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Your weekly links are here! Thinking of redecorating or just love home decor? You'll enjoy this list dedicated to colorful living at home!

• Tennis superstar, Serena Williams' home in Florida gives color a chance to blossom and shine. (Architectural Digest)

• These water-based interior paints are formulated without the toxic carbon-based solvents. The company was founded by an interior designer that has a unique try-before-you-buy process plus color palettes that are dreamy.

• I believe a stunning, strategically placed floor covering can change the dynamic of a room faster than any other design element. (The Color Lab Blog)

• You may not immediately think of your kitchen as one of the first rooms in your home that needs an uplift but some of these kitchen ideas may have you rethinking color as vibe changer. (Real Homes)

• This glass as fine art gives the everyday flower vase new and luxurious meaning.

• Just in time for Spring lunches and brunches, these tableware accessories will make your place settings warm, light and airy. (The MET Store)

• This stylish couch comes in more than 30 colors which makes it almost impossible to not find a shade you love for any room in your home. (Apt2B)

• It's not lost on me that this talented 9-year old wallpaper designer and I share a first name, albeit spelled a little differently. (House Beautiful)

• Sconces have never been a home decor/design element that I felt particularly moved by until I saw these bejeweled beauties.

• This is a magical house. (Elle Decor)

Until next time, may your life be filled with love and color!

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Juliet in NIKE Swoosh Sports Bra (a newer version here), FILA SPORT High Waisted Leggings (similar ones here), RYKA Influence Cross Training Shoe (available here)

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There isn't a color palette more exciting than Neon. Punchy, supersaturated hues never go out of style. From Brilliant Blue to Lime Punch to Super Pink, Neons were created to excite. I'm a child of the 70s and 80s who remembers having fluorescent neon posters and black lights that turned my outrageously loudly colored bedroom into my own personal disco complete with strobe lights and Donna Summer and Chic blasting on my record player. Back then, Neon was on trend and fashion statements in these megawatt colors were made daily. So are you already saying, "There's no way I can wear these hues"? I get it. Today, they get trotted out on the fashion runways every few seasons and as a lover of bright, bold colors, I appreciate that. But my commitment to this palette has been long lasting and I don't fear pushing the color envelope with all of that vibrance.

Pantone Neon Colors

If you dare, start with a little pop of neon with your basic neutrals for everyday. A belt or a purse. Maybe a cute sandal. Or better yet, go all in during your workouts like I do which is a great way to see that there is no need to fear the brightest of brights. There's a Neon shade(s) for everyone!

To help you dabble in the this pa-POW palette, I've assembled some of my favorite activewear that will not only help to elevate your heart rate, wearing Neons may even give you an extra boost of happiness to help you enjoy your workouts as you power through. Shop my 8 activewear finds in hot colors below!

1.  ALEADER Women's Running Shoes - Amazon

2.  GLOBAL BANK Slim Fit Workout Jacket - Amazon

3.  SWEATY BETTY Stamina Longline Sports Bra - Nordstrom (no longer available but here's another good one!

4.  EPIC MMA Gear Yoga Shorts - Amazon

5.  SPIRITUAL GANGSTER Self Love Leggings - Nordstrom (SOLD OUT but LOVE these!)

6.  247 VIZ The Reflective Vest - Amazon

7.  ADIDAS ORIGINALS Tinted Belt Bag - Amazon

8.  CHAMPION Women's Essential Double Dry V-Neck Tee

Until next time, may your life be filled with joy and color!

Enjoy this week's links to fun and color-filled living below: 

• Even though New York Fashion Week has just come to an end, I'm excited about Pantone's Autumn/Winter 2021/2022 Color Forecast for the next season. The whole palette is extraordinary but I'm dreaming of wide leg pants in Fuchsia Fedora and tissue turtlenecks in Adobe. (Pantone)

• Speaking of the color, Adobe, the Behr Paint Company has selected a sister shade as its Color of the Year for homes. (Behr)

• Got dinner plans? Here's a delicious meal that's quick and easy for the family that loves fish. (The Color Lab Blog)

• I adore my feline pet, @sparkybooboo and firmly believe he's the smartest animal on the planet so I was a bit perturbed when I read this non-committal article about cat intelligence vs dog intelligence. (Martha Stewart)

• This renowned Contemporary artist's work is what technicolor dreams are made of. (ArtSpace)

• The earrings and necklaces in this collection are small in size but big on color. And they're 20% off until 2/21 with the code COLORDROP20. (JulRe Designs Studio)

• Horror movies are not my thing but many of my friends find them thrilling. If you get into being spooked, this list is for you. (Thrillist)

• Winter skin needs real TLC. Here's what I do for mine to keep it from looking and feeling like parchment paper. (Beauty Gems)

• I've been sharing these oh-so comfortable slippers with every woman I know that works from home. (Macy's)

• Here's how to help those in Texas who are in need during the blackout crisis. (Rolling Stone)

Be safe and may your life always be filled with love and COLOR!

 Your colorful links for this week are below:

• I was asked a couple of times about the colorful serving platter shown in last week's spicy recipe that I shared. Here it is. (Amazon)

• Miss Broadway? These streaming theatrical celebrations in honor of Black History Month should not be missed. (TheatreMania)

• This may be the perfect date night movie. (Vulture)

• My home color consulting clients are overwhelmingly loving this soothing color for their renovations. (Benjamin Moore)

• Last Summer, I got the bright idea to experiment with spirits, mixers and garnishes. My spin on a traditional Valentine's Day cocktail is certainly timely. (The Color Lab Blog)

• As if the color selection for these bed sheets wasn't enough, they are the softest I've ever owned that don't squeeze the life out of your wallet. (Amazon)

• I love these fun reading glasses in a retro shape. And they come with matching cases! (Amazon)

• What the legendary actress, Cicely Tyson (who passed away last month) had to say in this Master Class back in 2014 about ending racism is poignant. (Oprah.com)

• Here's some funny with James Corden (host of The Late, Late Show on CBS) and singer The Weeknd from the Super Bowl. (YouTube)

• Celebrate love with this classic book of poetry and passion. (Amazon)

Wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine's Day! Until next time, live life in love and color!

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Any opportunity to show the people I love how much I care about them I'm down for. I don't need to have a special day set aside for that. I try to show how much they mean to me as much as possible. The history of Valentine's Day is a mysterious one, filled with lots of lore and a few saddening events but the traditional celebration has become a day of honoring friendship and romance.

I hope you love the products I recommend! This blog post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to bring you color commentary like this. You can find more about our site, privacy, and disclosure policies here. Thank you for your continued support!

Since the giving of gifts on February 14th is an extra special way to show your loved one you care I thought I'd put together some extra special clean beauty and grooming ideas that will not only show how much you are thinking of them but are also good-for-you items because they are vegan and formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates or any other ingredients you might not want.

Shop my Clean Beauty & Grooming Gift Guide below!

FOR HER

1.  HERMETICA PARIS Multilotus Eau de Parfum - a floral favorite!

2.  ART OF TEA Happy Tea - has such a joyous flavor!

3.  GEM LUXE BEAUTY Rose Quartz Luxe Body Oil - so moisturizing! it's my own formula!

4.  VERTLY Floral CBD Bath Salts - makes soaking in the tub dreamy!

5.  ATELIER COLOGNE Clementine California Soap - my go-to citrus scent!

FOR HIM

6.  BEN SHERMAN Noak Hill Collection Vegan Leather Travel Kit - excellent quality!

7.  BRICKELL MEN'S Daily Advanced Face Care Routine II - the men in my life love this brand!

8.  CLEAN FRAGRANCE Classic Cool Cotton Spray - so fresh, I wear it too!

9.  GEM LUXE MEN Bodacious Beard Kit - almost every bearded man I know loves this set!

10.  SOLO NOIR All Natural Facial Kit - another skincare brand the men I know give a thumbs up!

Until next time, here's to living your most color-filled life!