2013's color of the year: emerald green

Color experts Pantone have announced the Color of the Year for 2013:  Emerald, and I'm realizing how little green there is in my wardrobe and my home decor.  Emerald is my birthstone, but I am very picky about shades of green.  This season's Emerald items?  Lovely and chic with a luxe vibe.  I'm going to be changing the whole I-never-wear-green thing.

1. Merona colorblock sweater from Target  2. Old Navy sweater knit gloves  

3. Anthropologie statement necklace  4. Modcloth daisy ring

5. GAP driving moccasins 6. C. Wonder ikat serving platter

Check out other bloggers' emerald inspiration!

Apartment Therapy

Burnett's Boards

GeekSugar

Matchbook's The Daily Spark

ModernEve

Note to Self

Ruffled

SAS Interiors

summer/fall color: neutral home decor

I love starfish and sand-inspired neutrals for home decor- not just in summer but all year round!

West Elm wooden ombre vases

Gold-toned neutral walls make a great backdrop for a fresh living room with pops of green - this room would look great in a any season of the year with a few different accents.  From Better Homes and Gardens.

West Elm Ikat window panel (love the wall art in this staged room, too!)

summer/fall color: coral and peach in home decor

My obsession with peach and coral really knows no bounds.  There are ways to add these colors to every room of your house.  If you're completely attached to color, painting walls or investing in large upholstered pieces can make a huge statement.  If you're less certain that your love of peach and coral isn't just a fling, there are plenty of inexpensive, temporary and DIY ways to add these bright, happy colors to your home.

Midwest Living via Desire to Decorate

Liven up a white kitchen with stools painted a bright coral- this would be an ideal DIY project for a coral lover.  I love the pops of teal from the blue mason jars in the cabinet.

Heath Ceramics via Camille Styles

If coral kitchen furniture is too much of a commitment for you, these bud vases from Heath Ceramics would liven up a windowsill.