Introducing...

I'm creating a series that will help guide you through my design process. Mostly through my Inspiration Palettes. This series will be called "The Muse," stemming from the definition of inspiration,muse:    noun- inspiration, creative influence, stimulus; formal afflatus.therefore, creating this light and serene palatte:

I found this brilliant aqua-stoned, metallic rose clutch and had numerous ways to approach the design palette. I could have chosen a bright aqua dress and tortoise framed heels, but then I realized that the aqua stones on the clutch are the focal point of my palette. By using neutral colors, the clutch has a chance to stand out from the rest. This is an instant in which your accessories and jewelry can speak for themselves. When looking to give more attention to a certain item of clothing or piece of furniture, choose a simple background or canvas and let that one particular swanky item be your muse!

(Of course the rest, in my opinion, are still pretty swanky!)

sources* chair/ottoman, lamp, ring, heels, blazer, tank, shorts, earrings, perfume, clutch