color inspiration

Chic Combination: Sungold + Orchid

Inspired by the beautiful interiors below, today's featured pairing is perfect for those who aren't afraid of bold color. Sungold yellow is illuminating and cheerful. Purple orchid is confident and alluring. Together they are vivacious.

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image above and below left: interior design by Christina Murphy Interiors, photography by Jonny Valiant for House Beautiful, home of Sarah Rose

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image above right and remaining two below: interior design by Massucco Warner Miller

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1- starburst brass mirror, 2 - yellow flower branches, 3 - embroidered pillow, 4 - golden yellow velvet pillow, 5 - original abstract painting, 6 - table lamp, 7 - purple nailhead x-bench, 8 - roll arm sofa, 9 - yellow tufted ottoman, 10 - orchids, 11 - raffia tray 

A Bright Black and White Living Room

My friend and San Francisco based interior decorator, Maggie of Maggie Stephens Interiors, recently finished up this beautiful bright living room for one of her clients:

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Isn't it fantastic? I love how she incorporated different high impact pieces (that rug!) without overwhelming the room.  The mostly black and white palette makes the space feel very sophisticated and pulled together, while the accessories add color and fun (how cute are those gold pineapples?).  See more photos of this living room here.

Chic Combination: Blue & White

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Summery classic blue and white is one of my favorite combos.  If you love these spaces, check out my post from earlier today on La Dolce Vita for more inspiration and a round-up of pieces to create the look.

image sources: 1 - Mary McDonald; 2 - Schumacher; 3 - Architectural Digest; 4 - Serena and Lily; 5 - Architectural Digest; 6 - via Cote de Texas; 7 - Tory Burch; 8-original source unknown, found here; 9 - design by Victoria Hagan, photo by Michael Mundy, via Elle Decor 

Chic Combination: Leopard + Black + Neutrals

Today I'm over on La Dolce Vita with a new series that will focus on spotlighting fabulous combinations of color, pattern, texture, and other elements that are noteworthy. First up I'm featuring one of my favorites: leopard + black + neutrals. Click on over to check out the post.

Fabulous Combo: Leopard + Black + Neutrals // by Arianna Belle for LDVMore inspiration and pieces for getting the look here!

photo sources: 1- the decorista, 2- original source unknown, 3- lonny magazine, 4- original source unknown

Arianna Belle Pillows in Adore Home

Have you checked out the latest issue of Adore Home? It's packed with beautiful interiors like the cheerfully colorful home of stylist and decorator Clair Wayman featured on the cover ...

AND, if you flip to page 157 you'll see our Bengal Bazaar pillow featured in the Get the Look page for a home designed by Greg Natale:

So delighted to be included in such a fabulous magazine!

If you haven't yet, grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and read the issue here.

Irene's Colorful Abode

My friend Irene's beautiful SoCal home was featured on Apartment Therapy this week! If you haven't seen the tour yet, you're gonna love it. I've had the pleasure of stepping foot inside her home and it really is as fun and welcoming as the photos show (possibly even more so!).  This girl sure knows how to effectively bring together multiple colors, textures and patterns. She's one talented lady!

View the full tour here and come back here tomorrow for a How I Organize post featuring Irene!

photography by Bethany Nauert