Next weekend, I'll be in New York at the JA New York show, looking at finished jewelry (and some beads) from hundreds of vendors. In the meantime, I've been searching different sites for color trends. (I started thinking about color again after reading Stacy's blog post about colors.)

Here are a few jewelry supply sites that also feature helpful color ideas and information:

• Auntie's Beads: This month, they highlight "vintage romance" in reds and pinks.

• Fire Mountain: They post seasonal color trends and archive previous articles.

• Fusion Beads: Every month, they post new inspiration pieces (I esp. loved their December ornaments).

• Lima Beads: They have a Fresh Picks section where you can group your favorite beads and colors (as well as leave comments on others' picks). 

• Beadin Path: They sell vintage Lucite bead mixes. I just ordered Neopolitan. 

And, in other news, what do you think of Pantone's color of the year?

I have to admit that it's gorgeous, but no immediate design possibilities come to mind. Maybe that should be my design challenge this year: working with unfamiliar palettes. Let us know what you're up to, color-wise.