PANTONE Color of the Year 2015: Marsala

The Pantone Color Institute has named Marsala the 2015 Color of the Year.

"MARSALA PANTONE 18-1438A naturally robust and earthy wine red,
 Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls." 

- The Pantone Color Institute

Needle Felting Wool by TheFeltHaus

Each year, Pantone dubs a "Color of the Year." Previous colors include Radiant Orchid (2014), Emerald (2013), and Tangerine Tango (2012). According to Pantone, the color is versatile and flavorful, perfect for both men and women and flattering for accessories, home decor and everything in between. It's glamorous, it's luxurious, it's earthy and it's rich. And frankly, it reminds me of a big ole' glass of red. Which I like. A lot. 

Celebs are rocking the color on their red carpet dresses, people are falling in love with the hue, I'm dreaming of Marsala throw pillows and look books are featuring the color for everything 2015.

Several of our own Nutmeg Collective shops are embracing Marsala and it's many tones and hues in their work and collections. Here's a few picks from our local CT makers to get you in the right mood.

Howling Wolf Hooded Sweatshirt by CinderAndSalt

Rooibos + Rose Clay Soap by TreefortNaturals

Wine Gift Tag Kit by RiverDogPrints

Rose Clay Facial Mask by poorandpretty

Sweater and Hair Clip by BabyBoies

How do you feel about the color? Are you planning on embracing it in 2015? Let us know!

Written by Jessica Marie of Start Talking Vintage. Jessica is a 22-year old recent college graduate who has developed a passion for all things vintage and the rich history they carry. She enjoys treasure hunting for historic beauties at estate sales, crafting, sewing and DIY projects. She is a preschool teacher by day to keep her creative juices going (finger painting, potato prints, collages and hand-print murals, yes I do it all!)

2015.

Wishful Printing

Happy New Year!!

We wish you a very happy, healthy, and productive year to come.

We hope you'll continue to join us here throughout the coming year.  We have big plans!

New Year's Resolutions.

 The Motivated Type

It's coming down to that time again: resolutions and goals for the fresh new year are being pondered over and written down, promises to ourselves of how we are going to be better going forward.

The most popular resolutions according to USA.gov are as follows:

• Lose Weight
• Volunteer to Help Others
• Quit Smoking
• Get a Better Education
• Get a Better Job
• Save Money
• Get Fit
• Eat Healthy Food
• Manage Stress
• Manage Debt
• Take a Trip
• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
• Drink Less Alcohol

All admirable goals, and all achievable with a little hard work.  Do any of these make your list for 2015 in some shape or form?  We'd love to hear what your resolutions and goals are for the coming year!

2015 Calendars.

2015 is almost here- can you believe it?  This year has completely flown by and we've had such an amazing year!  We took a peek through a few of our local friends' Etsy shops to find the perfect calendar options for the coming year.  If you are calendar-less, or still need a gift, here are some fantastic options from Connecticut businesses:

Queen Vanna Creations

These wooden block perpetual calendars are awesome because they never go out of date- since there is no year on them, they can be used over and over.  It's super useful because kids can physically change the date to see that it is a different number if they are working on that concept.  These calendars can sit on a desk or a shelf or a counter, and they make awesome teacher gifts.

RiverDog Prints

Dog lover?  Know a dog lover?  This dog-meets-birth-flower calendar comes complete with a small clipboard, making it perfect and easy to hang on an office wall or other small space.  Each month brings you a new pup to enjoy.

freckle paper

Still looking for a gift for the guy in your life?  Check out this calendar called "A Year of Go", with a different object of motion on each month.  Hangable or frameable, these beautiful watercolor illustrations will keep you smiling all year.

three little birds studio

This frameable calendar with sleek, clean designs would be perfect to hang in any room of your house, or they can be featured on a small easel and placed on a tabletop.  Fun and functional art that offers a pop of color.

Letter C Design

Each page of this hanging calendar is a soft, stylish print, and the large day blocks make it perfect for scheduling.  Hang it in your office or kitchen to keep track of appointments and events.

Made in the Shea'd

This desktop calendar is an eco-friendly choice, being printed on recycled paper.  The bold designs will motivate you to be your best self each month.

Here's to a fabulous 2015!  Which one would you choose?