What’s trending? Marsala, Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year, has been popping up everywhere in preparation for gift-giving season. Mercedes-Benz is using it in their car interiors, Marc Jacobs designed a watch with it, and loads of women are sporting it on their nails and lips. Here’s how you can make marsala a part of your holiday season.

Something Cozy

Put this funky striped pillow on your living room couch or add it to the pile of pillows on your bed. The variety of colors makes it easy to pair with any of your current furniture. If you love the pattern, you can find a matching tote bag and clutch in the Marsala collection of local New Orleans art on our website.

Something Unique

This scarf will serve as your go-to statement piece to make any outfit pop. New Orleans artist Kathy Schorr hand paints each one using the “Gutta-Resist” technique. A fun fact about Kathy- she’s been the designer of the original New Orleans Jazz Fest BayouWear pattern for the past 30 years.

Something Sentimental

Gift this inspirational print to your mom, sister, best friend, or even hang it in your own office to encourage you throughout the day. It is bordered by the names of historical women who will motivate you on your path to success.

Something Chic

Pair this funky ruby quartz necklace with grey, teal, or dark green to add an original sparkle to your work wardrobe. The jeweler, local New Orleans artist Jess Leigh, was named “Accessories Designer of the Year” in 2012.

Something Simple

Hang this fun tropical piece over your stove, in your bathroom, or place it on your mantle to create an exotic, adventurous feeling in your space. The mandala inspiration for the artwork will fill your home with good vibes.

Shop the 2015 Color of the Season Collection

 

Written by Megan Thomas

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