[color kreyv]: Turquoise & Mustard

It was harder than I thought to find some good inspiration pics with mustard and turq (you don't mind if I call it that, do you? Mmmkay, thanks.)In other words, it was hard to find pictures that weren't mustard and turq overkill--we all know I like my color in small doses. This is mostly because of my need to change things every two seconds and my other need of keeping my marriage in tact by not buying and selling things for the house every other day (see story of four couches). But, back to turq and mustard...I really think throwing some white into this color combo really takes it to the next level. I mean, really, who doesn't love a pop of color? What do you think (besides that leather chair is amaze-balls, and you really want one)?

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What Color Are You?

I've always thought color psychology to be very interesting. When I was 12 or 13, I went to girls camp, and there was a presentation about color. I tried to be a yellow...the fun color, but CLEARLY I'm a red. Clearly. This post on House of Fifty was about being drawn to certain colors and what it may say about our personality. I thought it was super interesting, and hey, if being drawn to white, black, and gray means that I'm conservative, honorable, reliable, individualistic, innocent, disciplined, and strong-willed aka boring, I'll take it. Fortunately, there are no negative adjectives on any color, so it's pretty much a feel-good exercise! So, what color(s) are you drawn to, and does this describe you?

Flay-va Flave!

We all know I like me a nice, white kitchen, but if you're looking for some flayva, these kitchens are done right. I love the contrast of the colors against the white. They all look so fresh, which is completely opposite of how I look and feel after day one of potty training. It actually went well, certainly not fun, but it went well. Now for day two...perhaps I'll shower in hopes that I'm not peed on again. I know. It's a glamorous life I lead. Don't be jealous. To read about day one of potty training, go here.

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[color kreyv]: Red & Turquoise

I think we can all agree that turquoise is the new black. If you don't agree with me, well then, you're wrong. Just kidding. Kind of. Ok, you are wrong. Turquoise goes with pretty much everything, and even I, who am afraid of red, love the combination of turquoise and red. I like it best when the turquoise is subtle and the red is used sparingly. I still don't know if I would take the plunge and buy red, but I might...but only for the house. Never buying it for my bod. Just. Can't. Do. It.

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[color kreyv]: Turquoise

In honor of my guest post today at The Turquoise Piano, I thought I would feature more turquoise. Kelli obviously loves turquoise, and I don't blame her one bit. It's pretty much amazing and it goes with everything. (Speaking of amazing, let's talk about that art in the first picture. How hard could it be? Someone should make it. I would, but I'm out of walls, and the hubs is out of patience.) Anyway, Kelli is a super talented DIYer. We also went to middle school and high school together, which makes her extra cool. So go check out her blog! (That sounded bossy. Let me rephrase, if you would like to, you should visit her blog. I strongly recommend it. Better, right?)

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[color kreyv]: Tiffany Blue

Beautiful--the color AND the jewelry. I've only received Tiffany's jewelry once, but it really was one of the most exciting days of my life. Seriously. My wonderful hubs surprised me with a Tiffany's necklace for our fifth anniversary, and let me tell you, there is nothing quite like seeing that little blue box sitting there from across the room. It was so much fun that perhaps I should paint a room this color. It would be just like living inside of a Tiffany's jewelry box. Now, that would be exciting!

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Color in the Kitchen

I've been back from my Utah trip for a week now. Vacationing is always rough on the good exercise and diet regime. In fact, my vacation habits crept into my normal life, and quite frankly, I've eaten like crap for too long. You know those days when you wake up at six in the morning already craving chocolate? Yeah, it was one of those weeks.

Jeremy bought Skinny Cow Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches (to die for). Skinny Cow, you say? Good, then I can have two. Carmel popcorn at ten in the morning? Why not? We'll call it brunch, even though you've already eaten breakfast, and you will still eat lunch. On your way home, you say? Sure, pick me up a Heath Blizzard. Of course, to make things more challenging, I have to eat these things when Stella isn't watching. I mean, I would never let her eat like that!

Seriously, people, it's time to take control! It's back to routines and health(ier) food. Really, if I could just get this whole moderation thing under control, I'd be fine! It's a great goal, and I'm going to do it starting tomorrow...

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[color kreyv]: Turquoise

Am I the only one who does this? If the answer is yes, don't tell me. I like to live in denial. You know you're obsessed if...

(1) You find yourself mentally rearranging other people's furniture every time you visit.

(2)When watching tv or looking at pictures, you pay more attention to the homes in the background than you do to the characters.

(3)You like to go on walks at dusk. You aren't walking for exercise, it's the best time to get a look into people's homes.

(4)Sometimes you can't sleep at night, because you are working on designs in your head.
(5)You change things around in your home at least once a week.

(6)Your idea of studying is looking through a Pottery Barn catalog.

(7)The people at Pier 1 know you by name and let you take the furniture samples home, because they know they'll see you at least once a week.

(8) While sitting in sacrament meeting, your mind often drifts to the thought of how the window treatments in the chapel could use some sprucing up.

(9) You play the "Guess What's Different in the House Game" with your husband...every day.

(10) You don't have a single room in your home that is "done".

My name is Jamie. I am obsessed with interior design.

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Oops...I was trying to fix the formatting on this post, and I accidentally deleted not one, but two pictures. I'm out of state without my computer. Sorry for the lack of pictures. That's what I get for being OCD!

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