GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS: MEET THE HUMBLE PINECONE

THE HUMBLE PINECONE

TAKES CENTER STAGE FOR CHRISTMAS

I love a 'natural' look.

A look of fresh greens, berries and pinecones,

with perhaps a touch of frost....

WHAT IS YOUR COLOR PALETTE?

We love our world of color, don't we?

Nature surrounds us in amazing hues each season.  

The fresh greens of spring and its blossoms,

DECORATING QUESTIONS: FROM READERS

Whew.... It's been a busy couple of weeks - but I wanted to answer these questions from blog readers (and may I say thank you for reading! and for your comments) before I head off on a little vacation.

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COLOR QUESTION FROM JENNIFER

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I have really enjoyed looking at your blog! It gave me some great decorating ideas. At this time, I am trying to get away from my decorating comfort zone of reds, golds, and greens. I am really getting into browns, blues and greys. I absolutely love all of the kitchen color combinations on your 'asked and answered-color help' page. (http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/asked-and-answered-color-help.html) I think I may have made a mistake in my living room though.

MORE ASKED AND ANSWERED: COLOR QUESTIONS

I SO ENJOY YOUR COMMENTS!  A FEW OF YOU HAD QUESTIONS REGARDING PAINT AND WALL COLORS RECENTLY SO I'M TAKING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS......

Since we are talking paint - just a few reminders...   I have not seen your space, so you are the best judge of your lighting, size and shape of  your room and adjacent areas. 

ASKED AND ANSWERED - COLOR HELP

Atlanta Homes

I've been in the middle of a client's renovation and I haven't had time to answer my wonderful readers' questions individually.  

So, with apologies to those who asked for help -

(and I hope this isn't too late) 

FLORAL DESIGN: Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

Rogers Gardens held their Spring event

and the kick off of their wedding and floral studio this past weekend.

For you who are not familiar with South Orange County,

Rogers Gardens is a high-end nursery and gift shop

located near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California. 

The grounds are beautiful with mature plantings and pristine specimens for sale.

EXPLORING WALL COLOR: SERENE GREEN

There are specific words that come to mind for the color green.  Words like nature, calm, serene, soothing and 'Spring'. 

EXPLORING WALL COLOR: THE WARM TONES Yellow and Gold

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Standing in front of the display of hundreds of paint chips at your local paint or hardware store, is NOT the place to start when selecting paint colors for your home.