3.10.2011

Loving Color

This week I have had a dreadful cold that I just can't seem to shake. This has also been one crazy busy week and the two aren't playing quite well with each other. Monday I had some time to sit and do a bit of blog reading and I came across Live Like You. She is a designer who adores color, reusing what you have, and seems to have a heart of gold. Her home is much more bold than I normally gravitate to, but I must say I am smitten. Even my kiddos sat in awe while we went page to page. They seem to love color too, my bad...





Doesn't it just scream joy? I really do adore it. Tomorrow is KJ's birthday party and I am not ready. I am signing off early and will be back next week. I so recommend reading through Live Like Love. It really does inspire. Have a great weekend!
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32 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I've seen pictures of her hallway before but never the rest- it's all just so so gorgeous! I am totally and utterly smitten with her use of colour and those blue velvet dining chairs- divine!!! Good luck with the party- I'm organizing my daughter's and know how much work it is:)

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  2. AshleyMarch 10, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    The colors are gorgeous, and I love that you and your children looked through her blog together--how adorable!

    Happy early weekend, Paula!

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  3. MaryMarch 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful...I couldn't do it, but I adore people who can.

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  4. Robin Baron @ Simplifying Fabulous!March 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Wow I love this! What vibrant fun?! This is a space you WANT to come home to for sure!

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  5. Stephanie SabbeMarch 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    hello! most color I've ever seen on your blog, ever:) love it. feel better soon!

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  6. Melissa @ Veranda InteriorsMarch 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I love the foyer with the pink and zebra run, way more color than I could commit to...but I do love it.

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  7. LiveLikeYouMarch 10, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Hi Paula, Christine sent me over here! So nice to discover your blog! Thank You so much for that nice write up. I love that you looked through it with you kids!!

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  8. Lovin That!March 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Hope you feel better soon! Love this home and I'm getting inspired to add more colour to my home this spring too!

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  9. Melissa Marie HeadMarch 10, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Those pink chairs are to die for! And the entryway - wow.

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  10. Splendid WillowMarch 10, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Paula,

    Isn't she great! A colorful Swede (finally!)! And her rooms do scream joy!

    I am looking forward to meeting with her in person one of these days - and you too!

    Hugs, Mon

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  11. quintessenceMarch 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Was already a fan of the blog - her rooms are ablaze with color and love how she walk you through her projects!!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love those pink chairs with the green walls! Thanks for sharing!

    jennifer

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  13. NuhaMarch 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I hope you'll feel better soon! I'm a bit of a neutral nelly, but for those pink chairs? I'll take color!

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  14. CharMarch 10, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    feel better sweetie - i hope the party goes very well and you are feeling better soon.

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  15. Nicolle March 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Great pictures.
    Nicolle
    www.jackandsalma.com

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  16. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks for the suggestion...great blog! Love yours, too:)
    lauren

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  17. Meagan @ Style-EditionMarch 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I adore that dining room! Thanks for sharing! good luck with the b-day

    http://style-edition.squarespace.com/

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  18. Allison {Live Love Small}March 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    lovely home! i adore that rug. hope you feel better and happy birthday to your little superhero!

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  19. JMWMarch 10, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Love her use of colors! I'm hoping to add some color to our neutral walls - this post definitely inspires me!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Xo,
    E&J

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  21. la la LovelyMarch 10, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Oh I've seen these before and have forgotten about them.. thanks for the reminder .. I'll be checking out her blog again! and I hope you feel better. It's so hard being sick when you're a mom and oh, have a big party to plan! Good luck and get some rest when the party is over!
    xo

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  22. Wahzat GayleMarch 10, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Oh WOW love every room... I especially am in love with the dining room!
    JOy

    Happy Birthday KJ

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  23. FROM THE RIGHT BANKMarch 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I'm really feeling color these days too. If only I could commit! Hope you're feeling better soon, Paula. xo

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  24. angela hardisonMarch 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    isn't it funny how we can love COLOR so much and also lots of WHITE/NEUTRALS so much too? how can one ever decide? I'm thinking I'll try both approaches in our new house..

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  25. KeishaCoryMarch 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    i just found your blog from my friend Trina at lalalovely things. I love your blog and the posts Ive seen!

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  26. KathysueMarch 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Love her blog and how she designs outside the box. Pure joy and fun for sure!! KS

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  27. LindseyMarch 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    this could totally be a post on gorgeous chairs too. love it!

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  28. TamaraMarch 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    hope you feel better soon and have a lovely party. those colors are indeed so fun. i tend to gravitate towards cooler colors, but these warm ones are impossible not to appreciate.

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  29. MalindaMarch 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I'm the same way - I keep my house mostly neutral, but I love rooms full of bold color and pattern when I see them in other people's homes. I've slowly been adding color here and there...maybe one day I'll go all out and do a bold, colorful room. Thanks for sharing these pretty shots!

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  30. Tanya (a Taste of T)March 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Wow these pictures are fearless with the color. Truly amazing.
    Tomorrow starts a week of giveaways on A Taste of T

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  31. Victoria | Hibiscus BloemMarch 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Those colours would life the spirits on a grey March day every time. So pretty.

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  32. My Interior LifeMarch 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Yes, her use of color is inspiring! Love her blog!

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