David picked up these groovy Sherwin Williams paint color palettes a while ago and I have been meaning to scan and post them.

Of course, scanning means the colors are off a bit.  They are greyer for sure, the yellows not so yellow-y, in real life.

The line is called the “Suburban Modern Preservation Palette” and here is what they have to say about it:

Your future is bright.  With clear, cheerful colors the 1950’s exhibited a new American outlook.  The exuberance showed up on the walls as striking shades like Chartreuse and organic shapes like boomerangs.  Whether you just feel nostalgia for those optimistic days, or you want to recreate the period in exciting detail, our Suburban palette provides the hues you desire.

They really hit the nail on the head with these things.  Couldn’t we all use some exuberance and optimism right about now?  I’m wishing I had gone for a pink/green/aqua theme for the ModWalls kitchen backsplash!  Ah, well, save it for the next remodel.

Thinking about buying, renovating, and somehow keeping it green at the same time?  You might want to check out this article on Bankrate:

Green mortgages save on energy, loan costs

Excerpt:

“Most energy-efficient mortgage, or EEM, programs let you qualify for bigger loans than you would otherwise by folding in the additional cost of making improvements for energy efficiency or of purchasing an already energy-efficient home. Another version of the green mortgage provides discounts on loan fees or interest rates for homes that are certified as energy-efficient.

Because mortgage interest payments are tax-deductible, an energy-efficient mortgage can be a more cost-effective way to finance home-energy improvements than using a credit card, bank loan or cash, which usually offer no tax benefits.”

Can we afford the solar panels?  Yes, we can!