Hello Blue Moon

I have joined up with Supal again this month for another round of Art to Inspiration!  :-)  Art to Inspiration is a movement that Supal has created where each month she chooses an artist's work, sends out a newsletter with the piece's information, and we are to let it inspire us and write a post about it!  We can do whatever we want -- form a recipe, find pretty pictures, take our own pictures...really, the sky's the limit.  :-)  It's really fun, and I love opening that e-mail once a month and getting to see a new piece of art that is just so beautiful.

September Art to Inspiration

Title: Hello Blue Moon

Artist: Lani Trock

When I first saw this piece, I was instantly drawn to the moody black and blue color palette.  I remember the days when I thought that black and blue could not appear together -- in fact, it was one of those things where it looked like one had put them together on accident, even in a purposeful case -- but now, I find it completely lovely.  :-)  I decided to find some interiors that use this color palette to make a room sing!

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Pretty, yes?  :-)  If you would like to join in on the Art to Inspiration fun, head over here to sign up!  And be sure to check out Supal's Facebook Fan Page later this week to see what all of the other bloggers came up with!

What do you think of this color palette?  Are you a fan?  Not-so-much?

love,

maria

Navy and Gold: Color Palette Love

If I had to choose one color that I love the most, it would have to be navy.  The elegant, luxuriousness of this color that can be dressed up or down in so many unique ways is one of my favorite things about this hue.  Add some gold into the mix and you have got yourself one heck of a palette.

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I love that the ceiling is painted the same glorious navy color as the walls.  And the addition of the gold-toned curtains really gives this space some nice warmth.

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I really like this Michael Kors watch -- perfect fashion statement for the ladies who love this color palette as much as I do!  ;-)

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How beautiful is this navy- and gold-accented kitchen?  I love that the gold-tinged fixtures look a lot like vintage pieces, and that they're mixed with the modern and slightly utilitarian vibe of this kitchen.

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A funky navy print bowl with a gold-toned rim -- the perfect accessory to any tablescape.

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Navy plays a big part in this room, with just a few subtle gold accents.  Are you loving that rug as much as I am?

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This dining area gets a splash of navy from the zigzag rug and the luscious curtains.  The gold is implemented with the curtain rod -- don't you love that?  Without that addition, the room would be so different!

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In another dining room, this navy-accented space gets a touch of Hollywood glamour with that amazing gold chandelier.  The light fixture adds a trace of funky modern to the traditional feel of this space.

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A stylish and bold vignette -- love the antique-inspired gold mirrors against that daring navy wall.  A white galloping horse statue lightens this vivid color palette.

What do you think of this color scheme?

love, maria