Clockwise from left: Capel Rugs Dark Green Rug, Kendra Scott Green Maitlyn Earrings, Currey & Company Green Chandelier, Illume Balsam & Cedar Candle, Jonathan Adler Green Bargello Pillow and DL Rhein Apple Embroidered Pillow

New year, new color! Emerald is the hot new hue, according to the color experts at Pantone. Not that we’re surprised. We had a sneaking suspicion it would be big – we’ve been coveting it for months now on everything from rugs to pillows to lighting! Inspired by nature (the rolling hills of Ireland, we surmise?), it’s a welcome change from last year’s livelier color of the year, Tangerine Tango. We love that Emerald Green is lively but, because of its correlation with serenity in nature, also imparts a sense of balance and harmony. And any color that can do that is a hands-down winner in our book.

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Just in the nick of time (when winter has gone on far too long), Spring arrives to lift our spirits. Add a dash, an accent, a splash of green to your interiors to instantly brighten your day, your room. For the daring, dive in with bold green walls or wallpaper for a major wow factor. If that’s too much commitment for you, dip your toes in by adding glorious green throw pillows or an area rug that can be rotated around when the seasons change. Trust us, you’ll feel much better with a daily dose of greens!

Clockwise from top left: Zentique Furniture Wendy Sette, Kendra Scott Wren Earrings in Chalcedony, Jessie Steele Mitt Green and White Damask Oven, Jessie Steele Green and White Polka Dot Pot Mitt, DwellStudio Pebble Green Double Bulb Vase

Clockwise from top left: Jamie Young Medium Plum Jar Celadon Seeded Glass Table Lamp, DL Rhein Apple Green Basket Weave Embroidered Pillow, Trina Turk Blue & Green Embroidered Linen Geo Link Pillow, Kendra Scott Exclusive Otylia Ring in Smokey Quartz and Chalcedony, Kalon Studios Green Caravan Crib

Don’t be jealous, you too can be surrounded with colors as Spring-sational as these. What shade tickles your fancy? The delicacy of soft sage, the cheery brightness of spring green or the color of fresh grass? Get in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend and spruce up for the season with a fresh dose of green!

1. Green Zodiac Earrings 2. Breton Top in Pistachio Stripe 3. Sanctuary Original Peace Pant 4. Emerald Isle Wedges 5. Language Boho Top in Clover 6. Opi Nail Polish in Simply Smashing 7. Emerald Hand Pounded Gold Vermeil Bands

1. Nordstrom ‘Whisper’ Mixed Stripe Cashmere Wrap in Green with Heather Grey 2. Irish Rose Hair Pins 3. Silk Dupioni Bracelet 4. Thea Kelly Frock by Tracy Reese 5. MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Santorini – Large’ Straw Basket Tote in Garden Green

That “affectionate pinch” for those NOT wearing green on Saint Patrick’s Day? We’d rather not be a part of that group, thank you very much! Instead we’ve come up with a few stylish ways to work green into your attire this Thursday. From head to toe and everything in between, we’re sharing some of our favorite green accessories and attire. Keep an eye out for lucky leprechauns too (since having a little gold to accent your green would be a lovely thing!)

Clover Cuprcakes by FamilyFun Magazine, Kiwi Ice Pops by Firefly, St, Patty’s Day Cake by I Am Baker

St. Patrick’s Day Pizza by Make The Best of Everything, Cucumber Sandwiches recipe and photo by Martha Stewart, Shamrock Toasties by FamilyFun Magazine

Kids love to wear green in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, but getting them to eat their greens? Not such an easy sell. While these are not exactly sprouts and spinach, they sure are adorable ideas to surprise your kids with. Those lucky little leprechauns, having such a fun and creative mom!