Emerald: a mosaic contest

Slow down a minute, my friend, and ponder with me in color.

I invite you, today, to indulge in Emerald. This "lively, radiant, lush green, is the Color of the Year for 2013" -Pantone.

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Emerald has always been a favorite color of mine. It's so strong, unashamed, rich and inviting. Amongst other greens, emerald leans towards the blue spectrum. It seems a little rare in fabrics, but that's likely to change! Kona Fern is a lovely example. In it's boldest form, emerald certainly turns heads. I love the way it pops out against blacks, whites and grays, insisting it is only green, only the most common color on earth. Only.

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Emerald mixes well with all sorts of colors: yellow, blue, teal, pink, any shade of green and all the lovely neutrals, of course. With pink it reads vintage. With peach, ethereal. With aqua blue, dreamy and comfortable. In a rainbow, it blends, cheerfully. Emerald and navy is a classic combo with decidedly preppy indications. I particularly enjoy emerald with bright chartreuse green.