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Has Pantone lost the plot?
The first week of December always has the design world buzzing because that is when the leading company in color matching : Pantone reveal the color for the upcoming year. Last year we were all subjected to the Mocha Mousse snore fest . This year we all hoped we would get a bolder color, especially with the HUGE revival of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau trends and the return of maximalism. Oh boy were we wrong! When I first saw the color of the year they picked for 2026 my rea

Cynthia Haller
2 days ago4 min read


Is the orange and Mint combo going to be a thing in 2026?
2 years ago I suddenly found myself pulled to create more teal, orange and turquoise designs, which led to the creation of the " Mediterranean Patio " collection. Now it seems I might have been onto something as I have noticed those warm 70s colors making a comeback this year. So, is the orange and mint combo going to be a thing in 2026? My vote goes for yes, there have been several signs it's trending. Not only has burnt orange been a color used by fast fashion brands like

Cynthia Haller
Nov 92 min read


Paisley is making a comeback
Trends come and go, what was in got, out and then in again. Live long enough and you realise everything can be made new again. We saw it...

Cynthia Haller
Mar 242 min read


The retro seashell beach collection
This year, seashells and retro coastal themed artworks and patterns will have a moment in the sun. Not that they were ever out of the...

Cynthia Haller
Feb 32 min read


Meet Mocha Mousse
December is the time when all creatives working with colors await the biggest news of the color industry to drop : Pantone's color of the...

Cynthia Haller
Dec 11, 20243 min read


The new preppy Definition
Preppy! That word is probably going to evoke visions of Lacoste polo t-shirt, plaid skirts and smart knitted sweaters and vests...

Cynthia Haller
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Beach n surf collection
There is a brand new collection on the block, just in time for summer, and all your tropical and beach inspired projects. Say hello to...

Cynthia Haller
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Viva Magenta, pantone's color of the year 2023
Designers and creative always look forward to the time Pantone, the global authority in color matching, to announce their color of the...

Cynthia Haller
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Get your shop ready for Christmas
We might be in September, some of you might be looking forward to fall starting or already enjoying a slight nip in the air while sipping...

Cynthia Haller
Sep 21, 20224 min read


Trend alert : Mod is back
Trends and styles come and go, what was in decades ago, went out of style only to come back in with a twist. One of those trend you need...

Cynthia Haller
Sep 6, 20223 min read
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