GREEN GLORIOUS GREEN

gorgeous green for a friday!

 I decided to end this weeks green muse with photos of the loveliest green I could find.

You may have noticed by now that I have a thing for doors.

Have the most beautiful spring weekend ever!
yancey

DECORATING WITH GREEN

THE FRESHNESS OF GREEN

 Yesterday I talked about the difficulty of wearing green.  Today I want to show you how easy green is to live with in a room setting.  Because green is so prevalent in nature, it goes well with most other colors.  Green adds a freshness and is said to relieve stress and to aid in healing.  Green can be used in large doses, on practically every surface, without being overwhelming, or if your prefer, a simple house plant or two adds a welcome touch of nature.  Whether you go bold or subtle, green in decor is like a breath of fresh air.

"Sexy" is one of the most overused words in design.  I know, because I use it waaay too often myself.  But......I must ask...is the color green ever "sexy"?  Yes, it's fresh, natural, calming, the color of the heart chakra (and Kermit the Frog)...but sexy?  I can't quite decide.  What do you think? 


Have a beautiful day.
yancey

WEARING GREEN

THE SPECTRUM OF GREEN:  FROM YELLOW TO BLUE

 I prepared for this post by spending some quality time in my closet.  Seriously, I bet I stood there for a whole forty-three seconds.  I wanted to see how much green I had in my wardrobe, because earlier in the week I mentioned that I've had difficulty wearing this most tricky of colors.  Here's what I discovered...I am able to successfully wear yellowish greens but blueish greens make me look...well...blueish green.  I also discovered that I have quite a bit of emerald green, or what one might refer to as a well balanced green, that I bet most people are able to wear.  As for the popular "mint" or "seafoam" green..ummm...can anyone actually wear those shades?
Let me show you what I mean.


                                          GREEN WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF YELLOW

 I suspect the reason I have the best luck with yellowish greens is because I have gold flecks in my eyes and a warm skin tone.  Just a guess.

                                                  GREEN WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLUE

 I suspect people with blueish eyes and cool complexions have better luck with blueish greens.

                                                              WELL BALANCED GREEN 

 These greens have a good balance of blue and yellow and are probably flattering on most people.

Okay, so nothing I've said here today is remotely scientific.  Color is tricky, you guys, especially green.  Do you agree with my assessment of yellowish vs. blueish green?  Which looks best on you?
Have a beautiful day.
yancey

TREE HOUSES

LIFE AMONG THE TREES:  FANTASTIC WHIMSICAL TREE HOUSES

 Our little house is surrounded by trees.  Although we live smack in the middle of a suburban neighborhood, our yard is home to so many trees that when B. and I sit in our living room we often remark that we feel like we live in a tree house.  It's one of the things I love most about our house.


Tree house.  What images do those two words conjure up for you?  Childhood?  Adventure?  Serenity?  Elves and fairies?  Peter Pan?  Summer?  Me too.


I never had a tree house as a kid, not even sure I ever wanted one, but I wouldn't turn down the chance to spend some time in one of these beauties....

Have you ever crossed a swinging bridge?  Braxton and I did recently.  One word....scary!

Appears to be built with recycled materials.  This I love, a truly  green house.

The beauty of this really inspires me.  If this thing is heated...I am so there.

I wonder if they give tours?  I love that they put a traditional lamp inside!

 Love how the one above, and the one below, both have trees growing right through the center.

This one appears to have landed there.

When I see photos like these it reminds me how amazingly creative people can be.  I imagine the people who built these houses have hearts  filled with child-like wonder 
and have enormous respect for nature.  It takes a pretty daring soul to build such a precarious structure...to have such faith in mother earth...to live among the trees.


Have you ever been in a tree house?
Have a beautiful day.
yancey