Happy Monday!

I'm gearing up for a super fun week ahead...it's going to be a big one!  I get to temporarily load in my clients' master bedroom this week--I can't wait!  I say 'temporarily' because they have decided to add a few steps, so we're loading in what we have now because they have guests coming in town for the weekend, but we'll take it all out again Thanksgiving week and more changes will be made.  It's actually the ideal situation because I get to load in and re-evaluate, which is a blessing; I get to play with things and make sure we have what we need to finish it out then spend the next few weeks tweaking it to make it perfect.  I'm super excited!  I promise to post "in-progress" pictures soon...

On top of that, I get to get together with a FANTASTIC group of girls Wednesday evening to celebrate a job well done on our 2nd Annual BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass Fundraiser to benefit Backus Children's Hospital.  I am so blessed to be apart of this amazing group, The Next Generation of Savannah.  At this year's BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass event we raised $40,000 for The Children's Hospital and we've decided to get the committee together one last time to celebrate our success (and begin discussions on the next exciting fundraiser coming up in the Spring!)  Really and truly, it's just a great excuse to get a fun group of girls together to eat, drink and get out of the house...I'm pretty excited!

And last but not least, it's Halloween Week!!!!!  Well, maybe I'm a little ahead of myself but a week from today is Halloween and I know my kids are certainly ready for a little costume and candy fun.  Ava Gray gets to dress up on Wednesday for a class field trip to Marsh View Senior Living community here on Isle of Hope (where her great grandmother lives!) to sing for the residents...so cute!  So to get in the mood for the season I've decided to overload you with images of the season's most popular color--orange--used in various ways to enhance a room's decor.  Maybe you could take some of these ideas and incorporate them into your own home!

Let's start with Orange On The Walls:

I know, it's a BOLD step.  Holy high gloss orange walls, batman...but I mean, if you're going to do it, do it right.....right?!

Orange walls are balanced well here with the black furnishings.  It's almost got a Spanish feel to it...I would change the leopard seat cushions out with something a little more modern, though.  Maybe an ikat in neutral colors?

Sparse, simple, white ceilings, lots of light....good balance.  The lines of the bed are gorgeous!  Love the little stool at the foot of the bed, too.  

The choice to use orange curtain panels against the orange walls is a smart one--it minimizes contrast in a very powerfully colored room.  The color is enough, no need for a jarring pattern to compete!

Speaking of pattern....um, hello gorgeous wallpaper!  Seriously, what little girl (or teenager...or single woman in the city....) wouldn't ADORE this bedroom?  No, it's not exactly restful but it sure is fun!

If orange walls aren't your thing, maybe you could do a little Orange Upholstery?:

Not sure why this image is so small...sorry.  Love the rust colored loveseat.  Can't you just feel  how cozy that would be to sit on?

Another small image...what's the deal?!  The orange velvet tufted chaise is dreamy...the perfect spot for reading by the fire!  

One of my all time FAVORITE kids' rooms ever!  I love the simplicity--yet it's still bold, fun, young and playful.  So great!

Ok so it's not orange fabric upholstery, but orange leather counts! 

If adding orange at all to your home is really a stretch for you, then try and Orange Accent here or there:

A beautiful, traditional way to add an accent color for any season---this room has a distinct Fall feeling.  I could cozy up by the fire with some hot cocoa and be well on my way to a nice long nap....ahhhh

The lamp shade, relatively small desk chairs and flowers are all super easy to change out seasonally (or as your taste changes) for little cost and major impact.

Orange side chairs are the perfect hit of color to this serene, neutral room.  They could have gone with any color but orange sure does work well!

THIS is my idea of using orange to really set off a room!  Those low-sitting director's chairs are fantastic upholstered in the perfect shade of orange, set atop a sparkling chrome x-base.  To. Die. For.  Placed in front of a wall of windows painted out in navy??  Are you kidding??  Heaven!  (Side note: are you paying attention to how well orange and blue compliment each other in so many of these images? They are opposite one another on the color wheel...it's planned, people!  Crazy, I know.)

So there you have it!  Easy ways to infuse your home with a little bit of a bold color.  Have a Happy Happy Day today and SMILE!!!  It's almost Halloween!!!

xo



*All images courtesy of Pinterest and Lonny Magazine.  And if anyone wants more info about Next Generation Savannah click here and become a member or contributor!  Every little bit helps!!!  I'll be sure to post more info about our Spring 2012 Fundraiser--a Fashion Show!!!--when all the details start coming together!