Green-spiration for the Weekend

I've been loving all things green lately. In fact, I might even venture to say it's my new favorite color. Not as masculine as blue, less feminine than purple, it's the perfect middle of the road kinda hue.

Though kelly green is my favorite of all hues, today I'm feeling inspired by more subdued shades of the color. Especially when paired with the warmth of gold or punctuated by a sultry touch of red.

Cheers to another weekend, my dears. I hope it's full of rest, relaxation, and green!

xo,

Crystal

*images via Pinterest, my new obsession

NEW COLOR OBSESSION: HUNTER GREEN

It all started last weekend while touring the Hickory Chair showroom in High Point when I spotted a single, velvet pillow in a beautiful hunter green. It was paired with teal and I thought, "how magnificently unexpected!" After that I kept spotting the same green everywhere I went. And so a new color obsession begins!

I think a lot of people are afraid to use green in their home. It's not as safe as our standard blues and grays, nor is it poppy enough to come to mind as a first choice accent color. But when done correctly, it can be wonderfully luxurious and create quite the statement.

In this charming home, owned by British designers Stephan Eicker and Gavin Houghton of Eicker & Houghton, they opted to pair it with warm colors, like reds, yellows, and golds. The result is a traditional space that's positively lovely and perfectly layered.

To speak a little more directly to my own aesthetic though, I'd actually pair the green with other cool colors like blues, purples, and even teal (as seen in Hickory Chair) for a more contemporary, updated look.

How would you use green in your home?

*images via The Telegraph

Green With Envy

Don't you just love all this green against the white chair rail and moulding? I adore the contrast it creates here in the living room, though I've got my heart set on this look for my future dining room.

Either way, it's a must do for the way it brings out the architectural detail of a space and showcases beautiful millwork.

Finish it all off with whitewashed, wide plank wood floors, and this home makes me green with envy!

*images via KML Design, discovered via Katy Elliott

Inspiration Is Forever

Once you've been inspired by a certain color palette, it never seems to leave you. You make a little mental note each time you see it used again. The beautiful thing is that it continues to inspire you as you see it take on different shades and expressions. Another wonderful reminder that inspiration and creativity are not stagnant but ever changing and evolving. 

*images via PointClickHome and Sunset Magazine

Style 360º: Luscious Greens

Over the weekend I was in my lovely hometown of Seattle visiting friends and family. Every time I go back, I'm taken by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and especially by all the luscious greens. That's why these images spoke to me this morning as I was sifting through my photo library. 

Sometimes we shy away from prints and opt for safe solids instead, but here's a little nudge in the direction of adventurous choices. Why not buy that whimsical butterfly lamp or flower skirt just because? Let's have fun with style! 

*Lanvin Spring2009 RTW via style.com, room via James Merrell

Style 360º: Attention Grabber

Isn't it great when a person has enough confidence in his/her personal style to wear an outfit like this or design a room like that!

*Marc Jacobs RTW Fall2009 via style.com, interior via Elle Decor