Trend Spotting – Galleria in Edina

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Out and about last week running errands at the Galleria in Edina my eyes kept being drawn to the window displays.  It seems retailers are embracing the color of the year, Tangerine Tango.  

First up, Epitome Papers. Their bright display featuring tangerine, peacock turquoise and crisp white stationery and accessories on a white Parsons table caught my eye and brought a smile to my face. I’m shameless in moments like this and don’t worry what people think when I’m taking a photo with my phone. Inspiration is everywhere after all!

Down the hall at BCBG Max Azria orange and hot pink dresses and separates demand your attention against a bright backdrop. (Notice how they used blue for the backdrop, the complementary color to orange on the color wheel?)  I don’t really have any need for an orange bustier top and skin tight skirt with 4″ high heels, but I can still applaud the fearless application of color.

Just down the hall, Crate & Barrel has embraced the trend in multiple home categories.  First, see the obvious tie in between an orange juicer and juice glasses with oranges above.  I don’t squeeze fresh juice except for homemade lemon bars, but that juicer in the perfect shade of orange almost convinced me I needed one.

Meanwhile, upstairs in the home furnishings section they went all out with an orange and chocolate brown bedroom display. Most people would be afraid to buy a chair in orange, but I think it’s a great way to add impact to a space. Go neutral with your sofa, but why not add a punch of color beyond the throw pillows?

If the chair is too much, start with a lamp like the one above. It will help carry the color palette around the room.  Or for the commitment phobic, bedding is a great solution. I tend to want a new duvet cover every 2-3 years to add to the mix, especially since my cats LIVE on our bed, thus shortening the lifespan of every duvet.  So selecting a neutral chocolate brown bed and swapping out colorful bedding periodically you can embrace a trend but move on easily when you get tired of the look.

Finally, across from BCBG, Oh Baby! shows how neutral foundation pieces, like the rocker and crib in soft gray, can be brought to life with bold accents. Check out that kelly green bedding in the crib, love it!  And of course you know the orange Moroccan pouf in the center is what drew me in.  They have lots of other color options, see them all here.

Does this take away some of the fear of how to incorporate Tangerine Tango into your life?  Maybe it’s a bright new scarf to brighten your face in your favorite black on black outfit. Just do what makes you smile. And if you hate orange (mom, I’m thinking of you), then be true to yourself and ignore the trend all together.  The key is to have fun and embrace what you love and make sure you reflect that in what you wear and how you fill your home.

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

All photos by Fox Interiors

Tags: BCBG, bedroom, chair, Crate & Barrel, Epitome Papers, Galleria, juicer, lamp, Oh Baby!, orange, pouf, stationery, turquoise
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