In the meantime, here are some very PRETTY (girly) pictures:
How cute is that bathroom? Makes me feel like primping.
Showing posts with label Color. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Color. Show all posts
Friday, December 16, 2011
A Little Pink
I'll admit it. I'm not that excited about some upcoming Elle Decor Top 20 designer portfolios... And I've been avoiding those posts... But I will get back on track this week.
In the meantime, here are some very PRETTY (girly) pictures:
How cute is that bathroom? Makes me feel like primping.
In the meantime, here are some very PRETTY (girly) pictures:
How cute is that bathroom? Makes me feel like primping.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Blue and Orange on a Rainy Tuesday
I'm serious - it's coming down outside! It's looked like evening all day.
Anyway... With Thanksgiving day fast approaching, the blogging week looks very short... I'll be back tomorrow with another A List designer from Elle Decor's 2011 list. But in the meantime, here are some pretties in the way of blue and orange:
I think I like the aqua combos best. You?
Anyway... With Thanksgiving day fast approaching, the blogging week looks very short... I'll be back tomorrow with another A List designer from Elle Decor's 2011 list. But in the meantime, here are some pretties in the way of blue and orange:
I think I like the aqua combos best. You?
Monday, November 14, 2011
Blue + White 4 Ever
Today, I'm thinking about blue and white...
I love this simple combination. When in doubt - you can never go wrong with blue and white. Fads come and go (didn't we all hate brown and orange in the '80s and '90s?) - but this palette can be easily updated with accessories and splashes of color like the yellow and green in image #1.
Chic. Effortless. Timeless.
Now - off to carve a heart on a tree: Kate + Blue & While 4 Ever.
I love this simple combination. When in doubt - you can never go wrong with blue and white. Fads come and go (didn't we all hate brown and orange in the '80s and '90s?) - but this palette can be easily updated with accessories and splashes of color like the yellow and green in image #1.
Chic. Effortless. Timeless.
Now - off to carve a heart on a tree: Kate + Blue & While 4 Ever.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Some Much Needed Color
As much as I enjoyed writing my first post about Elle Decor's 2012 A List - I really need a color fix...
Ah - that feels better. We shall see what the list brings us this week...Until then!
Ah - that feels better. We shall see what the list brings us this week...Until then!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Autumn Color
The leaves are changing (remember - I don't actually live in Key West!) and the view out my window is looking decidedly orange.
I've never been a fan of this autumn version of orange for interiors...but no matter shade of orange you prefer, it certainly warms up a room.
Speaking of autumn themed interiors - have you seen the cover of House Beautiful?
I really hate this. Well - hate is a strong word. But I vehemently dislike this wall color. I do appreciate that it's an interesting wall treatment and it certainly does "glow." But at the end of the day, I just can't get behind poo-brown walls.
I think it might be time to do some more "looking for what I DO like" in current interior design. I get way more out of that than I do talking about what I don't like. This is something I did last year with Elle Decor's top 25 designers of 2010 and I loved the process of broadening my perspective and considering new ideas. It's so easy for people to become set in their ways - and design style offers no exception. I've been meaning to do the same thing with Elle Decor's top 25 for 2011. I'm a few months behind that issue of course...but better late than never. I'll start next week.
Until then - have a wonderful weekend (possibly with some falling leaves).
I've never been a fan of this autumn version of orange for interiors...but no matter shade of orange you prefer, it certainly warms up a room.
Speaking of autumn themed interiors - have you seen the cover of House Beautiful?
I really hate this. Well - hate is a strong word. But I vehemently dislike this wall color. I do appreciate that it's an interesting wall treatment and it certainly does "glow." But at the end of the day, I just can't get behind poo-brown walls.
I think it might be time to do some more "looking for what I DO like" in current interior design. I get way more out of that than I do talking about what I don't like. This is something I did last year with Elle Decor's top 25 designers of 2010 and I loved the process of broadening my perspective and considering new ideas. It's so easy for people to become set in their ways - and design style offers no exception. I've been meaning to do the same thing with Elle Decor's top 25 for 2011. I'm a few months behind that issue of course...but better late than never. I'll start next week.
Until then - have a wonderful weekend (possibly with some falling leaves).
Monday, October 17, 2011
Bold Lines
As much as I am drawn to colorful spaces - there is something very compelling about black and white decor. I particularly love a black stripe or two...
Color addicts can always add bright accents in the way of throw pillows, accessories, statement furniture...or possibly a ruffled gown for effect.
Happy Monday!
Color addicts can always add bright accents in the way of throw pillows, accessories, statement furniture...or possibly a ruffled gown for effect.
Happy Monday!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Pink and Green - Only for the Preppy?
Are you old enough to remember the Preppy Handbook?
If you were born after 1980 then the answer is no. But that's okay - I think we all know that pink and green is a color combination typically associated with headband wearing girls named Muffy.
No matter how chic and sophisticated this palette can be in decor, we hear "pink and green" and think about turtlenecks with little whale motifs and twill skirts paired with penny loafers. Okay - maybe you have to have been born before 1980 for that specific imagery...but "pink + green = preppy" is a color bias firmly now rooted in American culture.
Here are some rooms that are decidedly pretty in pink & green...
Preppy or not, I think Muffy would approve!
If you were born after 1980 then the answer is no. But that's okay - I think we all know that pink and green is a color combination typically associated with headband wearing girls named Muffy.
No matter how chic and sophisticated this palette can be in decor, we hear "pink and green" and think about turtlenecks with little whale motifs and twill skirts paired with penny loafers. Okay - maybe you have to have been born before 1980 for that specific imagery...but "pink + green = preppy" is a color bias firmly now rooted in American culture.
Here are some rooms that are decidedly pretty in pink & green...
Preppy or not, I think Muffy would approve!
Monday, September 26, 2011
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