The Color Trend for 2013

January 5, 2013

Sherwin Williams color choice for 2013 is Aloe. Here’s why they picked it as explained by Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-William’s director of color marketing, “This is no ordinary pastel — Aloe is funky and glamorous, demure and free-spirited. While Aloe’s vibe can verge on retro, when paired with caviar blacks, crisp whites or soft grays, suddenly Aloe has a new soul and attitude. And Aloe is highly adaptable, making it a perfect pick for everyday spaces such as a breezy sunroom or a well-dressed living room.” (source ~ apartment therapy )

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Pantone LLC’s Color of the year for 2013 is Emerald. The executive director of Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman said the following, “The entire green family has been so strong, upcoming through the ’90s as we’re paying attention to nature, so the family isn’t new, but what we needed to look at and revisit was the psychological background: Emerald is such a balanced color, and balance is something to pick up on and listen to. It’s a color of growth, renewal, healing, unity and regeneration — words we’re all so in need of at this point of history.” (source ~ Bella & image ~ Elegance & Simplicity )

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At Benjamin Moore’s website, these are the most searched colors by the general public. (source ~ Re Do It Design)

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Diane von Furstenberg ~ summer 2013	Zac Posen ~ spring 2013	Marni ~ spring 2013


Bloch patent-leather ballet flats	Anna Emilia ~ forest cuckoo print	Moxi teal roller skates


painted steps ~ Elle Decor	ombre cake ~ Bobbette & Belle	flash bobbi set


wedding dress & VW ~ Simply Bloom	green lemonade	painted chairs

Lowcountry Produce ~ J C Webb Studio

table settings ~ Style Me Pretty

What do you think of these different shades of green for 2013?

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The Year 2013

January 2, 2013

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Do you have a long list, a short list or no list of goals at all?

2013! I always feel good with the start of the new year even though there are many things still piled high in the corner waiting to get checked off the list. A new year is like a little grace from God telling me that it’s ok, I made it this far so keep going and I will get there!

This is a wonderful quote and very true, “it always seems impossible until it’s done”. I will have it posted up as a reminder for encouragement throughout the year. Remembering back, there were times in my life that I felt the “impossible”. Now I can see the bigger picture, the many “impossible” goals and dreams became possible because of the small steps taken, guidance from others, lots of patience, and the strength from God.

I hope this new year will be blessed and the steps you take will become giant leaps to your goals and dreams.

image sources : 1/ 2013 We Heart It 2/ impossible vapor.qualquer via Scrapbook

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Chocolate, Caramel & Marshmallows

December 29, 2012

During the Christmas season our family always looks forward to the homemade goodies. We received these yummy sweets pictured below from our very good friend, Karen Young. They were incredibly delicious (I enjoyed almost all of them) and it was extremely hard for me to share any of it with my family.

On my recent visit to her house, Karen was preparing these caramel wrapped marshmallows for a special order. The creaminess of the caramel and the fluffiness of the marshmallow were delicious together. I think these are my new favorite treats.

If you are interested in purchasing these as gifts for someone or for yourself, please contact us here at White Gunpowder and we will be sure to get you in touch with Karen.

Thank you Karen and Family for all these goodies!

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Christmas

December 15, 2012

This time of the year we are surrounded by many distractions of the Christmas season. Here are some beautiful and simple quotes, bible verses and printables celebrating Christmas, as a reminder of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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{free printable, “For unto us a Child is born” print HERE}

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Sources: 1/I Still Love Calligraphy 2/Livin’On Love 3/Vintage Feed Sacks 4/Rambling Renovators 5/Printable Decor 6/Livin’ On Love 7/Glamorous, Affordable Life 8/Whitegunpowder

{free printables for personal use only}

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Hot Cocoa

December 12, 2012

Hot Cocoa is a popular gift for giving and always a treat to receive at Christmas time. My kids will be giving these treats to their friends for Christmas. Here are a few ideas to make store bought hot cocoa mix and marshmallows special to give as gifts.

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I discovered these Kraft Jet-Puffed Stacker Mallows a few years ago at Target. These flat marshmallows are perfect to be made into fun shapes using mini cookie cutters.

Mini plastic bags come in many sizes and the large clear bag has a sticky tape closure that seals it like an envelope. The Swiss Miss cocoa mix is the favorite with our kids (2 1/2 to 3 Tablespoons per bag). Each gift package contained two servings of hot cocoa, instructions, two candy canes and enough marshmallows to share.

have fun !

• dip cookie cutter in powdered sugar to keep marshmallows from sticking to it • string cut-out marshmallows together as a garland or turn them into gift tags •

Supplies: www.clearbags.com ( 3″ x 3″ bags • 4″ x 4″ bags • 5 7/8″ x 4 1/2″ bags ) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Do you have a long list, a short list or no list of goals at all?

image sources : 1/ 2013 We Heart It 2/ impossible vapor.qualquer via Scrapbook

{free printables for personal use only}