Colour Inspiration

color inspiration: sun drenched earth and metallics

in

via oilfighter's flickr

The first time I saw Mammoth Springs in Yellowstone I was blown away. There is an eeriness to it- almost like it's from another world. Combine that with signs telling you to stay back (unstable grounds atop acid are not made for walking on) and you can't help but be intrigued. What's more is that when the sun hits it just right, the whole place seems to glow from within and glistens like it's been dusted by gold and silver. It's absolutely breath taking.

color inspiration: champagne, dusty rose and stormy seas

in

photo via f5,6

Although our home is very bright (I'm a white paint lover) I've always been drawn to the dark and stormy colors. You know, the deep plums, the wrought iron grays, the pipe smoke blacks- they always feel more soulful to me than cheerful yellows, hot pinks, etc. So when I saw this photograph, it took my breath away. It's dark without being overwhelming, has just enough glamour (thanks to the sequins and fabrics) and yet still feels playful because of the various party dresses. Maybe one day (when we have a house that we're allowed to paint all dark and mysterious) I'll try this in a bedroom or a powder room.

color inspiration: cranberry, spearmint, and cream

in

photograph via honeytree

I decided to do something different with my color inspiration today and hope you like it. Instead of trying to mesh different photos together like I've done in the past, I thought I'd give you all a glimpse at what goes on in my mind. Normally it only takes one photo to trigger a color palate in my mind and that's what I decided to share with you all today. This particular photograph I've had on my desktop for months (and months) because I was instantly drawn to the vibrant, playful colors. Pink and green together is definitely not a new concept, but here the combination looks subtle and fresh, as opposed to the loud and preppy connotation I'm used to.

So what do you think? Do you like this set up, or would you rather it go back to the way it was?

Color Inspiration: Red and White Stripes

in

cocktail photo via what katie ate, doodles via me, scene from Paris via Oh Happy Day, bicycle photo via Marc Jacobs ad

Although it's actually quite chilly here this morning*, colors like these get me all excited about the upcoming summer months. (Maybe it's due to the subtle 4th of July colors.)

*And because I've packed all of my "cool weather" clothes in an attempt to stay on track packing wise, don't be alarmed if you see me sporting random layers around Atlanta today.

color inspiration: lavender and garlic

in

I've had this garlic photograph for years and can't track down it's photographer. Can you help?, doodles via me, bedroom via the paris apartment, Moroccan wedding blanket via here

In my own mind, I'm not really a fan of purple. There is something too synthetic about it to me (maybe all the grape flavored lollipops or medicine growing up?) but my tune completely changes when that purple becomes a rich merlot or an earthy lavender. When that happens, I swoon over it. And paired with the papery skins of garlic- ranging from a deep beet red to the lightest of parchments, it becomes comforting and tranquil.

Color Inspiration: Seafoam and Turquoise

in

photograph via powder blue pics, eggs via martha stewart, cards via once wed

I've had this image in my inspiration folder for awhile- waiting until the perfect morning to share. Give that today's Super Tuesday and I'm about to go wait in long lines to vote, I decided today was the day for a calming, peaceful, and serene color palette. Hope you enjoy! (These colors always remind me of the early morning- just when the sun decides to peek through and brighten everything up.)