Shades such as sage, olive, and forest green are cropping up everywhere ... trends and focus too much on being unique. Have fun and paint things whatever color makes you happy, I say!" ...

For warm, rich olive try Farrow & Ball's "Bancha" or "Sap Green." For charcoal, try Benjamin Moore's "Witching Hour" or "Flint." Periwinkle is a unique color that hovers between lavender and mauve ...