Fresh Color Palettes

You can always use your "fave" color in varying shades...like this green here.

Lemonade and raspberries anyone?  Combining such bold colors with neutrals is always a great look!

When using a monochromatic color-scheme such as this, mix in lots of white to add interest to the room.

Green again...what about this cottage look here.  Bright and bold, huh?

Brown and blue remains a strong colorway.  Isn't this a relaxing room that you could just nestle down in.  I love mixing patterns in pillows on solid furniture pieces...and check out this lamp shade that adds some more pizzazz! 

Pastel hues of green, blue and yellow make this a cozy setting for sure.  How about these other "pops" of color used here like orange and pink...LOVE it!

I don't think I'll ever tire of clean lines and white...such a clean, fresh look!

Pink and brown ... hum, a very sophisticated combo here, wouldn't you agree?  I love this chocolate triple gourd lamp too!

Another all white room with the personality being added in with pillows...and of course, these lovely table accessories.  "Simply Irresistible" if my vote counts!

Take a gander at all the lovely colors going on in this room.  Adding in some antique pieces is a sure way to add instant character too!

With Tangerine Tango being the new color for 2012 this room might qualify since it's in the orange family.  Have you decided if you like or dislike this color yet?

Yellow always adds some sunshine...in any room!

I simply love using navy, black and white together in a room.  It adds such drama to the feel of the room, yet it remains inviting.  How about this tiny little "pop" of red on the nightstand...see it?  Love it!

One of my "fave" color combos is turquoise, yellow, and pink (see the flowers?)...very soft and serene!

There...you have it...many fresh color schemes and ideas to start the new year off right.  Do YOU have a "fave" that you'd like to do in one of your rooms this year?  Which colors, which rooms?...we'd love to know.

Thanks for stopping by and...

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits:  BHG

A New Year's Southern Tradition

HAPPY NEW YEAR...it's always great to get a fresh new start!  Do you celebrate with any traditions?  Well, here in the South, we always cook up a little of this...

along with some of this...

and...

That's right...a complete meal with black-eyed peas, collard greens, and ham!  A true southern tradition to welcome in the new year and supposedly a chance to have more luck and prosperity in the coming year.  Since I don't "do" ham (eat it) then we are having chicken-n-dumplings with our veggies...oh well, I know I will enjoy it!

I know the New Year traditions vary depending on what country you are from...so what are some of yours?  Do tell, since we're just curious as to how you celebrate.  I read an interesting article here about the differing traditions and one of them asked...

"What color underwear did you wear on New Year's Eve?"

No joke...apparently this is one way (in many South America countries including Brazil and Argentina) to determine what your upcoming year will hold...

Yellow = abundance and reaping more money

Red = better chance of finding love 

White = peace

So...with THAT in mind...what color did YOU wear yesterday (New Year's EVE)?  I guess I will be reaping much peace through-out this new year if this has anything to do with it!

It's just fun to take a look at some of the traditions around the world.  What ever YOU may be doing today...

Make it a "Simply Irresistible" New Year's Day!

Wishing you a Happy New Year! 

 A huge "thank you" to all of our clients  and for those of you that faithfully read our blog! We look forward to a new year of exciting things to come in the world of interior design.

Now, go ring in a..."Simply Irresistible"... New Year!

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