Food for thought

"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."  Marcus Aurelius

 "A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him."  Frederick Douglass

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."  Rabindranath Tagore

All images from Pinteres.

Vava-Voom...

Waiting for paint at Lowe's yesterday while flipping the pages of Veranda, I was splashed with a freshness of color and drama from a Water Mill, NY home designed by Thomas Britt and Valentino Samsonadze.  The global chic and collected feel of the house is breathtaking and unique.  I think the incredible size of the house lends itself to the feel of drama and grandeur.  Enjoy!

This living room is sunshine perfect!

Moldings precisely painted to evoke more drama.  Look at the ceiling.  I didn't get the chance to read the article fully but the dining room walls seem to have a Chinoiserie trompe l'oeil that continues to the ceiling, even covering the moldings. 

This global chic bedroom is full of colors and texture but magically feels soothing and comforting. 

Away with the gloomy, in with the beauty

It could not be drearier here outside DC. Misty, foggy, and cold isn't really great for keeping up a cheery disposition. Hoping these gorgeous bouquets will help perk me up a bit - and you too!

Hello beautiful.....
Is there anything more luxurious than peonies?

Fuchsia and navy...classic and striking

via Style Me Pretty