Colors.

Wow, that was such a quick trip. My apologies to all those we didn't see this time around (everyone). Lauren was running the show and she definitely had us running! 

I did get to see the Carl Bloch exhibit (thanks for the tip, Allysha), which was lovely. Actually, I had a TON of time to myself since Lauren had no lack of nice friends to show her around and, let's be honest, moms kind of get in the way of those kinds of things.  At least that's what I'm led to believe. 

And I also believe that Lauren is infinitely closer to making a decision. I think we both kind of felt the vibes at one particular place. She's still weighing options but it was definitely a well-taken trip because it changed a lot of her perceptions and feelings about the schools--not a blinking arrow but close enough.

At the end, she caught up with some of her friends from last summer's Tonga trip. As luck had it, it was the weekend of Holi, a Hindu festival of colors celebrating spring. What a blast she had! She also got to catch up with her cute friend Jared before he left on his mission for Mississippi.

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Okay, speaking of colors, as I mentioned a little earlier today, I am in the throes of trying to select a paint color for our master bedroom and bathroom.  Here's my plea for a little audience participation today:

What's your favorite paint color that's a neutral but still a color?

Pretty please?

Comments

[Jen]

I have a color crush on subtle blue-greys like this one...

[ellen patton]

I love "baby fawn" (Benjamin Moore); it's the color on a few walls in my living room.

[allysha]

My favorite color/not a color technically doesn't exist anymore, but I have the formula, if you have a Lowes out there...or someone who mixes paint like Lowes. It's an old Pittsburg Paint color called Bone White, and it comes out as a really really subtle creamy yellow. I adore it, especially in a room with some sun. (PP has a new Bone White and it's not good. Too stark.)

So glad you got to go see the exhibit!

{So, is Lauren's decision leaning towards the shirt she was wearing? Just wondering! :) }

[martha]

Sycamore green from Restoration Hardware. I still love it after 3 years.

I also loved the Carl Bloch exhibit, those mantel pieces are so vivid. And the light!.

[Jenny]

Since you're a fan of the spinach smoothie, let me call my favorite (what-I-consider-to-be-a-neutral-color) shade
Spinach Smoothie. Maybe more avocado. But. still.
In your honor:
http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/color-trends-in-the-bedroom/pictures/page-2.html

[martha]

I meant alter pieces, of course.

[Liz]

Looks like a blast! Soooo jealous you got to see the Carl Bloch exhibit. I actually got to see them in Denmark and to this day, its one of my top ten most spiritual experiences. AMAZING!!! Please post on "How to take your child on college tours"-will need help in a few years. We need to have lunch again!!!! An Easter lunch perhaps?