Design Happens

Back in November, the fabulous and visionary Jeanine Hays blogged about the watercolor trend. Now that summer has arrived, I’m seeing more and more of these patterns showing up in stores.

Light and airy designs are perfect for the summer months when most of us are looking for a little relief from the heat. The unsaturated hues brighten a room, or even a place setting, without the weight that deep colors can add. What are your thoughts on this trend? Is it here for a little while, or will it be a flash in the Summer of 2011 pan?

[Duvet: Urban Outfitters; Mug: Kate Spade; Dishes: Palais; Anthropologie: Pillow and Chair]