Color Shot - Caramel Cream

Our City Trendspotting tours continue... And, always on our radar are the creative color combinations we find along the way. A quick shot of inspirational hues from our trip to San Diego is a warm, sun-bleached and desert inspired shade of caramel cream. Used outdoors and in - this color has a southwestern feel with a hint of desert chic. If you need an extra buzz of inspiration, you can view the entire Color Shot collection on flickr. However, if you need an extra-large dose of inspiration, our Color Caffeine series just might do the trick!

Peek inside our City Trendspotting Tours!

We've been to quite a few cities around the country and in Canada already this year and we thought you'd like to learn about trends we've captured, such as "living streetside" and "FUNctional". This "Thought Bubble" presentation on SlideShare from the trendspotting team at Sphere will give you a peek into cities like Boulder, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland & more. Enjoy!Thought Bubble City Trendspotting Early 2011

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Color Caffeine - Perfect Plum

The heat of summer is on and everything is lush, ripe and at the height of the season. This week's Color Caffeine palette reflects this rich and flavorful time of year with a Perfect Plum hue. Whether it's cool and frosty or deep and saturated, we love this color for everything from popsicles to handbags! For more of our free Color Caffeine palettes, visit our flickr photostream or stay right here on the blog for detailed collections.

Craftsman Inspired - Murray Franklyn Homes, Redmond WA

During our trendspotting trip to Seattle, WA we made our way out to see Murray Franklyn Homes in Redmond. We loved these craftsman inspired, tradition-with-a-twist new homes that bring together the warmth of craftsman inspired design along with the functionality of traditional spaces, rooms and floor plans. Gorgeous use of stone, iron railings, rustic hardwoods and cozy lighting make these homes welcoming and inviting!