Color Your World

I wanted to add something to our blog that was not about Harry Potter. Although I am still reading #7 and loving every minute. I am only on page 225 and I am taking it slow since this is the last. I love bright deep colors and a wonderful designer from New England has the same philosphy. She has three books out and all are in the collection. If you want to go beyond white walls and are afraid to take the plunge, read one of her books and brighten your world. My world is now a bright golden yellow with red accents.Susan Sargent’s first book, New Country Color, was chosen as the main selection for the Homes and Gardens Book of the Month Club. It expresses Susan’s design philosophy: spontaneous and un-constructed creativity, self expression, and easy do-it-yourself tips for using color in home decorating. But it is, most of all, a joyous celebration of over 20 years of the Vermont artist’s personal journey through various Vermont houses where she has lived, painted, and played with color. Illustrated with glorious photographs by Eric Roth, the book shows the amazing variety and comfort of color, as perceived by an artist.

Here's what Publisher's Weekly had to say–"Whether it’s a studio apartment or a rambling farmhouse, any home can be enhanced by color", argues Susan Sargent in this effervescent, eye-popping guide to using color in interior design. In this book, Sargent and her team make over eight houses in vibrant colors, taking their cues from the homeowners’ most treasured possessions and using paint and textiles in unconventional ways. The results are zesty and invigorating. In other entertaining sections, Sargent expounds on the psychological effects of various colors. Sargent’s enthusiasm and energy make her a cheery guide and potential design diva. Accordingly, she balances information on color theory and compatible hues with the welcome advice to simply “Get Messy!” and have fun with color."

This, her third book, Susan explains how to create a personal color palette and presents an original approach to the often mystifying process of picking colors for your home. Each chapter features a different location and is devoted to a unique color concept. Learn ways to combine colors to reflect your personality, how to manage color to solve room challenges, and how to use mood boards to plan well-balanced, vivid interiors.You'll see that with a little confidence, anyone can use color to create a home brimming with inspiration, serendipity, and personal style.

Sue