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This week's links are dedicated to sitting down in colorful style and comfort. Chairs, couches, stools....or maybe not even sitting so much. Take a seat and enjoy!

• The history of the chair in a fun format, just in case you were wondering. (Chair Institute)

• These adorable bistro-style outdoor dining chairs only look expensive. (Amazon)

• A chaise lounge for your beloved pet? Yes, please. (Chewy)

• This is the motivating app that I use to counteract the effects of sitting too much during the course of a work day. (Apple)

• Many of these fabulous, low-cost ways to revive any room in your home are as simple as updating your seating. (Oprah.com)

• After a tremendously long and arduous search, I found my dream sofa(s) here. (Jonathan Adler)

• If you can afford to use a chair as a work of art, these intriguing pieces will get your collector juices flowing. (Architectural Digest)

• I'm not sure I can fit in another DIY project right now, but one of these barstool ideas is definitely going on the to-do-later list. (DIY Joy)

• This list of famous chairs from movies and pop culture made me realize just how important this "prop" could be to the telling of a visual story. (Homecrux)

• These are the seats I'm "chair-ishing" right now.

Until next time, may your life be filled with COLOR!

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I'm happy to be back to work with interior color consulting clients again. Big home decor overhauls are not in the cards for most right now, but my humble advice has been to take a look at your space and see where a blast of joyful color could enliven your rooms. Along with many other small touches, a strategically placed accent or side chair in any area that needs revitalizing can be a wallet-friendly option to completely redecorating.

image above: Upholstered Chairs at Material Culture, Philadelphia, PA

image above: Slipper Chair in the JulRe Designs Studio, South Orange, NJ

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Whether a comfy reading chair for that dark nook in the corner is to your liking or an oversized leather lounge chair with a modern edge for the master bedroom to a more formal, richly upholstered side chair for the living room, I've got you colorfully covered, courtesy of the place for furniture built to last, APT 2B.

SAXON KING CHAIR in Ruby Velvet - APT 2B - $1348

CARSON CHAIR in Clementine - APT 2B - $1508

ALBRIGHT CHAIR in Sea Foam - APT 2B - $1458

ELLE ACCENT CHAIR in Emerald - APT 2B - $698

MESQUITE LOUNGE CHAIR in Vintage Copper - APT 2B - $668

HARRISON CHAIR in Bubble Gum - APT 2B -$1258

ELSINORE ACCENT CHAIR in Royal Blue - APT 2B - $448

Until next time, may your life be filled with COLOR!

I missed posting your links last week but I'm trying to make up for it with this week's really special ones. Enjoy!

• Which major fashion brand do you think is at the forefront of using plant-based materials for some of its products? The answer may surprise you. (DesignTaxi)

• These exercises DO help strengthen your core and if a flatter tummy is a side benefit, I'll take it! (Prime Women)

• Here's fresh green jewelry to wear yourself or to give in honor of Spring! (JulRe Designs Studio)

• DIY Project: These gorgeous Paper Flowers are so simple to make for a Mother's Day brunch place setting.

• Museums have started to reopen. Hooray! This artist's inspiring and colorful outdoor exhibit is one of the many I'm looking forward to seeing. (MOMA)

• I recently did some Spring dress shopping - in my closet! I'm just a bit embarrassed by what I found. (The Color Lab Blog)

• As a Marvel fan, this interview with the creator and showrunner for the newest Avengers action series on Disney+, was revealing and very relevant in our current times. (Polygon)

• Reading glasses are a necessity for many of us and the search for colorful and fashionable ones is over. I'm head-over-heels in LOVE with these. (CADDIS)

• A toast to these 10 Black women who are successfully distilling spirits in the male dominated industry. (Thrillist)

• Get 20% OFF my favorite glow-inducing body oil with code 'GLOWROSE' until 3/21/2021! (Gem Luxe Beauty)

Until next time, may your life be filled with COLOR!

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• In need of an unconventional sports drink? This article says we may need to look at red wine in a whole new light. (Food & Wine)

• This advertising campaign made me....nervous. And a little squeamish. (DesignTaxi)

• No matter what COVID restrictions your state is lifting or how you feel about wearing a mask, you should read this. (Well+Good)

• Finally! This Spring handbag in joyful colors that I've been coveting is ON SALE!

• Spring DIY Project: Making these colorful planters is on my "to conquer" list. (A Beautiful Mess)

• This looks to be a fascinating discussion on fashion, sustainability and philanthropy. (TheMET)

• I love cotton sweaters for transitioning into warmer weather and this one comes in lively ombré tones.

• A good read on what we really need as a country to decrease the number of issues that separate us. (Scientific American)

• Can we talk about this Jennifer Hudson cover of a legendary R&B hit? (Rolling Stone)

• I'm in an invigorating, energizing new Color Mood at The Color Lab Shop!

Until next week, may your life be filled with COLOR!

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I have fond memories of one particular weekend brunch at the renowned abc Kitchen by Jean-Georges in New York City pre-pandemic. The entire meal was divine. Everything was fresh and organic, served by staff that really paid attention to detail. The room was packed and buzzy. From where we were sitting, we could see into the charming and whimsical abc Carpet & Home store, which gave me the inspiration to do this post. But the standout was a non-alcoholic cocktail I had while waiting at the bar to be seated - their Turmeric Tonic.

In case you weren't aware, the main ingredient contains a compound called curcumin, which boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. So while the drink's taste was warm and citrusy sweet, it was downright healthy too! I couldn't wait to get home and try to recreate it and since sharing is caring, here's my recipe. I hope you'll try it!

Turmeric Tonic at abc Kitchen, NYC

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Juliet's Turmeric Tonic

makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp fresh grated turmeric or 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, though fresh is best
• 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 whole lemon (save the rind)
• 1-2 tsp raw honey (sweeten to taste)
• 1 pinch cracked black pepper
• 3 cups filtered water

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, add turmeric, ginger, lemon juice and leftover lemon rind, honey (sweeten to taste), black pepper, and filtered water.
2. Bring to a simmer (not a boil) over medium to medium-high heat (about 3 minutes). Turn off heat.
3. Strain into an airtight container and refrigerate until cold. (Can be consumed hot as well)
4. Once cold, serve and enjoy!

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