This week marked the beginning of May and we could not be more excited about it. Trees are beginning to bloom on the street and jackets are no longer a requirement—it seems that spring is finally here! In addition to the delightful warmer weather, though, we’re also thrilled about this month’s theme: color! In case you haven’t noticed, we can be pretty nuts about color. It is, after all, a wonderful tool for bringing life into interiors, old furniture, and objects. It is also, as we have found, a great metaphorical tool, utilized by artists, designers, and musicians to evoke specific feelings. This month’s playlist is all about color in that sense. From Prince’s Purple Rain to Wiz Khalifa’s Black & Yellow, here are some of our favorite color songs of the moment. What are your favorite color songs? Check out the full track listing and listen to the playlist after the jump! —Max
Below is a summary of this week’s highlights:
- Must Read: May Day Bouquet
- After the Jump: Raising the Bar for your Business
- D*S Editor’s Letter: May 2013
- Biz Ladies: How to Get a Facebook Ad Campaign Up by the End of the Day
- Biz Ladies Profile: Harper Poe of Proud Mary
- Sneak Peeks: Chelsea & Forrest Kline, PJ Mehaffey & Dylan Hightower, Jessica Walsh
- Living In: Mary Poppins
- Human/House/Harvey: Fiesta
- Behind the Bar: Anton Nocito’s Sarsaparilla Strawberry Float
- In the Kitchen with: Gaby Dalkin’s Avocado Coconut Ice Cream
- Past & Present: Piñata History + Our Favorite Piñatas
- Color of the Day: Tyrian Purple, Emerald Green, Pinks & Reds, Cinnabar Red, Naples Yellow
- Style Icon: Mama Sponge
- Before & After: Sarah’s Striped Dresser, Rachel & Andrew’s SF Office, Noon Design Studio
- DIY Projects: Gem Pushpins, Beaded Lamp Pull Cord
- Animal Love: Peacock
- Artwork: Rebecca Newport Paintings
- Misc.: Char-Bea by Ashley G, Cat + Dog Wallpaper, Nate Berkus Arrowhead Rugs, Rules of Refraction: a Toronto glass studio