Another Stylish Blogger Award! (and my answers to the Color Questionnaire)

Pin It Now! Kelly over at Jax Does Design made my day last Thursday by awarding me my second Stylish Blogger Award. (The first was gifted to me by Kristie at The Decorologist.) Thanks, Kelly!

I'm especially happy about this not because I like collecting awards (although it's always nice to know that someone enjoys your blog), but because it gives me the opportunity to share 10 other blogs with you that I absolutely adore! (Seems the rules have changed since award number one. It's kinda like a game of telephone, isn't it? By the way, does anyone know where these things originate?!? I'm always fascinated when stuff like this spreads like wildfire. Who lit the match?)

Anyway, here are the official rules (as borrowed from Kelly's blog):

• Thank and link back to the person who awarded you
• Share 7 things about yourself
• Award to 10 great bloggers
• Contact those bloggers and tell them about the award

I will start with the 10 great bloggers. 

1. Rachel @ Hue
2. Lori @ ColorBudz
3. Amanda @ AB Home Interiors
4. Elizabeth @ Colorific
5. Annie @ Bossy Color
6. Maria @ Colour Me Happy
7. Kelly @ Color Sizzle
8. Debra @ Artissima
9. Libby @ An Eye For Detail
10. Julia @ Hooked on Houses

(Don't forget the three fabulous blogs from last time! Color Marie, Style Attic and Happy Home)

And now, for my questions, I'm going to answer my Color Questionnaire. (I hope some of you will be able to share your answers, too! If you don't have a blog, you can post your answers on your facebook page in the "notes" section...or email them to me and I will post them for you on the Arte Styling facebook page.)

1) What’s your favorite color? (Quick  Hesitation  Long pause)

turquoise

2) What’s your least favorite color?

putty

3) Name 5 other colors: 

red, orange, blue, green, yellow

4) What comes to mind when you think about your favorite color?

tropical ocean waters; clarity; depth; thoughtfulness, 

5) What comes to mind when you think about your least favorite color?

office cubicles

6) Do you know why  ____ is your favorite color?

it just feels invigorating to me...it has the ability to recharge me...and soothe me, while still being playful.

7) How does this color make you feel?

same as above

8) Do you know why _____ is your least favorite color?

feels confining and lifeless to me. no stimulation.

9) How does this color make you feel?

same as above.

10) Has ______ always been your favorite color?

hmmmmm....I used to love red. still do, but I think turquoise wins. 

11) For how long, would you say, ____ has been your favorite color?

5-10 years maybe?

12) Define color:

light. life. 

13) What does color mean to you?

same as above. color is life.

14) How do you use color in your daily life?

every second of every day. obviously, it is part of my work, but it goes so much deeper. I think color and cooking is probably something I'm most aware of...but I'm also constantly studying color in nature. there's always something new to see.

15) How often would you say you think about color each day?

thousands

16) Did you draw/color/paint as a child?

yes

17) Do you fear color?

no...well, just putty. putty scares me.

18) Are you comfortable letting someone else choose the colors you live in? the colors you wear?

not really. I'd be a tough client.

19) Is it difficult for you to make decisions involving color? If so, why?

yes, because I love so many different colors. I have a hard time choosing one over another. Also, I want to play with as many colors as possible. To decide on just one or two means playtime is over.

21) Would you paint the exterior of your home your favorite color? Why or why not?

Absolutely.

22) If not, what color would you choose? Why?

23) How about your bedroom?

Yes - the bedroom is painted in a pale turquoise.

24) If not, what color would you choose? Why?

25) What was the last purchase you made based heavily on color?

Probably make-up. Eyeshadows, to be exact. I fell in love with a color palette in a set of shadows and had to have it.

26) What color was that purchase?

Violets, charcoals, greens, golds - lots of colors.

27) What drew you to that color?

worked well with my skin tone.

28) What color do you most like to wear?

I have a lot of black, but only because I have a hard time finding clothes in the right colors. I would wear more red if I could find the right hue! Not too orange-y not too burgandy-ish.

29) What if you were to wake up tomorrow and were only able to see in black and white?  How would you feel?

So very sad.

30) What sort of impact would this have on your life?

I'd have to find a new profession.

31) What would you miss most?

The sky.

32) If you could add just one color to your vision of black and white, what color would it be? Why?

Blue - the color of sky and water.

33) How do the following colors make you feel? What is your response to the following colors? Is it positive, negative or neutral? What do the colors remind you of?

Red: + lipstick

Orange: + fruit

Brown: + chocolate

Yellow: + sun

Purple: + wine

Green: + grass

Blue: + sky and water

White: + purity

Black: + depth

Pink: neutral girly

Silver: + coins

Gold: + lame fabric

34) Do you prefer to write with a blue or black ink pen? 

black

35) Are you happy with the color(s) in your home?

pretty much

36) If not, what would you change?

not sure yet. need to give that some heavy thought. Maybe the trim. I don't love white trim. Would like something more creative...

37) What is stopping you from making that change?

We rent. Brother (the landlord) wouldn't be happy with the crazy colors I would probably choose for trim.

38) Are you happy with the color(s) in your wardrobe? If not, what would you change?

Ok - would like more color, but have a hard time finding colors I like in clothing.

41) Do you know what is stopping you from making that change?

Can't find things I love.

42) If you knew that painting a particular color on your living room walls would immediately improve your energy level, would you paint it?

No. 

43) Do you ask other’s opinions when selecting colors for clothing, paint, jewelry, cars…or do you just go with your gut?

Yes...but in the end I go with my gut. Usually that's what makes me happiest in the end.

44) On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the greatest, how important is color to you?

10+++

45) On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the greatest, what impact do you think color has on your life?

10+++

Ok - now let's see your answers!

Thanks again, Kelly. 

If you are ready to eliminate fear from your color and design decisions please call me at 650.867.3896, or shoot me an email at kelly@artestyling.com to discuss your project.