EVERYWHERE—Benjamin Moore has announced Lemon Sorbet (2019-60) as the 2013 color of the year. "The palette is shifting from super saturated and strong hues to softer, lighter pastel shades," said one of the paint firm's designers in a statement. "It's the perfect partner for the emerging palette of freshened, polished pastels that promise to be favorites in the coming year." This could go well, or this could to terribly, terribly wrong. [CurbedWire Inbox]
NYC—Cortney and Bob Novogratz will be on hand at the CB2 flagship tonight to sign copies of their newest book, Home by Novogratz and officially debut their collection for the furnishings chain. More info, right this way. [CurbedWire Inbox]
EVERYWHERE—On Thursday night, Design Within Reach stores nationwide will host Design Night Out, complete with apps, beverages, and extended hours. The festivities coincide with the high-end furnishings retailer's semi-annual sale. [CurbedWire Inbox]
THE INTERNET—Say hey to 3RD HOME, a home-exchange site offering "premier vacation experiences," according to the release. Although it was founded in 2010, the recent publicity push brings to light the opportunities for second homeowners "to optimize the potential of their real estate asset" while exploring "a world of luxury properties in the most desirable locations with nominal membership and transaction fees." [CurbedWire Inbox]