Three cheers for turquoise! Pantone 15-5519 {aka turquoise} was recently declared the 2010 color of the year – here’s the press release.
{turquoise jewelry via Veranda}
“In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”
To celebrate the news, here are a few images showcasing my favorite color, turquoise. And a big thank you to fellow blogger and turquoise lover, Erin from House of Turquoise for her endless inspiration.
{Catalonia Small Chandelier – Shine}
{Veranda and Nathan Turner}
{Horchow}
{Paulette Lamp in Aqua Cased Glass – Doxa Home}
{Veranda and Elizabeth Dinkel}
{Blue Links Needlepoint Pillow – Pieces}
{Turqouise Foo Dogs – Pieces}
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