Easter Color Extravaganza: Mellow Yellow!

I so remember getting baby chicks for Easter.  Awh, fresh eggs... The good ol' days.

Yellow is most certainly one of the hottest colors this Spring.  These pieces are currently on my wish list.  

The Limited



Target

                                                  

Ann Taylor



A quick Internet search to some of the popular design retailers reveals homepages that look like this one. 



Zgallerie

Recently I posted the idea board for a nursery I'm finishing up, so you know how much I'm loving yellow and grey right now.  But, grey isn't the only color that looks great with yellow.  Check out this fresh yellow, white and green combo.

I'm actually a bit surprised that I like this yellow, white and blue scheme. 

I have a color very similar to this one on my kitchen walls, but I really wish it was on my cabinets.  How cute....

With so many variations, yellow is also one of those colors that can go horribly wrong pretty quickly (i.e. school bus yellow).  So be careful.  And, when in doubt, try adding it to your existing scheme or a neutral color palette for a quick update. 

Lamps Plus

I'm so totally in love with this chair.  

Kirkland's


What color is left in the Easter Color Extravaganza?  You'll have to wait and see....

"Design Trend: Ikat!"

Since starting to blog, I must admit that I sometimes feel pressured to stay up on the current trends.  In the past, I pretty much liked what I liked and that was it.  However, when you have an audience depending on you to provide ideas, tips and inspiration, it's no longer just about what you like.  While recently reading the April issue of Traditional Home, I was elated to see one of my favorite design trends featured in an ad.  Honestly, I feared it was on it's way out.  It's Ikat (pronounced 'e-kot')

What is Ikat? Well, it's a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft fibres.  The defining characteristic of ikat is the dyeing of patterns, by means of bindings, into the threads before cloth construction, the weaving of the fabric, takes place. Herein lies the difference between ikat and tie-dye. In tie-dye the fabric is woven first and the resist bindings are then applied to the fabric which is dyed.

You may have noticed (if not, you will now) that is seems to be EVERYWHERE. 



J Crew



Z Gallerie

Kirkland's

Rugs USA

Target

I love it!  So, what's the easiest way to incorporate this trend into your home?

• Bedding - Easily changed out from season to season and a low-cost investment.

Williams-Sonoma Home

•  Pillows are an even lower cost option that are ideal for adding a quick update to a space. 





Photo Source


• Drapes - As you know, I'm a huge fan of print drapes, since most people tend to lean toward solids for upholstery, walls and even floor coverings.  Print drapes instantly give a drab room life.  Although this one may be a little too "lively" for most, Ikat fabric is available any a variation to suit just about everyone's taste.



Southern Living/Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn



• Rugs - There are so many more options available than in the past.  A rug, is another great way to add a little (or a lot) of pizazz.

Emily A. Clark Interiors (Rug by Rugs USA)

Finally, speaking of rugs, we've got a Fabulous Giveaway coming this week.  So get ready! 

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