It’s that time when the folks at Pantone decide what the new hit color will be for the following year, sending designers to their drawing boards, retailers to restock shelves and consumers to toss anything not in the new hue.
Dazzling Blue is shade. It’s bright, kind of cobalty-royal. It’s not my favorite, being mostly a green or orange gal, but hey, that’s what makes a market. 
It replaces last year’s Emerald. And the year before: Tangerine Tango. Speaking of Tangerine Tango, the book, is one-year-old this month.
Check it out! It’s a great little gift book that fits in a handbag or back pocket. Perfect for Halloween baskets, hostess gifts, and stocking stuffers.
So does Dazzling Blue work for you? What do you already own in the new hot shade?
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I was a journalist (Danbury News-Times, Ct), before becoming a teacher, and continue to write for professional journals. I have written several study guides for Penguin Books and write for Education Update, a newspaper based in New York City. (www.educationupdate.com). I’ve interviewed many authors, college presidents, and scientists. I wrote “The Kentucky Derby’s Forgotten Jockeys” for Smithsonian Magazine's website, www.smithsonian.com. (April, 2009). Two essays have been published in book anthologies; one for Wisdom of Our Mothers, (Familia Books) and the other in “College Search and Parent Rescue: Essay for Parents by Parents of College-Going Students.” (St. Martin’s Press).
I was a middle school Language Arts teacher for more than 10 years and have just completed a five year grant position under No Child Left Behind in Newark, NJ public schools.
I have three children, two daughters-in law, and six grandchildren. I'm an avid cyclist, knitter, cook, and reader. I love theater, museums, and yoga.
I love that dazzling blue. Ive been told blue is my color.
Congrats on one year of your book. I’ve always loved that title!!
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Love the dazzling blue!!! And so exciting that TT is one year old. I am still happily gifting them!
How about a sequel?! Thanks for the fashion update and fun post, Lisa!
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As you know Judy, I ‘ve been thinking of it but can’t come up with a great title yet. And have other projects I’m working on too. Maybe next year.
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Thanks for the fashion update, Lisa! I do like the dazzling blue. I do have at least one top in that color so I’m all set for the runway. 😉
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I’ll look for you in your Dazzling Blue!
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That’s Duke blue around here! Happy birthday to Tangerine Tango. And thank you again, Lisa, for being the editor and publisher. You did a wonderful job! Our local bookstore recently asked for a few more copies, which Judy delivered.
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Great! You two should do a reading! Or let’s figure out a time and I’ll come down to join you.. Chris could come by too!
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Good idea! 🙂
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I like it; it matches my mood ring. 😉 We have similar titles today… not color, but the two point title. Like it!
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That’s a great blue, which is definitely my spectrum. Purple will always be number one, though!
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Thanks for stopping in! I like purple too.
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 9:15 PM, cyclingrandma
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Love this color. i have seen sweaters, skirts and coats in this shade of blue. i think I will have to get a sweater.
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I am also a fan of this blue. It’s not a color I would wear (my colors are those of autumn), but I do love it. It’s my son’s favorite color. And congrats on one year since your book came out. I love it!
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Thanks!
On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM, cyclingrandma
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My favorite!! “royal” blue and it reminds me of wearing a pillowcase in that color when I had to sing the male lead in Camelot at St Joseph’s camp for girls!
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Love that image! Home-made costumes are the best!
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yummy color…and kate can wear just about anything and look fabulous… 🙂 i couldn’t say the same for myself…but i do what i can… 🙂
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Yes, she can. I’m sure you can too!
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