Pantone Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

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Pantone has named "Tangerine Tango" this year's color! "A spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Orange has become much more popular with designers and consumers in the past few years in fashion, interior design and even in cosmetics. It's bright and energetic yet very compatible with so many other colors. Tangerine Tango pairs with fuchsias, blues, grays, almost anything! Be bold and paint a room! Pair it with a leopard print! Wear a tangerine kiss! Not so daring? Add a little to your room here or there with a lamp or pillow!

1. Area Rug - 8' x 11' - $848 2. Orange Armchair - $1,073 3. Thomas Paul Chirp Pillow - $98 4.  Marilyn Table Lamp - $228 5. Tangelo Ball Pillow - $248 6. Cassidy Table Lamp - $298

How will you incorporate Tangerine Tango this year?

[photos from here, here and here]

Inspiration in 2012

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We are always looking for things to inspire us. To move us forward. Looking to make changes in the new  year. Ways to become better. More refined in some area or another.

After taking down Christmas, I couldn't bear to put things back the way they were. I needed to re-mix, recycle and re-imagine my spaces! Here is my best advice!

Open a Pinterest account! I just started my own this weekend... and it has opened a window into my soul - where everything I love now sits so I can access it whenever I need a happy spot! {Follow me here!}

It's your own little space on the web where you can just pin photos online. You file them in different visual categories -- Holidays, Cooking, Fashion, Home Decor, Party Ideas. Whatever you are in to!

Each year we are on this earth, we should get better. Learn, grow, share, try new things... Pinterest is a great way to stay inspired and keep track of all your favorite ideas. Especially for non-reader types like me. A picture is worth a thousand words! You can add a line of text, reference where you find the photo and pin it.

If you have plans to work on your kitchen this year - you can get online, blogs or websites and start pinning all your favorite kitchen ideas! Your favorite lighting, backsplashes, barstools, appliances, flooring, etc.! You can share photos with your friends, husband, contractors...

We have asked our new clients to open a Pinterest account so we can view their galleries of what they love and hope for before we get started.

Get inspired this year! Curate your favorite ideas. 2012 is going to be our best year yet!

- Jessica

[photos from here and here]

This Just In - Duck Foot Mirror & Other Whimsical Treats

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We just got a shipment of accessories in and I couldn't resist - I had to share a few of these wonderful items! Its like she walked straight out of Alice in Wonderland. A most perfect accessory for the vanity!

Is this not the most amazing mirror you have seen? And let me tell you, it's even better in person! Duck Foot Mirror - $126

And what about these pewter oversized Monopoly pieces? So great, right? They would work so great in a game room or a kids room! $65- $123

2011: A Year in Review

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2011 was an amazing year for us here at Alice Lane! We completed some beautiful projects, met talented people, held fun events and picked up new product lines that we are so excited about! Here is what we did in a nutshell:

We hosted a book signing for Nicole's Classes featuring Nicole Hill Gerulat, Mike and Alma Loveland.

Celebrated our THIRD birthday with delicious treats and fantastic friends!

Hosted the 2nd Annual Blogger Social: Merry Christmas, Darling!

Annie Selke at  Market

Michael Weiss at Market

Thomas O'Brien and Suzanne Kasler at Market

Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams at their home in North Carolina

Thom Felicia at Market

So happy to Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on our showroom floor!

Our favorite new scents: Voluspa Candles

How darling are SugarBoo Designs! They have pillows, artwork and even little greeting cards.

Alice Lane was selected to be in an American Express photo shoot for a possible Plum Card campaign! We were featured in Utah Style and Design's Spring 2011 issue to give advice on how to accessorize a coffee table.

We were delighted to meet Matthew Mead and host a tea party for the lovely Stephanie Nielson and her sisters and friends for a photo shoot for Matthew's summer issue.

Our accessories were featured in the 2011 issue of Utah Bride and Groom in a "Into the Woods" shoot.

The lovely Brady residence in Las Vegas.

Jack Harlie's charming nursery.

The second phase of NieNie's project - the basement playroom.

The St. George Parade Home and two model homes.

The beautiful transformation of the Guerrero remodel.

The contemporary kitchen remodel of the Nemrow Residence.

A peek at Jessica's home.

The light and airy Farmington Model Home.

Thanks to all of our clients, customers and readers who have made all of this happen! We look forward to an amazing 2012!

What's in Store - Savannah 128" Long Dining Table

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Looking for a longer dining table for next year's holiday dinner?

Savannah will seat your family nicely. The table comes with two leaves, and with both leaves in, the table extends to 128" long! In a perfect gray wash this table can be dressed up or down - Take the leaves out for everyday use or leave them in for a dramatic feel to your dining room.

128"L x 44"W with 2 leaves $3,487.50

A Peek into Suzanne's Home

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Tom and I live in a 100 year old attic. In reality, I guess most would call it an "apartment" but I prefer "attic". It's much more enchanting! We have lived here over five years and if it were up to me, I'd never move! This past summer we embarked on a small floor refinishing project which snowballed into an entire remodel! It was then that I committed myself to this place. Our itty bitty attic for rent has turned into a design laboratory! A vaulted sanctuary! A place I can't wait to come home to every evening after work! I introduce to you, our attic...

This is where it all began! Imagine a sea of teal carpet transitioning to a circa 1980 peel'n'tick tile... got it? Ok, now imagine 100 year old wood floors hiding beneath... Blasphemous right? I thought so too. I had been flirting with the idea of painted wood floors for a long time and was sold while watching a re-run of Million Dollar Decorators. That Mary McDonald spring boarded this get-up, and I thank her.

It didn't end there though... while Senor Hall was ripping up the floors in the kitchen, he stumbled upon this! The original brick chimney! What?!? It was like Christmas! So of course we had to remodel the kitchen...

All those who know me well, know that I love food and therefore love kitchens! The birthplace of my husband's cooking (and my occasional cookies) had to be special and a place where we could dine, talk and linger for awhile. I wanted each corner to sing to one another in a quirky, off-key Christmas carol! I think we did it - virtual high fives for everyone!

Our attic is a one bedroom, one bath, kitchen, living room and... an art nook! How lucky am I to have a place where I can doodle, watercolor, write love notes and dream of new projects?!?

It's not big but every inch of it sings!

There are certain areas in everyone's home that they naturally gravitate towards. For me, that would be my Living Room/ Family Room/ Everything Room! I only have one of them so I have to make it count!

My love affair with this space began with a sofa... That cutie pie tufted girl with the dimples in her cushions! We were destined for each other and through the Sunday naps and occasional salsa spills; she's proven to be my most treasured purchase from Alice Lane!

I am in love with this season! Everything from the smells, the lights, the meaning and yes, even the commercialism I adore! I embrace it long before its socially acceptable and begin to decorate the second Halloween exits. People find reasons to give! Countertops are filled with family recipes and I am lucky enough to not just live in an attic but an attic above my mom and my dad in the home I grew up in. I am by definition a homebody because my home truly is my favorite place on earth!

- Suzanne

[photos by Meikel Reece]

Holiday Tablescape Ideas

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Christmas is just around the corner! The time has come to decide on Christmas dinner decor. Here's a few of our favorites: Suspend a branch above your table and hang ornaments from it. We've done there here at our front desk. It makes it a dreamy ornament heaven as you eat.

Make it a natural Christmas with neutral linens and fresh sprigs of pine. Plant a few bulbs and adorn with pinecones for the centerpiece.

Dress your chandelier with a wreath and ornaments. Hang a few branches and cinnamon sticks on the backs of each chair. If you are doing place cards - hang those form the backs of the chairs with your arrangement.

Keep it simple with whites and shades of white. A touch of silver and plum will add some elegance.

How will you be decorating for your holiday dinner?

Blogger Holiday Social 2011: Merry Christmas, Darling

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Last night was our 2nd Annual Blogger's Holiday Social held here at Alice Lane. We did this last year and it was a great success - so much fun to get to rub elbows with the local talent.

Our theme this year was Merry Christmas, Darling and we wanted everything to feel very handmade and homespun. What better way to do that then sew our name tags and make homemade jam and fresh biscuits for the favors!

Here are some of Utah's most talented!

There were delicious treats for everyone to indulge!

This year we decided to do a fun gift giveaway. Everyone brought something that they had made - showing off their talents and we did a drawing to exchange! All of the gifts were so lovely and perfect!

Here is a list of those who attended. Make sure to check out their blogs and see their amazing talents!

Alice Lane's Holiday Playlist

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The Christmas season is in full swing. The tree is decorated, presents are being wrapped - all the while listening to a few of our favorite holiday tunes. This is just a sampling of what we are listening to here at Alice Lane.

Merry Christmas Darling - The Carpenters

I'll Be Home for Christmas - Diana Krall

Last Christmas - Wham!

Winter Song - Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Happy Christmas (War is Over) - John Lennon

Covered in Snow - William Fitzsimmons

Winter Storm - Joshua James

The Christmas Waltz - She & Him

Let it Snow - Michael Buble

Maybe this Christmas - Ron Sexsmith

River - Sarah McLachlan

Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses

Sleigh Ride  - Ella Fitzgerald

The Christmas Song - The Ravonettes

Baby, It's Cold Outside - Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone

What are you listening to this holiday season?

[images via Pinterest]

Show n' Tell - Private Residence - Living Room

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She is a sophisticated, busy mom who wears many hats. When she finally returns home after an eventful day - all she wants is a little bit of peace and serenity. A spot where she can unwind, cozy up by the fire, put her feet up and visit with her family.

In order to achieve this ultimate comfort, we placed two sofas facing each other - these Thomas O'Brien tufted sofas can do no wrong! A mature placement, yet allows for easy conversation. We then placed an overscaled cocktail ottoman in the middle of the room. This cleverly designed ottoman features a removable wooden tray that is surrounded by a border of luxurious graphite leather. (Yes, style and function can coexist!) We wanted to loosen up the room by placing an unusual chair next to the fireplace. The Maude chair by Oly was the perfect gal for the job! We covered the seat in a silver velvet animal print - just thinking about it makes me smile! No room is complete without layering in a few lamps. Any time you can turn off your overhead lighting and use the quiet light from your table lamps, it will create a sense of calm in your surroundings. So, busy moms, don't be afraid to hang up your many hats at the back door - make a quiet spot in your home where you can unwind, cozy up by the fire, put up your feet and visit with your family.

- Christy

Gift Wrapping Inspirations

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The presents under the tree are just the icing on the cake for holiday decor. They complete the tree! Here's a little inspiration for the art of gift wrapping. For your best friend or sister, tie the gift box up in a pretty scarf. Two gifts in one!

Neutrals and naturals. Use different textures but keep the colors neutral. Add a touch of sparkle for a pop. Lovely little packages under the tree.

Naturals with pops of traditional red and green. Add cinnamon sticks, holly berries, anything that reminds you of a traditional Christmas.

Tie up packages with old maps and string. Use maps of places you have visited with the gift recipient to add more nostalgia.

Want some color and fun? Want Christmas to feel like a party? Wrap the gifts up in brown paper and use double stick tape where you want the confetti to stick.

Keep it simple with brown paper and raffia. Add a sprig of pine. Simple and elegant.

[images found via Pinterest]

This Just In - SugarBoo Designs

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We just got another Market shipment in! Artwork, pillows and more! And this line tugs at our heartstrings. The sayings and the handmade feel of the items are just so sweet. Zinc Hearts to fill your favorite bowl and write your favorite sayings on - $8.80 each

Pillows - Stitched and handblocked - $132 each

Notecards - Funny and sweet for your favorite person - $2.50

Artwork for everyone - $66 - $600.

A perfect gift to share with the one you love the most. Stop by and see them in person!