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Friday, March 15, 2013

Gushing Over Green!

While I normally don't care what the " in" color is for any given year,  I must admit to being quite smitten, once again, with emerald green. I'm sure there has already been a deluge of posts done about the "color of the year", but since life and work has kept me away from blogging, I just couldn't resist.  If for no other reason than to be able to refer back to these gorgeous images often!

When I was about 8 years old I was given an emerald green long robe that looked like velvet, though I am quite certain  wasn't. It had a row of gold buttons with green satin loop fasteners that went half way down the front- much like the buttons often found on the back of a wedding dress. It was a total pain to pull the robe over my head and fasten each button, and the static electricity that ensued was a sight to behold on my very long hair, but I loved that robe. It was the first time I can recall feeling glamorous.
This dress  by Ralph Lauren and is very similar in style to a dress I wore to a high school Winter Ball.  Of course the neckline was not plunging and it was definitely not satin! Mine had a matching shrug (only it wasn't called that in the 70's?) with bell sleeves with a little lettuce ruffle. This would be the glamorous grown-up version.



These earrings, from Christies, are among the most beautiful earrings I have ever seen!
 I would wear these with the Ralph Lauren dress.
Occasionally I will meet someone who says they don't like green! It always takes me by surprise that anyone can dislike a color so prominent in nature? I think so often it's more about a particular shade of green. But if it so happens you're having a little emerald envy, like me,  here's a sampling of my fantasy shopping!


Jump in,  it's going to be a beautiful ride...

I'm not a big sports car enthusiest, but the color could persuade me otherwise. However, a green SUV would make me dance a little jig- putting it on the list for my next one!

I'm am obsessed with green barns now and could devote an entire post to them!

E-bay find-  OZ for your tabletop!

Williams-Sonoma Home. The little green faux shagreen box now sits on a table at my house!


Actress Kate Bosworth. Dress designer unknown.



An emerald cut emerald, doesn't every woman want one?





Kelly Wearstler. In real life I could only handle one wall of this tile.

I've had this saved for so long- anyone know who to give design credit?




Not exactly in the emerald category, but I think I could make it work!

Tory Burch. I think I will always be in love with her living room, especially the upholstered walls!



Beacon Hill



Frank Webb



I really, really want this console.  More than the Porsche-way more!


Oh, and Happy St. Patrick's Day too!

11 comments:

  1. Lovely greens, just in time for St.Patrick's day and my b-day. I would love a green shake and an emerald.
    pve

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  2. I love green, Rebecca. It has always been my go-to color although I have had different shades of green in different homes/times. I had a deep green velveteen robe that I just wore out. xo Diana

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  3. Love all of the beautiful green inspiration, and that first photo...be still my heart! Did you get my rambling voicemail?

    Talk soon,
    Kat

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  4. Happy St Patricks Day to YOU too!! Loved this post. I am with you about trends, but I am loving the emerals and I am adding a little bit to my home this year. I am getting my new sofa today for the family room and I am beyond excited!! Blue ticking stripe will be the base of the room with a touch of emerald in pillows. So fun!!
    so glad to see your post today. I miss your post!!
    xo Kathysue

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  6. What a pretty post...love all the green especially the way the blue and white vases look next to the rich green walls..stunning!
    Happy Patricks day to you as well..enjoy your weekend.

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  7. SO agree, green is more of a natural neutral, how could you dislike it. Such lovely images here.. the emerald cut emerald? Irrestible!

    have a great weekend.

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  8. Someone doesn't like green? Amazing! Green is such a relaxing color to me. This is a stunning post and now I can't seem to get that green barn out of my head. I wonder why barns are always painted red when the green looks so fabulous.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Rebecca!

    XXX
    Debra~

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  9. I was never a green personuntil THIS color hit the scene, front and center, bold and beautiful. I love love it! Emerald all the way.
    xo Nancy
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  10. This is a perfect post, especially with the new Oz movie being out. All of this green takes me right to Emerald City. I actually have a beautiful green decorative bird cages on my porch that I found at a yard sale this weekend.

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  11. The design credit for the room is Miles Redd. It was for an Oscar de la Renta Home Showroom.
    The design credit for Kate Bosworth's dress is Tom Ford.

    Sandy K

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