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Choosing A Color: Fuchsia
If you love vibrant pink but you’re afraid to use it in your home, this post is for you!
It’s time for you to throw caution to the wind and paint a room fuchsia. But first, you may need to change your mindset…
{home interior tips}
…Also known as hot pink and magenta, fuchsia is not just for baby girls, little girls or girly girls. Fuchsia is a glam, sultry and sassy color that is very grown up.
When decorating with fuchsia, pay close attention to the color’s undertones. If you want a look that is sugary-sweet and feminine, use a fuchsia that has violet undertones {as in the room shown above}. For a room that feels chic and sexy, choose a warmer pink with red undertones:
{elle decor}
And if you want your decor to be bohemian or globally-inspired, choose a fuchsia and orange color scheme.
{archzine}
In countries such as India, Morocco and Mexico, you often see bright pink paired with orange. It’s a bold color combination but it’s also festive and fun. Remember, color is a tool. So, use it to fix that dark, deary room and make it feel more alive.
Click Here to see more globally-inspired color ideas using fuchsia.
Pink Epiphany
I just had a color revelation: I really like pink! I love many colors, although purple — lilac to be exact — is my utmost favorite. But lately, I find myself being drawn to pretty pink spaces {and things} like these:
{I just love the boho chic designs of warymeyers}
{One of my favorite pink spaces: designer Betsey Johnson’s NYC apartment}
{Like the room. Love the purple ceiling! Photo from bing.}
Go global! When you combine orange with pink (above), it creates an exotic feel, as in a Moroccan or Indian inspired space. Design by Barbara Chambers.
{apartment therapy}
I don’t have a pink room in my home {That’s hard to do with the hubby plus three sons} but here are some of my pink things…
Have you ever had a color revelation? I’d love to hear about it!
Centerpiece: Inspired By The Colors Of India
Today, I’m sharing a ‘global chic’ centerpiece that you can use for any occasion, any time of the year.
As you may already know, I love perusing antique and thrift stores for tabletop items and accessories. On a recent excursion, I spotted these:
Vintage Indian elephant candlesticks made by porcelain manufacturer Fitz and Floyd {$5.00 each!}.
I’ve always been intrigued with elephant stands and figurines although I haven’t owned any until now. However, when I was younger I remember my mother had been pining for a rather large elephant stand. When she finally purchased it, she crowned it with a round piece of glass. It’s been an end table in her living room ever since.
I’ve found a special place for my elephants in my dining room, but first I couldn’t resist using one of them for a centerpiece.
The milk glass vases were $1.00 each {also from the thrift store}. For the rose ‘bouquet,’ I used two dozen roses; the greenery is from shrubs in my yard. My pink and gold table runner makes a nice ‘global’ finishing touch.
One of the things I love best about floral designs for home entertaining — when the party’s over, I can enjoy them in my office — at least for a little while.
You can find elephant candlesticks on eBay.
Design and photos by Kelly Porter of Porter House Designs
Two Dozen Red And Pink Roses
If you received flowers on Valentine’s Day, here is an easy, artful way to arrange them:
My wonderful husband gave me these beautiful roses and I arranged them in milk-glass bud vases — three roses in each vase. You can use any type of vases, and drinking glasses will work too. They don’t even have to match.
The idea is to spread your flowers around. Arrange your containers in a group or put them in separate rooms. Flowers don’t last long, so this is one way you can enjoy them even more!
Colors To Watch In 2011 – Part 1
Honeysuckle has been declared the ‘It’ Color for 2011 by the folks at Pantone…
…but I have four off-beat, edgy colors of my own that you’ll want to watch this year. In this post I’m sharing the first two:
Wasabi Green has been making a slow resurgence in the past few years — coming back from the ’60′s and ’70′s when it was called Avocado Green.
{Calico Corners}
With our world becoming more environmentally conscious, the color green is being associated with organic and earth-friendly living. Many of us are going retro as we look back towards a simpler way of life. We’re finding terrific back-in-the-day finds on eBay, Etsy and in thrift stores, where Avocado Wasabi Green is bountiful.
{Family Circle}
{decor8}
Peacock Blue made a strong showing in late 2010 at New York Fashion Week. This gorgeous shade of blue varies in between vivid Turquoise and deep Teal. It definitely makes a bolder color statement as compared to the lighter tints of blue-green.
{decorpad}
Peacock Blue also represents an exotic, global aspect of design that is becoming more mainstream as our world becomes ‘smaller.’
{Crown Paints}
{Suzy Hoodless}
Stay tuned for my next post! Part 2 will feature my other two Color picks that you’ll want to watch in 2011!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Pink For The Cure: Contest Winner
Amanda P. has won the Pink For The Cure Giveaway! She will receive two scented, jar-filled candles from the Susan G. Komen Collection by Chesapeake Bay Candle.
Amanda P., you have until Wednesday, October 27 @ 3:00 PM EST to contact me at info@porterhousedesigns.com, and claim your prize. Thank you for shining a light on breast cancer awareness!
Thanks to everyone who entered, and especially to the folks at Chesapeake Bay Candle!
Giveaway: Pink For The Cure
CONTEST CLOSED
This time of year, the leaves are turning into various shades of red, yellow, orange and brown — but please don’t forget that the color pink also marks the month of October.
To support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’ve teamed up with Chesapeake Bay Candle to offer you a very special giveaway.
One winner will receive two candles from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Collection designed by Chesapeake Bay Candle, which donates $1.00 to Komen from each candle sold. This is an opportunity for you to receive these candles, and perhaps even give one to a friend or relative.
The winner will receive one Vanilla Rice Flower scented candle, and one White Peach Bamboo scented candle. Both are large, jar-filled candles {as shown in the photo above on the left}.
Here’s How To Enter: Simply leave a comment on this post that says: “Pink For The Cure.”
That’s it! Please note that there may be a time delay in seeing your posted comment.
Contest ends Friday, October 22 at 5:00 pm EST. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. Winner will be announced October 24 in a post on this blog. The winner will have 72 hours to respond, and if fails to do so, a new winner will be selected.
Important: You must be at least 18 years-old to enter. This contest is open to addresses in the USA.
Thanks for entering and supporting Breast Cancer Awareness!
Color Behind The Shelves
Painting or wallpapering the back of your bookshelves is a creative way to bring wonderful accent color into your space.
There are so many reasons why I love this living room {shown above}, for example — that delicious sofa — but my favorite thing is the shelving. Look how the back was painted with three variations of the color pink. Very hot. Here are a few other eye-catching ideas:
{domino}
Closet Love
I have found my dream closet.
That pink wall of shoes is perfection. And do I see an article of clothing that matches the bench? That is “sick,” as my kids would say. “Sick” meaning insanely cool {just figured that one out recently}. I feel a summer project coming on. Not sure where my husband’s clothes will go yet, but where there’s a will…there’s a way.
photo from decorpad
A Pink, Peach and Lilac Affair
One of my favorite event designs caught my eye six years ago.
OK, maybe it’s because I love lilac, but this darling decor still tops my list of faves. Featured in the Spring/Summer 2004 issue of Receptions from Bride’s magazine, I re-discovered it while flipping through some old publications.
I just think these ribbon-tied flower boxes are so adorable. What a great centerpiece idea for Mother’s Day, and your flowers don’t have to be expensive — mums and carnations work just fine!
If you’re planning a spring wedding, you certainly can’t beat this delicate color combination – and check out the cookie favors:
Pretty ideas for the perfect spring celebration {and for those who love purple}!
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