You saw it here first, folks...

Not that Pantone or anyone else out there in the design world would give a lick about what I was thinking. But since the news was announced a  couple of weeks ago about the "Color of the Year" by Pantone, Tangerine Tango, I couldn't help but remember that I dedicated a whole month to the sassy color orange, in September.

Do you remember how you had to shield your eyes each

time you clicked over to my blog?

I've always loved the color orange, mostly because my favorite season is Autumn. Love the pumpkins and the many shades of the Fall leaves. Orange is a color that I wear frequently, Spring I lean toward the melons, and citrusy colors, then thru the summer a more vibrant shade, and then into Fall with many scarves and sweaters in the deeper hues of bittersweet to russet. This post for Vintage Inspiration Friday was all about how the seasons influence our color choices.

Designer clothing to accessories...

Check out this fabulous hand knit scarf on Etsy

kitchen goodies...

my new obsession, Le Creuset, but in "Dune"

Kitchen Aid...

Then back to paint choices

I don't think I could live with the orange walls...

Christian Louboutin...this is where we need the sunglasses!

but I do love it as an accent color!

And when we were up in St. Louis last Fall 

our older daughter was all about finding one of these...

or this one...

to go with her gorgeous gray walls.

Then, before Thanksgiving, our younger daughter 

was needing a change from her red Dining Room walls

which were more of a "Lipstick Red" with cool pink/blue undertones.

They really screamed "traditional" and "formal", 

where as she was wanting something a little more hip and trendy.

(not that this isn't an awesome room, just going for the color, here)

Hmmm...how did Mrs. Claus get into this?

She went from that red to this...

more of a paprika like the one on the right...

Just a slight but subtle difference in the undertones.

It's a whole new room with a new vibe,

and she has been able to coordinate colors and fabrics so much easier.

So if you need just a little Pick Me UP,

you might want to learn to "Tango"

Oh yeah, and lately my hair has been rockin' just a little of this

(all images from Google Images)

Hope you're having a great Sunday,

and you know thats not me in the above photo. (te he)

xoxo,

The Gray Day

Each day for the last four years when I have walked into the house from the garage, I have passed these amazing gray shutters leaning against a stack of plastic bins.  I'd glance at them and think, "what will I do with you?" and each day they would say to me, "don't sell us, we can be something you'd love".

So the day finally came when I decided to act on that conversation.

I have been having that want-to-do-something-different 

feeling since New Years,

and I thought I'd try them in the Entry above my white console.

You see, I've had this issue with gray and tan.

I wasn't sure that they would work together,

 but I thought I'd give it a shot.

I think I like them together...

The white helps balance them out.

I moved my round white mirror to the other wall.

I'll see how long this stays like this,

but for now...it's satisfied my urge to make a change.

What kind of changes have you made since New Years?

joining in on these great parties! 

Coastal Charm

A Stroll Thru Life

Savvy Southern Style

Very Merry Vintage Style

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Primp

Knick of Time Interiors

Faded Charm

Ivy and Elephants

No Minimalist Here

LaurieAnnas

Miss Mustard Seed

Funky Junk Interiors

Refresh your Room at Jennifer Rizzo

Funky Junk Interiors

xoxo,

Charmed

I'm still being inspired by vintage charm bracelets with hearts,

and I have found a few on Etsy.

Good Eye on Etsy
(this one is sold, but I just love it!)

Beverly's Charm bracelet from Modern Poetry

and this one from A Purple Palm

If you  haven't joined the party at
Vintage Inspiration Friday,
it's still going strong,
just scroll down to the next post.

and don't forget, tomorrow night is the end of the
Shabby Apple Earring Give Away,
just click here

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration Friday #72 Antique Heart Charms

I have to tell you the truth, this has been a busy week.

 With announcing my opening Common Ground 

for advertising and sponsors,

to stocking my Etsy Shop with Valentine Pendants,

My little pea brain has been in a whirlwind...

So when I saw this feature in the February issue of

Martha Stewart Living

I knew I had to share it with you.

I totally fell in love with these images of vintage jewelry hearts (in a heart)

"Charmed, I'm sure..."

When I was young we all had a charm bracelet that told our stories.

Oh how I'd love to find a stash of these now!

Bring back memories?

So let's see what was happening last week...

Holly at Down to Earth Style has redone her mantle for winter

with a nature inspired theme. Love the window screen and sign.

Barbara Jean from Treasures from the Heart has found the sweetest spot

for a little nest...her coin purse!

If you want to have your socks knocked off then

be sure and check out the house reno at Classic Casual Home

Dana over at Circa Dee found a new toy this Christmas

check out using it to make some great vintage look signs.

 Linda from It All Started with Paint shows off some of her 

mad crafting and painting skills in her wonderful Entry.

AND,You all know how much I love me some sheep,

well, go check out the funny story about painting these adorable guys

over at Pumpkin Pie Painter, really a cute post!

New Year and some new things happening here. I switched to the format of requiring a "link back" to my blog in your VIF party posts. I know it takes a few minutes to do this, but I join lots of parties too, so I have to do it as well. Besides, it's only right that if we link to a party that we give the hostess a nod for joining in. So please be sure there is a link back in your post, otherwise you won't be able to link up. (insert smiley and happy face)

Love you guys bunches, thanks so much for partying over here. I may not get to leave  a comment on every blog, but I do try to drop by. Thanks for making Vintage Inspiration such a success!

And remember, you have until Saturday Night January 14

 to enter the Shabby Apple Earring GiveAway.

xoxo,

joining in for these parties:

Stuff and Nonsense

French Country Cottage

The Charm of Home

At the Picket Fence

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LaurieAnnas

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...

I know we just got our Christmas things packed and back in storage,

but it will be Valentine's Day before we know it.

And just to get us in the mood for a little Romance

I wanted to give you a peek at what I've been working on.

These are just a few of the pendant necklaces

in my Etsy Shop, The Petite Boutique

If you're looking for something for someone special

or for yourself, hope you'll drop by.

I'm listing new ones HERE each day.

xoxo,