10Questions - Kate Smith, part 2

We’re continuing our conversation with Kate Smith of Sensational Color.

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10Questions - Kate Smith, part 1

10Questions is a feature where you the reader and we the editors get to ask 10 questions of someone of note.  Soon we will unveil our next notable and ask you to submit your questions so stay tuned.

To jump start 10Questions we had the opportunity to ask color expert Kate Smith our most burning questions about this year's hottest color trends and much more.

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Design 101 - Color for Fall Planters

As we transition from the bonanza of summer flowers to early fall and winter there are several things you can do to keep your outdoor space colorful and vibrant.

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Inspiration Board - Color

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The quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue.

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Discover - Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying A Fire Pit

A good question to ask yourself before you make a purchase is “why do I want a fire pit”. How you answer will tell what style of fire pit you should be shopping for.

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Get the Look - From Temporary Event Vignette to Permanent Outdoor Space

I get a lot of my design and decorating inspiration from reading wedding blogs.  Event designers dream big with their clients and pull out all of the stops for this special day so the events are full of great ideas.  Take this great example I found from Atlas and Campbell Designs, and photographed by Abby Ross on one of my favorite wedding blogs Style Me Pretty.

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Design Assistant - Need Design Tips for Your Outdoor Space? Submit Your Photos!

Are you looking out on an outdoor space that looks like Meryl and Chris’s of the Picardy Project or better?  Would you rather be looking out on an outdoor oasis?  Then send us photos of your space in need of help and we’ll give you some design suggestions and tips to assist you in getting started with remodeling your outdoor space. 

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Designer Profile - Jeffrey Gordon Smith

A few years back I saw Jeffrey Gordon Smith’s Japanese Cottage in Sunset Magazine and I was immediately taken by his ease of marrying form and function in his design.  The other aspect of his work that struck me was his use of the elements water and fire.  I have yet to run across a designer who I think uses fire in their designs as well as Jeffrey does.

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Armchair Traveler - Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces

Take a trip with me to some of the world's most luxurious hotels and resorts from the comfort of your desk or armchair.  In my opinion, the fantastic worlds that luxury hotels create for their guests are dreams turned into reality. So, I can think of no better design inspiration for our own outdoor spaces. 

Today we are touring outstanding fire pits and fireplaces.

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Discover - Hand Blown Glass Orb Garden Lights

 
While surfing a directory of fine artists recently I came across an artisan who makes gallery quality blown glass vases along with these beautiful lighted glass garden spheres. His name is Tom Rupnicki and his pieces feature swirling blends of color that are like fictional planets of far away galaxies.

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