Color has been one of our favorite topics over the years. In previous posts we explored individual colors and their impact in decorating. We offered Designer Tips for Working with Color. We shared how-tos for Creating an All White Room and decorating with Exuberant Color was even addressed. In contrast to exuberant color, today Terrie and I welcome a guest blogger, Joanna Crain, who shares some great ideas about decorating with a soft color palette. Read on to discover if a soft color palette will work for you.
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You’ve heard “April showers bring May flowers”? Well, it’s May – so today we’re talking about bringing florals into our decorating.
If you’ve stayed away from using a floral print because you’re uncomfortable combining it with other florals or with different patterns or designs, don’t worry. Use the tips and ideas outlined in this post and learn how to successfully incorporate florals into any space in your home.
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May
A couple weeks ago Cindy shared some really fun and exotic containers to hold flowers whether yours come from the store or your yard. This week I’m going to share some ideas and techniques on how simple it can be to add life to your spaces with spring flowers or branches.
At this time of year it’s SO easy to take your clippers and go for a walk through your local flower shop – your yard. Cut blooms, trim branches, cut leaves or grasses, and bring them indoors. The longer the branch, the more exotic shape the leaf, the more dramatic presentation you’ll create in your home.
Cut a Branch
Cut long branches for the highest impact.
Apr
Abracadabra – PAINT! We all know the incredible difference a fresh coat of paint can make in a room. It can update a space, set a mood, make a statement, revitalize an old piece of furniture and even leave your bank account intact. And that’s just “regular” paint.
There are some even more magical paint finishes – paints that add bling to any surface and others on which you can write or draw then erase it and do it again.
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