Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Hot pink for Spring

Yep. Hot pink, and I could not be more excited about it! It all started with this sweet pillow I found that my grandmother had made. 

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Then I added a runner to the buffet made from the inherited Chinese silk my mom gave me. I cannot wait for these pear branches to bloom, but I like them even like this. 



Family photos and books keep everything vintage.


You cannot see it because of the reflection, but the chalk drawing hanging on the window is an original  done by artist Louis Rowell in 1916 when he was here in the NC mountains. It really works with the pinks, and I just love it. It was in my parent's basement. 



And more Chinese silk on the piano. The pops of pink are repeated in the floral fabric on the shades and other pillows.




Spring is surely on the way, but it is still pretty bare and brown here. It is definitely looking springy inside, though and I'm hoping to get outside and work in the yard. 

I also want to work on this:


This is the footboard for an old iron bed I'm planning to strip rust from but I need good weather. I cannot wait for this to be ready.

Right now, though, I have to fold the rest of the laundry and get a snack ready for the kids who will be home in just a few minutes.

Too much to do and never enough time:-)

Thanks for stopping by! Please come by and join in the fun at FAR on facebook...link on the sidebar. 

Anita

I'll be joining:
Wow Us Wednesdays
Feathered Nest Friday
Spring Decorating at DIY Showoff

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22 comments:

  1. Barbara F.March 12, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Gorgeous. xo

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  2. DebbyMarch 12, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I love the color of the pillow and the silk table runner. It goes well with the natural woods in your room.

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  3. NanaDianaMarch 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Anita-What pretty pinks for Spring and I love that table runner. Gorgeous- xo Diana

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  4. GinaMarch 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Wow...what a gorgeous room!

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  5. Emelia DiCarloMarch 12, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Anita, always loved pinks, the pillows are stunning and accent your new decor style with grace and promise of spring. The buffet and photos are lovely. Never enough time is right.... pretty rainy and overcast here, but no snow! Thanks for posting your latest beautiful projects. Best wishes on iron work frame.

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  6. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Anita, pink is a great color for spring, specially when it's the hot one! I love your living room. The pillows are simply gorgeous, specially your grandma's, what a treasure to have. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  7. Jane@Bluebird1959March 12, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Hi Anita - oh my, those pink touches look great! So pretty. Jane

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  8. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I love your "Spring" pink pillow and runner. Your room certainly exudes the coming of Spring. Now if Mother Nature would just cooperate!

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  9. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMarch 12, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Love your vintage sideboard decor. I always love my Grandma's stuff.

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  10. OliveMarch 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Your pinks could not be more pretty.

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  11. Pam KesslerMarch 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Your round pink pillow is amazing. It looks so familiar to me, maybe my mother used to have one. You always find the best stuff in your family's houses!

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  12. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I just love the old pillow your grandmother made! Your house looks so cozy and the pinks are a pretty spring accent.

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  13. chateau chicMarch 12, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Your hot pinks definitely bring your beautiful rooms to life for Spring! Your home looks so welcoming and comfy.
    Mary Alice

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  14. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMarch 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Your pink touches really look like spring.I am ready to get outside too!

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  15. JanMarch 12, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Hi, I'm visiting from Savvy Southern Style Wow-Us Wednesday. What a beautiful pillow, and how well the color goes with the other tones in your connected rooms. I was totally smitten, also, by your original pastel drawing. So beautiful. Did you know that the use of pastels is one of the hardest skills to master? I am in awe of people who create works of art using what many people think of as colored chalk! It is so much much more. Your space calls out for people to come on in, sit down a spell, and enjoy the views out of those beautiful French doors. Such a cozy, warm wonderful space. I see myself curling up on that sofa -- and how did you manage to get the upholstery of that lovely piece to so perfectly go with your grandmother's wonderful pillow? It's magic!

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  16. myletterstoemilyMarch 12, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    beautiful! i have two seven foot long pink couches in my living room, but i tell my husband they are a nice faded red color.

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  17. SheliaMarch 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Anita! Oh, everything is so gorgeous and I do love the hot pink! My mother has two pillows with this tufting like yours. I bought them for her. Your home is so lovely and I so enjoy seeing it. I want you to know how I'm enjoying the dishes I won from your giveaway. I still pinch myself! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Your room is gorgeous!! Wouldn't last 5 minutes here with 2 men and 3 big dogs, but I love it!
    Janet

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  19. lynn cockrellMarch 14, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    My mother-in-law had some wonderful pillows, smocked just the same as the beautiful pillow your grandmother created, though their colors were not as vibrant as the one you inherited. I don't know what happened by my mother-in-laws but wish I did. Such wonderful and treasured objects!

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  20. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 14, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    So pretty! My grandmother used to have pillows like those...wish we still had them!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  21. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Such a gorgeous room with the pink splashed in perfect spots. Thanks for linking up to the party!

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  22. MariMarch 18, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Just stunning my friend...
    Makes me wish I could curl up on your pretty chair and read a good long book ;)

    Smiles~
    Mari

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