Is it snowing where you live? Are you feeling the need for some bold color like I am? These images are bold and bright and fit the bill for a gray day. What I love the most is the pairing of bold color and pattern with a large neutral like gray or white. How 'bout you? What do you think? Would you feel daring enough to paint your trim and doors electric pink?
all images: marie claire maison, except 4. carolyn quartermaine
Yes, I live in MN so it's been snow, snow, snow! So bright colors are a treat. I'm also looking forward to escaping the winter, we're leaving for Jamaica later this month :) Lots of color there!
I'm too much of a scaredy to paint bold colors in a room. Maybe I could commit to one wall, but I'd rather just keep it neutral and use pops of colors with accessories. Thanks for sharing some color on this dreary day.
Posted by: City Chic - Jamie | January 07, 2010 at 11:17 AM
How wonderfully cheery! Love it :-)I'm in the midst of de-Christmasing my house and love the bright, springy colors against stark while. Perfect!
Posted by: Krista | January 07, 2010 at 12:05 PM
what an amazing space on the first image. Thank you for the colorful morning again =D
Posted by: Nuit | January 07, 2010 at 12:42 PM
yes. i couldn't help myself. color is so powerful. congrats on your jamiaca trip jamie, that sounds like a lovely change for you!! please take some pics. ive never been and im imagining the warmth now.
Posted by: Heather | January 07, 2010 at 01:03 PM
yes, yes!
I'm not sure why people think you have to paint your walls neutral if you want to change up your accessories. For instance, my living room and kitchen are a sherberty yellow. I can throw in some lime green or hot pink or white or black or turquoise and the mood changes entirely.
Posted by: Brigitte | January 07, 2010 at 02:09 PM