When I’m not sitting at my computer with fingers flying over the keyboard, I am often found sitting in this corner with a good book. Maybe it’s because I spend so much time in my office, but this area tends to get makeovers almost as often as I do. LOL

The plush red throw is the most recent addition. I was hoping it would be a perfect match to red pillows I had, but that was not to be. I loved the throw both the feel and the color and didn’t want to return it. So, I went searching through the house and found this pillow that picked up the colors of the room, and added a little pop of yellow.

We have enjoyed such gorgeous cool weather here in the Midwest, that I am starting to prepare our home for Fall.  One of the things I have been noticing is that I tend to decorate in the same colors I like to wear. I actually think that’s a good idea. If we want our clothing to heighten our beauty; don’t we want our homes to do the same?

Do you know your color palette? I am a Winter with a touch of Summer. That means I look the best in variations of jewel tones. As I’ve looked around our home I have used the same colors throughout. Hence the rich red throws. I am especially excited about the Fall and Winter trends in color this year, as they seem to be showing luscious purples, reds, blues, and golds. Mmmmm! I love it!

If you find that you are a Summer, you would simply look for lighter shades of those colors in the Winter palette. If a Spring you would lean toward pastels, but in the same color families, and a Fall palette would take those colors and add a touch of warmth. By using variations of the season’s color trends, you keep things current yet do so with the shades that work best for you. Color Connections is a site that does a great job of helping you identify your best colors, for both fashion and home decorating. The link above goes to their interior decorating pages.

Are you a person who loves to keep up with the latest trends, and changes things up frequently? If so, you will like the AOL Shopping pages that give the Fall Fashion Color Trends. I think I need that purple hat on the first page!! 

When choosing colors for your wardrobe or your decor remember that you want to choose the colors that are most flattering to you personally. So, when you’re trying to decide on a wall color, a good place to start is with your favorite outfit. You can always go a shade or two lighter or darker as needed. If you don’t want to get that bold on the walls, go with a more neutral color there and accessorize with that color. It makes you look FABULOUS!!