Adobe Kuler

In in the process of trying to figure out how to update my blog with a fresh look, I decided to start with figuring out what the color scheme should be. I knew right where to go. I had stumbled upon Adobe Kuler before when helping my wife figure out colors for her blog - The CraftyCucumber.

I was presently surprised to see a new feature of the Adobe site; the ability to upload a photo to create your color themes. You simply import an image and it pulls five colors from the image for you to consider. You have the option to select different moods: Colorful, Bright, Muted, Deep and Dark. Select the one you like best or you can create something custom by selecting what colors you prefer from your image.

This photo was literally taken at the side of the road. 

I am planning on incorporating an old, favorite picture of myself as part of the new header so it only makes sense to borrow colors from the image.

This Adobe Kuler tool made this part of redesigning my blog so easy and now I just need to figure out how I want to use each color.

I have my color theme saved on the Adobe Kuler site, which I called "Side of the Road"  and I welcome others to check it out and please let me know what you think.

Try out the Adobe Kuler tool and let me know what you think of it.
How have others started a site redesign? What tips would you be willing to share?