Color Me Hodgepodge

 

1. Do you make an effort to see/hear live music? Last time you went somewhere for the live music? We haven't been to a concert in a million years. 

2.According to HGTV the colors of the year for 2026 are mostly decided. Top paint companies declare a color of the year, and decorators will incorporate that into their new year home and room designs. Here's what's on tap in terms of paint trends for 2026 (check out the link here to see photos)

• Sherwin Williams-universal khaki (inspired by heavy canvas and outdoor gear)
• Behr-hidden gem (a confident shade of teal)
• Valspar-warm eucylyptus (a warm sliver tinted green)
• Dutch Boy-melodious ivory (a honey tinted beige)
• Glidden-warm mahogany (a classic brick red)
• Krylon-matte coffee bean
• Clark and Kensington -Hazelnut Crunch (warm reddish-brown)
• Graham and Brown-Divine Damson (cherry red with a subtle violet undertone)
• Dunn and Edwards-midnight garden (the green that works everywhere) 

First question-did you know there were so many different paint manufacturers? Which color on the list most appeals to you in terms of your own decorating style? Do you have plans to do any painting in your home in the coming year, and if so might you choose a color from this list? 

I have heard of all of the paint manufacturers except Clark and Kensington and Graham and Brown. Hidden gem by Behr might be similar to the color in our powder room. I don't think we have plans to do any painting.

Now, forget painting walls, which color name appeals to you most? 

The color name that appeals to me most is warm eucylyptus.

3. What's something in your life you have to do-watch-or participate in that's about as exciting as 'watching paint dry'? 

hmmm . . .I can't think of a single thing. After 24 hours of thinking about this question, I still don't have a good answer. I thought about how I don't enjoy waiting in an airport . . .but you can always people watch or go for a walk or read a book while waiting. I thought of one - how about when you are reheating food in the microwave and you just stand there waiting!

4 . Tuesday, October 14th is/was National Dessert day...did you/will you celebrate? Tell us how? What's your absolute favorite dessert. Yes, just one. I know!! 

I did not celebrate, but we did ask my random thought as our Tuesday night ice breaker. I only eat sugar free things -- There is a fudge pop that I love.

5. Perhaps today is the day I will . . . go to Grandparent's breakfast with our oldest granddaughter. I am and I'll post photos later!

6. Insert your own random thought here. Here is a random thought generated by AI - Since it was National Dessert Day, what is the best possible combo of sweet and savory? or sweet and salty? I love Halo Top Salted Caramel Ice Cream (sugar free) and I also love popcorn in the Chicago airport - half caramel corn and half cheese popcorn! Since I gave up sugar 9 years ago, I haven't had the caramel/cheese combo . . .but it is good! What say you?