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Monday, November 16, 2009

pink + mint + red

Each time I visit Torie Jayne's blog, I just GASP over the decorating ideas she compiles and presents.



This photo makes me want to wrap my table in oilcloth and add little pops of red. (How would I adhere the cloth so that it could be removable? Secret duct tape?)



Love these bright color combinations from PiP Studio (another pick from Torie Jayne)

But back to pink + mint + red . . .



I nearly fell over (or off a tiny chair) when I saw these ornaments yesterday at the Martha Stewart section of Kmart. They are part of the Festive Confections line.



GASP! How completely adorable! I like the tripling of the satin roses.
Note to self: Add satin roses to Michaels shopping list



As sweet as these "novelty ornaments" would be on a tree, I plan to display them someplace in my kitchen or dining room. Maybe hung on the wall or from the chandelier by ribbons? Any ideas are welcome and appreciated, as always!

xo
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36 comments:

  1. {oc cottage}November 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    aaaaaaaaaaah! those are adorable! I have been scouring ebay & etsy for little chairs like that for months for a project...and leave it to marty-stew to provide! where's a kmart...must find kmart! THX!

    m ^..^

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  2. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I like those colors too. Thanks for sharing the picks. I need to go visit the blogs.

    Willow

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  3. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    This IS a great color combination, isnt it? It looks yummy and really festive and homey at the same time!! Love it!

    I am doing all white,pink,aqua and silver this year!! I cant wait, hubby finally agreed to a white tree:):)
    GREAT post! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  4. Rebecca NelsonNovember 16, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Lovin' the colors! Somethings my love of soft pink and creamy white wears on me. But then...I return to it over and over again.

    xoRebecca

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  5. stefanieNovember 16, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    doesn't tori always have the BEST pictures ever!!!! those chairs are adorable

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  6. ROSE VINE COTTAGENovember 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    It's all beautiful but those little chairs are just adorable!!
    Hugs~Kelly

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  7. Marie De MarcoNovember 16, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    wow! i popped over to torie's blog and fell head over heels. i need to think about a future project...mint green, pink & red colors are now dancing in my head.
    marie

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  8. maría ceciliaNovember 16, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Good morning Elyse, I oh so love your blog, everytime I come here I just found many lovely and wonderful things. The little chairs and satin roses are adorable.
    Muchos cariños
    María Cecilia

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  9. Brenda PruittNovember 16, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Cute, cute, cute, Elyse! Love those little chairs that remind me of ice cream shop decor!
    Brenda

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  10. Julie HarwardNovember 16, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I love them too..reminds me of mints! I like your idea of ribbons and the chandilier..that would be so pretty! Come say hi :D

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  11. TheresaNovember 16, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    ooh, ooh, ooh.... from the chandelier on clear string, or sitting in a window sill with a piece of candy in the seat:) Love them! Have a blessed day!

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  12. Vintage LizzieNovember 16, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    OMG!!!...I'm running to KMart NOW!!!...and they better have those little cuties!!! or there is gonna be Heck to pay!!!...Hey!...for the oilcloth...maybe sticky back velcro???....Beautiful,Happy Pictures Chickie-pie!!!...Hugs!

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  13. caroline joyNovember 16, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I gasp every time I visit your blog! So beautiful :) Thank you for sharing

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  14. The imPerfect HousewifeNovember 16, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    OK, this is a super long link, but copy and paste it and it will be so easy. As soon as I saw your post, this other post from another blog stuck in my head and I had to search it out to find it. I know your tiny chairs aren't big chairs, but maybe they could be arranged in a frame-type thing to represent this -http://bakowbabble.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-empty-chairs.html Just a thought and if you use that thought, then you should have a giveaway of something cute that you make and I'll win it! OK, not really. Cute chairs and cute colors!! ♥

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  15. Twyla and LindseyNovember 16, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Pure magic! Twyla

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  16. Natasha BurnsNovember 16, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    OMG you get the coolest stuff over there! Martha's line is divine!!! Loving the colour combo, it's so Cath Kidston isn't it!

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  17. ClaudiaNovember 16, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Oh, I love those little chairs! That Martha! I will visit that blog - it looks neat!

    Thanks so much for your sweet comments - whenever you compliment my writing, I can't stop smiling because you ARE a writer, and your praise means a great deal to me!

    xoxo
    Claudia

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  18. beachvintage.comNovember 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Oh my that Xmas kitchen is the prettiest thing I have seen all morning.

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  19. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageNovember 16, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hello Sweet Elyse!

    I love all the bright colors and those MS mini chairs are just adorable! Soooo you!

    Hope all is well. Is it cold? Any snow yet? Are you having Thanksgiving or going to Grandmother's house? Bet the boys are excited for some turkey and gravy!!!!

    Love,
    Maryjane
    xox

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  20. LisaNovember 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Those are precious! Love the color palette!

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  21. Jeanne OliverNovember 17, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    These colors are so beautiful together. The oilcloth would be so cute!!!

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  22. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Hi Elyse, Thank you for your sweet words about my blog, you could try folding in the fabric at the corners and fixing together using poppers or velcro on the oil cloth to secure, so you can take the table cloth on and off.
    I love the cute chairs!
    Have a sweet day! x

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  23. debiNovember 17, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    elyse, oh my gosh! these pictures are soooo pretty! i love the colors.
    and i love the little chairs you found...they're Adorable! i can't wait to see what you do with them.
    checked out your etsy...your clothespin dolls are soooo cute!
    hugs, debi

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  24. icandy...November 17, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Absolutely yummy photos!
    oxo Christina

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  25. maría ceciliaNovember 17, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Good morning Elyse, thank you very much for your visit today and sweet comment, I really appreciate it (or aprecciate?), and your Spanish is very good.
    I love coming to your blog, is a feast to the eyes.
    Muchos cariños
    María Cecilia

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  26. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Hi Elyse!

    Perfect timing on your post since I'm just now adding little touches of red at my house. :) I also plan to paint a few items robin's egg blue (my fav) and minty green. Unfortunately, Hubby is not a pink-kinda-guy. LOL

    I love the little chair ornaments & your idea to hang them from a chandelier. Other ideas? Hey - they'd look great just about anywhere!!!

    Have a great day,
    Zuzu

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  27. RueNovember 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Elyse :)

    I have those pictures in my file! They're so cute and so different from anything in my house, but I love them :)

    Very cute chairs!

    xo,
    rue

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  28. koraleeNovember 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    I so agree...I love her blog...my heart always falls in love with something over there. Just like your lovely blog! xoxo

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  29. LaurieStarNovember 17, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Oooh pretty! I love that quilt!

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  30. JeanneNovember 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Those little chair ornaments from Martha Stewart are adorable! They closed most of the K-Marts near me. But these little cuties might be worth the drive. Couldn't you use Velcro to attach the oil cloth? My grandma used to have oil cloth covering her kitchen table.
    xo
    jeanne

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  31. Chronicles of DolliedaydreamNovember 18, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    oooh beautiful pictures and beautiful blog too. I am so glad I found it - I just discovered you in Koralee's picks :-) x

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  32. Little MonarchNovember 18, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    oh I like your idea of hanging them by ribbons from the chandelier. very pretty

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  33. Vintage Rose CollectionNovember 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hi There,
    I found you thru my dear friend Lizzy. I had no idea you were from RI. We are neighbors..
    Your blog is really beautiful and full of inspirational ideas.
    I will be by to visit again very soon..
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    Jo-Anne

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  34. Drawn to The SeaNovember 18, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I just painted my chairs... now I'm thinking they need to be pale pink. I didn't read the comments, maybe someone's already suggested elastic for the oil cloth?

    Sunshine,
    ~Julia

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  35. karlascottage.typepad.comNovember 19, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I've heard that you can attach fabric with starch as glue. When you want it off, just wash it away!

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  36. AnonymousNovember 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Oh I missed this post during my exile! Thanks for the link- these colors are so cute! ♥

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse