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Pantone Shares Spring 2010 Color Trends
Pantone, the global authority on color and accents addresses the need for practicality, as well
provider of professional color standards for the as fun.”
Merchandiser of the Year:
design industries, recently released its spring Vibrant, tropical Turquoise and Amparo
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2010 fashion color report. And while garden Blue, a brighter, more energetic cousin to crisp
center customers don’t necessarily head to the navy, round out the blue family with purplish
In our last issue, backyard in the latest frocks and designer bau- Violet. Yellow still looms large in the palette
we gave you a sneak bles, they’re inevitably drawn to the best and — last year, Mimosa was the color to feature —
peek at our four Mer- brightest colors on the bench to plant in their with the shimmery, greenish Aurora. And in the
chandiser of the Year gardens, so it’s impor- red family, Fusion Coral and Tomato Purée add
fi nalists for 2009. tant to stay up on a jolt of vibrant color. Those bursts of colorful
Now, you can go to the latest trends in sunshine are toned down and strengthened by
OF THE YEAR
TITLE:
MERCHANDISER
AILER
our website, www. fashion and color. “thoughtful, cautious neutrals”: Pink Cham-
LAWN & GARDEN RET
DIRECTOR:
lgrmag.com, and The theme for pagne, a dusty rose; Tuscany, a warm beige hue;
SCENE:
THE FINALISTS!
check out our spe- 2010: “splashes of sun- Dried Herb, a green neutral; and Eucalyptus, a
cial online-exclusive shine,” according to timeless gray.
feature with more Pantone “Now more “Consumers have an insatiable appetite for
photos and informa- than ever, women are what’s new and fun in fashion, and that is true
tion from each of the vigilant when it comes this season as well,” said Nicole Fischelis, Macy’s
fi nalists. You can also go to the feature directly: to spending,” said fashion director, in the Pantone release. “While
http://bit.ly/LGR-MOY. Leatrice Eiseman, they may be more selective in their purchases
Each page contains a link to vote for your executive director of right now, people still want to be excited and
favorite contestant. the Pantone Color Institute, in the report. “Con- inspired by fashion. Color is arguably one of the
Voting closes on Dec. 15, and the winner will sumers want pieces to complement what they most essential elements each season as it triggers
be profi led in the February 2010 issue of Lawn & already own. Pairing a bold color with a basic the emotional ‘buy me’ reaction!”
Garden Retailer. piece or freshening up their look with bright For more information, visit www.pantone.com.
who know a thing or two about hardscapes.
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Introducing the new line of Hardscapes from QUIKRETE.
Marble Chips. Lava Rock. Pebbles. Sands. Stone.
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