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April 28, 2011 by Lindsay

Berry Bliss

Lately we have been lavished with summer weather here in Sarasota… it has been in the upper 80’s for about 2 weeks now. All we can think about is cooling down and planning light summer meals & snacks…

Kevin and I love fruit, but berries are our thing this time of year. There is nothing like fresh strawberries plain, with melted chocolate sprinkled on them or even with a yummy dessert biscuit and whip cream {of course gluten free}. I took a cue from this season’s fruit {strawberries} and drew up some inspiration…

You can use these cheerful shades to dress up an old wooden furniture piece, a few frames or even to pop some color into your space for the spring and summer seasons. If you are like me, you might even like to bring in these festive shades in your wardrobe to brighten things up a bit!

Paint Colors

a. Valspar Market Flower 1005-3c

b. Sherwin Williams 6862 Cherries Jubilee

c. Valspar Antique Coral 1007-2A

d. Sherwin Williams 6583 In The Pink

e. Sherwin Williams 6579 Gala Pink

Home Decor & More

1. Modern Mug by West Elm

2. Candle Holder by Crate & Barrel

3.Marimekko Glasses by Crate & Barrel

4. Ruffled Shower Curtain by Anthropologie

5. Tufted Stool by World Market

6. Strawberry Necklace by Betsey Johnson {for Nordstrom}

7.Marimekko Pillow by Crate & Barrel

I have a fun recipe for {gluten free} strawberry shortcake… stay tuned for that post soon!

Remember my Chevron Obession? Well, I came across a fabulous berry chevron pillow from Rubie Green…

Love it!!

I always like to gather up some interior inspiration to give you some good ideas on how to incorporate this blissful shade…

Bring in the berries by incorporating some decorative pillows…

 

Go bold and paint an entire wall strawberry…

Create a modern & girly bathroom by painting your vanity pink…

Add a pink berry side table to add some charm to your space…

 

Upholster a chair {or your entire dining set} in a bold pink fabric…

Get festive in your outdoor spaces and add some berry bliss there too…

Add some berry bliss into your kitchen with an striped rug & new kitchen towels! It’s all about getting creative and adding subtle hints if you aren’t quite bold enough to paint the entire room berry! A candle, placemats, pillows and flowers can do just the trick!

 Interior Inspiration Shots by House Beautiful, Kishani Perera & My Home Ideas.

Can’t paint? We have a fun post all about adding color without painting! Want more Color Inspiration? We have a few for you to browse through: Craving Citrus?, Cup of Joe?, Harvesting a Love for Brown, Asking for Avocados? & Sail into Summer {… just to mention a few}!

What’s your go to color this season?? Do you brighten up your spaces for the warmer months?? DO TELL…

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  1. Sarah says

    April 28, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Love this. I really like that chevron pillow too… great new source.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 28, 2011 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Sarah… It was actually a really fun post. I adore the berry shades and that chevron pillow is right up my alley!

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