin rolls and embellish with an artificial, or real if you can find one, four leaf clover. 

Source: bhg.com/holidays/st-patricks-day

5. Give the gift of luck!  Purchase bags of oxalis seeds, more commonly known as shamrocks, from your local nursery and send your friends home with a gift that keeps giving.  Write your guests’ names on them in green pen and they can double as a place card!

Lucky Gold Shamrocks
www.amazon.com/Lucky-Shamrock-Seeds-Oxalis-valdiviensis

6. Create a beautiful mantle with shamrock garland made from wire & construction paper. You can also use dried flowers, green vases and other found items around your house. If you want to go the extra mile, print out the Irish Blessing, frame it and place it where it will be seen by your guests during dinner. 

Source: hoosierhomemade.com

Text: Amanda Harris 

 

Check Out The February Issue!

Open publication - Free publishing - More weddings

At Home With Jane Gaither

At Home Tennessee Magazine is proud to feature kitchen guru and quite possibly the next Food Network Star, Jane Gaither.  Jane lives in Nashville where she is a professional cook, class instructor, and full-time mother.  Her column premiers in the January issue of At Home Tennessee where she offers tips for the event on everyone's February calendar-- Super Bowl, of course. 

We know you'll enjoy her recipes. We're already salivating over the pictures for her next column!  Be sure to pick up a copy at your local grocery store, Walgreens or Barnes and Noble. You can also find Jane on her blog gourmetgadgetgal. 

Get a glimpse of the kitchen guru at home: 

Tennessee Curiosities

Tennessee Curiosities by Kristin Luna
Review by Shana Lusk 

As anyone familiar with our beautiful state knows, Tennessee is full of hidden treasures and pleasant surprises.  Fortunately for travelers and natives alike, Kristin Luna makes the path to finding those well-kept secrets an effortless one in her new book “Tennessee Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities, & Other Offbeat Stuff.”  The book is carefully organized by the three grand divisions of the state, making it a must have for sightseers in any or all parts of Tennessee.  

The Professional Pick

Many people think of amaryllis solely as a holiday flower, but because of the availability and the array of colors - coral, green, white, pink, salmon, etc.-  it is a perfect flower to consider from winter into early spring. A tall glass container of apricot colored amaryllis and blooming quince branches is a striking arrangement for any home, traditional or modern. 

Quality stems do tend to be more expensive per stem than other flowers, but considering their vase life, they are quite worth their value.  Check out this month's issue of At Home Tennessee Magazine where you'll find more tips from the talented professionals at The Garden District in Memphis. 

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