Color Palettes

Apr
30

Soft and Pretty Pastels

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Have you guys noticed, pastels are everywhere lately? From fashion to home decor, I'm seeing lots of pretty cotton candy colors. And although they're trendy right now, I can truly say that I've always loved pastels (and still will, even if they get unpopular again). Some people reserve them for baby rooms or discount them as too saccharine, but I think soft colors are soothing, flattering, and cheerful. They keep ... Read more ►

Apr
12

Orange You Glad

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Orange you glad...that it's Friday? I certainly am! It's funny, I posted about purple last week and today I'm posting about another of my not-so-favorite colors: orange. Honestly, I don't know if I own one orange piece of clothing, or anything orange in my home! Thinking...thinking...nope, can't come up with anything. Perhaps it's because I've often associated orange with Halloween. But if you stay far, far away from black and ... Read more ►

Apr
03

Plum Pretty

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Purple is not a color that I naturally gravitate towards...but lately I’ve been drawn to moody purples. Shades like plum, aubergine, and eggplant...darker ones with some depth! Don’t get me wrong, I still love fresh pastels and bright cheerful colors...but sometimes it’s nice to balance out sugary sweet shades with something a little dark and mysterious. What colors are you being drawn towards lately? Any colors that you'd like to ... Read more ►

Mar
17

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Just wanted to drop in and say Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I always forget to wear green so I have to pretend I have green underwear on or suffer through a few pinches...this idea for “anti-pinch polish” is so cute and would really help me out! St. Patrick’s Day isn’t a super important holiday (at least in my book) but I love any excuse to give gifts and celebrate! Image ... Read more ►

Mar
12

I Spy: Pinterest Themes

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I think sometimes it’s fun to look at all your recent pins and see if you spot a trend, a color palette, or a theme running through them...things you’re unconsciously drawn to depending on the day or your mood (or if you’re hungry!). Try it and let me know what you see! Here are some of the themes I found in my pins. Pink flowers & honey-colored wood: cutting boards hung ... Read more ►