Color inspiration - Blush

I am determined to push myself out of this neutral colored decorating trend I have been in for too many years.  Color is calling my name....not BOLD color but muted understated color. Baby steps....

Not sure if blush is the color for me...maybe too feminine for my decorating tastes. But, I think in small doses it can be elegant, simple and light.

After seeing Cameron Diaz's living room in Elle Decor, I have a new perspective on blush...Kelly Wearstler can't be wrong!

Elle Decor

It gives a kind of calming effect, don't you think?

Decorative Books

I find one of the easiest ways to bring color and personality into a room is to decorate with books.  I picked up this beautiful book - The Great Gatsby -  from Chapters....just the right amount of bling for my front entry!

Here are a few ways to add your book collection into your decorating...

How do you add books to your decor?

Project // Back Entry

We live in a 40 yr old bungalow which has a very very tiny back entrance.  I'm not sure why they thought an entire family could get ready in an area the size of a matchbox....without a closet!!!  There are times when the girls and I are getting our jackets on and I'm afraid someone is going to fall down the back stairs in an attempt to squeeze by one another.

So, you can imagine the difficulty I have in trying to organize lots of shoes and jackets in such a tiny spot.  So, I figure it is high time to reorganize and redecorate this little corner....make it more efficient and pretty at the same time.

This is my plan.....

coat hook // pyrite key hook // door stop // mirror // shoe rack // rug 

 Now to get started!!