Kathy Banak

July 18, 2010

Fresh Room Inspiration

I created this fresh inspiration for you using the Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ palette and designer fabrics.

Great for modern rooms, the Fresh palette wakes up the senses with clean, crisp colors.

  • Think: modern, pure, soft
  • Good For: contemporary living, feeling like you are at the beach in your own home, light romantic getaway spaces
  • Colors: clean “Prosseco” whites, soft “Dawn” pinks, crisp “ Ocean Mist” blues

Fresh Room Inspiration

SHOP FOR FRESH PAINT OR FABRIC

Listen to your intuition for it will guide you in creating your own Authentic Home.  Be Relaxed. Be Daring.  Be Yourself.

July 11, 2010

Summer Fresh

Now that we are in the glorious summer days, I get inspired by the cool fresh colors the season brings to mind.  Growing up I spent my summers at our lake house in New Hampshire.  The cool dark blue water, the fresh greens of the trees and bright oranges, yellows and reds of the sails on the sailboats filled my soul.  During my twenties while living in Philadelphia, I spent my summers in Avalon on the Jersey Shore.  Yes the Shore!  It was and is a beautiful beach filled with all the sites and sounds of most beaches in the country.  The begie sand color, the crystal blue sky, the white of the waves and the seafoam green water relaxed me instantly. 

Today I live in beautiful Seattle and visit Puget Sound every day for my morning meditation.  Later this month I am heading to Cannon Beach Oregon which is one of my favorite places on earth!  I often say that Cannon Beach is a combination of my summers spent in New Hampshire on our lake and in Avalon on the Jersey Shore.  It also has a hit of the Maine coast line feel to it.  Yet Cannon Beach has a magical feel for me which pulls me to visit every year.

When I am surrounded by or wear cool crisp whites, aqua, orange or blue colors, I am feel light, fresh and ready for a perfect summer day!

Enjoy your summer freshness and surround yourself with your favorite summer colors.

May 27, 2010

Morning Inspiration

A little secret of mine is that I visit a quite spot on the beach near my home as my morning ritual. Starting my day by the sea, listening to the waves, smelling the salt in the air, and seeing the beauty all around is such a lovely way for me to start my day. I spend about an hour taking in all I can and trying hard not to think about the day ahead of me. I have found that it provides me a sense of peace, calm and creativity that continues throughout my day and into the evening. Being in and around nature is such an inspiration for me and especially when I was developing my color palettes. I used many of the colors found on the beach, the sky and mountains, and the sea when creating the Fresh color palette.

This is what my eyes take in every morning. Ahh…the beauty that carries me through.