Inspiration in Unusual Places: Color

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We've been seeing pops of color popping up in interiors, fashion, make-up. Tangerine Tango was named Pantone's color of the year. Why not let all of these pops influence our wardrobes and our interiors. Navy and a bright pop of orange - complimentary colors always look great together! A bit of gold detailing wraps up the whole look.

A nautical striped sweater paired with kelly green pants adds some surprise and excitement to an otherwise traditional and preppy outfit. And look what it can do for a room! Take a glamorous room and add some kelly green and it makes it even more posh!

A light electric pink is perfect for spring. To soften things up, pair it with a gray. Add some pattern in your rug or throw pillow to add more depth.

A bright orange is definitely a POP of color! Pair it with a neutral - love this wood paneling and this leopard print skirt! Finish things off with a touch of gold.

[photos from Lonny, Rue and Elle Decor]

What's in Store - Square Pouf Ottomans

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Aren't these cube ottomans fantastic? A little bit rustic (but can still mesh with most styles) with a great texture and what fabulous patterns, right? And the color is neutral enough to go with everything! $313 each

This one was featured on Apartment Therapy. They have mixed it with a more contemporary rocker and lamp. Perfect as an ottoman for a chair or use two in front of a sofa.

What's in Store - Thom Filicia's Wendell Terrace Cocktail Table

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Blocky and solid, the Wendell Terrace Cocktail Table in cerused oak is very transitional. It could be used in a very contemporary space, a beach house or any transitional space. The color makes it neutral enough to be paired with most fabrics and rugs. 60"W x 32"D x 19"H $1,573

Here Thom uses it in his designer showhouse apartment featured in House Beautiful. The space features very transitional pieces and more traditional lounge chairs in a spunky color.

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