Scenic Drive

Scenic Drive by Benjamin Moore

The Sweet Survival

Whole Wheat

Whole Wheat by Sherwin Williams

*Submitted by Donna*

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to connect with you through this blog and wish you all the happiest of holidays.

Healing Aloe

Healing Aloe by Benjamin Moore

*Ceiling tray is also Healing Aloe at 50%

*Submitted by Donna*

Follow-up to Jenna’s House {paint color suggestions}

Thank you so much for all of your comments and suggestions on Jenna’s home. I think any one of the colors mentioned would look great and would say to anyone in a similar predicament to look at the comments here. There are lots of great suggestions for anyone trying to find a great neutral paint color, particularly one that goes with wood trim or cabinets. I also did a post awhile back with other suggestions on picking out paint colors that go with wood.
This home is great because it’s pretty much a blank slate. So, if this were my home? These are some options that I would look at. Looking at paint decks and trying to match it with pictures can be a lot different than actually trying out samples on the walls. These are just suggestions to look at. :)

I would start out with the kitchen since it has the most wood. I would get a few neutral paint colors that I love and put them on the wall and see what works the best. Here are some samples I would probably try.

Kilim Beige by SW	Buckwheat Flour	Putnam Ivory BM
Wheeling Neutral             by BM	Relaxed Khaki SW	Powell Buff by BM
Pavilion Beige SW	Latte – Restoration Hardware	Blonde by SW

Jenna mentioned that she has been looking at Tobacco Road at 50%, which has been a pretty popular color, especially with wood cabinets.  I think it’s a great choice. TR 100% is on the top, 50% in the middle and 25% on the bottom.

I would then move on to the dining area and great room. Here, depending on what color I picked in the kitchen, I would go a shade or two darker to give it some more contrast and to add more color to such an open, natural lit room. The wall with the clock on it would be a great breaking point for the dining area.

 

For this living area, I would probably paint it a different color than the kitchen and great room. Here are some options I woud look at.

Lenox Tan BM	Wickham Gray BM	Edgecomb Gray BM
Restrained Gold SW	Ramie by SW	Comfort Gray SW

For the bathroom I think a green/gray color would look nice. Here are some of my favorites, some have a little more blue to them which I like as well.

 

Svelte Sage by SW	Salisbury Green by BM
Aganthus Green by BM	Sycamore Green by Restoration Hardware

That is where I would start. I know colors can look one way on the computer or paint chip and totally different on the walls, so the key is sampling. I hope Jenna can find the perfect color she loves. Thank you so much for all of your input and suggestions.  You guys are awesome! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Dishwater

Dishwater by General Paints

Daffodil Design

Oatlands Subtle Taupe

Oatlands Subtle Taupe by Valspar

Just So Lovely

Artesian Well

Artesian Well by Martha Stewart

The Yellow Cape Cod

Paint Suggestions: Help From My Readers

The other day I got an e-mail from one of my readers that said this: “I just wanted to let you know I love your blog. I have been using it to try to find the best paint colors (Sherwin Williams) for a new house we bought that- get this- is painted entirely in Dover White 50%! Dover White wasn't white enough they had to cut it to 50% :) My husband and I like neutral colors- especially mostly neutrals with a little color to them.  I have attached a few pictures of rooms I need help with- of course with all natural oak trim. Any suggestions from you or your readers is greatly appreciated!”
Today I want to help Jenna out, and would love to hear suggestions from you. What are your favorite neutral colors? Do you have a paint color in your home that you love and might work well in Jenna’s home? I know I have some very talented readers, many of you have let me into your homes through sending pictures and I can’t wait to hear what you suggest.

Have a wonderful weekend!  I’ll be back next week with my suggestions and more paint colors!

Evergreens

I wanted to post this picture of Trina and Mike from a Country Farmhouse because I love the door behind them. Painted “Evergreens” by Sherwin Williams just for the holidays.

Also see Julia’s post over at Hooked on Houses to see more of their beautiful home featured in Country Living magazine last year.

Gray Clouds and Rhinestone

Vanity: Gray Clouds by Sherwin Williams (Emerald Line)

Wall Color: Rhinestone by Sherwin Williams  (Emerald Line)

Four Generations One Roof

Sherwin -Williams 2013 Color of the Year

Happy December! I hope that everyone is well and that you are enjoying this holiday season so far.

Today, I want to introduce you to the next Sherwin-Williams color of the year! It’s fresh, serene, adaptable and I think soo 2013.

    Meet: “Aloe”

Jackie Jordan, color expert from Sherwin-Williams says Aloe is “a perfect pick for everyday spaces such as a breezy sunroom or a well-dressed living room,”  and calls it “no ordinary pastel”.  Jordan says “While Aloe’s vibe can verge on retro, when paired with caviar blacks, crisp whites or soft grays, Aloe has a new soul and attitude.”

 

Fun, huh?

 

Also, here is a great pictograph with more ideas on how it could be used in your home or office.

What do you think? Do you like it? For me, I could picture it in a bathroom with fun, vibrant colors, a laundry room with white cabinets, or a tween girl’s room with retro décor. Is this a color you would use in your home? If so, where?