Guest Picks: Spring Into Color and Pattern
These floral plates can act as a great springtime accent to any plain, everyday dishware and bring extra pizzazz to the dinner table.
I think every bed needs a little bit of a pick-me-up for spring after stripping off the heavy blankets and comforters. This beautiful floral pattern is very affordable and can be paired with lots of other colors.
This vase, even though simple and white, pairs well with bright spring wildflowers. It would be neat to have a few scattered down the center of the table.
A fun butterfly print will liven up any wall for spring. These beautiful blues play well with most color schemes, which is a bonus.
I love to write and read by candlelight. These little gems are a small way to bring some pastels into your decor.
Any tasks done by this lamp would make me happy. The robin's egg blue color is not only a classic for spring, but the perfect design statement for any desk.
This green floor lamp is a little on the pastel minty side. It would be gorgeous next to a floral reading chair or a beautiful set of bright curtains.
I am in love with this orange and blue mix of bud vases. The colors are rich and unexpected, and I love the varying heights.
These green sheets will breathe new life into any bed. They are clean, crisp, bright and cheery.
This piece of art is not only saturated with beautiful colors, but also perfect for bringing a special touch to any neutral space.
If you are afraid to go with a pink background, this offers a more subtle hue of gray-blue but still brings in the beauty of flowers and the feeling of spring.
This artist and photographer is a genius. This piece is a great way to get the beauty and texture of fresh flowers in a space without worrying about taking a trip to the florist each week.
I love the pairing of the creamy white and delicate pink roses. It's simply gorgeous and makes me swoon.
The pastel blue stripe is a more masculine way to introduce pastels into a space.
I love the simplicity of this pattern, and because it's in citron, it screams "fresh" to me.
I love the geometric lines on this vase in unexpected pastel colors. It would be beautiful on a shelf or cabinet even without flowers.
These are a fun way to jazz up scoops of sorbet on a Sunday afternoon. Or you can mix them with some simple white dishes for daily use. They add a little color and a little childlike excitement to mealtime.
I am currently obsessed with this chair. I imagine it sitting next to a window and making me smile on the rainiest of spring days.
This runner is full of rich, bright colors and interesting textures. It would brighten any dark hallway or bathroom and allow you to have fun with even a mostly neutral color scheme.
These paper flower garlands would be so gorgeous cascading down the walls in any little girls' bedroom or would be fun in a master bedroom. They're an inexpensive way to add interest and a pale pink hue to a wall.Next: 4 Hot Color Trends to Consider for 2013
Throw pillows are the perfect way to add color to any sofa, chair or bed without any long-term commitment.
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