As I was taking photos of some new home details around our house I realised they all had dark yellow / orange in common. Isn't it weird how a color can sneak up on you like that? Orange was one of the colors I liked the least as I was growing up. Might have something to do with the orange/dark green/brown teenage room I once called mine (think I told you about that decor faux pas before…)
Since a few years though it's a fave. It started with Martin bringing home the orange stools in the bottom photo and it continued when I painted the closet doors and it hasn't stopped. The other day I got the cutest gift from reader Valeria, check out the orange cat frame! Remind you of something?
I found this frame in a dumpster at work about a year ago. It came in pieces with the frame taped to the backing and the mirror sadly dangeling in between. Today it's mended and it's in the bedroom after a bit of pondering of where to hang it. I love it there, because it's right over the socket I use when blow drying my hair in the morning.
When Martin's mom and sisters with their families came over on Sunday they not only brought the gorgeous bouquet in the top photo but also a stack of National Geographic magazines for Wille. Can't help but loving those spines!
Have a good Tuesday!
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This is my first time reading your blog, and I just wanted to compliment you on it. You have great ideas for the home, and it is so good to hear that your Mini is doing well. Both of your kitties are so cute 🙂
Love the cat frame! yes it is remind me of the cat bed. And the dark yellow/orange is nice too. Btw how about your green detail?
I still have lots of green around the house too 🙂
Really nice with the orange and yellow!
Cute post. Orange is a lovely colour – adds a nice splash of zest to a room. I don’t have any of the cool orange pieces you do, though, only a collection of National Geos : ).
Benita, the little frame looks lovely near your flowers! xxx
I thought it looked so cute on it’s own without a photo so I kept it like that 🙂 Again thank you so much!
yes, it reminds me the lovely cat bed, i always wish they had a dog version for my Crystal. Nice orange around the house, i prefer it more than the green.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how colors get into our lives lately too! In fact, I will be blogging about it later today as well. The orange in your place looks lovely. =)
I’ve got blue everywhere. My niece tells me to add an orange accent, so we’ll see about that! Just finished reading all your archive entries (except I must have missed the one about Mini’s accident, now I have to go hunting for it) and I am very impressed with your organizational skills and lovely home! Oh, and I collect glass jars, too…I LOVE the ones HERO jam comes in with the beautiful lids, and they are the perfect size for homemade chicken stock to be kept in the freezer. Thanks for a great read!
I love all your orange. It is such a happy color. Lately I have been drawn to greens and bright yellows.
Our kitchen (when I was growing up) was bright yellow- the cabinets and all! This is the first time I have ever been drawn to that color ! I think its partly due to your painting and your bedroom wall! The frame Valeria sent is adorable!
I too use orange as an accent. I love that it is just the right color in between declarative red and get up and go yellow! Beautiful bouquet 🙂
You are welcome! ^.^
This is my first time commenting on your blog, but I just wanted to say that I love the little pops of color you have around your home against the neutral background! I’ve never been a fan of orange, but you may be helping to change my mind. 🙂
Oh! Does Willie love Nat Geo magazines? I have a bunch from a few years ago – would he be interested in them if I shipped them over?
We don’t know yet 🙂 He likes the TV channel and his aunt thought he might enjoy the magazines. I don’ think he has started checking them out yet. Thank you so incredibly much for the offer but it will cost a fortune to ship them.
Lovely, they are great colours. And I like how it is not ‘in your face’ in your home. You have included them in practical and pretty ways.
Love the cat bed and frame! I don’t have one, have a Westie (but he might as well be a cat, personality and looks match!). Re-posted that on Facebook for my cat-owned friends!