Riche The Mag - The Effects of Color at Home - Issue 34

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ItisMardiGrasSeason!Areyoureadytolaissezlesbontempsrouler?!Ihopeso! Idon'tcelebrateMardiGrasasmuch,butverymuchenjoyseeingthosewhodo

AssomeonewhocamefromthelandofCarnival,IrevelinthenotionthatMardiGrasis unique to New Orleans Nowhere else in the country, there is Mardi Gras As they say on Fat Tuesday, everywhere else is just Tuesday Meanwhile, folks down here have been celebratingfor,atleast,5days!

MyfavoriteparadeistheZuluparade. Iabsolutelyloveseeinghowmuchfuntheyhave and spread along the parade route A few years ago, I was lucky to be invited to watch the Mardi Gras Day parade from the steps at Gallier Hall. I could feel their energy from the stand It was a memorable feeling Their joy was contagious The stands nearby camealiveastheypassedthrough.ZulubringsandspreadsthetruespiritofMardiGras alongtheirpath

Speaking of Zulu, I am planning on going to South Africa for my milestone birthday in May And, unbeknownst to me, South Africa is the land of Zulu! Now, I am even more excitedaboutthistrip!!!Bytheway,Iamopentorecommendations,ifyouhavealready been

HappyMardiGras,everyone!

Enjoywhat'sinside, ReginaCorrea

Regina Correa Designer/Editor Image: by Jason Cohen

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The Effects of Color at Home

Coloristhemagicalelementthat enhancesanddefinethebeautyof thingsinourworld

Home Tour

Artworkswerethemaininspirationfor thepaletteofthisbeautifulhomein Dallas

Inspiration Boards

Theyinspirethepalette,moodandfeelof aroomorhome.

To Travel is to Live

Iwaspleasantlysurprisedtofinda beautifulpieceofAfricainSavannah,GA!

StudioricheDesigns

The Effects of Color at Home

Color is the magical element thatenhancesanddefinesthe beautyof thingsin our world Wouldn't you agree? Can you imagine if our surroundings were just black and white? As someone who appreciates the many shades of color,thissurelywouldnotsitwellwithme.

Color is the most impact-causing element in a room. Whether it is through the colors on the walls, flooring, furnishings, art, or fabric. Consider this, if it wasn’t for color, the different elements in your room wouldn’t have much distinction except for shape, and texture Look around you, and imagine all those colors not beingpresentintheroom

Besides affecting us visually, color also affects usmentallyandemotionally Itsmanyhuescan foster a myriad of feelings and emotions One example is adding a fresh new coat of dark paint in a white room: the transformationvisually and emotionally - will be instant In general terms, the room will feel darker, and enclosed,yetcozy,andmoreinviting

Ininteriordesign,theaimistousecolortocreate aspecificatmosphere,mood,andfeelinaspace

Since we spend a good amount of time in our homes, creating spaces that will positively influence our mood and lifestyle is essential So, whenever selecting a color for a room or home, depending on the color you choose, that room can feel welcoming, cheerful, cold, somber, dramatic,andsoon Inessence,thecolorsinyour homesayalotaboutyou Itaffectsourmoods in

spaces, and the reaction varies from person to person.

Further,colorcanmakeasmallroomfeellarger, or a large room feel smaller, cozy and intimate For instance, if you paint your den a warm color, it’ll give a warm and comfy feel, or painting the walls and ceiling the same color - preferably a light shade - that room will certainly look and feelbigger

Youcanalsochangetheshape,minimizeorhide flaws in a space, or create focal points using color.Hereareafewexamples:

paint the room with a lower ceiling a light colortomakeitfeelhigher in a long narrow space, paint both shorter walls a shade darker than the longer walls. It’llmaketheroomfeelmoresquare hide any flaws in a room by painting what youaretryingtohide,thesamecolorasthe wall - i.e. an ugly fireplace, a return vent on the wall, etc The same goes for architectural elements you’d like to downplay if the rooms in your home are on the smallerside,paintthemthesamecolor It’ll give the entire home a sense of continuity throughout create a focal point wall by painting it a contrasting color or a couple of shades darkerorlighter

I hope you have a better sense of the effects of color and how you it can benefit you at home Next issue, I will go deeper in how different colors affect us emotionally in different spaces inthehome

Home Tour

Assomeonewhonaturallyenjoysahometour,seeingthearticleStep Inside A Dallas Residence With A Refined Sense Of Color byLuxeHome,leftme intrigued.Iwaspleasantlysurprisedbythepinkandpurpletonesandcolorful worksofartthatwereusedaspaletteinspiration Enjoythetour

Photography:NathanSchroder

InteriorDesign:MaryBethWagner,MaryBethWagnerInteriors

Furnishings, wall color, lighting, art , rugs as well as layout and color palette for this room were planned during the session.

InteriorStylingTip

SpaBathingArea

Addadecorativewoodorceramicstoolforsittingbeforeandafter bathingortouseasasurfacetokeepthingsnearby.Avoidthosewith fabricsashumiditycancausemoldtogrow.

Addgreeneryforasoothingandnaturalambiance

Addanaromaticcandleoranessentialoildiffuser

Abath woodtrayorcaddyhelpskeepitemshandy

Don'tforgetafluffybathmat,towelsandbathrobeandsoothing music

InspirationBoards

They are a collection of ideas and elements that are used to showcase a palette and a feeling for a specific room or home.

Greens,yellow, mauve,with hintsofpink andlavender areanchored bywarmwood, texturedsisal andgrasscloth creatinga warmyet calming,serene feel.

Blues,browns andgrayswith subtlegreen accentsanda hintof burgundyare anchoredby stonesthat createavery earthyfeeling thatiscozy, alluringand welcoming.

To Travel is to Live

Those who know me, know quite well how much I love to travel There was a point in my life when I was preparingtobeaflightattendant-that'swherelearningtobefluentinEnglishcameintoplay Iwanted to travel the world Anyway, on a recent trip to Savannah, Georgia - we stumbled upon the Baobab Loungeinthe HistoricDistrict Uponsteppinginside,IfeltIwasinAfrica Although I haven't been there yet The lounge has a plethora of displays, art, and artifacts that fully immerse you in the culture There are plenty of - what I hope is fake - taxidermy. Beautiful masks and gorgeoussculpturesby@nashwoodrow.

Local Art JamellTate

Describe your art in three words Cultural, Emotional,andVivid

Describeyourselfinoneword Zealous

This little girl embodies the culture The kids are always my favorite part of the second lines, they just get lost in the songanddance SheisamemberofChosenFewSocialClub Thisphotowastakenduringtheir2019parade

This shot is one of my favorite photos that I have ever taken Lil ChiefJoshuaCharlesJr oftheRedHawkHuntersissixyearsonand hasbeensincehewas2 ItookthispictureonMardiGrasof2018

I stumbled upon this Big Chief and his Spy Boy on Super Sunday of 2019 What do you love the most about creating art in New Orleans? What particular part of your immediateenvironment,inyourneighborhoodspecificallyinfluencesyourwork? I love creating artinthiscitybecauseIbelieveitisoneofthemostbeautifulcitiesintheworldandithasmany stories to tell I currently live in the historic Treme neighborhood, there are still so many gems aroundeverycorner

Describeyourcreativeprocess.Arethereanyritualsorritesofpassageyouexercisebeforeyou begin a new piece? I usually meditate for a few minutes to clear my head I do a lot of candid photographysoit'simportanttobeinthemoment

Wheredoyoudrawinspiration?IaminspiredbythejoyandpainofeverydaylifeinNewOrleans That'swhyIlovesecondlinessomuch,theycelebratelifeandmorndeathatthesametime

Who are your artistic influences or gurus? The biggest influence in my life is a photographer by name of Pableax Johnson He's been working with Mardi Gars Indians and social aid & pleasure clubs for over a decade The rest can be contributed to the city, the need to createandmaintainthecultureisundeniableanddownrightcontagious

InNewOrleans,artandmusicgohandinhand Whattypeofmusic,bandorsong lyricbestdescribesyourwork?Ifyouputyourearuptomyworkyouwouldmost likelyhearbouncemusic,it'sboldandvibrant It'ssoNewOrleans,forthepeople, bythepeople

Where can we find you when you are not creating art? I love live music, you can find me on Frenchmen St, at Bacchanal, or following a second line band anywhere

Whatisyourfavoritetimeofday/dayoftheweek/monthoftheyear?MardiGras, hands down I usually end up taking photos from sun up to sun down Starting withtheSkullandBonesgangat5am,thenIndianmeetupsaround6pm

ChosenFew

Lil'Chief

Big Chief Beautiful

Shaudy is the Spy Boy for the Young Seminole Hunters, they are one of the few tribes that hail from the lower ninth ward This photo is the first time I met him, we've developed a working relationship and friendship since then

SpyBoyShody

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Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, ReginaCorrêacame tovisitNewOrleans in 1999 and never left. She holds degrees in Interior Design and Art History, loves red wine, traveling the world, architecture, museums, music, nature and walking around our beloved CityPark.

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