Pantone Color of the Year: Marsala

I don't generally think of myself as a pink-wearing kinda lady (just never thought it worked with my skin-tone), but this is a color I can hop on board with. It has just enough browny-red to compensate for the lighter value and, although this makes it somewhat tricky to duplicate, I could definitely see how it could work well with my wardrobe in the coming months. What I really like is the colors it pairs well with, as shown below: a pale, robin's egg blue, bright "celery" green, and a peachy nude. Although the color may seem like it would be best suited for fall or winter, adding these light hues brightens it up and brings it into spring.

So, without further ado, here are some Marsala-themed mood boards to inspire you to incorporate Pantone's pick into your life! 

Marsala for the Home

Colored glass lamp base / Jaipur Rugs rug / Surya red throw blanket / Round beveled mirror / Home decor / Red wall art / Red home accessory / Houndstooth throw pillow / Upholstered furniture / Storage table

Although this is not a sponsored post, I noticed that all of these items are available for purchase from LampsPlus.com. Maybe I need to consider shopping there for future home decor purchases!

Up next, Marsala fashion picks... the color is a little harder to identify with so many variants in the shade, so terms like "rose", "mauve" and "maroon" came into play with this search. The color looks fantastic with gold, nude tones and pale blue-greens, so I added a coordinating items in there to showcase that.

Wearing Marsala

Burgundy dress / Toast linen top, $89 / George J. Love leather pumps / Suzanne Kalan yellow gold pave ring / Kendra Scott bib statement necklace / Swarovski green jewelry / Uzerai Edits blue topaz jewelry / Ted Baker hinged bracelet, $44 / Motif 56 elastic leather belt / Front Row Society multi colored scarve / GlassesUSA rectangular sunglasses / Jamberry Nail Wraps

Here's the one "marsala"-esque piece I've added to my wardrobe thus far. Thanks for catching on to the trend, Walmart! ;)

Walmart - In Stores Only

Design Board: Rustic French Guest Bedroom

Objects can be so inspiring. A perusal of the Pier1 website gave me some fodder for a quick inspiration board: "Rustic French Guest Bedroom"

This isn't altogether rustic, nor altogether French.... really just a few different accents from each, and I couldn't think of a better title. Most of these items are sourced from Pier1; the duvet set and head board from Target. LOVE that lamp in a pale lime.... and it's on sale! Might just have to get that one right away.

I'd hang an atmospheric landscape over the bed (a la William McCarthy) and voila! the perfect haven for out-of-town guests. Maybe someday this will be a reality.... Guess you'll have to be our guests to find out ;)