If you have ever visited the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in April, then you have experienced the incredibly luminous green that pervades the area at this time of year. I have decided to create some new colors based on the four seasons of Mariposa County where I escape to often. Mariposa Spring will be the first of this series. The color is actually the combination of the light both reflecting through and off of the grass and leaves. Luminosity is the key word and the full spectrum pigmentation of all of my colors helps preserve and recreate this luminosity on your walls. These colors are a full sensory experience. You can feel the color as much as see it. Spring has sprung in Mariposa and it is a glorious celebration of color and fresh hope. Enjoy!

I can think of no better words to describe our in-store event with David Bromstad yesterday…pure joy! From the intimate meeting with designers in the morning, to the larger group of customers, painters, and fans in the afternoon, David charmed and wowed the crowd with his personality, design savvy,  and wicked sense of humor. Pictured above are a few of my staff and myself rollicking in the afterglow of this fun time. David painted a picture while the crowd asked questions, and one lucky winner went home with a Bromstad original! The funny thing was the winner had earlier talked about a problem coordinating with a yellow sofa that she had purchased. Without even knowing it David painted her the perfect solution. It was a pure joy to host someone so gracious and generous of spirit. I found myself grinning the whole time and I know everyone left the store more enlivened and inspired than when they arrived.

David talked about the new episodes of Color Splash Miami, which begin airing on HGTV in July. A new crew, a new city, and bigger budgets. San Francisco was home to the first 3 seasons of Color Splash, and many of the people in attendance expressed regret that he has moved on. I wish David good luck on all his upcoming endeavors, and look forward to seeing the new series.

Thanks also to Rocky Prior and Mary Zachman of Mythic Paint who made all of this possible. What a great company to be doing business with. These folks mirror my values of integrity, community and entrepreneurial spirit. Great job!