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Color in Films: Legend

01 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color in Films, Color Inspiration

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beauty, color, darkness, fairies, fantasy, films, forest, goblins, horror, legend, light, love, nature, princess, unicorns

Directed by Ridley Scott in 1985, Legend is a tale of fantasy and adventure. A time when fairies and goblins roamed the mystical forests and unicorns were wild and free. The film features the Lord of Darkness, played by Tim Curry, whom sets out to capture the two unicorns who keep the power of light safe and destroy them only to keep the horns to create a never-ending darkness.

The two other main characters, Princess Lily (Mia Sara) and Jack (Tom Cruise), are in the forest at the time of the unicorn attack. Once the unicorns are hit, they run and Jack thinks its because of Princess Lily, not knowing of the goblins shooting the poisonous dart. As a game, she takes her ring and tosses it into the lake, saying whomever finds it she will marry. Of course Jack jumps in. But while he is underwater the top freezes due to the goblins cutting the unicorns horn. This is where the journey begins!

Filled with love, horror and amazement, Legend is a beautiful film that is showcased through a world wind of hues. With the fight between light and darkness, one travels within plenty of Earth’s natural color scheme. This cult classic is not to be missed. For a generation who surely misses the 80s, it has become a cult classic. For the ones who surpassed this great time in film, sit back, turn off the lights and get ready for a step back into the past where imaginations soar and Mother Nature takes over.

Color in Films: Legend

Chalky Pastels Bring Spring Closer to Home

20 Friday Apr 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Everyday Design, The Home

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better homes and gardens, chalk, interior design, nature, palette, pastels, spring

Chalky Pastels

In the May issue of Better Homes & Gardens they feature chalky pastels and include some tips on how to use them. Being a lover of pastels I had to share these pretty colors. Soft and cheery are great words to describe them for they bring a touch of happy to any space.

Using them on the walls will make a room seem larger so painting a small space a lighter hue is a great idea, if thats what you’re going for. Painting a ceiling will do the same. Accessories that showcase springs beautiful colors help brighten up a space so touches of pretty pastels here and there create a flow of sunshine.

Chalky Pastels

{Spinach White: Sherwin Williams – Raspberry Ice: Benjamin Moore – Mild Mint: Olympic – Filtered Sunlight: Ace Hardware – Inviting Warmth: BH&G for Glidden}

Here are some examples of using pastels successfully. Hope they inspire you to bring spring closer to home. Surrounding yourself with happy colors makes all the difference.

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{Check out my Better Homes & Gardens board on Pinterest! It’s my entry for their $5000 Dream Home contest. Wish me luck!}

Art Inspired Palette: Bomobob

05 Thursday Apr 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art Inspired Palette, Color Inspiration

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antique, bomobob, cream, decor, flowers, grass, green, ivory, lavender, nature, pastels, peach, photography, pink, purple, summer, vintage, wedding, wild flowers

If you are looking for gorgeous inspiring photographs, than this shop is the place to find them. Canadian photographer and fellow Etsy shop owner, Bomobob has an incredible collection of art to choose from. Perfect for whatever space or project you are working on, his work is nostalgic, peaceful and beautifully captured.

Although it is hard to pick just one (you will see more of his work in future palettes), for now I chose Pastel Summer. Since spring is finally here I thought this piece was perfect. I love its color scheme with lavender, pinks and creams. The image is so lush and whimsy – I imagine myself laying in the grass among the fields of wild flowers, inhaling the sweet scents of nature. Seems like a perfect moment you wish could last forever.

There is tons of inspiration one can get from these photos. Weddings, parties, showers as well as interior spaces. This one in particular would be a sensational palette for a garden wedding with rustic accents or any event in the spring or summer. Make sure you check out more of Bomobob’s work and also his other shop, Aunt Aggie’s Attic.

Art Inspired Palette: Bomobob

In the Garden

24 Saturday Mar 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Great Outdoors, The Home

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flowers, gardens, home, nature, planting, plants, spring, summer

In the Garden

Spring is officially here! Now is the time to get outside and start planting. I know I am excited to add some color and beauty to my home. Raking has been a popular job around these parts the past week and Dan and I have been getting our backyard prepared for whats to come. Gardens, critter sanctuaries and plenty of color!

Here are a few great inspirations for creating a calm and serene place for nature to take its course. Sit back, relax and enjoy being in the garden. I know I will.

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