Fashion inspiration...Vera Wang...

I recently bought a Vera Wang top and I was thrilled as I've been looking to buy something from her petite collection at Kohl's for ages!  It is a multi-colored top with an asymmetrical neckline which gives it a unique and slightly edgy design. One of the things I love about it is the mix of colors, which got me thinking about how it would influence the colors in a room. I'm sure we have all thought about this, when you buy a piece of clothing what do you love about it? I think Domino magazine used to do a feature on clothes/rooms.  So here is my interpretation of how you could use this top to design a room:

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Hopefully you can see the colors here - it is 

brighter than it looks with lots of yellows, greens,

reds and pinks and hint of teal -

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I LOVE this TETRIS lamp! This is my favorite example -

I love all the colors here - 

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All images from my PINTEREST boards -

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The richer palette part 2...

Following my post yesterday highlighting a beautiful and more glamorous palette for the home with deep blue, green and hot pink, I have found furniture and accessories in the same colors to go in the home, so its sort of a 'Gotta have these' kind of day - enjoy your Sunday and tell me which piece and color you want to include in your next project or home!

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Just for fun! I love this hot pink lamp from Kohl's

And here is a dresser I painted orange:

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I bought this for 50 cents from my neighbor-

it was a mishmash of blue + white with 

ugly metal pulls that were rusted. I

replaced those with wooden knobs from 

Home Depot and painted them to match the

bureau with Sherwin Williams 'Rejuvenate' -

I copied the two colors that were used here:

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By Tobi Fairley in Traditional Home - I 

also painted my side tables in the turquoise -

I love this color combo -do you?

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A richer palette...

I know everyone has been talking pastels this spring, but let's take a look at a richer, more saturated palette for the home that can bring out the best in what a room has to offer.  I love the deep blues, greens and pinks that paint companies like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams have to offer, but, my inspiration comes from Pinterest this morning. Where else can you find such beautiful photos in one place?? Plus, it goes great with my Earl Grey tea!  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the weekend -

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Gorgeous deep blue wall mixed with white

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This green is stunning, bringing the outdoors in

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I LOVE this hot pink to greet you as you enter a home

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE? WOULD YOU 

LIVE WITH ANY OF THESE COLORS? 

MAYBE IN ONE HOUSE? 

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Yellow + white = Gorgeous Bedroom

I have been remiss in posting this week as I have a few things going on and I'm taking a blogging class! But, because its so cold here in Downeast Maine, I thought it would be a good idea to post this gorgeous yellow in a dreamy bedroom to remind you that spring is, in fact, coming very soon...when, who knows? But until then, I want to look at bright colors. Enough of the black, grey, maroons and browns - its over!! So let's think spring and move forward!! Happy Sunday!!

What do you LOVE about this room? What don't 

you love? Would you use these colors in your bedroom?

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Saturday in the kitchen...

What do you love about this kitchen? What don't you love? The sun is finally shining here in Maine so I will be out and about today. After all the snow, its going to be refreshing to feel warmer air and sunshine, I am so ready to kick old man winter to the curb!  I want to know what you might do differently in this kitchen or if you would leave it as is.

What do I love? The blue color is fabulous and I love it mixed with the black

and white. The yellow is also a punchy addition as is the tile backsplash in 

the same blue, black and white. I also like the darker cabinets and the mix of

textures in the room. Anything you would change or keep? Do tell! 

Have a great day!

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What do you love about this kitchen?

Hello blog world, its Sunday and I'm resting at home trying to get rid of this nasty old cold.  I thought I would pose a question today for this picture of a lovely kitchen. What do you like about it? What draws you to it, if anything?  What is the first thing you notice? What words would you use to describe it? Just some things to think about as you decide what you may or may like about this kitchen.  Have a great Sunday!

What do I like? Well, the rustic cabinets with the metal, white,

baskets and blackboards all seem to mix together so well in 

combination with the dark floor.  I love the whitewashed look of

the cabinets as well as the regular stove, not some fancy

Wolf range. Its a very down to earth kitchen don't you think? I also

love that the island is a simple table, not an overdone, fancy 

cabinet that seems to be in every renovated kitchen with granite

countertops.  It is a bit French country no? Original, quirky, unique are what 

come to mind to describe this kitchen. Whew! What do you think?? 

I would love

to hear from you!!

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Gotta have these!...spring trend edition...

So you've all seen the new trends in color for the spring right? Black + white, floral, green, yellow, pastels and white among others so I thought I would highlight some of these with items you can add to your home or a client's home for new the season.  Which is your favorite?

Floral chair - the Victoria Wingback from World Market

Black + white from West Elm

Green lamps from Pottery Barn

Yellow + white duvet from West Elm

Yellow + white shower curtain from West Elm

Pastel glasses from Pottery Barn

Fabulous white slipcover from Macy's

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