Summer Inspirations

Chicago isn’t really known for it’s Springtime, which is why I’m cheerfully enjoying it and planning our swift move into Summer. Only in the Windy City can you wake up to 60 degree weather and have an afternoon that is overcast and 40- May can’t come fast enough! Festivals are approaching and it’s only weeks away until sunshine and lake breezes.

That being said, I can’t help but begin thinking of what the summer has to offer, not just in terms of weather but also in colors, flowers, and seasonal trends. When Pantone chose Mimosa Yellow as it’s 2009 color and Turquoise for 2010, they knew they had a great color combination coming.

I tend to think in multiple spectrums when it comes to seasonal inspiration; trends can be found in both decor and fashion. Unfortunately I’m still at the stage where I can rarely indulge in either, but it can’t help to plan dream. Regardless, the textures, patterns and colors can only push me when it comes to my design and taste. So it’s efficient never the less, right?!