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This time of year always gets me itching for spring, and here in the Midwest, spring teases us often, but in reality, it 
is still a month or so away. So… my thoughts turn to fresh, green accents and shades of green that make me think of gardens and fresh air.
Here are a couple of inspirational photos that might inspire you to add a bit of “green” around your own abode….
This first image is from Pottery Barn… the fresh greens and spring flowers have a light and happy feel, something that makes my heart jump this time of year.
This second image is from Calico Corners, a sitting area decorated in those new citrus-green fabrics. A sunny spot that almost needs some lemonade and sugar
cookies to fully enjoy, no? I can just imagine that the trees outside that window are loaded with spring blossoms can’t you?
This third image is just makes me smile. It is a happy room from Better Homes and Gardens with that white woodwork and those fresh green walls, love that fabric on the accent chair too!
Have some fun with green in your home… by adding a simple vase with some fresh greens, or updating a room with fabrics or paint, the refreshing shades of green can move you into spring too!
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Sometimes the name of a paint color or fabric just stops my in my thoughts and entices me to envision an entire room designed around that vision. Let me show you a few examples of what struck me today…
The image of this chair was pretty on it’s own, but when I investigated a bit further, I discovered that the color of the fabric on the chair is called “Moonbeam”. What a vision that conjures up… a beautifully elegant bedroom with these exquisite antique-velvet textured chairs… I would try them juxtapositioned with a sleek modern bed, and a chipped paint vintage side table, all set against some boldly colored walls.
(photo courtesy of Calico Corners Fabrics)
This next visual is c
omplete when you learn the fabric collection is called “Lemongrass”… doesn’t that just conjure up thoughts of a tropical grassy plant with an aromatic scent? A tranquil room that has a quiet kick to it. This room is an example of that- a bit traditional with a few modern lines and some whimsy to keep it from becoming too expected or boring.
(Photo courtesy of Calico Corners Fabrics)
Sometimes it’s a paint color that just begs to be used… a Benjamin Moore hue… Gossamer Blue… is a subtle blue that is fresh, yet quietly elegant at the same time. I can just see it lacquered on the walls and ceiling of a powder room. Add a crystal chandelier,
a clean-lined black framed mirror, some antique mercury candlesticks, and this pretty side chair with metallic accented fabric named… Jangle. Oohlala!
(Photo courtesy of Calico Corners Fabrics)
So, next time you are out looking for some inspiration, I suggest you browse some of the fabric or paint collections to lead you in an inspiring direction!
a clean-lined black framed mirror, some antique mercury candlesticks, and this pretty side chair with metallic accented fabric named… Jangle. Oohlala!
