January Color of the Month

Hello January!

This month’s color is actually several colors, ranging from red earth
toned caramel through rich, deep purple reds, yellow, orange, peach, and
even into greens! Yep, that’s right, this months’ color comes from the
January birthstone, the Garnet.

All of these colors can be found in the garnet. This beautiful stone has
everything going for it; a huge array of colors, excellent durability and
surprisingly affordable, too! Not only does this stone have the large
range of color, but there are even some that have a color change aspect.
This is a very special stone!

Are you a January baby? Don’t like your birthstone? I suggest you
take another look, I’ll bet there is a garnet color you’ll like.

The zodiac sign for January is Capricorn, the Mountain Goat. This
symbol is all about hard work, faith, truth and grace. Capricorn born look
at life as one big project. They are ambitious, determined and very adaptable.
One step at a time, pragmatic, dedicated, almost to the point of stubbornness.

Thankfully, Capricorns are patient, efficient and organized. Sometimes
they can take life too seriously, but they love the climb to the top for that clean
fresh air just like their zodiac symbol the majestic Mountain Goat.

With a history almost as long as the zodiac and the garnet, Carnation is
the flower for January. This flower's history dates back to the ancient Greek
and Roman times. One of the world’s oldest cultivated flowers, the carnation
is appreciated for its ruffled appearance, clove like scent and long blooming period.
Even though there are many meanings for the carnation, the most widely
accepted are fascination, distinction and love.

In the early years the colors were shades of pale pink and peach, the palette
of available colors has grown to include red, yellow, white, purple and even green.
It was in the early 19th century that the carnation became the official
flower of Mother’s Day, in addition to having significance in many other cultures.

So, let’s get this year off to a great start and bring a lovely garnet color into
your home, and make a resolution to keep a vase of fresh flowers, like the happy
carnation, each month. It won't cost much and the value and pleasure of having
fresh flowers in a room is multiplied by the smiles every time you look at them.

Since we're continuing with the "cocooning" trend in our homes and lives, why
not choose a deep, rich, color saturated jewel tone from the family of garnets
and add it to an entry or powder room.

You'll be amazed at how it makes you feel!