(I am repeating the following in HONOR of BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH…and because, when all else fails…PINK makes me happy!)
PINK and I go way back.
And 5 years ago I made the SERENDIPITOUS discovery that I could use PINK as a wall color, much ike a neutral…to enhance the other colors…IF I chose wisely.
- MY FAVORITE INTERIOR PINKS…ALL BENJAMIN MOORE -CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT – AMBROSIA, BLANCHED CORAL, FROSTED PETAL, ORGANDY, PAISLEY PINK, PINK DAMASK, PINK INNOCENCE, PRISTINE, SOUTHERN COMFORTSHEER PINK, TISSUE PINK, AND WILD ASTER ………CENTER – PINK CLOUD
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- …..deserving special mention as another amazing PINK is
- FARROW AND BALL’s
- “PINK GROUND”
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FARROW AND BALL PINK GROUND
HERE ARE MY 5 PINK RULES:
1. LESS IS MORE
2. BALANCE
3. START SMALL
4. LISTEN TO MOTHER NATURE
5. BE BRAVE – IT IS ONLY COLOR
- WILD ASTER
- WILD ASTER – MAKING IT LOVELY
- WILD ASTER – MAKING IT LOVELY
1. LESS IS MORE – when you are choosing your wall color. Find a color you like, and then choose the one a tad lighter. The Deeper a pink gets, the more “little girl” it can appear.
- TISSUE PINK
- PAWLEYS ISLAND POSH
2. BALANCE – THERE IS A REASON WHY PINK AND BLACK, PINK AND BROWN, PINK AND GRAY AND PINK AND NAVY COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER SO WELL – THEY STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN SWEET AND SAVORY THAT JUST WORKS.
- PAISLEY PINK
- BLANCHED CORAL
- BLANCHED CORAL
- ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST- OFFICES OF RETAILER MODA OPERANDI – BLANCHED CORAL
- ELEMENTS OF CORAL – BLANCHED CORAL
- AMBROSIA
- FROSTED PETAL
3. START SMALL – A little pink goes a long way. and if you are still testing the waters, start small, maybe an accent wall…or even a pink accessory…that Pop of Color…and see how you feel…
- LITTLE BLACK DOOR
- PINK DAMASK – ALMOST LOOKS WHITE IN THE CAN, PERFECT FOR CEILINGS AS WELL AS WALLS….
- DROLL DESIGNS CANISTER
- PINK INNOCENCE
- MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE – LIVING ROOM – SPOONFLOWER FABRIC DRAPES
4. LISTEN TO MOTHER NATURE – IT IS THE SURPRISE, THE TEASE, THE HINT ……THAT MAKES US WANT MORE PINK …AND MOTHER NATURE COMBINES ALL THE RULES – BALANCE, STARTING SMALL AND LESS IS MORE…TO GIVE US PINK…THE WAY NATURE INTENDED IT TO BE.
- OUR CHERRY BLOSSOM TREE
- SOUTHERN COMFORT
- BURLAP AND BLUE
- FROSTED PETAL
- MIAMEKO.BLOGSPOT.COM
- DAVID TRIBBY PHOTOGRAPHY
5. BE BRAVE – IT IS ONLY COLOR – LIFE IS TOO SHORT – HAVE FUN!
- LIVING ROOM DRAPES
SPOONFLOWER FABRIC…DESIGNED USING ONE OF MY PAINTINGS!
- PINK CLOUD
- FROM DOMINO MAGAZINE AND YOUNG HOUSE LOVE – Katie Ukrops Dining room – BENJAMIN MOORE – PINK CLOUD – THIS IS THE ROOM THAT INSPIRED ME TO TAKE THE LEAP!
. I have had people ask “What does your husband say?”… My husband loves the pink living room, the wall color does not offend nor challenge his masculinity…any more that a BLUE room does mine…He only cares that the room feels good to be in, to hang out, watch a movie or read…and a PINK room, done correctly, is mature and inviting and beautiful.
Pink is not for everyone, but if you, like me…. are a fan of pink, dive right in, what are you afraid of. GO for it!!!
I love pink! It always makes me happy!!!
Such fun! I adore pink. Love your living room in pink cloud. Proves that pink can be elegant! Thanks. Michelle
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I used Benjamin Moore’s Pink Bliss in one bedroom. It is so beautiful. Now I want to use a lighter shade of pink in the kitchen and family room. I want it to compliment the Pink Bliss. What Benjamin Moore paint colours do you suggest?