Every day on my way to work, I see this group of flowering trees,
and the color combination has really hit a cord with me. I love the way the white, pink and yellow work together, as well as the soft grayness of the trunks and unblossomed trees around them. Often, when I am inspired by nature, I want to dress like it (think pretty blues at the beach and black on a rainy day...) and it got me thinking, is anyone else feeling this spring color combo?
A short while later, and a few visits to my favorite stores on-line, I found out that I am not alone. Check out the similiarities between my trees and these pieces. What a hapy spring wardrobe!
Anthropologie
Ann Taylor Loft
J. Crew
Bannana Republic
As I began collecting this pictures, I noticed they all had a watercolor type detail. I was never much for watercolors, I am more of an oil paiting girl, but in these early weeks of spring, it really works. And if we can wear it on our backs, why not bring it in the home? Thanks to
Etsy, where people post and sell handmade goods, I found 3 beautiful and affordable original watercolors in my color palate.
Pink Orchids on Green $20
(Wouldn't this look beautiful hanging over my bamboo chair from a few posts ago?)
Rose Watercolor: $25
Daffodils Print: $25
Lastly, out of mere coincidence, I bought this fabric from
Karen Gray a few days ago.
I had no idea what to do with it, but I knew I needed it. After this post it is clear that it will become the cushion on my recently purchased sad little wooden bench and become this week's project.
Stay tuned...
Usually I am not into abstract, but I love the light in this picture.
This reminds me of my bouquet from my wedding, plus its called celebrating nature, which makes it really happy.
I think this lighthouse would be so cool in Cullen's big boy room or playroom one day. 
On the agenda for this weekend: thrifting for new art!
