Minty Fresh Home Inspirations

So fresh and so clean.... clean.... (A nod to Outkast by the way.... LOL!)

I am really feeling the color: Mint Green - It's so refreshing, bright, clean, it's got that old fashioned feel but still feels modern - when done right of course.  Because -- mint can be done wrong.... way wrong. 

So - here are some beautiful examples. 

Musings of a Night Owl - how absolutely gorgeous is that!

T2Tea.com  Sweet!

Houzz

Designed by RLH Studios

1stdibs.com

1stdibs.com

Designed by Tobi Fairley Tobi Fairley can make any color look good. 

image via Houzz.com

image via Houzz.com

From the personal file... Crespi always steals my heart.

Mirror + Gold Crespi Stools + Amazing Art = Me in love!

image via The Goods

Brett Beldock designs an UNREAL Teen's bedroom!

I just found my newest design crush! Brett Beldock of Brett Design Inc.

(I am kind of shocked I hadn't heard of her before!)

Her style is whimsy, yet sophisticated, dramatic, but not in your face.  Beldock also has a line of wall coverings through Stark too.
So basically, she's got serious cred. 

Anyway - check out this amazzzing teen's bedroom.  I totally would love this room for myself.

 (Just swap in a larger sized bed and we'd be golden!) 

What an amazing seating area too!

Love this lounge/chill spot. 

Great idea to use vintage/mid-century glass bottles and wire to make into a desk lamp.  Very original without looking too crafty or cheese.

A shot of COBALT!

I love blue.  It's my absolute favorite color - and lately I've been really attracted to this electric hue.   It's got great energy and I'd love to add it in somewhere.

image via Decorpad

Designed by Tracy Murdock

designed by: Nate Berkus

image via Elle Decor

designed by: Grant Gibson

Bright and Happy Romantic!

I love this! It's happy and bright, has romantic furniture with funky elements. 

Definitely making me in the mood for Spring!

Country Chic with an Eclectic Vibe!

 I am  not a huge fan of the country, shabby chic look.  

I appreciate it but personally, it's just not my taste.   

BUT - I do believe there are exceptions to everything and this room would be the exception.  

I think its great how this country styled home has punches of color and wow factors through some really fun accessories.

image via Country Living

Why don't you brighten up!?

 I'm debating on painting my kitchen cabinets one of these days.... And, aren't these fun inspirations for some bold, bright, and happy??  What do you think of it?

image via European Chic Design

image via House and Home

Image via House and Home

Image via Living Etc.

designed by Massucco Warner Miller

Turquoise and Chartreuse Love!

Turquoise paired with Chartreuse is one of my favorite color combos (the other is grey/white/gold).

I absolutely love this happy living room. That gorgeous map completely dictates the gorgeous color combo.

TIP: Find a piece of art work, or anything you want to hang on the wall (fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, a map etc.) and use that to tell you your color story and build completely around that!

image via Mr. Goodwill Hunting

One happy color combo: Turq and Yellow

Turquoise and yellow is such a popular color combination. Super bright and happy. What color combinations do you like?

Designed by David Jimenez

Image via Decorpad

image via House Beautiful

Home of Mario Britto via Two Tall Blondes

Moroccan Wedding Blanket - LOVE

A few years ago my best friend, Christine turned me on to the Moroccan Wedding Blanket - and I've been drawn to them ever since.

How glam are these pair of blankets?

Amazing kids room - and these would be more divine in my bedroom.

(LOL - or Christines!)

image via This Pretty Space

A Punch of COLOR Never Hurt Anyone!

 Its amazing how well this room is put together with just the right amount of crazy.  But there sure is a lot going on... the rug, chair, pops of yellow, bamboo nigh stand, the pouf, headboard, screen divider... and it goes on!  I don't know if I could pull off this much layering.... 

what do you think?

Multi-tasking a piece of furniture

I like spaces that read "smart." This bar cart makes the perfect end table/night stand, and then can be transformed to use its bar cart duties when its time to entertain.  It is beautiful and functionable.  

Gotta love that!

Image via Dragonflies and Wood

It would be so fun to warm up here.

Combine Boho - chic - glamour with a beautiful collection and this is what you get for a mantle. It really is gorgeous and I love that rug and the pops of color through the fabrics against the neutrals.

image via Rikshaw

The budget friendly option for a FAB mirror

Everyone has seen this foyer belonging to Liz Lange (and designed by Jonathan Adler).  Its been going around the blog world for ever, it feels like....

Many places did copies of this mirror - and I think one of the best ones was by Pier 1.  Well - the Pier 1 version (see below) is now on sale!

Pier 1 - peacock mirror $199.95 (original $249)

Quirky Love - From the personal file

I love quirky-ness.  I love pieces that make you do a double take and this room is filled with so so so many. It's a room filled with show stoppers and I love that!  Every piece can stand alone.
Let's begin, shall we?
1. The rams' heads coffee table base
2. The black and white rug
3. The bright yellow sofa
4. The gold side table
5. The crystal chandelier
6. The horse painting
7. The black with gold detailing credenza
8. The horn accent table
9. The khaki/grey wing chair

and the list goes on... and on.... Amazzing!

image via Rebecca June

Gorgeous Vintage Kilim Pillows at Shop Furbish

These pillows from Shop Furbish are just all around amazing. 

I love the bright colors (especially if you are like me and love punches of color with neutral backdrops) and I love that they are season-less.  They are a warm-wintery vintage kilim, yet the vibrant colors make them great for any time of year!

Find them Here at Shop Furbish $50-55 each

What to do with a 600 sq. ft. space....

Who would have thought that a 600 square foot apartment could look, feel and actually be this spacious?!  The bright color and well thought out floor plan is really quite amazing.  It has clean lined furniture, and such a fun punch of color. 

Fab kitchen with great punchy colors

Love this bathroom fyi....

Images via New York Times.