Coral & Blue

Now this is a cheerful bedroom!  I was perusing a few websites and came across this great space and had to share.  I am loving the mix of graphic patterns used throughout the room. Tobi Fairley has a knack for mixing patterns to create fun and vibrate spaces.  The room is nicely balanced with pops of coral and blue against a quiet wall color.  And I love the simple window treatments hung at different heights too!  To see more of Tobi's work, click here.

I am not sure what paint color Tobi used, but for a similar look try

Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC-81

Awesome bathroom too!

A Dream Kitchen

There was a big jackpot in last night's mega-million lottery.....I woke to the news that the winning ticket was sold in New York State and instantly began dreaming of my new kitchen.  Thoughts of a larger and brighter kitchen with a calming color scheme filled my head.  But by the time I made it down to my tiny kitchen to pour myself some coffee, I learned the winning ticket was sold in Long Island! Damn, that would have been nice!  Oh well......here is what it could have looked like.  This gorgeous kitchen featured in At Home Arkansas was designed by Tobi Fairley.  Heck, if I won the lottery I would ask Tobi to come to New York. :)

Love the custom cabinetry colors!!

2012 Color of the Year

Just a few weeks ago I did a post on Benjamin Moore's 2011 Color of the Year.  At the time of the post I believe they had already announced the 2012 Color of the Year.  This is so typical of me, always late-to-the-party!  So it is befitting of me to let you know that Benjamin Moore's 2012 Color of the Year is ..............................drum roll please.............

BM- Wythe Blue HC-143

Decor Pad via House of Turquoise

Houzz

Tobi Fairley via House Beautiful

Love the Wythe Blue striped floors!

Tobi Fairley

As you know,  I've blogged about Tobi Fairley in previous posts,  I just love her designs!  So take a moment to check out the link above.  It will take you right to her blog where you can discover many other treasures.

A Slice of Orange

color can make such an impact.  take a look at the pictures below to see how shades of orange can liven up a space.

House Beautiful

I love this mudroom featured in this month's issue of House Beautiful.  the splash of orange really makes this mudroom come to life!

Traditional Home

how would you like to start each morning with this cheery color? designer maureen footer used BM tangerine dream to wake up this space.  to see the rest of this house check out Traditional Home

to get this look at home try out

BM Tangerine Dream #2012-30

Traditional Home

I love everything designer Tobi Fairley does!  recycled frames painted with sherwin williams "rejuvenate" along with seashells, makes an awesome focal point.  Here are a few more picture that show off her work and the use of the color orange.  To see the complete article click on Traditional Home

sherwin williams sw 6620 rejuvenate

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Tradional Home

this photograph shows just a peek of what's to come in this colorful chicago apartment designed by Melanie Elston.  check out the rest of the apartment at Traditionalhome.com

Traditional Home

this maryland kitchen designed by stephen o'brien uses just the right amount of orange against the green cabinets.   i love the open shelves against the pop of orange!  Check out Traditional Home for more