Name the New Neighborhood Contest!
Check out these new colors! I’ve experimented with all three in different variations as part of the L’Enfant Color Series. Now, they’re all becoming part of the permanent Neighborhood Fiber Co. color family!
My only problem is naming them. I always struggle with picking new names for each color. Which neighborhood best reflects the color? What do I know about the neighborhood? So, this time, it’s up to you! Here are closeup shots of each color.
Pinks:
Greens:
Blues:
Next Wednesday, May 19, I will select the new color names from your suggestions. I will also randomly select three winners to each receive a skein of yarn in one of the new colors. And here are the rules/instructions for the contest:
- - Go to the comment section and leave your suggestion for neighborhood names for any or all of the colors.
- - Be sure to include your email address so I can contact you if you win.
- - Be sure to mention which color goes with which neighborhood.
- - ONLY Columbus, OH and Washington, DC area neighborhoods are eligible.
- - Don’t worry if someone else has already suggested your neighborhood. You can still comment with the same suggestion and be entered to win the yarn.
Now, I know that it’s hard to adequately capture colors on computer monitors. For this reason, folks local to DC or Columbus can go see the yarn in person at Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA or at Wonderknit in Columbus, OH.
Jen Lawson Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 2:38 pmThat green is DEFINITELY Victorian Village! It makes me think of Goodale Park with all of the lilypads! I don’t know if I can get this specific, but the pink reminds me of downtown Dublin. Downtown (around 161 & High in Dublin- not the High you are thinking of, but where Jeni’s is in Dublin) is very colorful and sort of has that architectured-old feel to it. The blues make me think of Old Worthington- cute shops, farmer’s market, etc.
Yay for new colors! :)
Rachel B. Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 2:48 pmPinkish Purple: Victorian Village in Columbus
Green: Beechwold, a sub neighborhood of Clintonville
Blue: NationWide Arena District! LOL
Just kidding! How about Dennison Place (The Circles) which is a very pretty area with mini-parks. It’s a sub-neighborhood of University district/ Victorian Village.
Sweet Charlotte Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 3:32 pmGreen: Hawthorne a neighborhood in DC just off northern Rock Creek Park.
Pink: The Palisades
Blue: Michigan Park
Robin Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 3:32 pmPeach District Pink!
Glen Echo Green?
Matt Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 3:53 pmCrosby pink
Patrick Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 4:22 pmBlue-LITTLE FAIRVIEW
Nikki Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 4:24 pmApologies if you already have these names in your colorways!
Blue: Mayfair
Pink: Penn Quarter
Green: River Terrace
Carlos Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 4:25 pmBlue – Little Fairview
Koala TigerHawk Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 4:38 pmBlue: Little Fairview
PhlagerustheMightyandAllConsuming Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 4:41 pmBLUE-Little Fairview
Joseph Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 7:34 pmBlue – Little Fairview!
dclulu Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 7:58 pmPink: Kenilworth (because I swear some of the blooming water lilies are that color)
Green: Wesley Heights
Blue: Capitol Hill
dclulu Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 7:58 pmP.S. They’re all so beautiful and vibrant!
Jenifer Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:01 pmPink: Sasha Pink
Green: Turquoise Green
Blue: Electric Company Blue
chelette Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 9:25 pmThe pink Military Road when all the azaleas are in bloom
The green Spring Valley
Blue Haines point. This is a long shot but that’s what came to mind
I see why its so hard for you but guess having Ohio helps
Becky Says:
May 15th, 2010 at 6:57 amGreens – Murfield Village (in honor of the upcoming golf tournament)
Blues – Powell
Pinks – Jeffery Mansion (in Bexley – beautiful in the springtime)
Chris Says:
May 16th, 2010 at 10:33 amMy brain thinks the pink is more Victorian Village, and the green goes with Dublin. I live in Grandview, so I gotta claim the blue for Grandview ;)
Meaghan Says:
May 16th, 2010 at 11:24 amPink – Buzzard’s Point (because that’s where Ziegfeld’s/Secrets moved…heehee!)
Green – Manor Park or Palisades (sounds fancy)
Blue – Edgewood (BECAUSE YOU WILL BE MOVING THERE SOON AND MAKING ME HAPPY!)
xo :-)
Erin Says:
May 16th, 2010 at 8:53 pmBlue-little fairview!
YarnRULZ Says:
May 16th, 2010 at 9:21 pmBlue for Little Fairview!
Bridgette Says:
May 17th, 2010 at 3:58 pmblue – McPhearson Square
pink – The Hill in Spring
green – tidal basin
so vibrant and gorgeous, as always!!!
beth b Says:
May 17th, 2010 at 4:06 pmI vote Hill North for the pink! The gardens and yards this spring were awash with that color!
Or, i guess you could use tidal basin too…i hear they have cherry trees or something there? i can never see anything through the people & their fanny packs.
Melissa Says:
May 17th, 2010 at 4:43 pmPink – Tidal Basin
Green – Woodley Park
Blue – Maine Ave
Laurie Gonyea Says:
May 17th, 2010 at 7:27 pmPink – Kenwood (it reminds me of the cherry blossoms there)
Blue – Dupont
Green – Tidal Basin
Elizabeth Says:
May 17th, 2010 at 9:28 pmJust started my first project with your yarn (1600 Pennsylvania) and it is absolutely delicious!
Pink: Tidal Basin
Green: Rock Creek
Blue: Farragut Square
Shani Says:
May 18th, 2010 at 7:59 amPink: Kenilworth
Green: Takoma Park
Blue: Georgetown
Anne Lindenfeld Says:
May 18th, 2010 at 10:37 amHow about “Tivoli” for the pink? It’s not exactly an official neighborhood name, but the Tivoli is certainly the center of Columbia Heights.
I like “Barnaby Woods” for the green. It’s where I live, and only a block from very green trees of Rock Creek Park.
Anacostia says blue to me. Well, in about 20 more years of cleanup.
Very fun exercise ! Thanks, Karida!
Mia Says:
May 18th, 2010 at 10:51 amHow about naming the blue Potomac? It isn’t a neighborhood but it is part of the whole area. And it is vital to whole region.
And the pinks remind me of the cherry blossoms around town in the spring. So maybe Tidal Basin Pink? Although they could be the azalea bushes in spring too. But I like Tidal Basin Pink.
arthella Says:
May 18th, 2010 at 2:34 pmalthough they’re not neighborhoods, please consider these noteworthy landmarks:
pink – the smithsonian
blue – hains point
green – rock creek park
Kathleen Says:
May 18th, 2010 at 3:54 pmI love Arthella’s suggestion of landmarks – but I’d suggest:
Blue = Air & Space Museum
Green = Rock Creek Park (largest National Park within a city!)
Pink = Tidal Basin (with the cherry trees in bloom)
Astrid Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 3:52 pmwonderful colors, especially the blue and green
blue — capitol hill
green — foggy bottom
pink — McArthur
Marti Says:
June 4th, 2010 at 10:54 amDon’t know if you’ve decided on names for them yet, but here’s my two-bits worth.
BLUE – Washington Monument (for the reflecting pools)
PINK – Park of Roses Gazebo (at Whetstone)
GREEN – Muirfield Village (was gonna suggest someplace else, but it begs a different green.)