Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward

There's nothing like the end of a year to make you hop around in your thinking.  While I'm busy considering the colour trends for 2015, I'm  also looking back to see connections and possible threads that can make these new colours have a little more staying power.<br /><br />I'm interested in creating fresh looks through creative use of what is in a home, energized  with a few new purchases.  To pull this off you need a long term view of what is happening in the world of colour.   <br /><br />Last year <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2014/02/blue-home-decor-trend-to-watch.html">dark blues </a>were prominent in  many of the images you saw in magazines and online, first appearing in Pantone's fall 2013 predictions.  That is still a strong look and one that  will  hang around for awhile.<br /><br />If you look at Pantone's spring  2015 predictions you will see several tints/shades of blue.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZyAZYv8xWZpB-MP2VgOoFOT1GFK51ABf9qkniVEyFKyZq09CedcIGWF-gngF1_3wMUGMMY9ByzDXgN1VW2EPR8GdtqHDCZEQqz0RzEyqKy1AMoJlRUCWyu-a9xAKeIHYwm4mc4Uh9Lou/s1600/Pantone+2015+Spring+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantone colours spring 2015" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZyAZYv8xWZpB-MP2VgOoFOT1GFK51ABf9qkniVEyFKyZq09CedcIGWF-gngF1_3wMUGMMY9ByzDXgN1VW2EPR8GdtqHDCZEQqz0RzEyqKy1AMoJlRUCWyu-a9xAKeIHYwm4mc4Uh9Lou/s1600/Pantone+2015+Spring+.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="260" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.theperfectpalette.com/2014/09/top-10-pantone-colors-for-spring-2015.html">source</a></span><br /><br />My favourite is 4 Classic Blue because it is crisp and deep without being too cold.  Check out  this combination of dark blue with natural colours. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIrVfSeDlddA0_LV5Mz0gIGCz9YedY6NRBsfTJpJjezwk86XRGOq_X5lcXkggbwPZ-2qF8xh2Ok5Niuewn4NyiO7eiG_W3o09mC05YOnPRNMhzasNCkGDCXomLUogVuPYu8HDXcOp1O9x/s1600/OB-Modern+Country+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Designing Home; colour trends 2015, modern country" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIrVfSeDlddA0_LV5Mz0gIGCz9YedY6NRBsfTJpJjezwk86XRGOq_X5lcXkggbwPZ-2qF8xh2Ok5Niuewn4NyiO7eiG_W3o09mC05YOnPRNMhzasNCkGDCXomLUogVuPYu8HDXcOp1O9x/s1600/OB-Modern+Country+2.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div><br />There is also a fresh take on the "old" country look emerging with clean lines, less clutter, natural materials and prominent textures mixed with lighter woods.   Think pared down Pottery Barn.  I've packed a number of possibilities into this style board, but you wouldn't want to use them all in one space. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qKkBe6uMa7cQ4SrnVGs_0gd1eZ46sQw8V6OLKuBJT6xTHaHYtDl5pX6D1kpV3WR0wa_79sXkrqgf0vMFs-klpU-UMtjKF4F_ILMTYMSrqhUXg7ApIsmdLvg8rgkfaFa8Pwof7ooPdzS0/s1600/OB-NordicScandi+Vibe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="colour trends 2015, olive green, Scandinavian , Designing Home style board" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qKkBe6uMa7cQ4SrnVGs_0gd1eZ46sQw8V6OLKuBJT6xTHaHYtDl5pX6D1kpV3WR0wa_79sXkrqgf0vMFs-klpU-UMtjKF4F_ILMTYMSrqhUXg7ApIsmdLvg8rgkfaFa8Pwof7ooPdzS0/s1600/OB-NordicScandi+Vibe.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div><br />My personal preference  is more a mix of West Elm meets the Scandinavian countries. Notice the olive green which will be big in 2015. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHyQV_JWP6l4-IpfygQisrJlDaUCNOFYqDTge1_e1QmB6T_bRUNO68Y9lzWSLgO0w8I-EFtghFLAbbm7TQyIl9aidwW370ldJ-7Ml8rHvQflDx3MMxBSpaTz_02oDTA3drav2nmFKT8hJ/s1600/OB-Colour+trend+2015-+Olive+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Designing Home, Margaret Ryall, style board, colour predictions 2015, olive green" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHyQV_JWP6l4-IpfygQisrJlDaUCNOFYqDTge1_e1QmB6T_bRUNO68Y9lzWSLgO0w8I-EFtghFLAbbm7TQyIl9aidwW370ldJ-7Ml8rHvQflDx3MMxBSpaTz_02oDTA3drav2nmFKT8hJ/s1600/OB-Colour+trend+2015-+Olive+2.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div>This colour would work just as well as the dark blue in the Modern Country look.   And it is so sharp with black and cream.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCe7Vl7qrLZMuwoOM5j8_sDFNe9Xhx5f3Ou6B1j6Zm9fVbyQqEwKpbRBCPVWJbz2mgUg7W-SgZLacm8m7I7pojduLuv0xVtaoejjrAbmoBLXK3rxFXURM6qdvUZjk6Trct0lWhyphenhyphenWsqeFDD/s1600/OB-Radiant+Orchid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCe7Vl7qrLZMuwoOM5j8_sDFNe9Xhx5f3Ou6B1j6Zm9fVbyQqEwKpbRBCPVWJbz2mgUg7W-SgZLacm8m7I7pojduLuv0xVtaoejjrAbmoBLXK3rxFXURM6qdvUZjk6Trct0lWhyphenhyphenWsqeFDD/s1600/OB-Radiant+Orchid.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Pantone's 2014 colour of the year <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2013/12/10-ways-to-use-pantones-colour-of-2014.html">Radiant Orchid </a>came in like a lion, and obviously went out like a lamb because apart from what I saw online, it did not impact my life or design practice in any way.<br /><br /> I actually liked this colour where many designers didn't.  I've always loved those redish purple hues especially in textiles, but not so much in furniture.  If you bought into this trend, it is easily updated and made even more interesting when combined with yellowish greens.   Just check out the pillow lower left  for an indication of this blend as well as the rug and artworks.<br /><br />And now for 2015 Pantone is staying in the same arena with its choice of marsala, but definitely browning it down quite a bit to create a heavy bodied colour.  Again not a favourite of many designers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim50ekPx-qblig23tYOJrquyx7AkwzpqwLP71ZGtkPnBUplA_9r9XCYXe2sVmENKwz8ZoHrZuLsvnDAk_ZHY0v3Z-5WcomExeKlDDv85GOmSMiWLa8RQXiT1el8z6Bd5nxDtNEFZWumd3q/s1600/OB-Pantone's%2BColour%2Bof%2BYear%2B2015-%2BMarsala%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantone 2015, marsala, Designing Home, Margaret Ryall, style board" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim50ekPx-qblig23tYOJrquyx7AkwzpqwLP71ZGtkPnBUplA_9r9XCYXe2sVmENKwz8ZoHrZuLsvnDAk_ZHY0v3Z-5WcomExeKlDDv85GOmSMiWLa8RQXiT1el8z6Bd5nxDtNEFZWumd3q/s1600/OB-Pantone's%2BColour%2Bof%2BYear%2B2015-%2BMarsala%2B.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div> I've seen combinations of it with a variety of blues even cool ones and they all look fantastic. It also looks great with the oddest combinations as you can see below. I'm particularly loving it with blues and light creams.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FTM7-BB8Yov9tQIEZxstr79oZ0r4pYDc-EagKEGSxog5EfOGnoU2tKEZdXlj8DACoy5FyfrzlEPThI94_aMZIVxgboZmfAM507be4QfE_SvDOxY7t29LdJjsuxjjZAjOF2k21-ggCZzg/s1600/OB-Marsala+mixes+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantone 2015, marsala, Designing Home, Margaret Ryall, style board" border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FTM7-BB8Yov9tQIEZxstr79oZ0r4pYDc-EagKEGSxog5EfOGnoU2tKEZdXlj8DACoy5FyfrzlEPThI94_aMZIVxgboZmfAM507be4QfE_SvDOxY7t29LdJjsuxjjZAjOF2k21-ggCZzg/s1600/OB-Marsala+mixes+2015.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who knew it would work so well with orange and coral? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since I only spec Benjamin Moore paint colours in my business, I am always interested in their colour trends. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9POrD2bka7NAi4IXCePqekg9Pnd7VmQRsQ__EGiC6VC8sBA_5yLzQM1AyRSZh4jSs02g8-LFIZUKE_xWQePwtu6-AbDKpV_0Ll6sZy3ANdSo_KfbHaQ0D2coVqHUJYCS9ECR5m6JtzVW/s1600/Benjamin+Moore+Breath+of+Fresh+Air+806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9POrD2bka7NAi4IXCePqekg9Pnd7VmQRsQ__EGiC6VC8sBA_5yLzQM1AyRSZh4jSs02g8-LFIZUKE_xWQePwtu6-AbDKpV_0Ll6sZy3ANdSo_KfbHaQ0D2coVqHUJYCS9ECR5m6JtzVW/s1600/Benjamin+Moore+Breath+of+Fresh+Air+806.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Benjamin Moore's  2014 Breath of Fresh Air at least supported the spa/beach vibe that is still a go- to look with many homeowners.  It is a versatile colour that looks great with pearly grays, driftwood colours and soft or chrisp whites.  It also combines well with marsala and the current  Benjamin Moore colour for 2015, Guilford green. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvPn_wSYAdqg0N-nbUzyreEMA_j9LqKNOANjrHRXRNFybEVRWEJ3iqz5SZWuE11Q5u0FlMxegULJFWyGliB5THT-zrlx4vMDlZ2Zc9UjIrlEedgYmy379blHhrwcr_-prvWqDaI7PzsyE/s1600/Guilford+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvPn_wSYAdqg0N-nbUzyreEMA_j9LqKNOANjrHRXRNFybEVRWEJ3iqz5SZWuE11Q5u0FlMxegULJFWyGliB5THT-zrlx4vMDlZ2Zc9UjIrlEedgYmy379blHhrwcr_-prvWqDaI7PzsyE/s1600/Guilford+green.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /> How can you possibly go wrong when you have two obvious "earth" colours like blue and green.  Nature never makes mistakes!<br /><br /><br />When you consider the metallics in your home, the move to warm metals is even more pronounced this year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4ApmIkBhojjZOt_eixcVX4b1yTXTbM1dewCwawANQkf9HVHI0GxW_8Z3WVfeoKOiIc_8Cq6aK-odK7sgKixsVF6u4Ujt2vNQKZjmC-xxf4AJwSCjsVwVHgynvEeFKz72O0sGvouRzUBK/s1600/more+copper+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4ApmIkBhojjZOt_eixcVX4b1yTXTbM1dewCwawANQkf9HVHI0GxW_8Z3WVfeoKOiIc_8Cq6aK-odK7sgKixsVF6u4Ujt2vNQKZjmC-xxf4AJwSCjsVwVHgynvEeFKz72O0sGvouRzUBK/s1600/more+copper+.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/better-homes-and-gardens-style-blog/2014/09/01/for-the-love-of-color-copper/">source </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXC_MwrU5iSj8Mfsgih75w_thRW4DXUU0dWfyJ2ZCw-N04p0GZtuG5dq9cRmjPjtOy_mHgRJDjpGC3NlSwfI9-d3Fq7Cw6-ka8UxiCMWEYqoB9Yjr4vHuWq6JHO9mEUeWsNCPrdPxwZf1j/s1600/copper+metallics+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXC_MwrU5iSj8Mfsgih75w_thRW4DXUU0dWfyJ2ZCw-N04p0GZtuG5dq9cRmjPjtOy_mHgRJDjpGC3NlSwfI9-d3Fq7Cw6-ka8UxiCMWEYqoB9Yjr4vHuWq6JHO9mEUeWsNCPrdPxwZf1j/s1600/copper+metallics+.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brittany Makes Blog </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.brittanymakes.com/2014/02/05/will-copper-replace-our-love-for-gold/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a><br /><br /> In  European markets  copper and pink gold are hot commodities. They are not as versatile for all over use especially the pink gold which always comes across as very delicate/feminine.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDXJaG97F5VNSfYIjcb6NCbXzugy3_pzvmcztDA7pweN_oFFU6-I2RTSeyFgydn9Rq9hB8BUdMVkcfJ7_zHTDVJGgu1MGesI2iPurkckdMbCB4Fj1jR71DLpfn8ojZCf7FCGV7Nc5ajK7/s1600/brass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDXJaG97F5VNSfYIjcb6NCbXzugy3_pzvmcztDA7pweN_oFFU6-I2RTSeyFgydn9Rq9hB8BUdMVkcfJ7_zHTDVJGgu1MGesI2iPurkckdMbCB4Fj1jR71DLpfn8ojZCf7FCGV7Nc5ajK7/s1600/brass.jpg" width="182" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></div><br /> In North American decor golds and  brass are prevalent. I'm fond of a more burnished look with these metals.  I can't seem to bring myself around to the shine of yellow brass - too much history. The yellow metallics look great with greens, dark blues and brownish reds like marsala.  And mixing metals is still very trendy.  Go for it.<br /><br />Lots of connections.  Do you ever consider colour trends when you decorate? <br /><br /><br />

Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward

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Moodboard Monday: Sister's Bedroom + Wisdom

It's not Monday, don't worry. But that's how we roll here at Belclaire House.  <div><br></div><div>Last week my sister asked me to help her pull together her Master Bedroom. It's a big space with a mishmash of stuff. She wanted a new bed, new pillows, lamps and bedside tables and she has a large space between the bed and the pocket door closets. The room is painted a pretty pale blue and the one thing she loves are the navy blue and white Greek key curtains. </div><div><br></div><div>She gave me a great budget for a normal 25 year-old with a good job, which means we can actually purchase things , but have to be thoughtful about our spending. She's also just like me at 25 and gets easily distracted by fun, colorful, pretty things. So my goal is to help her avoid some of the design mistakes I made at her age, like thinking I can just recover something when I get tired of it. </div><div><br></div><div>My advice to any young girls decorating their home for the first time is to keep the big things neutral, then bring in your whims with throw pillows and other accessories. Invest in art that you can put anywhere, and have one sort of neutral base color or color group from which to add on - for me this is blue and white. I'm making it be that for her because that's what we grew up with and we will never get away from it :) </div><div><br></div><div>Soo now that you have all of the boring info, here's my design plus a few variations to show just how easy it is to change a look with pillows. I'd love to hear your favorite! <br><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sisters_big_girl_room/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143061991" target="_blank"><img alt="Sisters Big Girl Room" border="0" height="600" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/2MOJPtsXi5GNFZLqiUwd6Q/cid/143061991/id/3hTpSJ2E5BGuTqE77EzHKw/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Sisters Big Girl Room" width="600"></a></div></div>How funny is that cow from The Animal print shop?? It looks just like her cat and is so her sense of humor. <br><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sisters_big_girl_room/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143061991" target="_blank"></a><br></small></div><br>Other Pillow and Headboard Ideas<br><br><br><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_fuzzy_periwinkle/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143284300" target="_blank"><img alt="Pillow Mix: Fuzzy + Periwinkle" border="0" height="600" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/TUThVvPJWpXEfpVZ2R9d0g/cid/143284300/id/uNu7OmqE5BGlYOCrmyklpg/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Pillow Mix: Fuzzy + Periwinkle" width="600"></a></div></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_fuzzy_periwinkle/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143284300" target="_blank"></a><br></small></div><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><br><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125919658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125919658.jpg" title="Williams Sonoma williams sonoma bedding" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=94333544" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/94333544.jpg" title="Ethan Allen off white throw pillow" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=108213106" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/108213106.jpg" title="Cotton throw pillow" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=95753113" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/95753113.jpg" title="White nightstand" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=101288868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/101288868.jpg" title="Skyline Furniture Wingback Bed" vspace="4" width="50"></a></div></div><br><br><br><br><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_mermaid_pink/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143283728" target="_blank"><img alt="Pillow Mix: Mermaid + Pink" border="0" height="600" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/jMnke9QpoPvakGdgGJzmQ/cid/143283728/id/7DPPoWiE5BGLRzs7iPOa4g/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Pillow Mix: Mermaid + Pink" width="600"></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_mermaid_pink/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143283728" target="_blank"></a><br></small></div><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><br><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125919658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125919658.jpg" title="Williams Sonoma monogrammed pillow sham" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=65726479" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/65726479.jpg" title="Serena Lily throw pillow" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=101288939" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/101288939.jpg" title="Angelo fabric headboard" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125885201" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125885201.jpg" title="Belclaire House Blue White Pillows on Etsy" vspace="4" width="50"></a></div></div><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><br><br><br><br><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_tiger/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143282873" target="_blank"><img alt="Pillow Mix: Pillow + Tiger" border="0" height="600" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/N6CTiFNvnNTzJlUMzWBURA/cid/143282873/id/PDolDGaE5BGitv2cmyklpg/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Pillow Mix: Pillow + Tiger" width="600"></a></div></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_tiger/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143282873" target="_blank"></a><br></small></div><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><br><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125919658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125919658.jpg" title="Williams Sonoma monogrammed bedding" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=115615707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/115615707.jpg" title="Williams Sonoma black throw pillow" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=117882999" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/117882999.jpg" title="Skyline Furniture fabric bed" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=82899826" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/82899826.jpg" title="Serena Lily white occasional table" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125885222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125885222.jpg" title="Belclaire House Blue White Pillows on Etsy" vspace="4" width="50"></a></div></div><br><br><br><br><br><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_les_touches_ginger/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143283147" target="_blank"><img alt="Pillow Mix: Les Touches + Ginger Jar" border="0" height="600" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/LRSpiL9qKsew76REtSGoOw/cid/143283147/id/akPU6GaE5BGF2hcwtvvecw/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Pillow Mix: Les Touches + Ginger Jar" width="600"></a></div></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pillow_mix_les_touches_ginger/set?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=143283147" target="_blank"></a><br></small></div><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><br><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125919658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125919658.jpg" title="Williams Sonoma white sham" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125918139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125918139.jpg" title="Williams Sonoma embroidered throw pillow" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=116269275" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/116269275.jpg" title="Off white furniture" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=112768167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/112768167.jpg" title="Wood bedroom set" vspace="4" width="50"></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8728156&.svc=copypaste&id=125885213" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/125885213.jpg" title="Belclaire House Blue White Pillows on Etsy" vspace="4" width="50"></a></div></div><br><br><br>Tomorrow I'll give you a round up of some inexpensive headboards and nightstands I put together to help her complete this look. <br><br></div>

Moodboard Monday: Sister's Bedroom + Wisdom

It's not Monday, don't worry. But that's how we roll here at Belclaire House.   Last week my sister asked me to help her pull to...

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On the Homefront

Hello friends! Just popping in with some bits and pieces from the home. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxpE3tf1uCsM_1DmrQA771dBo0Kboi3YUDU3QGCLYzbbiFIYi3_nLSfLHKe4Okfs_TFLW0mpzP5AqzA6BRkDdS9Io7mWxyXwVqrqP-FIXE-iYd6NfdwWDKGldOhUbK7VV90BY-e5_isc/s640/blogger-image--2063291382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxpE3tf1uCsM_1DmrQA771dBo0Kboi3YUDU3QGCLYzbbiFIYi3_nLSfLHKe4Okfs_TFLW0mpzP5AqzA6BRkDdS9Io7mWxyXwVqrqP-FIXE-iYd6NfdwWDKGldOhUbK7VV90BY-e5_isc/s640/blogger-image--2063291382.jpg"></a></div><br></div>A simple boxwood and tartan wreath on my front door. I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">finally got a wreath up after my friend who drives by my house everyday told me it was depressing that I had no Christmas decorations up. She was right. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Someday I want to do this outside my house: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVOylKY2sAhp2zhAC8mzMvY2T6xJVqEcxQXza78hmRw1mc8qBcDL3oiVqEIgpeUzzgE4iim4vGI7MP3TYW5ivZpr8OzfGK1d3tLgazyLj7WFGrwekZDd5PJYJbj2JXoxAW3iXZE1tq50/s640/blogger-image--595807211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVOylKY2sAhp2zhAC8mzMvY2T6xJVqEcxQXza78hmRw1mc8qBcDL3oiVqEIgpeUzzgE4iim4vGI7MP3TYW5ivZpr8OzfGK1d3tLgazyLj7WFGrwekZDd5PJYJbj2JXoxAW3iXZE1tq50/s640/blogger-image--595807211.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div>I snapped that picture when I was home in Dallas.  It's so magical. Kip, this is what I'm thinking when I send you back to the store for more lights. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckVeBZjdN7RZtxte4mAcA1K4USF2ubTD6XLw040McBuJd2iBqi011_-nmUWeinOF4ahOnm3Dyu6KfL7dh1ZYI7RSy8oFxC7BqiIlKH2bi7m450cYJq2eA7rHgMTQwvHs1dnqGcdHX77g/s640/blogger-image--598209858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckVeBZjdN7RZtxte4mAcA1K4USF2ubTD6XLw040McBuJd2iBqi011_-nmUWeinOF4ahOnm3Dyu6KfL7dh1ZYI7RSy8oFxC7BqiIlKH2bi7m450cYJq2eA7rHgMTQwvHs1dnqGcdHX77g/s640/blogger-image--598209858.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A little mantle decor. It's nothing fancy, but I like it. I decided to purge a lot of the decorations that I didn't LOVE. Broken handme downs and things that I just put out in the past because I thought, "well, I have them!"  I think the guys at Goodwill probably think I'm helping some great aunt with hoarder tendencies on a weekly basis. </div><div><br></div><div>The JOY* banner was an impulse purchase at Paper Source. I'm normally not one for lots of word decor, unless it's really funny, but this was soo sparkly and JOY is part of my New Year's Resolution for 2015 (see #joychangeslives). </div><div><br></div><div>*Edward insists it says "jail" because as he says "it has the letters J and O. J. O. Jayoh. Jayle. Jail! It says jail!" </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY613E8_VvUk-fZLDRM_P5XFUC6WhINytfJa7KhzkTPpCyc9GOj99eu9onMXBtkwsYzNdxMNeFKKEomCnc6mNFQJaXxyz7XDP8_ENKKT4YrwFbNn2o3pYE-ASjD2MomAE-Z4T_3Nm-zM/s640/blogger-image--1508619312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY613E8_VvUk-fZLDRM_P5XFUC6WhINytfJa7KhzkTPpCyc9GOj99eu9onMXBtkwsYzNdxMNeFKKEomCnc6mNFQJaXxyz7XDP8_ENKKT4YrwFbNn2o3pYE-ASjD2MomAE-Z4T_3Nm-zM/s640/blogger-image--1508619312.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We are putting our Santa out early this year (for travel reasons). Every morning Christopher stops in the guest room to say hi to him and hug his leg. It's so cute and sweet. He loves Santa! </div><div><br></div><div>He also loves the birds in our powder room. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCwGAyVx6ZsC4UYIFmmrRqEajN7sLaLHqX6oUj1LXfEUCJ8gY1nImqmjpHB7ltmDphm6VwjWOTG_kk2thxTciddyq-SzzTB4V7sIiYFle0zlF_dr6XQqcPehwduHO4vwlLk71grHtv7A/s640/blogger-image-609886765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCwGAyVx6ZsC4UYIFmmrRqEajN7sLaLHqX6oUj1LXfEUCJ8gY1nImqmjpHB7ltmDphm6VwjWOTG_kk2thxTciddyq-SzzTB4V7sIiYFle0zlF_dr6XQqcPehwduHO4vwlLk71grHtv7A/s640/blogger-image-609886765.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Since it's Thursday, here's a little #tbt for y'all. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRbzsmrX6R-jke2qBXKSiPs0eUo_jT5Q5nASa4ox3SfvZzRghN-r86NpudYeyCnRI9WrnVNFTj6M-qY1MppnFo01zMibz3SZGFVzqLyIvb0Y-HY8tnhyphenhyphen-ycB6RJdSakO3O1OSr2Jg3mE/s640/blogger-image-1666628522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRbzsmrX6R-jke2qBXKSiPs0eUo_jT5Q5nASa4ox3SfvZzRghN-r86NpudYeyCnRI9WrnVNFTj6M-qY1MppnFo01zMibz3SZGFVzqLyIvb0Y-HY8tnhyphenhyphen-ycB6RJdSakO3O1OSr2Jg3mE/s640/blogger-image-1666628522.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Our old house at Christmas. That picture was probably taken with my Blackberry. We (Kip) had just put the wallpaper up and we were so excited. Little did I know that we would soon be moving. To a house with lots of great wallpaper nonetheless! </div><div><br></div><div>This what I was envisioning with that room. Don't laugh. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilH_gVBcYybYIpF2w6QdtDhMtQRoWGTfuOiChI4irKLKgoKW5NTCVbwMUwqZk9-lVHBpbK7pJpqVspMm3m7UoRntEWJpgu6c5gUcrtJlCL1AeXAnX0OTl_QW5ib-LQdZWA_cqWq4Je9wo/s640/blogger-image--1787002638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilH_gVBcYybYIpF2w6QdtDhMtQRoWGTfuOiChI4irKLKgoKW5NTCVbwMUwqZk9-lVHBpbK7pJpqVspMm3m7UoRntEWJpgu6c5gUcrtJlCL1AeXAnX0OTl_QW5ib-LQdZWA_cqWq4Je9wo/s640/blogger-image--1787002638.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jim Dear and Darling had great wallpaper in their old Victorian mansion in case you ever need inspiration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Finally, The Suze has a few more stockings to stuff this year! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8HIEYouAJoiEUivLArnCW0vDse7bh_uJbsayPGVaDO5e9qPTC93b6LIx8IP8Xa7bu7_AA1K_FrWMtOHRSKox_GBZ8MoOkeHp0Pa8tDMfBBdymev3fEEjnoFb2HwDKKQI-7smkE6Bhrk/s640/blogger-image--1882915572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8HIEYouAJoiEUivLArnCW0vDse7bh_uJbsayPGVaDO5e9qPTC93b6LIx8IP8Xa7bu7_AA1K_FrWMtOHRSKox_GBZ8MoOkeHp0Pa8tDMfBBdymev3fEEjnoFb2HwDKKQI-7smkE6Bhrk/s640/blogger-image--1882915572.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She ordered the same white velvet stockings I did. I can't say I love mine. They're fine but maybe a little dinky. At least, it won't take much to fill.  Guess I need to learn to needlepoint! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great evening! </div>

On the Homefront

Hello friends! Just popping in with some bits and pieces from the home.  A simple boxwood and tartan wreath on my front door. I  finally got...

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