Tag Archives: blue

Spring Refresh

Pale green curtains and pillow accents wonderfully complement soft blue wingback chairs, giving this foyer both an elegant and cozy feel. ~

Season transitions usually encourage changes in both personal appearance and the look of our home. However, for financial or other non-monetary reasons, radical interior design alterations are not possible every time the weather patterns shift. Nevertheless, a few changes with great visual impact and on a low-budget are not unattainable.

Using a few pastel themed rooms for inspiration, I found that a little tempering with the bed linens and the curtains, together with a couple more porcelain or glass vases filled with tulips, ranunculus, and flowering branches could do the trick and satisfy my wish for a decor refresh.

~ An easy to do and adorable bouquet of peach poppies and hosta leaves contrasts softly with the pale interior. ~ 

~ A vintage fuchsia throw is an unexpected and playful addition to the balmy garden hues in this bedroom. ~

~ The seafoam-blue duvet is beautifully grounded by tan accents, transforming this bedroom into a soothing place for daily rest. ~

~ A statement, flowery wall might be too big of a commitment, yet two pieces of wallpaper suspended vertically as works of art are an excellent and temporary solution. ~

Primary color: Benjamin Moore – Violet Sparkle

Until next time,

Bodhi.

Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Shallow Sea

Nothing speaks more of a marine ensemble than a striped sailor shirt or sweater. Stripes epitomize French chic, and given that the canvas that inspired me this week was painted in France and its subject is nautical, I had no choice but to incorporate them in this outfit.

A Breton stripe top usually includes a boatneck, which accentuates the stripes, and the stripes typically make their entrance in the area of the chest bone. This shallow sea sweater from JCrew is a perfect illustration of the Breton classic, and besides its beautiful tint and lovely boatneck, I like the contrast that the slim and thick stripes create. I would wear it with pushed up sleeves and a few splashes of bold color to bring together the look and create the proverbial “je ne sais quoi”.

1. JCrew – Eddie Purse in Flame

Until next time,

Bodhi