EMERALD GREEN Has Entered My Home!!

   


Shut the front door! Emerald Green has entered the building!! You all might remember the post I did in January claiming Emerald/Kelly green as my own personal color of 2012.

I had plans on adding just a touch of it to my home. I  have one particular room that it would look perfect in and that is my black and white bathroom…..

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Source: goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

This is our guest bathroom it is done in all black and white, with Carrara marble, and absolute black granite checked floors.

The piece I got for my bathroom has special meaning to me because it was once in the home of my friend Terri from La Dolfina blog.

I will never forget the first time I went to her home. There it was in a beautifully displayed curio cabinet. It made the whole vignette come to life! 

Terri has a keen eye for display, and a wonderful design aesthetic. I don’t think she realizes just how talented she is….

See it there on the right? Isn’t her display amazing? She has changed it recently to something a bit more neutral. Lucky me, because I was the lucky recipient of her cast-off.

I normally don’t buy something unless I know exactly where it will go in my home. I have been told by many that I am very well edited. Not sure if that is good or bad.

Anyhow, this is one piece I bought with my heart. I was so drawn to this piece when I first saw it. I knew that I would find a place for it in my home.

Isn’t it wonderful with all of its knicks, and worn off paint? It has a Chinese scene carved into it. The base is plaster, and the top is wooden. The Emerald/Kelly green is bright, cheerful and a perfect companion in my black and white bathroom.

I am beyond excited to have this charming piece in my home. Plus I will always think of my friend when I look at it, that is another fun part about the whole thing.

Here are some more pictures I took of my new baby………

It is just the perfect size for this corner. I love stacks of towels so this is another added bonus.

Isn’t she a beauty? I realize that not everyone will love it as much as I do. I think either you love Chinoiserie pieces or you don’t. I happen to love them so the style,color and size were just perfect for me.

My hubby thinks I should paint it black, I told him,”NO!!” it is perfect and it is the green that was what I was so drawn too.

I got this at Terri’s Prop Shop sale on Thursday. I also bought a few other pieces that I will share with you this week.

Her sale was displayed so beautifully. She had refreshments for everyone. I was amazed at how personable she was with each person that was there.

 Upon leaving she would make sure they had a little map of places to go and have lunch. This was no regular garage sale.

I honestly could have purchased more goodies, but I had to stop at some point. If you live in the California San Francisco bay area I highly recommend a visit.

One more thing I would like to give a shout out to CATHIE! I got to meet one of my readers. She came up to me and said, “ I know you!” 

I thought maybe Terri had described me to one of her friends. She proceeded to tell me about how she reads my blog everyday. I was so thrilled beyond words to meet a reader in person. Just wanted to say,” HI!!! to Cathie, it was so nice to meet you.”

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Finding new treasures for our homes.