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Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing Mamas out there! It's never too late to make your mom feel special, even if you just send a card, flowers, make a phone call, or spend some quality time. If you are struggling to find her something extra special, take a peek at what Amy Puchaty is pinning on her "Gifts for Mom" Pinterest board. It's chock full of beautiful gifts suitable for every type of Mom. Whether yours is the Mom on the go, the Gardener, or the Sophisticate, Amy Puchaty has tracked down a collection of fun gifts your Mom will love.  Cheers and Happy Mother's Day! AP Amy Puchaty is a luxury real estate writer and communications specialist whose marketing campaigns and copywriting work have appeared in numerous print and digital publications including The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Inman News, The Denver Post, and Dallas Business Journal. Why Amy Puchaty? Because it’s selling season. Follow Amy at www.amypuchaty.com #AtHomeWithAmy #AmyPuchaty #LuxuryRealEstateWriter
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 Are you following us on Pinterest? The "Amy Puchaty" Pinterest page is growing fast, and has a following of over 40,000 monthly viewers! The page is chock full of links and images to recent real estate articles, unique recipes, the latest in fashion and design, plus everything that's inspiring Amy right now on the home front.
Building a new home can be such a daunting task, but Pinterest has helped Amy curate a board - titled "New Home Designs Ideas" - to keep her design inspirations neat, tidy, and at her fingertips. Amy loves to collect images of home decor and design trends that speak to her. It's served as a great planning tool and she references it often when making decisions, from budgeting household items to deciphering what purchases will bring the most value to her home in the future. As someone who comes from a family of designers and artists, Amy knows it's important to start planning in advance to find the things she truly loves. If you like what you see, follow along and give us a like. You never know what might inspire you! Cheers from the team, AP Amy Puchaty is a luxury real estate writer and communications specialist whose marketing campaigns and copywriting work have appeared in numerous print and digital publications including The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Inman News, The Denver Post, and Dallas Business Journal. Why Amy Puchaty? Because it’s selling season. Follow Amy at www.amypuchaty.com #AtHomeWithAmy #AmyPuchaty #LuxuryRealEstateWriter  I used to visit the garment factory where my grandmother worked - walls of buttons, swathes of chemise, every color imaginable of cotton, poly, and tweed. I was just a kid then but can still recall the artful nature of the women at sew. The humming sound of a well-oiled Singer, heavy scissors through a textile, the sterile smell of starch and steam. With four little mouths to feed and the economic strains of the sixties, my then 33-year-old grandmother Jeannine, was ordered by her WWII veteran husband in a surly southern voice, “Mama, yer goin’ to werk. You have to help us make a livin’.”  Jeannine pictured here. She's always had an incredible sense of style. Jeannine served as a seamstress and later plant manager at the Bowie, Texas-based garment factory for over 34 years. While under the label Howard B. Wolf, she oversaw a collection designed of fine Italian fabrics for Neiman Marcus – presumably for the retailer’s first Italian Fortnight. Jeannine saw skirt hems shorten as many times as the factory changed hands, and went on to produce some of American Airlines’ most iconic uniforms. I recently stumbled across a couple of vintage Wolf dress forms in a storefront in Dallas’ Highland Park Village. The batting-wrapped metal cage topped with a gold spindle, and a neckline stamped “WOLF MODEL FORM C.O. N.Y.” - transported me to my childhood in an instant. The same dress form stands in my grandmother's private tailoring shop today where she tackles the occasional small order from locals in the know. She's 87, sews a mean hem, can make any garment you desire from scratch – no pattern necessary - and is a stickler when it comes to a needle and thread. Jeannine's tiny shop is a place I've been known to frequent. I lose myself in the draping of fabric, and pretend I'm on Project Runway fashioning an outfit made of remnants and tiny rainbow-colored pins like my work-in-progress below.  What I love most is how a textile can transform a person, change the scale of a wall, alter the feeling of a room. A silk scarf, furry throw, or patterned rug can completely make or break my day. I'm only kidding. Sort of. But such things do affect one’s mood. By the same token, is it one’s mood that is then poured into the making of a textile? I did some investigating several years ago as a young writer building my portfolio. This is where I happened upon the delightful Samantha Baker, director of prints at Duralee Fabrics, which has since merged with Robert Allen, to form the Robert Allen Duralee Group. The New Yorker told me how she could find inspiration "on a run to the deli and by the shapes made up in a sidewalk pattern." Or when she traveled, "even the way the light casts in other parts of the world provides inspiration," she shared. Her little discoveries are the very foundation of her team’s spectacular prints, some of which you may have on your sofa or armchair right now. Like any good journalist, Sam and I became friendly on Facebook. One morning, as I was scrolling through the mind-numbing yet completely addictive food narratives, puppy videos, and political rants, a strange image popped up in my feed. An industrial ceiling, much like one you might find in a factory, then a greenhouse, a restaurant, maybe a church, no, a capitol building. Sam’s Instagram series followed her wherever she went. And wherever she went, I followed via Facebook and Instagram. From intricate to old world, industrial to modern, sleek to eclectic, I craved Sam's latest ceiling shot I couldn't take my eyes off of.  #samsceilingoftheday #nyc #60centrestreet #court #longlines #juryduty #ilovejuryduty Samantha's inspiration from the ordinary to extraordinary has stuck with me over the years, and I catch myself finding magic in the subtleties of pattern and light. I look at a set of drapes in a luxury home I’m touring, or see a unique pattern on a dress in Vogue and wonder. In the meantime, I'll be stalking #samsceilingoftheday at sammyslick on Instagram, and keeping a close eye on Duralee.
Cheers, AP Amy Puchaty is a luxury real estate writer and communications specialist whose marketing campaigns and copywriting work has appeared in numerous print and digital publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Denver Post, and Dallas Business Journal. Why Amy Puchaty? Because it’s selling season. Follow Amy at www.amypuchaty.com #AtHomeWithAmy #AmyPuchaty #LuxuryRealEstateWriter  Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective, Denver Art Museum, March 2012 - Photo Credit: Amy Puchaty It has been five years since I attended the private media day at the Denver Art Museum's Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective, and I still remember the exhibit like it was yesterday. Hands down one of the coolest experiences I've ever had as a writer covering local events for AskMissA.com, an e-magazine founded by DC socialite and philanthropist, Andrea Rodgers, also named one of Vogue's Top 100 most influential people.  Enamored by Yves Saint Laurent's work, and a longtime admirer of high fashion and haute couture, seeing his designs up close and personal was a moment I will never forget. And as the granddaughter of an exceptional tailor, I have a deep understanding of the creativity and attention to detail that goes into the making of a custom garment. Although a bit fuzzy - and taken with an iPhone before its cameras were perfected - I hope you'll enjoy a few photos from my time behind the curtain, excerpts from my article, as well as a special introduction plucked from the YSL book itself.  As I took the number seven seat in Sharp Auditorium, the excitement was palpable. French music filled the air as I awaited the day’s celebrities, and two questions loomed – Why Denver, and is fashion art?  "Paris" haute couture collection Fall-Winter 1983 - Black velvet sheath dress, "Paris Rose" satin bow - Photo: Amy Puchaty DAM Director Christoph Heinrich addressed this right away in saying, "The why Denver question. You can find so many answers to it. My most preferred answer is because we have the most beautiful women here…another one is we really built this building, the Hamilton Building, to host shows like this. To host world class shows of world class artists, and suddenly the Retrospective Yves Saint Laurent is one of these. And here is the second question, is fashion art? When you think ‘What is art?’, one of my most favorite answers to that question is always, art is what a great artist does so well. Obviously this is art and that’s why we show it, and that’s why I’m really proud that we show it here in Denver.”  Chief Curator and Fashion Historian, Florence Müller articulates the short cocktail dress, Tribute to Piet Mondrian, Haute couture collection, Fall-Winter 1965, Ecru wool jersey, encrusted with black, red, yellow, and blue - Photo: Amy Puchaty “It’s the most important retrospective ever done on Yves Saint Laurent. Forty years of creation that has been designed with the huge collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé- Yves Saint Laurent. This foundation is very exceptional because it’s the first foundation ever organized to keep the memoir, the archives of a couturier.” - Chief Curator and Fashion Historian, Florence Müller  1958 Short Evening Dress from the Trapeze Collection - Photo Credit: Amy Puchaty Perusing the garments, each twist and turn led to an exciting new perspective. I found myself in Yves Saint Laurent’s Paris studio one moment, and in my dream closet the next. I was particularly drawn to a short evening dress circa 1958 made of Strawberry pink faille with appliqué roses from the collection known as “Trapeze” – a design in which Yves Saint Laurent crafted for Christian Dior.  Another favorite – the Scandalous Collection – featuring a short evening coat made of green fox fur, and a long evening dress in black silk chiffon with ostrich feathers. I was also taken aback by an original 1972 Andy Warhol silkscreen on canvas portrait of Yves Saint Laurent – kindly loaned to the exhibition by Pierre Bergé himself.  Snapshot of the original 1972 Andy Warhol silkscreen on canvas portrait of Yves Saint Laurent From plunging necklines, to sheer materials, raw leathers, to pinstripe pants, Yves Saint Laurent’s aesthetic is remarkably flattering and desirable, and continues to withstand the tests of time. I can only imagine what the public’s initial reactions were as they witnessed the unveiling of a new piece on the runway in decades past, such as the iconic 1967 Yves Saint Laurent pantsuit.  Pictured Left, Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 1967 haute couture collection: first pantsuit - Photo Amy Puchaty As observed in the introduction of the hardcover book, Yves Saint Laurent - the first comprehensive retrospective of his life’s work, which accompanied the first exhibition of some 250 garments from the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent at the Petit Palais in Paris - Florence Müller and Farid Chenoune write: "Yves Saint Laurent did not like to explain his work. He preferred to 'let the mystery be.' Yet few fashion designers have left such an extensive exegesis of their work. The impressive number of interviews he gave, even though he refused them in his last years, not to mention his portraits, publications, and appearances, give the impression that everything has been said, everything showed. But despite it all, the mystery remains. Who is Saint Laurent? Was he a designer for every woman or the last of the great couturiers? Did he prefer the ready-to-wear fashion of today or the haute couture of the past? Was he a lover of the classical, seeking rigor and simplicity, or of the baroque, inspired by refinement, poetry, and his own luxuriant fantasies? Did he design for democratic times or for an elite? Was his work an expression of the revolutions of his generation or a nostalgic defense of vanishing splendors? Did he want to make women strong by giving them a masculine armor or did he see them as idols on a pedestal? Was he a lover of hid kindred human beings - so keenly observed behind his spectacled shyness - or did take refuge behind a wall of pride? The magazine Marie France was asking in September of 1969, 'Has Saint Laurent Brought Haute Couture into the Street or, Verging on Genius, Has He Raised the Street to Haute Couture?'" My only regret is not having the foresight to get Pierre Bergé and Florence Müller to sign my book! Hope you enjoyed my trip down memory lane. You can still snag a copy of Yves Saint Laurent - one of the best coffee table books of all time - here. Cheers and happy reading, AP Amy Puchaty is a luxury real estate writer and communications specialist whose marketing campaigns and copywriting work has appeared in numerous print and digital publications including the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Denver Post, and Dallas Business Journal to name a few. Follow Amy at www.amypuchaty.com #AtHomeWithAmy  The Litze™ (pronounced LEETS-zuh) Bath Collection by Brizo® - Photos Courtesy of Brizo If you haven't heard of Brizo's new Litze line just yet, you will. The luxury fittings brand whose collections grace the pages of Architectural Digest and dazzle in showrooms across the country is challenging how builders, interior designers and homebuyers think about faucets, showers, technology and installation. Offering high-end collections for the kitchen, shower and bath, Brizo pushes the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and design to bring you unrivaled luxury that doesn't just complete rooms, but inspires entire spaces.  Litze™ Bath Collection by Brizo® Art meets craft in Brizo's new Litze (pronounced LEETS-zuh) line, which offers a fresh modern aesthetic designed to give everything a purpose. “The starting point for this collection was simply to create a clean, modern design, but Litze turned out to be much more than that,” said Jordan Bahler, Brizo industrial designer. “Equal parts artisanal and raw in style, the collection delivers an unexpected edge by highlighting the elegant side of those concepts, making them feel new, modern and energized."
Litze™ Bath Collection by Brizo® Inspired by the influential 1920s Bauhaus movement - to rejuvenate design for everyday life - the Litze Bath Collection by Brizo® was born from the desire to reunite creativity and manufacturing, resulting in artful kitchen and bath fittings that double down on modern convenience. What makes Litze such a striking collection? Brizo describes it best saying, "Thoughtful details such as three distinctive handle options, a simplistically beautiful bent tube spout, a jointed wall mount shower arm and elegant teak wood accents exemplify the stunning craftsmanship." According to Brizo, the textural knurling detail throughout the suite inspired the collection’s name, which translates to “braid” in German. “Litze” is also a nod to the town of Worlitz, Germany, located near the birthplace of the Bauhaus movement. Every last detail of Brizo's collections are thought through, from the design, form and function of each piece, to the branding of the line. The company is known for signing their work much like an artist does a painting, or a designer with a fashion label. Look for two simple words - By Brizo - a signature that symbolizes the highest level of quality, craftsmanship and timeless design, and a name industry insiders have come to know and love.  Litze™ Bath Collection by Brizo® "No detail is ever too small to be thoughtfully designed, meticulously handcrafted—and thoroughly obsessed over" - BRIZO  Litze™ Bath Collection by Brizo® Brizo is the luxury fittings brand for those who understand that fashion isn’t merely about the clothes they wear—it’s about their entire lifestyle. The company takes its position at the forefront of design by serving as a longtime primary sponsor of renowned fashion designer Jason Wu - the icon who brought us classic American sportswear with a sophisticated global attitude. By channeling the creativity and refined style of Wu, Brizo elevates how we think of styling the home with a sleek, fashion-forward line known simply as the Jason Wu for Brizo™ collection.   Jason Wu for Brizo™ Collection “Fashion is something that we want to live and use and enjoy in every aspect of our lives.” - JASON WU  Jason Wu for Brizo™ Collection In addition, Brizo is a national sponsor of the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway which provides thousands of people the opportunity to win a beautiful, brand new home-made possible through the tireless efforts of volunteer builders. The home is constructed using donated land, labor and materials, including more than $3 million in Brizo products and donations. Money raised during the the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway helps fund the lifesaving work of St. Jude - an effort to be applauded and celebrated. "It’s not just the things we make. It's the mark we make on the world." - BRIZO  Jason Wu for Brizo™ Collection Available exclusively in showrooms, Brizo products are more than just fittings, they are inspired pieces of art. Use this Showroom Locator or call 877-345-BRIZO (2749) to find a Brizo Showroom near you. Cheers and happy fittings! AP Amy Puchaty is a luxury real estate writer and communications specialist whose marketing campaigns and copywriting work has appeared in numerous print and digital publications including the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Denver Post and Dallas Business Journal to name a few. Follow Amy at www.amypuchaty.com #AtHomeWithAmy  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Product: Black Petite Woven Lantern Earrings, Price: $68, www.tnuck.com I am so excited to share with you this gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry line! Meet The Lantern Collection - the debut jewelry collection designed exclusively by Tuckernuck.  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Chartreuse Triple Lantern Earrings with Pearl, Price: $78, www.tnuck.com In the collection you'll find luxe materials like silk thread and pearls, romantic shapes modeled after Chinese lanterns, and a rich color palette inspired by the regal hues of European tapestries.  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Product: Berry Jam Dancing Tassel Necklace, Price: $88, www.tnuck.com For those of you who don't know, I love a great statement earring. If done right, an eye-catching pair can elevate an entire look, and statement necklaces, well, a lady can never have enough, am I right?  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Product: Berry Jam Dream Catcher Earrings, Price: $88, www.tnuck.com What's really fun about a statement piece is you can easily let it be the star of the outfit. Throw together a couple of basics like this Elle Swing Button Down and these Milly Bright Blue Denim pants with any pair of earrings from The Lantern Collection and voilà, you're out the door looking chic + polished = feeling fabulous.
Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Availability: www.tnuck.com Tuckernuck's collection features interesting details like fun tassels, grossgrain ribbon, punchy chartreuse, and muted burgandy with Swarovsky crystals that will turn heads and have your girlfriends saying, "where did you get that?!"
Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Black Lantern Parade Necklace, Chartreuse Lantern Parade Necklace, Price $98 each, www.tnuck.com I love the idea of layering these necklaces to make a bold statement, or wearing them alone with a petite lantern earring. Plus the rich colors in the collection are spot on for 2017, yet classic enough to stand the test of time. Bonus - they compliment a variety of color palettes, so no need to be matchy-matchy with your outfit, just wear what speaks to you.  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Turquoise Triple Lantern Earrings with Pearl, Price: $78, www.tnuck.com What I love most about this artful collection is the inspiration. Tuckernuck founder, Jocelyn Gailliot, was inspired by her travels abroad and precious discoveries from her grandmother's attic.  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Berry Jam Make A Wish Tassel Earrings, Price: $88, www.tnuck.com I too, am a fan of secret treasures from my grandmothers' closets, cedar chests and hidden jewelry boxes. Read how my grandmother, Jeannine, inspires me here.  Photo Credit: Tuckernuck, Women's Turquoise Dancing Tassel Necklace, Price: $88, www.tnuck.com There is so much to love about this collection I could go on and on. See for yourself and find tips and tricks on how to style your baubles here. I hope you enjoyed the eye candy! Cheers and happy styling, AP Amy Puchaty is the founder and principal writer of Amy Puchaty Communications LLC and AtHomeWithAmy, @AmyPuchaty
 Photo Credits: Amy Puchaty, Product: The Zoe Report Box of Style Winter 2016, Availability: boxofstyle.thezoereport.com Christmas came early this year, and today I'm delighted to share with you one of the best subscription boxes money can buy for the fashion obsessed! As we get acquainted with eachother, you should know that I only write about people, places and things I believe in, or brands I can stand behind. I'm not being paid for this post, but as a writer who loves a good tip from fashion and lifestyle bloggers, I thought I would share one of my own. Meet The Zoe Report's Box of Style Winter 2016 edition - $400 of fashion and beauty for only $99 a season. Haven't you always wanted to be styled by Rachel Zoe? Well here's your chance.  For those of you who don't know, Rachel Zoe is a distinguished designer, stylist, editor and entrepreneur renowned for her effortless take on glamour. Her collections, including ready-to-wear, footwear and jewelry, deliver aspirational yet accessible fashion to trend-conscious, multi-hyphenate women. With a profound appreciation for classic silhouettes tailored to reflect modern ideals, her designs are fashionable yet functional – befitting a range of lifestyles, ages and occasions. I discovered Rachel Zoe years ago when my mother and I got hooked on her TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project, and I have since rocked several looks from and inspired by The Zoe Report and Rachel Zoe. I started my subscription back in the fall of 2015 and can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed every single Box of Style. Plus, the entire box and its contents double as fab gifts for your girl squad. I gifted my sister the gold LuvAJ necklace and matching ring from the summer 2016 box. It's a chic statement piece she can wear to book signings - yes, she's a writer too. Here's what the Box of Style subscription will cost you. Price: Seasonal - $99/4x a year billed every three months, Annual $349/year, save $50, billed annually. Use code WINTER20 this month for added savings. Now back to the box! Every subscription box includes a hero item, and this season's hero did not dissappoint - Dylanlex, Zoey Custom Necklace, retail value $200. Who doesn't love a little extra sparkle around the holidays? I plan to wear mine as a collar with a cute button down, and maybe over a black dress or turtleneck. It's super versatile, but not for the faint of heart. In the picture I snapped below, it reads a bit warmer in tone than it actually is. Think bright and sparkly with drama a-la Breakfast at Tiffany's but instead of pearls, crystals!  Next item: The Mood Setter - D.L. & Co. collaborated with The Zoe Report and created this "Birch" Custom Candle, retail value $50. I wish you could smell this scent! Anybody who knows me, knows I love a good candle and this one is ah-mah-zing. It comes in a chic black and gold box marked "BIRCH: Enjoy the warm aroma of amber and birch wood accented with fragrant oak, cedar and vanilla musk." I considered gifting this to my mother who is obsessed with all things amber scented but not sure I can part ways with this one just yet - the smell is that intoxicating.   Now one of my favorite items in the box - a luxe pebbled leather card case from Dagne Dover, retail value $50. Gold hardware, check. Rich navy hue, check. This chic little wallet is one I'll be stowing my cards in for a while. Plus, like most of the products featured in the box, it comes with - bonus - a 25% off gift card to Dagne Dover. Score! I actually use a similar version right now and rotate it from purse to purse as I swap out bags. Super handy since I choose my handbag based on my daily mood and outfit, doesn't everybody?   "Between glamourous parties and cozy nights at home, winter calls for chic yet effortless on-the-go style. This season's ultra-luxe white box is filled with my and my team's favorite finds - everything you will need for winter and beyond. Take your look from desk to dinner and stay refreshed in between! I hope you are as obsessed with it as much as I am!" - Rachel Zoe, Editor-in-Chief, The Zoe Report Did she say chic, yet effortless on-the-go style? Yes, please! And it seems the remaining items in the winter box of style were made to do just that, like this classic Soia & Kyo Cable Knit Hat, retail value $50. The team at TZR offered it to subscribers in three cold weather hues - black, ivory and merlot. I chose merlot. Which one would you choose? The merlot is lovely, but now I'm wishing I had the other colors too! Beanies never fit my head and usually make me look ridiculous, however I tried this one on and to my utter surprise it works! Perfect for those impromptu trips to Colorado.
I cannot wait to try the Tidal Enzyme Brightening Water Cream which promises to brighten, smooth and hydrate, retail value $65. I am always on the hunt for a great face cream especially in the winter. Oh and did you see below? I'm wearing a spritz of Viva La Juicy now - the winter spotlight product - which is like a bonus, or extra special sample of something that TZR is currently obsessing over. In a previous box it was once a deluxe sample of La Mer - I am not kidding. One of the first things I did after opening the box of style is swipe on the Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Berry pop to achieve the perfect pout. I can vouch for its luxurious feel and moisturizing effect, plus the color compliments my fair skin and dark hair, but it looks like one of those versatile shades that almost anyone can wear. As Rachel Zoe would say, "A bold lip is the quintessential accessory of the beauty world - it pulls a look together and draws in the eye." I couldn't agree more.   I hope you enjoyed hearing about my pick for the best subscription box money can buy for the fashion obsessed. Do you have a favorite subscription box that you are loving? Share with me in the comments! You can read all about The Zoe Report Box of Style here, and make sure to watch the video when Rachel unboxes the winter 2016 edition with her sister - they are so cute, and offer great styling tips on how to use each product. Cheers and stay glam! AP #boxofstyle #amypuchaty @amypuchaty Amy Puchaty is the founder and principal writer of Amy Puchaty Communications LLC, and AtHomeWithAmy. It’s here! It's here! PANTONE, the global authority on all things color recently announced, drum roll please...PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery as the PANTONE Color of the Year for 2017. Watch Greenery come to life in the offical PANTONE Color of the Year 2017 video, then read on for my reaction and more. Video Credit: PANTONE First: I’m intrigued  Photo Credit: PANTONE Second: It’s growing on me.  Photo Credit: Gucci, Designer Gucci, Availability: Gucci.com - Spring/Summer 2017 Third: Would it work on a chandelier?  Photo Credit: Neiman Marcus, Designer: Bella Vetro, Product: 8-Light Chandelier, Price $2,275, Availability: neimanmarcus.com Brava! As seen in recent collections by Kenzo, Michael Kors, Zac Posen and Cynthia Rowley, shades of Greenery will be the "it" color palette of 2017. Here's my take on the powerful hue that’s popping up everywhere - from butter London to Gucci - with snappy descriptions courtesy of PANTONE to set the mood.  Photo Credit:PANTONE, Official PANTONE Color of the Year 2017 butter LONDON Lacquer & Lip Collection PANTONE: The fresh and zesty yellow-green shade is symbolic of new beginnings, evoking the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore, and renew. AMY'S TAKE: PANOTNE's color collab with butter LONDON is in a word - refreshing - with shades of springtime that remind me to lose myself in a garden of hydrangeas, violets, snapdragons and zinnias.  Photo Credit: Neiman Marcus, Designer: Diana Vreeland, Product: Vivaciously Bold Perfume, Price: $185, Availability: neimanmarcus.com PANTONE: Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals individuals to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate. AMY'S TAKE: This green glass bottle gives me life! I love how the gorgeous hue transforms it, suddenly making it seem special and alive. Plus, there's a bold elegance to a scent like this one that makes me feel polished and put together, even when I'm working from home.  Photo Credit: Neiman Marcus, Designer: Haute House, Product: Tiffany Damask Chair, Price $1,899, Availability: neimanmarcus.com PANTONE: As nature’s neutral, Greenery is a great harmonizer merging undertones of cool blues with vibrant yellows, and is a natural complement to a wide range of palettes. AMY'S TAKE: I absolutely adore a one-of-a-kind armchair, and this little number by Haute House epitomizes Greenery. With a surprising Damask print and feminine shape, it's the perfect way to add 2017's "it" color to your home. That is, next to a fresh coat of paint or fabulous throw pillow.  Photo Credit: Polyvore, Designer: Furla, Product: Furla Metropolis Mini Crossbody, Price: $269, Availability: polyvore.com PANTONE: Like the spectrum of possibilities in colorful petals and blooms paired with lush green leaves, plants and trees, Greenery provides a pop of color in accessories and footwear, or acts as a bold accent in a pattern. AMY'S TAKE: It's safe to say Greenery is becoming even more appealing as I write this post - especially when paired with chic gold hardware as spotted on this statement-making Furla crossbody. Want the backstory on Greenery's inspiration? The color authority reveals, "The PANTONE Color of the Year selection captures the essence of what we see taking place in our culture during a specific moment in time, serving as a reflection of a mood and an attitude on the part of the consumers. Greenery provides us with the hope we collectively yearn for amid a complex social and political landscape, and symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose." Are you on board with Greenery? How will you choose to use this shade? Please share in the comments.
Color is everything, AP #Coloroftheyear #Greenery @Pantone #AmyPuchaty @AmyPuchaty It's crunch time and you still have a handful of people left on your gift list! Don't fret, J.Crew has the only gift guide you need to get through the holiday season stress-free. Here are my top picks for everyone in the family. Happy shopping!  Photo Courtesy J.Crew What lady could resist this fabulous signet bag in a shadowbox print! With luxurious embossed leather, custom-developed hardware and a cute keyfob for extra flare, that special someone in your life will be thrilled to wear this outfit-maker again and again. Bonus - It comes in a variety of saturated colors and it's monogrammable! Need I say more? Editor's Tip: Currently monogrammed items won't arrive by 12/24, so order the bag as is and have a customizable Italian leather bag tag or monogrammed coin purse shipped later. The recipient will love the added surprise, and cherish the thought you put into a gift that keeps on giving. Shopping for the man who has everything? When I am on the hunt for something I know my husband will love and get a ton of use out of, I go for a high quality pair of shoes. These Original Chippewa for J.Crew leather plain-toe boots were inspired by a pair of 1930s work boots from the 100-year-old brand's archives. From durable boots for loggers, to cold-weather boots for infantry soldiers in WWII, Chippewa has been a trusted name in rugged footwear for over a century. Who knew? Bonus - J.Crew's version is updated with an oil-resistant outsole and sleek leather body. Just another reason to snag a pair for your hardworking beau. Editor's Tip: Throw in a pair of these limited edition Chup prairie socks which are super cozy and come in a rugged yet sophisticated print. When paired together, this will be a go-to look he'll reach for all winter long.  Photo Courtesy J.Crew Bundle up your picky pre-teen in this pint-sized version of Mom's favorite - the stadium-cloth chateau parka. Its faux fur collar and electric pop of red will ensure your little one is on trend when she heads back to school for the New Year. Bonus - it has deep pockets to stow whatever her heart desires - iPhone, hair ties, mittens, lip gloss.  Photo Courtesy J.Crew Maybe it's the fact that Home Alone is one of my all-time favorite holiday movies - next to Christmas Vacation, The Holiday and Polar Express - but this Fair Isle trapper hat has that cool kid, Macaulay-Culkin-vibe written all over it. It's a toasty topper that'll keep him warm while he's out building snowmen in the front yard, or being adventurous on the slopes. Editor's Tip: Make it a Christmas he'll never forget by hanging it from the vintage-inspired snow sled you bought him months ago. Another fabulous find - these Toysmith Shelby Cobras! I snagged one for my nephew from J.Crew Factory back in November. What boy wouldn't want one of these little gems in his toy car collection? Bonus - They have a classic pullback motor and are on sale for only $10! Ultimate stocking stuffer found. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...when I stumbled upon this adorable velvet kitty bag at J.Crew Factory I knew immediately I had to purchase it for my 3-year-old niece - who, much like her aunt, loves all things girly and fashionable. It's the perfect mix of whimsy and fun, with a cute ribbon strap and boxy style for her to hide all sorts of little people, princess dolls and plastic fruit from her kiddie kitchen. Editor's Tip: Unfortunately the velvet kitty bag is currently sold out, but you can still find equally impressive girlie things here, like this glitter wink emoji bag or these sparkly shearling lodge moccasins. Have a great last minute gift idea? I would love to hear in the comments. Cheers to a style-filled holiday! Oh, and keep the change ya filthy animal.
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