Pinkspiration

Today on my walk home from work, I saw the most beautiful pink cherry tree blooming in Central Park just mere steps away from the Conservatory Water where the first tentative motorized sailboats of spring were launching.

The tree was the most lovely pink and not only was it an uplifting sign of spring, but it also made me think of the power of color.  Color exhilarates, it inspires, it soothes, it cheers.  Essentially, it is not to be taken for granted.  Designers know this and truly the addition of color to peoples' living space, work space, and general environs plays an inspiring role in everyday life.  One book that I love both for its decorative purposes and useful hip older sister advice on color is Tricia Guild's Patterns. 

Nothing like a little pinkspiration to brighten your day and your coffee table...