petite pops of plum

I never think of purple as being a statement color but in just the smallest touches deep rich plums really pack a punch. Even if just a simple accent bowl or stripe on the floor...

(via nuevo estilo and marie claire maison)

color crush {lemon + lime}

I have found myself using citrus more than ever these days in my cooking. Lemon and lime are the perfect seasonal flavor. Their color adds the same fresh touch to a home or ensemble as the flavor does a dish.


(via celerie kemble, anson smart, nicole farhi, and madeline stuart)

color crush {rust + pewter}

As I have said before, I love the combination of warm and cool colors. It is a foolproof way to create a cozy space. This is especially true when done with neutrals, like these rusty red and pewter grays.

(images via elle decor, nuevo estilo)
Also check back tomorrow for an exciting giveaway!

bluebird skies

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I had a near perfect one--skiing, mimosas, walks by the river, catching up with friends and yoga. All of these activities were much more enjoyable due to fact that it was a bluebird sky weekend. It is not surprising that same shade of blue in the home can instantly calm and lift spirits.

(via 1st dibs, living etc, meg braff, kristin buckingham and michael graydon)
Wishing you a wonderful start to the week!

winter whites

Ok, yes it is after labor day but no matter what time of the year white is always in style. I think that I actually put more white pieces in to my closet than I took out when I did the seasonal wardrobe switch. So with snow in the weather forecast for the rest of the week I thought it would be appropriate to have a little ode to winter white!

(via suzanne kaster,, david jimenez, elie saab, kara mann, martha stewart via {this is glamorous}, elie saab, nuevo estilo)

aqua love affair

There are those colors that I come back to time and time again--that no matter what the season, occasion, my mood or the room that I always love. Aqua just makes me swoon (I am not sure I used that word before I started blogging!) and I can't imagine that it is one I will ever grow tired of.

(via annsley interiors, unknown, atlanta homes and garden, zero + maria cornejo, mark lanning, homes and gardens, mark lanning and collette dinnigan)
And with that have a lovely Monday!

Prowess of Pink

Pink has been dominating the blog world lately and for a very good reason--to promote breast cancer awareness month. I thought that it was the perfect message and color to start this week!





(via lonny magazine, {this is glamrous}, jose villa, katherine slingluff, brabourne farm, and tuleh)
It is a disease that effects too many women and one were being aware of the changes in your body is extremely important. For more information please visit the website for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Also make sure to check out other pink posts at Two Ellie, Pink Wallpaper and Cote de Texas.

color combination {slate+copper}

It was downright summery here all weekend. So I was completely not prepared for it to be the last weekend of the farmers market, for football to perpetually be on TV and to be cutting up leaves when mowing the lawn. However I am ready to add a touch of warm fall color to my home (and wardrobe) with neutral and natural slate and copper accents.

(via suzanne kasler, todd romano, domino, jeffery bilhuber)
So, I ask you what colors (or patterns, for that matter!) are you getting ready to add to your home this fall?

*Also tomorrow is the last day to hop on over to delight by design sponsor, Padgett Hoke's, blog and enter the giveaway for one of her lovely creations!

whisper soft blues

Wow, it seems like overnight the leaves have drastically started to change colors and a down comforter has become needed at night. I have to say I love the cool breezes that come with fall almost as much as a love adding breezy soft blues to a home.



(via nuevo estilo, katie ridder and anson smart)

color inspiration {aqua}

Happy Monday. Just some summery and fresh aqua bursts of color to start the week off!


(via southern accents, morgan harrison, interiors magazine, unknown, unknown, sweet and saucy shop, )

just a touch of raspberry

There are some colors that only need to be used in the smallest amounts to make a statement and raspberry is definitely one of them. It is such a glamorous, bold and energizing color. Perhaps that is why lipsticks in this color are so popular!




(via elle interior, olga naiman, kate powers, nuevo estilo, mikkel vang, prue roscoe and amanda nisbet)
Hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

divine combination {burnt sienna and navy}

Every single time that I think I have nailed down my favorite color combination another lovely one catches my eye and today it is warm sienna paired with rich navy blue.


(via Plush Palette from W Magazine, Digs by Katie, and 100 Layer Cake)