Melanie Snow
The Market As I See It The 2021 Lamorinda housing market was unprecedented and red-hot last year. Home supply dropped to one of the lowest levels in history. 2022 will continue to be a sellers’ market. Inventory will not keep up with demand. Out-of-area buyers will continue to see Lamorinda as an ideal place to live…. and…
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As the lead color in their Color Trends 2022 palette, October Mist is a gently shaded sage that anchors an endless number of color combinations for any paint project and design style. October Mist – 1495 Invigorating, harmonious, reliable, and meditative are some of the words one can associate with the Benjamin Moore Color of…
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As we move toward the new year, many are thinking about new resolutions, new habits and new beginnings. But are you thinking about new colors? For the past 20 years, Pantone has chosen a Color of the Year to guide design trends as we dive into the future. And the official shade of 2020? Classic…
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Here we go 2019! Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment. In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy.…
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2019 Color of the Year selected by Benjamin Moore paint company The 2019 Color of the Year was just announced by Benjamin Moore, a leading manufacturer in quality residential and commercial paint. They selected Metropolitan AF-690 to be popular for next year. The color — a light gray shade — was revealed at an exclusive event…
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Pantone, the authority in color for design, fashion and more, recently debuted its 2018 Color of the Year: “Ultra Violet.” The color—”dramatically provocative and thoughtful,” according to the company—is cool and cosmic, with an otherworldly vibe. “We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone…
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