A couple of weeks ago, I came across a product called My Color Keeper. I wrote to the company and asked if it would be possible to get a sample, and within a week I received two Color Keepers in the mail. I think it’s a great little product, and want to share it with you in case you haven’t heard of it.

My Color Keeper is essentially your own little personalized fan deck. It allows you to keep a record of the colours you've used throughout your home, both indoors and outdoors. The concept is pretty simple and straightforward.
- Open the screw holding the deck together and remove the cards. Apply a paint colour to as many cards as you need (up to twelve per deck) and allow to dry.
- Flip the card over and record all the information about the paint colour – what rooms(s) you used it in, if you used it indoors or outdoors, the brand, the colour name and number, the sheen, where you purchased the paint, the painter’s name (if you hired a painter), and any special formula information.
- Return the cards to the screw, re-attach the deck, and there you go – your very own personal fan deck with a record of all the paint colours in your home.
There’s also a card that will hold a business card from your paint store, painter, decorator, or contractor. My Color Keeper is small enough to fit into your purse or pocket, so you can bring it with you when you’re shopping for furniture and fabrics.
If you’re interested in picking up a Color Keeper, contact YHDistributors to find a retailer near you in Canada.
Phone : 888-933-5999
E-mail: yhdistributors@bellnet.ca
If you’re in Ottawa, you can get a Color Keeper at Hampton Paint (a Benjamin Moore dealer) located in the Hampton Plaza at Carling & Kirkwood. And seeing as I have two Color Keepers, I think I’ll give one away to one of my readers. Just leave a comment below and tell me what your favourite paint colour is (brand and colour name). I’ll use random.org to pick a winner on October 26th.
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What a great little tool.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Its about time they come out with something like this. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI could use this! Sure would be better than my ziploc bag full of paint chips :) My favourite colour is Stonington Grey by Benjamin Moore and Caliente by Benjamin Moore is a close second!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic idea. I don't want to win it though, I'm sure I will misplace it. LOL
ReplyDeleteI keep track by writing the colours I have used on my blog. Just this week I needed a quart for touchups and found the colour on my blog :)
I love this product...what a great idea! My favourite colour (right now) would have to be Benjamin Moore's Ranchwood CC500.
ReplyDeleteHow neat! Is the first photo off their website? It appears to be the fabric http://www.younghouselove.com has used!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win... my favourite paint right now is Moonshine by Benjamin Moore, I'm thinking of commiting to it for my master bedroom. Boring I know, but I will have pops of yellow everywhere else! haha
I try.... to keep all my colors organized in a folder, without great success! This is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt's very very hard to name a favorite. Hmm. Maybe Iron Mountain from BM. Or, at least that's it for today!
I think it's a great idea! My favourite neutral that I used in most areas of my home is Benjamin Moore's "Florentine Plaster" ... I love it, it's such a versatile colour. Depending on what lighting it can look anywhere from a nice gray to taupe to soft sage green!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic idea! Unfortunately, we live in a no- paint rental (sadface).
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Kelly. Would be useful when working with clients as well. My system, although it works is a little archaic. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to keep all the colours together. Don't know if I have a favourite colour but here's one of my favourites Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172. A very warm gray that plays well with others! ;-)
ReplyDeleteNot entering the contest but I love this colour keeper idea. Thanks for sharing and letting us know where to get them.
ReplyDeleteThanks! This might sound crazy, but I love BM Cloud White. After moving into a house where EVERY room had a different colour of white trim and doors, unifying my house with this creamy white made me happier than I can express!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! A favourite colour ... hmmm hard to pick, but right now I'm crushing on BM'S Sundried Tomato, which will be the feature wall in my DR/LR. Love the warmth of it!
ReplyDeleteWell this is rather genius, I might have to fashion something similar myself. Great find Kelly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteMichelle - mewhrs@aol.com
Thanks for the mention for where to buy in Ottawa.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for Christmas stocking stuffers.
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