My Colortopia.

In our last home, every wall had color or pattern.  

However, all the colors in our current home remodel are shaping up to be pretty neutral. 

I've been toying with the idea of adding a pop of color to our front door.

The ocean is my idea of paradise and I've always been inspired by its soothing colors.  

But how do I go about pulling a color out when there are so many different shades of blue and green?

Glidden Paint has come up with the coolest online tool to help.

They've rolled out a new site called My Colortopia which has a wealth of design advice and tips.

They also have a tool which will give you paint suggestions based off your favorite photo.

Let me illustrate...

I found this inspiration photo online of the beach that really speaks to me.  The colors are perfect.

Image via.

I uploaded it to My Colortopia.

You hover over the area you like best, click "Show Colors" and up pops 

color shade suggestions that  best match the colors from your picture

(Deep Forest Pine, Teal Lake, Bermuda Bay, Peacock Blue, Carribean Sea).

GENIUS!

Since finding out about this tool I've been pulling some of my favorite inspirational photos 

from Pinterest and playing with them on My Colortopia to find out what color shades they suggest.  

Do you believe colors and lifestyle go together?

Take this poll and find out.

 
 (I have been sponsored by Glidden brand paint to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own).

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Abigail Lee Winner.

Congratulations #4, Mrso', you're the winner of the $50.00 gift certificate to Abigail Lee!

  Her favorite pick is the Monogrammed IPhone Case.

Don't forget, you can get 15% off your order until the end of the month using code: 4M1L15 at checkout.

Go to the Abigail Lee store to shop now!

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Free landscape rocks and fill dirt.

Want some rocks or dirt?

I'm sick of looking at them.

Please come take them off my hands.

Make yourself a pretty river rock bed or a big mud wrestling pit.

My Sweetie has dreams of building a rock wall but we've got enough work inside that those rocks will be sitting there for years.

  It's all yours people!
(Located in Salt Lake City, UT).

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Weekly House Update.

Some very exciting installations happened at the house this week.

Most exciting - COUNTERS WENT IN and they are GORGEOUS!

While there were serious problems going on in the world I was staying up at night fretting about what counters to put in. As you may remember these were my options.

1st choice: Some kind of white marble.

2nd choice: White Quartzite.

3rd choice: Granite.

Last (and most practical at this point) choice: Formica.

Drum roll......

Statuary Grey Veined Marble from Italia Granite and fabricated by MGS.

For the island we went with a black Soapstone.

I'm in love.

(Just a sneak peak until all the cabinets drawers are in and the dust if off the floor).

After I blogged about the wrestle of a decision I was having,

a reader, Mariah, left a comment that helped seal my decision.

"We're soul sisters, you and I. We are both mommies to three little boys. We both like pretty things. We are both fiercely attractive with great hair. (right? say it's true. come on.) Sometimes a busy REAL life and pretty prettys are at odds... yup. So here is our big decision. Do we want to be the kind of people who lives safe? Who settle for the safe options in life because they don't stain? Or... Do we get what we want and live following our hearts, recognizing that it isn't always the safest option? Yes. I am waxing seriously philosophical about counters. It's that kind of day. hmmm... whatever will we do??"

Mariah, you had me "great hair"! Thanks for the help and a good laugh.

I just love a good and thoughtful comment!

Here are some other fun things that went in.

Sconce from School House Electric.

Pendants from Home Depot.

Two weeks left, fingers crossed! 

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House arrest.

 

Three boys.

Two missed days of school.

Four ear infections.

Three bottles of antibiotic in the fridge.

Two big bags under my eyes.

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New sponsor Abigail Lee and giveaway!

4 Men 1 Lady would like to welcome new sponsor Abigail Lee, maker of custom monogrammed and personalized gifts!  I just love how they've made it possible to add personality and style to every corner of your life.  They offer personalized monogramming for your cell phone, drink mug, cutting board, lap top computer, melamine plates, Kindle and Ipad covers...just to name a few.

  One of the really cool things about their line is that they have 20 different backgrounds available in 20 differenct colors.  So if you see a print that you fall in love with but wish it came in blue...DONE!

And now for some exciting news...Abigail Lee is giving away a $50.00 gift certificate to one lucky reader!

To enter, go to their website here and let me know what you would pick if you won.

For an extra entry, "like" AbigailLee on Facebook here.

For additional entries each, Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway.

Don't want to wait to see if you win?

From now until the end of the month you can get 15% off your order at

Abigail Lee's website or Etsy site.  Type in code: 4M1L15 at checkout.

Giveaway will close Friday, February 17, 2012 at midnight

and winner will be chosen via Random.org.

Gook luck!

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Free label download.

Remember this party I did last summer for my son's baby blessing?

Being short on time, I had Erin at Designer Blogs make up the food and drink labels for me. We both had so many requests for copies of the labels that she decided to offer them up for free!

Go here to download all the printable tags...thanks Erin!

(Product sourcing here).

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Weekly house update.

Things are finally starting to happen around the house!

Our new front door went in. 

Now it needs a coat of paint.

All new interior doors went in

(which also need to painted).

Pantry shelves went in (which I spent 3 hours Frog taping and priming).

All the windows got new trim which I'm painting (and getting really sick of doing).

New subway tile went in.

Carrera tile in the master shower.

And the long awaited kitchen cabinets are beings installed.

Here are the drawer and door faces.

  More to come!

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Novica review.

I'm not sure a self-photo-portrait was quite what Novica had in mind when they asked me to review some of their items.  (I attempted to have my 7 year old take a decent picture of me but all I got were photos of my forehead).

I'm wearing the Wood Bangle Bracelet (here)
and Mahogany Melody Blouse (here).

  You may remember I've talked about Novica in the past.  I just love their line of products but more importantly I love that when you make a purchase you are aiding artisans around the world make an income for themselves.  Their site offers clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor, international instruments, paintings, handbags, etc.  Here are a few of my favorites...



I swear I saw this Alpaca throw blanket on the Nate Berkus Show recently.



Sunshine Leather Shoulder Bag.

Lacquered Wood Tray.

Cotton Side Cinch Tunic.

Not only does Novice offer great handmade products handmade but they also have a system that allows you to loan money to aspiring artisans around the world start their own businesses.  Find out more here.

Novica has also just starting offering home parties to those who would like to earn products for free.  To learn more about hosting a party go to Novica Live.  Or you can make money as a consultant.  Getting in early is a big opportunity in direct sales where you can make some good money and support artisans worldwide. The starter kits are only $199 and have over $400 worth of samples and $150 in business materials. More information at Novica Live.

Check them out today!

Disclosure: I received product to review for free from Novica.

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