Emerald’s reign as Pantone’s color of the year is drawing to a close. What’s up for 2014? Orchid!

Via LA Times.

Soon, retailers will be churning out all things red-violet, but if you want to get a jump on the trend, here are a few pretties in this awesome shade:

Heliotrop Mongolian Lamb Throw Pillow from Lamps Plus, $185 (free shipping).

Purple Round Venya Scalloped Frame from World Market, $9.99.

Flip-Side Quilt and Sham from Garnet Hill, $38.00 – $168.00.

Bravo Metal Swivel Stools from Grandin Road, $49 on sale (reg. $199!).

Contemporary Cotton Pink/ Purple Square Pillows from Overstock, $53.99/pair.

Here’s how we combined this gorgeous color with neutrals, olive green and hot orange for an unexpected living room color palette a few years ago:

Applause, Pantone!