Home Is Where The Barn Is

If you live in Waxhaw or Marvin than there's a really good chance that you own a horse, take lessons or just live by someone who has a barn or Equestrian Center. 

As you wonder through Waxhaw and Marvin you will spot several horses grazing or walking about in beautiful fields with their tails whipping around to keep the flies away. CAPTURE.

I found this sign in Cracker Barrel and it just caught my eye. The earth tones are just perfect, after all don't you think it would look silly if it were pink and blue? Just bringing up a point how graphic design and color are so crucial when it comes to marketing. CAPTURE.

I remember when my daughter was little we'd go to the store to buy her the newest plastic horse until her collection was complete. One of her favorite toys was the horse on a stick, at least that is what I called it. CAPTURE.

We ended every night with a bedtime story about horses of course. Can you guess what her favorite book was? Did you say Black Beauty? That's it! I recently bought a new black car and thought it'd be fun if she named it for me. I got a warm fuzzy feeling when she said, "Mom, lets name your new car Black Beaty!" I got a warm fuzzy feeling inside as the memories came pouring in as I remembered the nights of our readings. I think of this moment now every time I drive my car and it makes me smile. CAPTURE.

So whatever book you read, whatever subject it is about and especially if it triggers a precious memory, CAPTURE it. Remember the colors that are associated with that memory and bring them into your home. This my friends is the start of how you get the perfect color for your home.