Brown Gray Palette, Moi?

Maybe it's because I'm around so much color all day and love using it, but this Martha Stewart color palette really speaks to me.  It tells me that live is serene and rest is coming in this simple, but lovely room.  They call the main color, "Mouse Gray"  (and I thought I had read, "mouse droppings gray" for the color- yikes!  Anyhow, someday I might change my more colorful existence to having a retreat in these colors (a touch more grayed aqua in it I'm sure- to add that old beach house look I love).

So my artist friends and everyone else who looks for serenity and who looks for lots more color in your home?  I like bursts of color in the main floor, but give me one room that says, you can relax and go to sleep now.

Oh, this part of her website also has a lot of other color combinations that are beautiful.  Check it out!

Laura Zeiner- Amazing Artist

WOW!!!

My Bead Soup Partner, Laura Zeiner of Stick Lizard Designs,  knocked it out of the park as far as I'm concerned.  After a few emails discussing "likes and dislikes" and checking out her etsy shop, I came to the conclusion that her love of nature, neutral colors and specifically the beach would be a great jumping off point for my bead gift to her.  We needed to provide a focal, clasp and plenty of goodies in between.

I couldn't help tossing in some "etched beach glass" and some other turquoise rings for a pop of color, just in case she wanted it.  If not, I knew it might go into something else later.  In fact, I sent what I thought was enough for a couple of pieces and was amazed to see almost every last piece incorporated into her gorgeous necklace.

But if you want to see the best photo of all, you'll need to visit her blog.  It's at the bottom of her post and I love it.  I'll give you a hint...a non human is wearing the necklace and looking very happy doing so.