Cinderella dressed in yella......

Each year Pantone selects a color of the year- This year it happens to be Mimosa. A georgeous bright yellow! Mimosa is now one of my favorite colors and it's also the name of a cocktail you can order before noon without scandalous looks from the table next to you!

When I was growing up my parents let my sister and I select the colors for our bedroom, I was in the 5th grade- and we agreed on bright yellow walls, lime green trim and bright orange plush carpet. Bright colors have always been at the top of my box of favorite colors- thanks mom and dad for the creative license!

Are you a color freak that follows along? or an inquiring mind who wants to know who the past winners of this award are...

2000 15-4020 Cerulean BlueChosen for the millennium for its calming zen state of mind.
2001 17-2031 Fuchsia RoseA reversal from the previous year, more exciting, more feminine and sexy.
2002 19-1664 True RedRecognizes the impact of 9/11 with a patriotic hue.
2003 14-4811 Aqua SkyA cool blue meant to restore hope and serenity.
2004 17-1456 Tiger LilyAcknowledges the hipness of orange, with a touch of exoticism.
2005 15-5217 Blue TurquoiseAnother reversal to a calming shade.
2006 13-1106 Sand DollarA neutral color that expresses concern about the economy.
2007 19-1557 Chili PepperChosen for its pizazz and sophistication and its hint of ethnic taste.
2008 18-3943 Blue IrisA mix of blue and purple that suggests dependability and magic.

(source: fontfeed.com)

NA na NA na NA na NA na...BATGIRL!!!

Here is something that excites me... Batgirl! As a kid I wasn't a superhero comics kid- I liked Betty and Veronica or Richie Rich. My husband is embarassed for me because I don't know what a bat-a-rang is... a bat-a-what? I've become aquainted with Batgirl doing research for this cute invitation. She really kicks a#*! Way better than Betty and catty Veronica! The little girl who is getting this invite is so cool, she wanted the"real BatGirl colors please" of purple and gold. So mothers across the US, ban your Barbies and give your daughter or son a BatGirl action figure!!!

nice package

One of the reasons I would love to open a retail shop is because I love great packaging (For some reason, my husband doesn't think that's reason enough...). The photo is of my sisters birthday presents- the glitter tag is reincarnated for special birthdays!

Even back in my retail days, I loved folding someone's purchase and wrapping it in tissue first before placing it in a bag. Today when I shop with my daughter at our local mall, I want to just grab her purchase and fold it before it carelessly gets stuffed into a bag. My first experience being wowed by the way my purchase looked was in Paris in 1988. I was seriously in a trance as my purchase was wrapped with care, then placed in a unique bag or box, then tied with real silk ribbon. And it wasn't just at the big name stores- little boutiques excelled in packaging as well- just part of the Parisian retail culture- ohh la la!

There are retailers out there that get it, packaging is reborn at places like the JUICY boutique, where the bag and box just knocks you out. The JUICY box {from my friend David} that was under our Christmas tree had my daughter in a total spaz the entire month of December. She even hung it on her wall like a piece of art, now that's great packaging!
Does great packaging excite you? Do you have a "signature" gift wrap? Let us know!

I resolve to....

...find more things that excite, motivate and inspire me...and you! This resolution list is from a fantastic website-http://www.presentandcorrect.com/. I find it to be out of the ordinary as it alludes to you having more fun this year! Isn't that all that really matters? Fun leads to inspiration which leads to ideas which lead to great projects which leads to productivity- that's my flow chart this year. Remember what's important to you as you make your daily to do list. Yeah, personalized to do lists will

be available soon at bleu dahlia!

good night!

 

Excite me #1

A good night sleep, is paramount for handling your day. A great mattress is a must to start out your best year ever. That's what I'm calling 2009, and to handle all the fun and excitement of the best year ever, I'm need to count on great linens- and a premier mattress for a super night's sleep. 

So invest in a great bed- call it part of your exciting new 

lifestyle and your best year ever.

ode to holiday

Loved my Christmas decor so much, I truly don't want to take it down, but my friends are now making fun of me- so I will remove it tonight. Here is an ode to some of my favorite sparklies! Get ready for a new tana-rama series called "excite me" looking for motivation or just something different? Tune in...