Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Orange is the New Black?

Orange isn't Just for Fall

Orange isn't Just for Fall 

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In light of all the hype around the Netflix series "Orange is The New Black" I decided 
we need to talk about this fab color!  It's not just for prison jumpsuits, although I do think Martha Stewart totally rocked the look when she was a resident.


Vignette by Elizabeth at Little Black Door




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It's that time of year, when we are gearing for the change of seasons which means putting a little  Fall into our decor.  I have to admit, one of my favorite fall colors to decorate with is orange.  It makes the otherwise neutral fall colors much more interesting. I love orange flowers, orange linens and just about anything orange.   Over the past few years, orange has been creeping off the runway and into home decor.  It's not just for Fall or Halloween decorating anymore.  How did this love affair with orange begin?  Could it be from popularity of status brands known for their bold use of orange?  I mean come on, who doesn't think of Hermes when you think of orange?  Which one of you wouldn't love to find an orange Birkin or Clic H bracelet on your bed when you get home today?   Exactly! I would be lying if I told you I only use orange in the fall. I discovered the versatility of orange, about 10 years ago, when I bought my first pair of Tory Burch Patty Wedges  I quickly found out that it was a perfect accent color.  It goes with everything! Pop a pair of orange shoes, handbag or scarf on an otherwise boring outfit and it kicks it up a several notches.   It's the same with a room.  Throw in a couple of orange pillows, a vase or rug and voila instant update! Just look what the Hermes boxes do for the vignette in the first photograph above created by Elizabeth from Little Black Door.

L
ove it or hate it?

  What about you...do you like orange?  
Let me hear your thoughts?  P.S. I just got an orange sofa, you will hear about later!

17 comments:

  1. Lisa-
    I love orange, and these images are amazing!
    Happy Wednesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  2. I think every home should have a pop of orange :-)

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  3. Love it!!!! I'm thinking of accent colors to warm up my neutral interiors for fall, and orange is definitely high on my list! Once again, you are right on it. Look forward to seeing your orange sofa, Lisa.
    x Loi

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    1. Thanks Loi! You can put any color in your beautiful decor!! Hope you are having a great day!!

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  4. As much as I can appreciate the love of orange, I can not wear it! It makes me look 95+, and at my age I don't want to look any older than I really am.
    I am a believer that if you can't "wear" a color, you should avoid surrounding yourself with it in your home. So, sadly, no orange at the BLH!

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    1. You are too funny and I totally will let you off the hook!

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  5. Lisa, I do love orange and have a variety of furnishings & accessories in my living room.
    Then, I also have art with shades of orange. The terracotta's, rusts, burnt orange, clear Hermes orange. Beautiful.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Feature: Artist Anne Harwell

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    1. Love it too Karen! Also love your feature on Anne Harwell

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  6. Haha! I planned on posting this exact trend since orange is my favourite colour, but I figured I already bombard my readers with orange images too much, so I went with an all black everything post today( which I've also be noticing a lot of in design). I have quite a bit of orange in my home so LOVE this post!

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    1. Stacey, you should do your orange post anyway! I would love to read it and it would be totally different! Popping over to ready your black post now!

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  7. Oh even the front door of my house is orange:-)

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  8. Orange makes me happy! Love the first photograph.

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  9. Thanks for sharing my picture Lisa! The irony is that I am always scared of orange. I love it but am always worried it won't work. Thanks for all the good inspiration pics, it gives me the incentive to try more orange!

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    1. Your picture is my favorite one Elizabeth! I love your blog as well! Have a great weekend! And yes! Go for the orange it looks great in your house!

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