[color kreyv]: Light Pink

I LOVE me a nice, soft pink. I think it's a lot more versatile than some people may think. I mean, let's be honest, pink kind of has a personality of belonging in a little girl's room, but I think it can go anywhere. I'll tell you why. First of all, I love it paired with more masculine hues like navies, dark grays, and even blacks. Second of all, a little bit can go a long way. Just adding light pink in a piece of art, a throw, or a pillow can sometimes be enough. Third of all, it's subtle and calming, and it's just awesome, so you should just add some to your home. I know what you're thinking:  I should have gone into law.

image from Serena & Lily

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[color kreyv]: Pink

I was going to say pink AND gray, but quite honestly, I'm not a hundred percent sure what color is in all of the pictures. I'm using the laptop tonight, and either I'm not used to it, or my eyes are not great.  It could be a combination of the two, but I'm going to blame it on the computer. I'm in total denial about my eyesight.  I love the different hues of pink.  Pink is actually super versatile, which is why I love it. It can go in any room from nursery to living room.  But hey, don't take my word for it, I can't even see which rooms are gray and which rooms are tan. Either way, pink looks great with both!

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[color kreyv]: Charcoal Gray

Holy cow, I'm glad we made it to Wednesday! Both Salem and Stella have been sick with fevers.  They are finally feeling better, but I'll be honest, there's a whole lot of mucus goin' on up in herrr. It's gross.  

Speaking of not gross, how much do we love charcoal gray? I love that it pops against white like black does, but it's not as harsh as black can sometimes be. It's almost black, but it's not.  (That was a super deep statement, wasn't it?!) Hey, let's take what we can get after four days of being with kids in bed watching Barbie ten jillion times in a row, shall we? 

P.S. My favorite charcoal is Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams.

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[color kreyv]: Navy Blue

I know this is a shocker, but I want everything in these pictures. I am seriously considering changing my bathroom vanities to navy. Yumm-ee. Speaking of blue, let's talk about the awkward party and the blue jeans I wore to said party--a "casual work get-together" according to Jeremy.  Yeah...not so much.  We walked into the room, and people were in suits, tuxes, cocktail dresses, and even a few floor-length gowns…and there I was in my faded jeans.  It. Was. Awesome. Nothing like an awkward party to get the year started off right.

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[color kreyv]: Kelly Green

Stella was sitting on my lap as I was about to source pictures for this post, so I asked her what her favorite color was.  She told me it was purple, blue, red, and black...so I chose kelly green. (I know...it's kind of like the way I ask Jeremy his opinion and then choose opposite of what he tells me. What can I say? Sometimes it helps me make a decision quicker.) Anyway, I do love me some kelly green. It's fresh, clean, and sophisticated.  Let's just make sure we don't overdo it, mmmkay? We wouldn't want anyone's house to look like a, umm, I can't think of anything clever. (I blame the five year old on my lap.) Let's just say that Jeremy really loves green, so he would like a lot of it.  That should help you make your decision on the amount you want in your own home.  See? It totally helps.

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[color kreyv]: White Subway Tile with Dark Grout

I have loved subway tile with dark grout for quite some time. I mean, really, look at it. How could you not love it? (If you don't love it, it's perfectly okay. I still like you.) Subway tile basically encompasses so many elements of my style. For starters it's white and black.  It has straight lines, it's clean, simple, understated. I love it. I decided to put subway tile with gray grout in our master bathroom. I can't wait to see it, and while I wait, I will just swoon over these. Sigh (and swoon).

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[color kreyv]: Neutral, Neutral, & Neutral

First of all, can we even believe that October is almost over? How did that happen? Christmas is going to be here before we know it.  Yes, I said it. It's true. Know what else is true?  These rooms are to. Die. For. To die for. Yes, to die for twice. You know I love me a neutral palette. The trick is to add lots of textures and various shades and layers of neutrals. Doing these things will ensure that the space is lived in, warm, and homey rather than stark and impersonal--because let's be honest, nobody likes a snobby room.

[color kreyv]: Gray Kitchens

You know I'm a white girl when it comes to kitchens (and...really all the time since I am caucasian--just in case there was any confusion there). A-ny-who...every now and again, I come across a gray kitchen that is so swoon-worthy, that it ALMOST makes me want to change my ways. I mean, really, where do we even start with these beauts? Total. Swoon. 

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[color kreyv]: Pink

According to Stella, yesterday was the best day ever. She started preschool (I cried, she didn't.); I bought her a kids' meal from Chick-Fil-A, and the toy was, apparently, the coolest thing ever; she got to visit Daddy at the clinic; and she got to go to the dentist, which she loves. I have to agree with Stella and say that yesterday was, indeed, pretty awesome. I had a cookies and cream shake to help drown my sorrows from the preschool drop-off, and I also got to take a nap. It wasn't a long one, but it was a nap. Best. Day. Ever.

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[color kreyv]: Emerald Green

How absolutely gorgeous is emerald green? I love it. It is so bold, refreshing, and sophisticated. I think I have pinned the first image at least three times. I want those chairs for my own dining room table. I'm pretty sure that if I had those chairs, all I'd need is a crown--and I'm really not opposed to that. 

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[color kreyv]: Navy & Peach

I am a sucker for navy, and I love adding a pale peach or pink to the mix. It's kind of got a hard and soft thing going on. Speaking of hard and soft, my soft baby is crying really hard, so...gotta run.  In summary: peach, navy, good.

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[color kreyv]: Gold Pendants

How fabulous are these gold pendants? I definitely feel the need to say fabulous (I'd even go as far as fab) when describing the lighting in these spaces. I think I kind of need them as soon as I get a house. And a white kitchen. And, of course, space for two or three gold pendants.  I've got goals, people.

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[color kreyv]: Pink

Clearly, we can't get away with calling this plain, old pink, but whether or not the colors below are more of a blush or a salmon is debatable. I really just couldn't decide.  I personally think the first picture has both. Regardless, I think we can all agree on the fact that this color is definitely beautiful, and that I can, indeed, type an entire post with one hand while holding Salem with the other. 

image from Terris Lightfoot via Decor Pad

image from Sara Hicks Malone via Decor8

image from Jillian Harris

[color kreyv]: Neon Yellow

Who doesn't love a little bit of yellow? And, if you're going to do yellow, go big with neon! It definitely makes a statement without being obnoxious (in small doses, that is), plays well with other colors, and is the star of the show without trying too hard. Neon yellow is like the cool kid in school. What do you think: like it, love it, or I think I'll pass it?

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image from Rethink Design Studio

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[color kreyv]: Black & Navy

Remember back in the day when navy and black was a total no-no? Well, as you know, that is SO not the case anymore. That's what I love about design and fashion. You don't have to worry about your forest green and peach getting mixed up with your country blue and dusty rose, you can mix them together, if you're ever so inclined. (Remember how cool those colors were in the 90's?!) Navy and black is a do-as-you-please combination and definitely a yes in my book. Check out these stunners.

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[color kreyv]: Black & White

Four words: black and white; yes and please. Enough said. (Oh, and I'm not counting the ands in my four words. Just making sure you all know I can, indeed, count.)

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[color kreyv]: Mint & Navy

I'm not going to lie; these rooms are pretty freaking adorable. I'm super loving the mint and navy combo, aren't you? I feel like navy is a hard color, meaning it's dark and anchors a space. This sounds crazy, but I'm going to say it anyway, because, well, that boat sailed long ago. If colors had personalities, navy would be the serious color. Mint, on the other hand, is soft; it's playful and light, and I just love the juxtaposition of the two colors.  Another bonus of this combo? It is definitely gender-neutral, which I love.

image from Lay Baby Lay

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image from Kate Dixon via Poppy Talk