Yellow Beds? Don't Mind if I Do!

Sooo, remember when I used to blog? Remember when I used to get dressed and not forget about birthday parties that Stella was supposed to go to? Remember when I felt like I was on top of things instead of barely keeping up? Yeah, that was awesome. Someone please tell me that Jamie will get her groove back. In other news, how cute are these yellow beds? (Ahhh, beds and sleep, how I miss you.)

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[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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Lovely, Lovely Beds

Happy Monday!! (Did the extra exclamation point help--even a little?) Sometimes Mondays remind me that I'm not as young and spry as I used to be. (Using the word "spry" doesn't exactly make me sound young, either.) Every now and again, I do something crazy over the weekend like stay up past midnight (and by "past midnight", I mean 12:30). I swear, it takes me three days to recover. Today is one of those times, and I honestly feel like I need a full day to just sleep. Speaking of sleep, how gorgeous are these beds? I would be totally fine with one of each.  And then taking a good three hour nap in each of them, just to try them out. #inmydreams #nopunintended #whatswiththehashtags #tryingtostayyoung #ish

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[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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Color Me Pretty | Painted Interior Doors

First of all, it is totally snowing here in Salt Lake. What in the heck is that all about? I was seriously lying on the grass watching Stella ride her bike on Tuesday, and I swear my face got a little color (or at least I like to pretend that it did). My point is that it was hot, and now it's cold. And wet. I guess Utah always gets one or two snow storms in the spring. And, I most likely, have complained about it every time. 

In other news, I love these interior front doors; and, although I didn't intentionally try to find all yellow, these are the ones that I thought were super bright, happy, and chic! I mean, what screams springtime more than yellow? And snow (not to be confused with yellow snow)?

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[color kreyv]: Pastels

You guys, this Daylight Savings business is kicking my behind. Who would have thought that skipping one hour could totally throw off my game, because it is. And when will I stop thinking to myself, "It's 3:00, but really it's 2:00." I'm giving myself the week to get adjusted, and then I've got to do some major sleep training. On myself.

In other news, aren't these pastels amazing? I'm loving how easy, breezy, beautiful they are (totally stole that).  Kind of makes me want to buy some pastel stuff--change things up a bit.  I know. My problems are much deeper than Daylight Savings. My name is Jamie. I'm an interior design-aholic.

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[color kreyv]: Yellow

Yellow can be tricky. Finding the right shade and pairing it in the right combination is key. I actually really like it in subtle tones or small doses...except for when I was in first grade: I liked it bold, and I liked it ALL OVER! Are you ready for a  stroll down memory lane?  Come with me, won't you? 

Per usual, I asked for a new room for Christmas. My mom (bless her), let me pick out my own wallpaper.  Picture it: white with a yellow floral pattern on top, separated by a bright yellow chair rail, and then the bottom had a coordinating pattern with a subtle, shiny pearl finish. To contrast the wallpaper, as well as coordinate with the green leafs, my carpet was forest green. I had a super pale yellow dresser with an oval mirror, a brass headboard with lots of curls in the design, and white bedding. It. Was. Awesome.  A few years later, I started to add peach, because peach and forest green were the "it" colors, and, of course, I had to have a daybed. A few years after that, I asked for new wallpaper and new furniture. Well, actually I sold all of my furniture and got a queen-sized four poster bed. (Mom, I am SO sorry I talked you into letting me sell that adorable, probably really expensive furniture…but thanks.)  Shortly after that, we moved, so I got another new room.  I lived in that house for a few years, and then I went to college, moved a lot, and got new rooms. And then I got married, moved a lot, and got new rooms. I'm totally seeing a pattern here, and I'm very scared for my husband. 

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Big Girl Room | Stella

Somebody may still be obsessing over the pale blue and chartreuse combination, so somebody decided to make a design board. For herself a "client."  Named Stella.  Yes, Stella...as in my daughter…as in the one who just turned four and is on her fourth bedroom. I She needs it.  Plus, we may be moving this summer, and I really think it will help me her adjust.  For now, let's not bring it up to Hubs until we find the right opportunity, mmmkay? Timing is everything. BTW, Stella loves it. (The sheets and quilt didn't quite translate no matter how I uploaded them, so go to Serena & Lily and check them out.  They are perfect!)

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image from Serena & Lily (They look gray here, but they are actually white.)

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[color kreyv]: Pale Blue & Chartreuse

I'm not sure where or when this color combination came to me (not that I invented it, obvi), but if I had to guess, I'd say probably 3:00 a.m. when I was trying to sleep but instead thinking of pretty rooms. Isn't that when all your good ideas come to you (as your husband is just snoozing away, partly on your side of the imaginary bed line)? I have always loved pale blue, so I'm picturing the perfect shade of pale blue, bright whites, and accents of chartreuse…and not an obnoxious blinding chartreuse, but just a subtle chartreuse. Don't worry, I know exactly what I'm talking about, and the color swatches are being stored safely in my brain. 

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[color kreyv]: Coral & Yellow

Bet you thought I was going to post about black and white again, didn'tcha? Nope, not today. Today's bright post is brought to you by yellow and coral--two colors that just play splendidly together. Yellow is a tricky one, so I recommend it in small doses. (Just ask my bedroom from 2002 that was painted yellow, then painted tan the very next day.) And now, for my final thoughts regarding yellow: Yellow is like a Jillian Michaels workout.  It makes a big impact, but it is WAY better when when the volume is turned down. 

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[color kreyv]: Pastels

It may have been mentioned that I might have a slight obsession with white. Aaand...it may be true. But, do not fear, I am not completely voiding my life of color, I still LOVE a good pastel in a kid's space or nursery. Who am I kidding? I LOVE a good pastel, period. Pastel greens, blues, yellows, and pinks? Don't mind if I do!

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Neutral or Not | Nursery Love

Aren't nurseries just the best rooms of the house? For starters, they include babies, and, as if that's not enough, they also have whimsy, charm, color, and calmness. What more could you ask for? I especially love these three spaces, because of the color palettes and the neutral quality they each posses. Any of these could be for a boy or a girl (or both) just by adding simple touches of feminine or masculine colors and accessories. I can't even decide which one is my favorite, but I am really digging the blue and yellow in the first one (and the floors in all of them). Which one is your fave?

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To. Die. For. | Beautiful Bedrooms

Let's just stop and take a moment...I mean, really, are we so dying over these rooms or what? Gor. Geous. Speaking of bedrooms, I'm seriously considering getting one of my own. In a hotel. Poor Stella has had a rough time adjusting to the move, and she gets up almost every night--more than once. It starts with a trip to the bathroom (regardless of when we cut her off from liquids), and then she attempts to climb into bed with us. (Ummm, if you're not Daddy, get back into your own bed.) I take her back to her room, where she willingly goes, but she returns one to two more times each night. Holy cow, you're killin' me, Smalls, you're killin' me!  It's a good thing that little girl is so freaking cute! And, I'm hoping that like with everything else pertaining to raising children, that this is just a phase...that will end VERY soon. Now, let's just look again at these beautiful bedrooms and pretend I'm taking an uninterrupted nap.

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I Rug You, I Rug You Not

I love rugs. My current dream home consists of wood floors throughout and lots and lots of rugs. I currently have rugs in almost every room, but I had to remove the rug that was living under the dining room table. The reason? Stella Joyal.  I couldn't keep up with the vacuuming, and don't even get me started on the fun of cleaning up rice. I hope to someday, replace the rug in the dining room and add one to the kitchen (love this look), but before I do that, I'm going to have to add yet one more item to my wish list: a central vac system. 

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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?

Wait For It...

I'm pretty good with secrets, so I'm not going to give this one away. Let's just say it has something to do with a giveaway. On this very blog. This very week. And it rhymes with Gutting Ledge Pencils. And that's all I'm going to say about that.

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[color kreyv]: Mustard Yellow

Do you kind of need a mustard yellow couch, now? I feel you. We're kind of in a yellow phase at our house lately. In fact, as Stella was saying the dinner prayer, she thanked Heavenly Father for the food and for her yellow dress. And then, she broke into, "They Call Me Mellow Yellow..."  Prayers are kind of entertaining at our place.

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[color kreyv]: Yellow

Today was pretty awesome. It was a yellow day, you know, sunny and cheerful and happy, and, well, yellow. First of all, Mr. Hubs was home, always the start to a perfect day. We went to the park and went on a family jog. The weather was just right. Then, we went to Grant's Farm (kind of a mini zoo here), but it was closed. But, don't worry. We went to the mall to ride the carousel and get a big pretzel instead (Stella's second choice...usually my first). After nap time, Jeremy and Stella went to the pool while I went grocery shopping. By myself. Without the huge car cart. And yes, it still took me an excessively long time to open the produce bags, but it didn't matter. I ended my shopping trip with an Almond Snickers. That's right. Enough with the fake, piddly snacks. I needed the real deal today, and I'm pretty happy about it. For dinner, we had tacos, our favorite. Yes, it's the simple things in life like family time, sweat-free weather, nougat, almonds, and carmel enrobed in milk chocolate, taco Tuesday, and of course, yellow.

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