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Pick a Color

When we moved into our house, I loved the soft green color of the walls in the family room, and the fact that the previous owner had installed plantation shutters on all of the windows. I decided to take these two elements of the room and create a sort of cottage/coastal feel.

My friend suggested I hire a decorator for some ideas, so I did. In just one hour of consultation I'd decided a direction for my room and got some great advice. The number one thing she told me was to pick an accent color for the room. I had a picture from Coastal Living that had bright oranges, browns, cream and blues, so I decided to pick orange as my accent color. I painted my previously boring brown Pottery Barn coffee table a bright Adobe Orange and picked out fabrics and accent accessories that carried the color throughout the room. Next step for this room is hardwood floors - I can't wait!

If you're looking to update a room in your house, just pick a color and go for it!

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  1. I love to decorate**
    Love to go to flea markets and just have ides swarm into my lil' ol' head!!
    Very cute house/living room!
    I give it...two thumbs up!

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  2. The room looks great and using the pop of Orange was just perfect...

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  3. That looks fabulous! I'd love for you to design a blog header for me. Should I email you directly?

    Thanks!

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  4. Seriously! I have the same fabric as the lone chair except mine has monkey's on it. I'll try to post it soon so I can show you!!! xoxo

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