turquoise is the new whorange: pantone's color of 2010

color-o-philes hold onto your seats.  it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for.  pantone has lifted its skirt to reveal the magical color of 2010:

TURQUOISE!  #15-5519 to be exact.  according to the folks at pantone:

“turquoise transports us to an exciting, tropical paradise while offering a sense of protection and healing in stressful times.”

i confess...i am TOTALLY gay for turquoise.  my office walls are turquoise.  70% of my kitchen and serving ware is turquoise.  my first manic-panic hair color failure in high school -- turquoise.

 

{turquoise items, left to right from top: pantone mug (14.00); pantone espresso cups set of four (48.00); ball clock (29.99); eames elephant (290.00); braided bikini top (78.00) and bikini bottoms (68.00);  mid-century chair (ebay); silkcreened posters $24.00; terrier pillow (24.00);  wall balls (29.00);  pantone color swatch;  a cute triangle heel (44.99);  bullet planter(170.00).

i saw this living room (above left) on a site called house of turquoise.  i had no idea a site entirely dedicated to turquoise interiors existed, but then again, i'm sure they have no idea a site called WHORANGE exists either.  pleasure to meet you HOT.

the image above right is from designer thomas wold's home.  naturally, mr. wold crafted the magnificent bookshelf utilizing his signature repurposed materials know-how.  see more of his amazing abode on design*sponge.

i've stalked the home above ever since i found it on style files.  please notify the owners that i am ready to move in.  i have constructed the perfect outfit for each room -- from snow bunny chalet to summer brandy bacchanalia.

fondue party invites are in the mail.

Comments

[Faith]

Simply Fabulous.

[Dorothy]

There is no better colour combination than turquoise with orange. I'm not a big fan of turquoise by itself, but it complements my favourite colour so nicely that I keep it around.

[FROM THE RIGHT BANK]

The best thing about turquoise in my opinion? It goes well with orange.

[Lydia]

I thought turquoies was the color of the year 7 years ago. Or maybe it just seemed like it.

[Mr. Blandings]

Those interiors are to die for. You would look fabulous the ski bunny outfit in the bottom picture. In fact, the owners should pay you to live there.

[Aurora]

Thank you so much for sharing.
I really love LOVE that piece by Thomas Wold.

[Mina]

I've been a huge fan of turquoise now for years! Everytime my husband asks me what color I want something painted, I'm like "um... turquoise, of course!" : ) I think it's the perfect match for the color of your site... Turquoise and burnt orange or even bright orange looks awesome!

Mina
www.bohemianvintageonline.com

[Sandi V.]

Turquoise shares "color of the year" with orange permanently at my place.

[alissa]

i will definitely take those turquoise shoes:)

[Erin]

Well pleased to meet you too, WHORANGE! Thanks so much for such a kind mention of HoT! Sounds like you are just as nuts for turquoise as I am! One thing I've never done with the turquoise is manic-panic! (Although I do have few strands of turquoise clip-in extensions!)

[seesaw]

i have been contemplating the planter for a bit now. love it.