Pantone's 2011 Color of the Year

Welcome 2011 and with it a fresh serving of delightfulness in Pantone's 2011 color of the year....


Drumroll please... It's Honeysuckle!


"It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it" (Pantone.com).
In honor of this vibrant and bold color, I have assembled a spread of my favorite Etsy selections of late!

Throw Pillow from wickedmint, $24

Vintage Salmon Blendo Set from myworldlyposessions, $12

 Upcycled Magnetic Spice Rack from saltcityspice, $45

Voile Flag Bunting a Sustainable Decoration by anabelfuz, $36

Vintage Coral Ceramic Lamp from kizzyrayan123, $48

Teatime Print 5x7 by hillarybird, $15

Perpetual Wooden Block Calendar from QueenvannaCreations, $19

Pretty in Peach Handfelted Pom Pom Flowers by berryisland, $15

Coral Tree Placemat Set from KainKain, $34

Decorating with Burnt Orange

Fall is approaching and I think orange is poised for a comeback. There are so many marvelous choices, from tangerine to peach. Today, I want to focus on burnt orange. I love it paired with gray, aqua, oatmeal and dark wood furniture!

the home of Nanette Lepore

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Cottage Living's Idea Cottage 2009, designed by Jackie Terrell

a 1960's Living room, courtesy of Retro Renovation

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Here are a few of my favorite burnt orange finds of late:

Retro Orange and Off White Linen Graphic Pillow by Etsy seller mazizmuse, $45

Vintage Retro Orange Magazine Rack from Etsy seller fishbonedeco, $48

Gathered Ruffle iPad Soft Cover by Etsy seller knittybitties, $24

The Shy Fox Print by Etsy seller juxtaposeddesign, $15

Pink and Orange!

A few weeks ago I threw a baby shower for my friend Andie and her baby girl, Agatha Mae. Being a bit of a procrastinator, I didn't start on the decorations until the night before. Thankfully, at 1AM, I noticed that in my zombie-like state I had made a name banner that said "Agatha Eam." Whoops! A little adjusting solved my problem.

The colors were pink and orange. I think this combo is both sweet and sassy at the same time. What I most love is that it has such a retro feel to it... makes me think of Gidget movies and sorbet... Here are a few shots from the shower:

I guess I'm not the only one in love with pink and orange. I've found a number of room and event pictures to inspire.

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If you are afraid to paint your walls orange or pink (although an accent wall would be a safe way to do so), consider adding punches of these tangy colors by way of Etsy.com and other reputable, online retailers. :-)

Doily Clock by Etsy seller andfurthermore, $28.50

Vintage Pink Glass Lamps from Etsy seller bellalulu, $38

For the Darling Chef/ Amazing 70's Floral Apron from Etsy seller haileyshandmedowns, $11

Circle Round Sheet Set from Anthropologie, $68- $268

Pink Milk Glass Creamer Circa 1960 from Etsy seller teaworkscottage, $8

 

Amanda Orange Placemat by Roberta Roller Rabbit, $12

 

Mid Century Orange Desk Lamp by Etsy seller amradio, $59

Laura Ashley Cerise Pink Tatton Wallpaper Lampshade by Etsy seller wallpaperlampshades, $26

Orange Low Ride Bicycle- Embroidered Bar Towel by Etsy seller cyanidestitches, $8

La Fleur Curtain Panel from The Land of Nod, $25 - $3