Marsala the color of the year 2015

In the beginning, I really did not like this colour. I did not understand why ....?

Then, just yesterday I got a challenge from the course, I am  learning some things about design. I had to make a photo montage using #marsala# colour. So I started to look for pictures, and the more I was looking, the more I started to like this colour.

Here is my montage what I made for the competition. What do you think of it?

By the time I have finished with my work, to make this montage, I fall in love with this colour. 

Why?

Because this colour can be elegant, natural, earthy and full of life. It has a touch of luxury. This colour is great at fashion items, for clothes, and shoes. It can be fantastic on accessories. It can be very creatively used in interior design, can be used on walls, carpet, flooring or as smaller decoration elements. It will make You feel at home from the very first minute.
Works well with cosmetics, like lipstick and blush. 

This is one of my concept of colour combination
Photo: from Pantone official page

Marsala colour can be combined with other colours perfectly.

Photo from Pantone official page

If you like colour combinations, You might be interested to see my other colour combos: here

If you want to see more inspiratory pictures in Marsala colour, I have a collection on Pinterest here
                                                                                                              Andi

A touch of Provence - How to create/recognise "Provence style" design ?

If you like art, craft, design, than probably You are interested about styles, trends. Here i will try to guide you around a little bit about the Provence style. It can help you if you want to create, design anything in this style. Your design should include some of this elements above.

Provence is a geographical region in the southeast of France. 

 It is a style of a French country style. This is rustic, traditional, romantic, sophisticated and elegant. 

Some of the significant attributes are the lavender, olive oil, aromatic herbs, terracotta pots,  citrus, almond trees in the country side. Painted shutters, terraces, roses, coloured glass, and pottery, beautiful, charming details on every single peace. The sunshine, colours, beautiful nature, herbs, tasty fresh food, the way of life creating that special atmosphere, what we call this days : "The Provence Style"

The typical  Colour-palette of Provence and some inspirative photos are on my Pinterest page 

If You find this useful, please let me know, feel free to comment. 

This is a wet felted bracelet with some Swarovski beads, brass and synthetic beads. I was inspired by this beautiful French Provence style

If You have a  website, blog related this subject and want to add a link please contact me. Thanks :)