Cool Ocean Blues

Cool ocean blues are refreshing and vibrant for your

home decor and your latest style!

house beautiful, hand blown sink, beach chairs print,

striped towel, house design idea, sea glass necklace

Bright and Bold Colors: Turquoise and Orange

My newest favorite color trend is Turquoise and Orange! They are vibrant and dynamic together.

original watercolor, lampwork glass bracelet, original oil painting, tropical escape necklace, wooden handle purse, chair print, neckwarmer, house of turquoise

RED: Color Trend for 2010

Spice your wardrobe up with RED.

I love a bright, bold, and beautiful RED to steal the show!

Bold colors are also a popular trend for 2010 weddings.

Every room needs a splash of red. You can go fun and fanciful, or

traditional to make your statement!

via strictlyweddings.com, dwellings and decor, nymag.com, hgtv.com

My House Beautiful May Favorites

I just thought I'd share a few yummy morsels from House Beautiful's May issue - there were a handful of bright, happy, spring-time feeling goodies.

click on the image above for a larger view - the fireplace is amazing. I also love the painting above it.

I really wish I was disciplined enough to keep flowers in my apartment all the time. I love fresh flowers.



Jonathon Adler of course! - All those bright colors are so cheerful!


It's a more modern take for kitchen wallpaper - for us who like our veggies but don't want grandma's wallpaper

My dream bathroom

I love the eggplant and aqua swatches - with a tan that would be a favorite trio of mine.

All images via House Beautiful

Wallpaper divinity! Which is your fav?

I was so excited when I got a little surprise "e-troduction" in my inbox last week from Elli Popp. Their wallpaper is so luscious. I think my favorite design is Esmeralda's Reverie...but it's so tough to choose!

Oh yes, all orders place before the end of April get 20% off!


Foxy flowers?

Esmeralda's Reverie?

Crazy Ostrich?

Just Around Midnight?

Haiku?

Dede?

Butterfly Valley?

Marlene?

Bebe Palm?

Bebe?

Baroquette?

Most of these patterns come in 3 color options, and you can see those and more patterns at the Elli Popp site.

I'm liking wallpaper more and more these days...

Gorgeous colors I wish I was brave enough to use!

Sorry this is just getting to you! My computer wasn't feeling too well, and had a little accident...*blush* But we're feeling better now. So, some of you know I'm a big fan of the all white interiors. These rooms drive a hard bargain though! They definitely add energy and freshness to the space. Have any of you been braver than me and gone with a bold or bright color in a room?

*gulp* Love this wallpaper with the gold in the next room!
via Better Homes and Gardens

ooh...like this


I think gray with yellow or light green is really classy
via Ideal Home



I should just go for it and use pink already since there's no man inhabiting with me to protest ... ;)
via Point Click Home

Fear not bold and beautiful color...

The inspiration -- this vivid blue velvet jewelry from Lush Bella




left to right: Trine Thorsen, Skona Hem

Love the bedding on bottom right!
left to right: Trine Thorsen, Car Moebel

I love the girly bedroom top left.
Clockwise from top left: Point Click Home, Car Moebel, Trine Thorsen, Marie Claire Maison


Clockwise from top left: Marie Claire Maison, Trine Thorsen, Trine Thorsen, Car Moebel,