Inspiration: Color Trends

Color is one of my favorite things about summer.
I love the bright hues that appear mixed with the simple tons of white and tan.

And where is a better place to look for this season's trends other than Etsy?

Exactly.

So, I picked out my favorite items for each color from the Pantone Color Trend Chart.

Linen:

Lace Beauty Crocheted Collar

Grayed Jade:

Bella Mia Design Hair Pins

Vintage Toy Sewing Machine

Lemon Zest & Tender Shoots (Lime):

Citrus Prints from Colorbee

Bidwell Botanicals Soap

Mug Rugs from Hennas Boutique

Nectarine:

Kelly Bow Belly Ties

African Violet:

BZR Shop Ombre Tights

Borlovan Wood Works Letter

Vital Temptation Scarf

Emerald:

Emerald from Mashugana

Dusk Blue:

Brocade Serving Tray from Cats Paw Pottery

Ombre Wool from The Sheeps Company

Poppy Red:

Flower Pillow from Bed Buggs

Monaco Blue:

Adorable Bow Tie from Lolly Lu Designs

Did you not just adore that toy sewing machine?
What is your favorite color for summer?

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