Spring isn't here yet, but March has arrived and so it seems that snowy blues and whites are all but gone from Mother Nature's palette. I already miss the blue and white design here, but just as it will for each season, Seasons for All at Home has changed its window dressings for the new season and is now ready for spring! Blue and white will return next January. For now, greens, yellows, and pinks are cheerful and denote all things new in nature. And bringing those colors indoors is a delight, too.
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I wanted a boy and I delivered a boy. I decorated his bedroom in geometric patterns and primary colors. It fit his personality perfectly. When I was pregnant with my second baby, I had such a different experience that I was convinced I was having a girl. So, her bedroom would be decorated in pink and green. Creamy green walls, chintz patterns of cabbage roses and huge leaves, white wicker accessories, and a white day bed would take center stage in the room.
Although I wanted another son with my second, I was very excited about all that comes with having a daughter, including the opportunity to decorate a very feminine bedroom. I think I was more surprised than anyone when I delivered another son.
The moment he was born, I was thrilled! And my second thought was, "But what about the pink and green bedroom?" I eventually decided to stick with green for his bedroom, a pastel shade of sage. And the second color was yellow. These colors suited his personality, too.
I now have a grandson and a granddaughter. My granddaughter will turn 4 years old on March 9 and her parents, my sisters, and I are decorating her room in pink and green. And we're adding several shades of purple, because that's the kind of little girl she is. Her favorite color is pink. Fairies will be having tea parties with her, surrounded by flowers and greenery.
I'm considering changing the decor in one of my extra bedrooms. Floral fabrics and fresh flowers set a very nice backdrop for tea parties in that room. And this combination of colors is quite the change in a home that has always focused on blue; all shades of blue, because I had boys and because it's my favorite color. Thanks to my granddaughter, I may have that pink and green bedroom after all.
To see what others are hooked on this week, head over to visit Julia at Hooked on Houses.
Photos: BHG (top and middle) Martha Stewart (bottom).
Hi Arlene ~ Thank you so much for stopping by Star's Faul to visit! Your post is lovely and I am doing the same thing, moving out the wintery colors and bringing in the Sprin... even if it is not technically Spring here! You posted a picture of my favorite flower - carnations! Love the spicy scent ~
Blessings~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
Posted by: Eileen @ Star's Fault | March 05, 2009 at 07:29 PM
i love pink and green too. my 3yo girl is about to have a new bedroom - she wants it painted purple, but all her stuff is pink and green. not sure how i'm going to work that all in together, but i'll find a way. :)
Posted by: maya | springtree road | March 05, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Love the pinks and green, so springy.
Thanks for Sharing!
Posted by: Suzy | March 05, 2009 at 08:21 PM
I just love how elegant the simple carnations look in that last picture... breathtaking!
Posted by: Jill | March 06, 2009 at 05:08 AM
I'm completely with you regarding the pinks and greens! You should check out my Etsy shop - definite confirmation of my love of color right now! You can find it through my blog if you're interested. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Angela | March 06, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Love the photos ~ I am working on my master bedroom, using pink, green and chocolate brown. These pictures were very inspirational!
Posted by: Kristen | March 06, 2009 at 08:52 AM
GORGEOUS photos... I ADORE green and pink combinations!!!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | March 06, 2009 at 10:37 AM
What a cute post! Love that pink and green!
Posted by: The Summer Kitchen Girls | March 06, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Pink and green is one of my all-time favorite combinations, especially this time of year. I'm in love with that porch you showed! It's so beautiful. *sigh*
Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Arleen! :-)
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | March 06, 2009 at 07:21 PM
It's such a fresh look! It would be fun to designate one room in my house to being a "seasonal" room, where I could change colors with the seasons.
Posted by: Maya@Completely Coastal | March 06, 2009 at 07:31 PM
I,m redoing a cottage and looking for ideas and look where I ended up. I'm sooo impressed with all you've gathered, very inspirational!
Posted by: maureen | January 31, 2010 at 11:34 AM