Author: Ann Porter

A southerner transplanted in Naples, FL. My passion is design. I write for exploration, inspiration and creativity. My work has grown into a collaborative collection of projects, product and design tips, advice, travel and positivity.
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Sherwin-Williams 2023 Colormix Forecast

Sherwin-Williams Color Forecast for New Year

As some of you are adjusting to the start of school, everyone in the design world’s sights are set on the trends that will take over in the months ahead—especially the colors we’ll be seeing everywhere next year.  Sherwin-Williams is plotting a new course with its Colormix Forecast for 2023: Terra.

Presented as a collection of 40 colors spanning the spectrum of green and blue to brown, warmer neutrals, and even pops of yellow. Terra is separated into four palettes—Biome, Lore, Nexus, and Origin— collectively representing notions of connection, whether with the earth, our creative practices, ourselves, or our wildest dreams.

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Comprehensive Guide to Pantone Home Color Trends 2023

PANTONEVIEW HOME + INTERIORS 2023 inspiration curated by Kitchen Studio of Naples

As the world moves back to speed mode, contradictory feelings are emerging; we desperately want to enjoy life and freedom once again, but, at the same time, we feel the need to protect and preserve that ‘suspended’ space we experienced during the pandemic. Yet, this uncomfortable duality we are experiencing right now is a new feeling that has the power to become a wake-up call to new activism, unforeseen opportunities and unexpected ideas.

The PANTONEVIEW Home + Interiors 2023 color planner  speaks to this new design vision, one that is simultaneously anchored by what we want to keep and foster and by what we want to invent, create and experiment with. Releases every year by Pantone, this collection  features key color directives, suggested color harmonies plus material and product application for the home and furnishings market.

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Hisense USA Recalls Refrigerators

Hisense USA Recalls 55K Refrigerators

Hisense is recalling about 55,200 26.6 cubic-foot capacity French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker sold exclusively at Lowes.

According to the recall notice, the door hinges on affected models can break, causing the door to detach when opened and posing impact injury hazards.

Hisense USA Recalls 55K Refrigerators
Hisense HRF266N6CSE

The fridges were sold nationwide at Lowe’s and online from August 2020 to February 2022 for around $1,500. The recall involves about 55,200 fridges.

Hisense USA Recall Refrigerator Model:

    • Model number HRF266N6CSE
    • Serial numbers C2020050100001 through C2020123109000

You can locate your serial number by finding label located on the left interior side of the refrigerator, above the water dispenser.

Hisense is offering a free in-home repair of your affected appliance. Visit their recall portal or by calling toll-free at 888-497-1189 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.

In an effort to prevent incidents, it is suggested you stop using for refrigerator until your repair can be completed.