Friday, June 10, 2011

~ A lighter palette ~


I have been adding a lighter color palette to my home decor
pale pinks,greens,blues and creams
I love the way my french zinc watering can looks with the light colors and florals



The floral pillow shams were a $1.99 Goodwill find
love them


The ruffled edging is perfect
very shabby chic



A favorite chippy pink mirror



Pastel dried florals mixed with the antique french zinc flower pots





My favourite light green french bistro chair





The perfect color palette for Spring and Summer

~ Have a wonderful weekend ~
Hugs,
Rachel




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33 comments:

  1. RozmeenJune 10, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Hi Rachel,

    Loev the lighter palette!! And those pillows are just stunning.

    xoxox Rozmeen

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  2. Rachel Noelle PallasJune 10, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    THANKS Rozmeen! ;)

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  3. DeborahJune 10, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Perfect indeed...love all the beauty here Rachel!
    Have a great weekend!

    Deborah xoxo

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  4. margaJune 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Looks beautiful!
    Have a nice weekend, Marga

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  5. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Rachel, I always love what you do have a good weekend

    Pattie

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  6. traciJune 10, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    it is the perfect look for spring and summer. gorgeous.

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  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJune 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Ohhhh it looks just beautiful !!! I love everything !

    xoxo
    Lori

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  8. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Hi Rachel - your colors are beautiful - those are all of my favorite colors. Very pretty!!

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  9. Sherri B.June 10, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I have been drawn to those colors lately too! Great Goodwill pillow find! Have a good weekend.

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  10. d e l i g h tJune 10, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    The lighter palette is refreshing and clean looking. Love all your photos.

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  11. TriciaJune 10, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Everything looks beautiful, Rachel...very soft and restful. Those pillows are the perfect touch :)

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  12. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    funny you should post this...I painted my dining room and now need inspiration for a fresh new look for my mantle. I love the zinc pots on yours and I definately adore the light fresher colors. Your home just screams fresh and calm ~

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  13. KateJune 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Rachel

    As always Rachel you have such a beautiful post. It looks simply gorgeous. I love all of the zinc!!! Have a very blessed weekend

    xoxo
    Kate

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  14. polkadotpeticoatJune 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    It's lovely.....I could just move in!
    I'm thinking of when we get to the upstairs I want to paint everything white, trim and walls.
    Have you ever gotten tired of it?

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  15. LaraJune 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Your new floral pillows are perfect for the whole look! I am looking for floral pillows for my couch right now. I LOVE your bistro chairs & zinc flower pots! The robin's egg blue crate you have found sounds wonderful; I can't wait for you to share it here.

    Hugs,
    Lara

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  16. TeteJune 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Rachel- I don't know how you keep all that light colored stuff clean, but I love it. Wish I could do it, but I think I will just pop in here often and enjoy yours!
    Is your scrub brush white, too?
    Hugs- Tete

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  17. Bring Pretty BackJune 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    That palette is perfect for spring and summer... fall and winter! ( :
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  18. BenteJune 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So nice pictures. I love the chair.

    Have a nice weekend

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  19. SueJune 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Rachel, This slight addition of color makes everything look so pretty! Your style just says peacefulness and calm...
    ~ Sue

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  20. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 10, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous~love the lighter colors right now too... I am making some changes myself! Have a great weekend! :)

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  21. ArabellaJune 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love your colors, Rachel! Those pillows are too cute and looks perfect on your slipcovered loveseat. I always feel so refreshed & uplifted after visiting your site.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  22. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    $1.99 well spent. Looking very pretty!

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  23. DonnaJune 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Oh my gosh, what a beautiful post! Your photos are just stunning, and magazine worthy for sure! I am in love with those pretty pillows, what a lucky find! And the zinc pots are perfect. And the bistro chair, well, I just should have said that everything is perfect! Because it is!!

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  24. Heaven's WalkJune 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Wow, Rachel - you are amazing, girl! I LUV LUV LUV the way you style your home. Seriously!!!! I kept looking at your photos and then gazing around my living room thinking, "What do I need to change to make it look like Rachel's...?" :) Beeeeeautiful!!!! Where did you nab your little zinc pots? ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  25. FRENCH LAUNDRYJune 11, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Looks beautiful Rachel! Enjoy your weekend!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  26. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 11, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Simple elegance!

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  27. lisaroyJune 11, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    so gorgeous! :)

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  28. WateringenJune 11, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Hay,

    Your blog is so lovely.
    I lke your style very much.
    I follow your blog.
    Please take a look into my world.

    Groetjes..Marijke
    www.marijkevanooijen.blogspot.com

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  29. ReneeJune 11, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I'm drooling over your home...I think I need to paint.

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  30. flwrjaneJune 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Must have the zinc. Now. Do I always say that?

    oh and the drippy pink mirror too.

    you are a champion thrifter.

    xo jane

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  31. By NelaJune 12, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Me ha encantado descubrir su blog, es precioso. Si lo desea le invito a visitar mi blog.
    Saludos. Manoli.

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  32. Rachel Noelle PallasJune 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    THANK YOU for all of your sweet comments! ;) ~Hugs~ Rachel

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  33. Anita at Cedar Hill June 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oops just saw you are an award-free blog. Sorry I already gave you the stylish blogger award, but obviously you don't have to post it on your blog. I am also a new follower.

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xo Rachel