I'd call this pink "mauve" a bit of a dirty pink/lavender. I did my own post on this not too long ago: http://acuratedlifestyle.blogspot.com/2011/11/its-so-mauve-lous.html
Pink may not be a color I choose to live with, but must say I have a true appreciation of it. These rooms are lovely examples of how well it can work to calm or brighten the mood of a room.
I like the palest fleshy pink, like old rose petals, or the inside of a conch. I have a collection of Depression glass that is "barely pink", not the traditional sweetheart, with no pattern really, only a wonderful octagonal border that reflect loads of light. It's that elusive color I love...
If I had the patience to pursue the mix, I would paint my dining room pink. My aunt and uncle live in an historic home in Austin and their dining room is painted the most luxurious shade of pink I've ever seen. They worked with a preservationist and still had to repaint a half dozen times to get it right. That room, though - it's been that color for 30 years and still feels timeless. It makes you want to eat and visit and stay a really long time.
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A dash of pink is not wrong at all - but I want to just have a dash..! :-)
I agree, a little dose of pink is good!
Before my daughter I would have said hell no. Now I love pink. Go figure.
um, Yes!
I like to look at photos with it, but don't think I could live with it myself... all pink becomes bubble gum pink in my brain;)
xojoan
Totally. Chalky pale pink is THE BEST.
I'd call this pink "mauve" a bit of a dirty pink/lavender. I did my own post on this not too long ago: http://acuratedlifestyle.blogspot.com/2011/11/its-so-mauve-lous.html
I am... so soft and pretty.
It's pretty but I'm not a pink person. Now lavender I can get behind!
XX
Debra~
I like a hint of acid with my pink ~
yes...completely.
I love my pink living room, it is all about balance...
http://myoldcountryhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-makeover-living-room-reinvented.html
The top photo is one of my all time fav's. Love the dusky pale pink. So soothing!
Pink may not be a color I choose to live with, but must say I have a true appreciation of it. These rooms are lovely examples of how well it can work to calm or brighten the mood of a room.
Donna, I drool over the color orchid with Swedish gray and white interiors. Not so much pink, but pinkish lilac. Summer
Njah... Not so much. I appreciate it and like it other homes. (And in my girls' room!).
Sorry I have not been visiting for a while. Just one thing after the other.
But do know that you are very loved my friend.
Happy weekend.
ox,
Mon
Of course! When it looks like this!
I like the palest fleshy pink, like old rose petals, or the inside of a conch. I have a collection of Depression glass that is "barely pink", not the traditional sweetheart, with no pattern really, only a wonderful octagonal border that reflect loads of light. It's that elusive color I love...
If I had the patience to pursue the mix, I would paint my dining room pink. My aunt and uncle live in an historic home in Austin and their dining room is painted the most luxurious shade of pink I've ever seen. They worked with a preservationist and still had to repaint a half dozen times to get it right. That room, though - it's been that color for 30 years and still feels timeless. It makes you want to eat and visit and stay a really long time.
I could get on that wagon very easily........pretty!
love it. it is a neutral in my home.
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