The Magic of Magenta

Doesn't magenta just make you smile?

 

 

 

 

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What Goes Around Comes Back Around

When I spotted the green velvet curtains for Madeline's nursery at WorldMarket, I had no idea that green was making a comeback.

 

 

But after checking out some of my fave blogger ladies, it seems that hunter green is the new thing. 

 

On Monday, Elements of Style alerted me that hunter green is a trend with these inspiration images:

 

 

 

On Tuesday, The Mustard Ceiling asked if hunter green is a BAM or SLAM and posted these images:

 

 

I had no idea I was participating in a trend.  I feel very cutting edge right now.

 

 

Living Room Inspiration

My living room needs some help.  For some reason, it is the hardest room for me to decorate.  I think it's because we spend the most time in this room, so I really need to love all the things in here because I will look at them 95% of the time I am in the house.  Also, everything has to be super durable and childproof which sometimes narrows your options for furniture, fabrics, and accessories.  Here are some inspirations for this room:

 

 

I'm still working through the design for this room. 

I'll keep you posted on the progress.



Color Inspiration

There are plenty of websites out there providing color inspiration for your home, but the coolest one I have seen is Design Seeds, which I found via the Lisa Sherry Interieurs blog.  What makes the this site stand out is the beautiful images that provide the inspiration for their original color palettes.  Here are a few of my faves:

 

 

You can browse by color value, theme, or just view the new palette that is posted each day on the site. 

 

The Design Seeds blog also provides intriguing images of interiors, clothing, and travel.  I feel like I've had a mini vacay when looking at the travel shots!  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Closet Orange and Blue Fan

Lately, orange and blue has cropped up in my clothing.  Recent purchases include this dress from Target

and this stingray bracelet from leighelena. 

My obsession with this color combo is now spilling over into the home. I am thinking of orange and blue for my living room.  Here are some inspiration photos:

Caitlin Wilson

Celerie Kemble

 Steven Volpe

 Tilton Fenwick

Angie Hranowsky

The problem: 

in the state of Alabama, this color combo represents Auburn football 

my hubby is a huge Alabama football fan

I think I will have to keep my obsession with orange and blue in the closet for a while.