Orange is a hot accent color for spring 2011. Think this hue isn't right for you? Think again.

Here are some ideas for incorporating orange into your life.

— Jane Hudson

The color orange signifies:

• Happiness

• Energy

• Confidence

• Creativity

• Laughter

Color is energy, with the power to change your mood. Michele Bernhardt of colorstrology.com says orange promotes creativity.

Orange expands your thinking. It reduces self-consciousness and allows you to express yourself with confidence. Use it in your home when you want to feel younger. Is it the color of laughter and celebration.

— House Beautiful's 500+ Favorite Paint Colors

Try an orange:

• Mouse pad
• Coffee mug
• Bordered notecard
• Child's room wall
• Kitchen towel
• Throw pillow

— House Beautiful's 500+ Favorite Paint Colors

Should you use orange in a room?

• Warm colors like orange give off energy. Use these hues in spaces where you anticipate and want activity, like an outdoor living room.

• Orange is not as aggressive as red, but is a stimulating color, said to increase oxygen supply to the brain and promote mental activity.

• Orange can make you feel like hurrying, which is why it's usually used in fast-food places and quick-mart-type stores.

• Orange also stimulates appetite, so use with caution in the dining room or kitchen!

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Juicy lips

Make your lips hard to miss. What's the one shade your ultra-flattering pout can't live without? Bright, cheerful coral. It is the hue of the moment.

— www.belk.com

Tip: Keep eye makeup minimal. Add a hint of coral blush. 

Orange blossom

• Orange flowers, like this gerbera daisy, attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
• Pair them with blue salvia for a knockout combination in a container or flower bed.

Get a dose of Vitamin C with this classic cocktail. Cheers!

The Screwdriver

5 ounces orange juice

2 ounces vodka

Orange slice

Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in vodka and orange juice. Stir well. Garnish with orange slice and serve.

— www.ehow.com