Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year Has Been Announced

It's official!  Pantone Color Institute has announced their 2015 Color of the Year.  Yes, Marsala 18-1438. Why Marsala?  As Pantone's Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman states, "Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth".  

Interesting, as I looked down at my hand while typing, my fingernails have been painted this shade for a week now without the knowledge of Pantone's pick.  

Marsala, the wine-influenced, red-kissed color of the year by Pantone for 2015 is one you'll be noticing in every aspect of life.  From food to fashion, to fabric and appliances.  

Always has been one of my favorite dishes.  Chicken or veal Marsala, I love them both and now to thoroughly enjoy throughout the 2015 year.  How about Marsala and mushroom?  So delicious my mouth is watering.

Watch while ringing in the new year.  One will notice this full bodied color in cocktail and evening wear.

Dolce & Gabbana Marsala Derby Shoes

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch 

Marsala colored fabric

Black & Decker 12 Cup Coffeemaker in Marsala

Reddish chocolate wine hues of natural deep browns will be a warm welcome from otherwise brighter shades of last year's Radiant Orchid.

Valentine's Day Creative DIY Gifts and Wraps

It's not too early to begin thinking of ways to show your affection.  Gifts don't have to be expensive to give and the best way to show you care is in the wrapping.

Here are some creative gift wraps and do it yourself gits for the giving on the biggest LOVE day of the year.

Brown paper bag African violets or floral n pinks & reds

Chocolate wine embellished with red ribbon and red heart ornaments

Flock paper gift wrap with creative ribbon and buckle clasp

Lace trim and twine wrapped box with candy heart embellishment

Brown paper wrap with masculine ribbon and gift card for the man

Pink burlap wrapped can floral vase container

Pink button wire and chain necklace

Pink paper wrapped candy bars.
Write your own message with white pen

Red yarn wrapped jar candle votive

Create your own verse wrap or a page of poetry.
Embellish with red string and letter beads

These ideas will take a few minutes of your time to create.  Show your creativity through your Valentine gift giving.