The color that ties things together– GUILFORD GREEN. OUR COLOR OF THE YEAR. “A neutral that’s natural. A silvery green that works with, well, everything. No worries. No second thoughts. Just a brush, dipped in a can, whooshed on a wall, and a whole lot of happily ever after.” –Ellen O’Neill, Creative Director, Benjamin Moore […]
Fort Myers Film Festival
Every so often, the stars align and all the ladies of Benson & Associates are able to hit the town for a fun evening together! Our staff had a wonderful night out supporting the Fort Myers Film Festival, followed up by a delicious dinner at one of our favorite local places, Mad Fresh Bistro. The film […]
Sherwin Williams: Color of the Year
2015 Color of the Year — Coral Reef (SW 6606) This buoyant, living color is neither too pink, too orange nor too red. Think of it as the perfect mélange of all three vivacious hues. Its floral notes lend it an upbeat and optimistic vibe, perfectly suited to celebrate a mid-decade year that’s poised for […]
Find Us On Houzz
Houzz is a new and creative way to help design your home. Clients can browse 5 million interior design photos, home decor and decorating ideas online. We are always excited to find out that our clients have a Houzz account, as it gives us instant insight to their design aesthetic! Gathering and sharing ideas, color schemes, materials, furniture […]
Trending on Dwell Magazine: Small Space, Big Design
Jettison your bulky furniture and swap in pieces that are collapsible, multifunctional, and modest in size. From an energy-efficient lamp that occupies a pinch of floor space to an essential stepladder that folds flat, this latest fleet will help create grand effects in tiny areas. 24 Products That Will Transform Your Small Space
PANTONE® Fashion Color Report SPRING 2015
This season there is a move toward the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum. An eclectic, ethereal mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take center stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. Remembrances of retro delights, folkloric and floral art, and the magical worlds of tropical landscapes restore […]
What Inspires You?
I am absolutely captivated by Billie’s horse Malachi; so much so that I feel the need to buy a barn and renovate it into an open plan living space just to have the perfect wall to hang this on. I took this photo with my Canon G-11 while we were camping at the Green Swamp […]
