Life-Styled by Stacy Garcia

Life-Styled is a lifestyle blog missioned with inspiring designers and design-minded individuals. It covers the intersection between fashion, interior design, travel and entertaining. Features include a Color Crush, interviews with designers and information on trends.

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Color Crush: Very Peri

Color Crush: Very Peri

We’d be remiss if we didn’t talk purple this month. Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year, Very Peri has given color experts, designers & consumers alike, lots to think about.

Our team was excited to see purple as Pantone’s color of the year. It is a color we’ve been eyeing in our studio since we saw it emerge...

January 10, 2022 — Amy Nercessian
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Color Crush: Ivy

Color Crush: Ivy

Welcome to December! While some corners of the world experience warm weather and sunshine and others brisk cold, the sentiment around December is always the same. Everyone is welcomed into celebration and reminded of familiar pastimes. We’re inspired by Ivy this December, as its’ been said to symbolize friendship and tradition. Like an ivy vine that has stood the test of time clinging to a classic brick wall, we’re loving this shade for its tenacity and elegance. Read on for our tips and tricks on bringing Ivy into your home.
December 07, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Denim

Color Crush: Denim

As the weather starts to get a little colder and the joy of the holiday season is on the horizon, we’re embracing all things familiar and secure. Introducing our November color crush, Denim. Like your favorite pair of jeans you reach for time and time again, this color creates a relaxing energy which we’re craving before the rush of the holiday season. Read on for our favorite ways to use Denim.
November 01, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Onyx

Color Crush: Onyx

Happy October! With “spooky season” in full swing, we’re feeling inspired by an enchanting and timeless hue: Onyx. Due its’ versatility and ability to bring the drama, Onyx is a classic black that never goes out of style. We love Onyx because of its’ ability to allow other colors to pop, while also being able to steal the show all on its’ own. Read on for our design tips on how to use Onyx this month.
October 11, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Modern Antiquity

Color Crush: Modern Antiquity

Happy September! This month Summer is winding down and Autumn is right around the corner. We drew inspiration this month from all corners of life and found ourself drawn to the golden hue of Modern Antiquity. Whether it’s from the last small slivers of summer sun or a little bit of residual Olympic fever – this metallic shade is appearing all over the place from subtle details to bold moments. Read on for our favorite ways to incorporate Modern Antiquity into your space!
September 20, 2021 — Amy Nercessian
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Color Crush: Tangerine

Color Crush: Tangerine

Welcome to August! Here in New York, it’s the summer winding down with one last month of strong sunshine and days by the pool. We’re taking one last deep breath before we’re heading into the busy Fall days filled with back to school prep and before we know it, the holiday season.

For August, we’re crushing on the energetic hue Tangerine. Tangerines themselves are a quick treat filled with flavor and a bit of an energy boost, sort of what we’re looking to get out of the last days of summer! It’s said to represent new projects, happiness, energy and motivation. This color is a great transitional hue to still keep some of the summer spirit alive, while transitioning our minds and our homes to cozy fall days. Read on for our designer approved tips on how to try Tangerine in your space!

August 01, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Robin's Egg

Color Crush: Robin's Egg

Welcome to July! This month, we’ve fallen for the soft, tranquil shade Robin’s Egg. Robin’s themselves are symbolic of new growth and renewal, and their beautiful powder-blue eggs are also often said to be symbolic of joy, hope and clarity. As we’re entering the first full month of Summer as we settle into some normalcy, that’s something I think we can all get behind.  

The iconic hue of Robin’s Egg blends well with a plethora of colors like, coral, gray and yellow. To bring a little joy and welcome new beginnings into your home, read on for our favorite ways to use Robin’s Egg.  

July 01, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Marshmallow White

Color Crush: Marshmallow White

Welcome to June! This month, we’re inspired by Summer’s favorite treat: the s’more. We’re taking specific inspiration from the delicious gooey center and showing our love for the hue Marshmallow. Like its confectionary namesake, Marshmallow can be a stand-alone shade that makes a drastic impact, or the perfect complement to bolder elements. As big enthusiasts of bright color, we're grateful for soft shades like Marshmallow for offering an ability to enhance bold, attention catching elements without creating any eye strain. 
June 01, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Sage Green

Color Crush: Sage Green

Dubbed a new neutral, Sage Green is on our radar. It’s popped up all over Pinterest as well as on the pages of our favorite home decor magazines. This gentle hue is surprisingly versatile and works in a large range of spaces. Sage Green is all about the simple serenity of nature and weaving together a beautiful space all your own. Read on for styling tips and top tier examples of Sage Green!
May 06, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Blushing Coral

Color Crush: Blushing Coral

Being in the early days of spring with warmer weather on the horizon, Blushing Coral is the perfect soft hue with exciting coral undertones to capture the feeling of this time of year. Pairing well with neutral colors while creating an inviting atmosphere, Blushing Coral is a versatile, playful, color here to welcome us to Spring. Inspired by the desire to bring the beautiful feeling of early spring into your home, we’ve put together some tips and tricks on how to use this color in your space.
April 06, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Not So Beige

Color Crush: Not So Beige

Beige does NOT need to = Boring! We are absolute lovers of color and we have to remember that includes neutrals as well. However, there is definitely a wrong and a right way to do a neutral room so we wanted to give some tips on how to use this color trend. See the 5 important rules these neutral living rooms follow to pack a designer punch.
March 05, 2021 — Stacy Garcia
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Color Crush: Teal Transformed

Color Crush: Teal Transformed

Revitalize and reground with Teal Transformed as it fuses both a deep, calming blue and rejuvenating green together for a unique hue. Referring to a darker shade of cyan, this color can provoke clarity of thought as it brings us back to a clear sky just before dawn when our day starts anew. See tips on how to use Teal Transformed below!

February 10, 2021 — Aimee Williams
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