Color of the Year 2012: Tangerine Tango

Pantone has selected Tangerine Tango as the color of the year for 2012 and I couldn't be more excited. The color of the year for 2011 was Honeysuckle Pink, I blogged about it here. This last year, I've really been into Orange and it's good to know there will be a lot more of it in the upcoming year. Jeff will be happy because Orange is one of his favorite colors.

Here's the description of the color of the year from the Pantone website.

Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.

Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

How fun would it to be to work at Pantone and help decide the color of the year?

Here are are some examples of Tangerine Tango.

Tory Burch

Image via Apartment Therapy

Kimchi Blue Orange Wedges

Zig Zag Sweater Dress

Orange Lacquer Box

Image via Apartment Therapy

Carnaby Talitha Vase by Jonathan Adler

Image via Apartment Therapy

Jonathan Adler

Orange Sofa

Tangerine Lotus Pillow by Caitlin Wilson

Essie Nail Polish

Orange Wallpaper via Life in a Venti Cup

Diamond Notebook

Dinner At The Table

Last night we had a wonderful Moroccan dinner at Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine. I've been wanting to go there since it opened a few months ago. One of Jeff's classmates in his MBA program is dating Pascal Sauton the chef and the owner of Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine. So we've had the opportunity to get to know Pascal the last few years. Milwaukie Kitchen is a specialty deli and market. They also have a space for cooking classes and events. Twice a month Pascal is doing a series of dinners called "Dinner at the Table" and each one has a different theme. Last night's was a Moroccan theme and it was absolutely delicious.

The first course was Olives, Fried Chick Peas and Moroccan Salads.

The salads were delicious. I especially loved the fried chick peas.

The the main course was "Couscous Royal". Merguez Sausage, Sweet Spices Roasted Chicken, Braised Lamb Tagine with Almonds, Dry Apricots and Preserved Lemon, a Seven Vegetable Stew and Rose Petal Harissa. All the flavors together were amazing. Pascal explained to us that the number seven is good luck in Morocco, so that's why it's a Seven Vegetable Stew.

For dessert we had and Orange and Cinnamon Salad with Elderwater & Fennel Pollen Cookies.

This dessert was so good, the oranges and cinnamon were such a great combination and the cookies were delicious. I was so full, but I found room to eat both cookies.

Here's the group after dinner hanging out enjoying a little conversation. We had such a wonderful time. I can't wait to go back. Maybe for our next visit, we'll head over for breakfast and some of the pastries.

Celerie Kemble: Black and White

I've been so excited to get Celerie Kemble's new interior design book called Black and White (and a bit in between). I put her book on hold at the library and it took forever to get, but it's worth the wait, I loved it. It's definitely one I want to purchase and add to my personal library. There's just something so classic and timeless about black and white together. Here are some of my favorite pictures with black and white interiors.

All pictures via my Pinterest Boards

Date Night

Last Tuesday night we saw West Side Story. I've seen the movie, but I've never seen it on Broadway and I've always wanted to. When I heard it was coming to Portland I was thrilled. It was a fun night and we had a wonderful time.

Downton Abbey: Season 2

I'm so excited for season 2 of Downton Abbey to start tonight! Jeff watched it almost a year ago and really enjoyed it. I finally got around to watching it over Christmas break and I loved it. I can't believe it took me so long. The only good thing about just finishing season 1, is that I didn't have to wait forever for season 2.

Happy 2012

I'm excited for the new year and I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be a good one. I wish you all the best in 2012!

Picture via sfyearbybay

On another note, I can't believe my last post was in November. Where did the last two months go? One of my new year's resolutions is to blog more.