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The color of my walls are a pale cucumber green. Perhaps a little darker than the lamp in this pic:

http://www.rentaldecorating.com/902cucum bergreen.htm

or the "Spirited Green" in this swatch:
http://www.materials-world.com/paint-col ors/behr/behr-colorsmart/images/behr-col orsmart-23.gif

I need more ideas for accessories. Tell me what you think of this accessory (for the bathroom). A small fish bowl vase, clear pebbles mixed with darker green. Perhaps a white/green candle inside.....

What colors work best? What should I do to my outdoor garden? How can I make my home look bigger? Links, please.

Another color that looks nice with that green is a dark plum and lavender. I redid my bedroom with a pale green (celedon in my old house, light sage here) with white trim, then have the bedding in the dark plum color for the comforter and a lavender for the sheets. Brushed nickel accents (lamps, outlet covers, switch covers) look very nice, as well.

Minimize your accessories for a clean, relaxing, uncluttered look (do mostly in the brushed nickel and white). Maximize them for a comfy feel (think baskets with books/blankets, flowers, photo frames, etc).

To expand a space, position a mirror (if possible) where it reflects a window/entry way or open area and makes the room seem to 'go on'. Another option to help make it seem like you have more space is use scaled down furniture (white fabrics will help a clean look...think shabby chic) - also avoid clutter/collections/extensive knick knacks. You're better off with some beautiful, more simple accessories. A brushed nickel vase holding 3 or 4 white hydrangea stems is simple and gorgeous. A tall silver pillar holding a white candle is another beautiful piece. Limit your bold pieces to things you love and that add a big wow to your rooms.

I like your fishbowl idea - you may want to make it with the light colored (sandy colored) pebbles with a white candle. Or just stack a group of towels in a small basket. (You can either make it a functional storage area for extra towels, or add a floral stem or ribbon to it for a touch of color.)

As far as your outdoor garden, are you looking for color schemes or looking for flowers you can bring in? Peonies & hydrangeas are gorgeous, as are tulips and roses and lavender. Purple and yellows look nice together, but you can really do anything....I'd try to get various plants that bloom at different times of the season so you always have something pretty to see. Thera are some gorgeous small japanese maple trees that make a stunning focal point to your garden. Adding a seating area (bench/table/gazebo/arch, etc) will help make the outdoors feel like an extra living area to your house in the summer months.

Best wishes....happy decorating!

2008-05-22 17:06:15 by due on 1/08/10

Amy Bigej, Al#39;s Garden Center 3rd Generation, discusses ideas for outdoor room makeovers, and planting containers on the KOIN 6 Garden Time ...

Outdoor garden wedding in June, btw.

The front;

http://www.unique-vintage.com/images/uni que-vintage/7533larger.jpg

The Back;

http://www.unique-vintage.com/images/uni que-vintage/7533back.jpg

Closeup:

http://www.unique-vintage.com/images/uni que-vintage/7533bodice.jpg

What color shoes/what type of accessories would I need with this?

::I'm so excited!!!::

So you decided on the ivory... good choice. I think no necklace with chandelier earrings. As for shoes, if it's outside in a garden, I wouldn't go with really big heels. You might want to take the dress to some bridal stores and try it on with shoes to get a feel of what looks good and what doesn't. Congrats

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My friend is having a hot pink & lime green wedding. Those are her two favorite colors so there's no changing that. I'm going to be a bridesmaid in the wedding. She's thinking of having one bridesmaid wearing a hot pink dress with a lime green sash, shoes, and flowers...then the next girl the opposite. I suggested black dresses then having the bright colors in the accessories (shoes & sash). She doesn't want black because it's likely going to be an outdoor spring wedding at a local garden. Any other ideas so I don't have to wear hot pink or lime green? I'm fair skinned with auburn hair and freckles!
She is also looking for ideas for other colors. This wouldn't be something I'm forcing on her. She wants the pictures to look good...and we both agree that the colors she loves will pop better against a neutral background. I'm looking around and I think a sand color would look nice.

What about having a black and white print dress and use the lime and pink as accents with a sash, shoes, purse, etc?

I couldn't post a link, but take a look at David's Bridal, Style: 81372. There are other options as well on the site, but this one looked nice. White House/Black Market has a ton of cute blk/wht dresses.

2009-02-18 18:45:41 by bewareofunicorns

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Includes sturdy wire bracket with three 8-inch double hooks
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Good looking, 55 yr. old VP of construction firm.

He has everything he needs or wants!

He drinks beer (only) and smokes cigars but only a certain kind (gift baskets with various types are not an option - I've tried).
He restored a car, but it's perfected and nothing I could know is needed. ('57 Bel Aire)
He works with tools but owns every type - probably more than one, he's already told me that.
He wears cologne, but can't smell!
He's a freemason, but I've exhausted all gifts that relate
He golfs, but has brand new clubs, bag, shoes, magazine subscr. He already stocks up on golf balls and tees.
He has a brand new computer, and doesn't care for any other tech-related items.
He buys new clothes all the time and hates my taste (he's a bit, um, unstylish)
He's fun - but have jokingly bought him nerf guns, portable videogames and remote control cars in the past.
No hunting or fishing or bowling.
He loves food - but a "meat and potatoes" type of guy - one that already has Omaha steaks deliver all the time.
No sweet tooth.
Will not watch a movie twice, nor tv shows.
He gets gift cards from clients all the time.
No ties.
Renovating the house - well, hired help is
He gardens, but barely. Tomatoes and squash only, I think.
Likes jewelry, but his taste is not affordable.
Doesn't care for sports - goes to some NFL games, but not a true "fan"
New wallet. His type of watches wouldn't suit my budget.
He already has a stack of books he claims to be "getting a start on"
Mom deals with decor. Nothing like that would be of interest.
No work gear and he has a company car. GPS, cell phone and accessories are redundant.
Travels so much for work, he doesn't care to go for pleasure. Travel items - luggage, travel pillows, etc. would never be used.
He's practical.
We have a huge inground pool. Mom buys the fun stuff, and other people come to clean.
We have a game room - likes billards and darts - new balls, cues, chalk-holder even. Table was recently recovered and whole dartboard set-up is new.
Has an outdoor firepit - had two, gave me one- He already have me his old patio furniture that was from this summer, he didn't like it.
He has all the music he cares for, I've tried to buy him some and he either already had it or didn't care b /c he has satellite radio.
Would not be caught dead at a concert.
Does his own lawn, oddly enough. He has all the needs, like mower, leaf blower, weed eater, pesticides...

ANY other ideas? In reality he's fun but honestly has all the necessities. Therefore, I need a unique gift that isn't generic - but must be practical too. He's not a fan of "gifting for the sake of gifting." Also, not religious.
I think all of you have given me some great ideas! Not sure which I'll pick, but I'll def check out some of the websites you all recommended. He loves nice wallets, and his are always getting worn out. As for the classic car stuff, I just have no idea where to begin - he's not the type for "novelty" items like keychains and such, but maybe I could get out of him if he'd like a new gear stick or seat covers - his car is bad-a and I get it eventually!
The utopia beer from Sam Adams is a great idea (I worked at a liquor store all through college and we had the really neat looking metal bottle) for the connoisseur, but my dad likes bud and bud only...

Anyways, thanks for all the ideas - you have helped immensely!

Still, any other novel ideas are still welcome !!!

So he has a fully restored 57 Chevy. You don't put in that kind or time or money into an old car unless you like old cars. There are a lot of places online that sell parts for old cars. They also sell other really neat stuff that relate to old cars. Shirts, hats, keychains, jewelery, lighters, chairs, clocks.....literally anything you can think of. Try them, you might find something there.

2009-11-12 00:10:16 by ScienceChic