Guest Picks: Pantone's Color of 2013 in Your Kitchen
Their choice is all about a vivid shade of green that “enhances [y]our sense of well-being further by inspiring insight, as well as promoting balance and harmony," according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
So if you're the type to keep up with color trends, and you're looking for prosperity, here are some ways to spruce up your kitchen with emerald as you enter the New Year. — Liza from (a)Musing Foodie
I use my Dutch oven several times a month, if not more. There's nothing better for simmering a stew or for browning then braising chicken.
In the market for a new stove? BlueStar ranges, ovens, cooktops and hoods come in over 100 different colors — one of which happens to be emerald (RAL Color #6001).
Espresso at home? With an emerald green espresso maker? Why not?
Add a little vintage flair with an emerald green butter dish.
When I don't feel like lugging out my KitchenAid mixer for the smaller jobs, it's my hand mixer to the rescue! For cake batter, mashed potatoes or other small jobs, it's perfect.
But if you do have a big mixing job, and you've yet to splurge on a KitchenAid mixer, here's your gem. There's nothing that matches its quality, and while you might feel as though you're spending a small fortune, it's a piece of equipment that will last a lifetime.
Add style to your stovetop with this beautiful emerald green teakettle.
Beautiful tall salt and pepper shakers add a splash of color to your kitchen table.
Ten or more of these little candleholders lined up on your dining room table give great ambience and soothing light.
This Waterford emerald vase would look spectacular with a big bunch of crisp white hydrangea.
Mini sugar holders add a cute accent to your kitchen counter or dining room table.
Beautiful dessert glasses make even the simplest vanilla ice cream feel like a special treat.
Add extra interest to your dining room chandelier by hanging a few emerald drop ornaments from the arms. The sparkles from the light will be spectacular.
Beautiful lamp bases with a green hue would add demure lighting to your dining room buffet cabinet.
This antique emerald green bowl would be just as beautiful as a serving dish as it would a centerpiece.
The fluting in this vase makes arranging flowers a breeze, and the range of emerald green hues would be gorgeous year-round.
Add this small glass pitcher to your collection for an elegant touch at your next dinner party.
How cool is this toaster? It's a little retro but super cool with lots of features, including "peek and view."
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These emerald green tumblers are beautiful. They're worth displaying on a shelf instead of hiding in a cabinet.
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