Let’s All Live In Emerald City

Every year, the color gurus at Pantone choose a color to set the trend for everything from clothing, to décor and beyond. This year is officially the year of Emerald. To honor the Land of Oz we have selected five top choices to make going green easier than it’s ever been before!

For the table: This winter, preppy-chic brand C. Wonder burst onto the shopping scene with a veritable rainbow of fun clothes, accessories and home accoutrements. And of course, their emerald shades are some of their most brilliant. We’re in love with the Green Ikat Dinnerware – the verdant hue pops like never before when rendered in laidback Ikat and classic gold-rimmed ceramics.

$10-14, cwonder.com

For the nursery: Nothing says whimsy quite like a jaunty hot-air balloon. Land of Nod’s My Beautiful Balloon Hang Up (in green) is brand new for spring 2013 and crafted from handmade paper products and cotton thread. This simple and sweet décor piece will have your little one dreaming of flying off to the Emerald Isles and beyond!

$32, landofnod.com

For mom’s manicure: New York’s chilly temperatures may keep your hands permanently stuffed into gloves, but there’s no reason not to treat yourself to a groovy green nail makeover this season. Butter London’s glittering “Swinger” polish will keep a spring in your step until sunnier times arise. Plus, the polish is free from three of the harsh toxins found in most nail lacquers.

$15, butterlondon.com

For the office: Let the MoMA Design Store infuse some fun into your work day – or your child’s research project – with their brand new Snail Driver 8GB flash drive. This friendly snail – sporting a lovely Emerald shell – is just the ticket for storing and transferring important info. Plus, there’s a magnet on one side so the snail can hang out on metal surfaces!

$22, momastore.org

For the sweet sparkler: Forget Dorothy’s ruby slippers, this year is all about J.Crew’s dazzling Girls’ Classic Glitter Ballet Flats in Emerald green! Your little fashionista will have the whole block green with envy as she skips off to school in these shimmering shoes. Talk about giving high style the green light!

$59.50, jcrew.com

Mia Weber is an independent lifestyle journalist, blogger, and social media consultant. She can be reached at sopresh.blog@gmail.com and found on Twitter at @MeezyWeb.