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09 04 14.

Here are just a few pretty monotone goodies that have caught my eye lately. I'm desperately trying to restrain my purchasing until I have at least designed my house, let alone built it! Until then, I'll let you drool with me.

Harbour House by uber-talented Arent&Pyke. How yum is that Christian Liaigre console table?!
{Harbour House by uber-talented Arent&Pyke. How yum is that Christian Liaigre console table?!}

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Orange Brights

23 07 13.

I’m channeling warm summer thoughts out into the dreary Melbourne Winter sky with today’s post. Below are a collection of some of my favourite orange products in shades ranging from zesty mandarin and persimmon to fiery burnt orange and rust.

{For a bright statement piece, The Martini side table in Persimmon from West Elm}

When highlighting orange, I couldn’t go past Greg Natale’s stunning Chevron wallpaper in Burnt Mandarin. I know I harp on about his products, but why not when they are just so special. Read on for more beautiful, bright orange delights!

{Greg Natale’s stunning Chevron wallpaper in Burnt Mandarin through Porter’s Paints}

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Aqua vital!

17 05 13.

This one could be a big one! My all time favourite colour, AQUA BABY!!! And not to forget her chic older sister, Teal. Or her rich cousin, Turquoise! It is no surprise that these colours have made it three times out of the last ten Pantone Colours of the Year: 2010’s Turquoise, 2005’s Blue Turquoise and 2003’s Aqua Sky). They also work great with this year’s colour, Emerald. These blue-green hues are reminiscent of warm, tropical beaches and cool, refreshing surf. Of bright, flashing jewels and rich, cascading gemstones. My engagement ring is Aquamarine, so I guess I’m a little biased

As usual some of these are around my house already and others I am just abso coveting and dropping hints to hubby and family (this is also a good way to see if they read the blog!)

{Baby Rhino, aqua resin by Fenton & Fenton - it’s taking me back to a bit of bebop and rocksteady TMNT days}

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Royal Blue Relief

17 03 13.

In honour of the wonderful cool change that Melbourne has had, a welcome relief from the humid heat of the last few weeks, I thought I’d go blue. Since the heat has kept me out of the office (as you may know its in a corner of the laundry/sun room aka sweat-box sauna room), and since this is my favourite colour range, I’m going to really pack in the pics, products and pinspiration for this one!

{Abigail Ahern enjoying her cosy outdoor living space. Love that bold pendant and those chairs - not sure I could leave them outside though!}

Blues range from soft and calming, to bold electric hues. They can be on the cool or warm side of the scale and really be made to suit any personality or mood. Since the range is so vast, for this post I’m going to stick to the sapphire and navy shades (teal deserves its own, don’t you think). Some of these are in my personal collection and some are just on the wish list.

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Ruby ruby ruby ruby!

07 02 13.

While in the past our Valentine’s day was spent enjoying delectable French cuisine et le vin under flattering, flickering candlelight, these days (i.e. post-kiddies) it has become an accidental tradition to get the kids to bed on time, get chinese take-away (all the naughty yummy dishes we normally try to resist) and sit on the couch watching a movie.

{Vintage Valentine’s Day cards, Vintage & Nostalgia Co.}

So to get in the spirit of V-day, I am sharing a bunch of my favourite red and pink products-n-pics to get you in the mood, whether you celebrate valentines day or just want a spicy boost to life. Ruby, crimson, cherry, blood, fire engine, imperial, evil-queen apple, fuchsia, magenta, rust, salmon and all the Pantones in between, whatever your shade of choice, hopefully there is something here to tickle your fancy.

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Emerald Delights

13 01 13.

Along with pretty much all of the design and blogging world at the moment, I am in love with all the greeny goodness popping up all over the place since Pantone announced Emerald as its colour of the year for 2013. Just for a bit of visual candy, here are a few of my favourite interiors, products and miscellaneous images featuring variations of this striking gemstone hue.

PANTONE 2013 Colour of the Year Mug – Emerald - See More in Emerald Delights post on the RSD Blog www.rsdesigns.com.au/blog/ PANTONE Emerald iPhone 5 Case - See More in Emerald Delights post on the RSD Blog www.rsdesigns.com.au/blog/
{Pantone’s limited Edition Mug and iPhone5 cover in Emerald}

Dulux's Empower palette of paint colours - See More in Emerald Delights post on the RSD Blog www.rsdesigns.com.au/blog/
{Dulux’s Empower Palette - Image styled by Bree Leech featuring Dulux Liberty, Bahaman Bliss and Misty Blue}

{Florence Broadhurst Peacock Feathers & Shadow Floral wallpapers from Signature Prints}

{Night Bird by Catherine Martin, Bansyu by Akira Isogawa, both at Designer Rugs}

{Emerald vintage Florence Knoll & Charles Eames furniture. Interiors by Doug & Gene Meyer.}

{Jonathan Adler Needlepoint pillows}

{Husque Bowl Macadamia Nut in Green}

{South Beach by Greg Natale, Jewel by Dinosaur Designs, both at Designer Rugs}

{Bianca Malachite Box by Ralph Lauren Home}

{Martinique Beverley Hills wallpaper; Catherine Martin for Mokum Imperial Pheasant in Emerald}

{Emerald accents. Interiors by Charm Home Design}

Interiors by Diamond Baratta - See More in Emerald Delights post on the RSD Blog www.rsdesigns.com.au/blog/
{Interiors by Diamond Baratta. Image via House of Turquoise}

Greg Natale Interiors - See More in Emerald Delights post on the RSD Blog www.rsdesigns.com.au/blog/

{Interiors by Greg Natale, featuring his South Beach rug}

Pont Max Juvenal Aix En Provence Patrick Blanc - See More in Emerald Delights post on the RSD Blog www.rsdesigns.com.au/blog/
{Pont Max Juvenal, Aix en Provence, 2008. Patrick Blanc}

Of course I couldn’t resist throwing a green-walled building in there. You can see a few more on my previous post, Vertical Green. I am hoping to do another post on green walls this year, since the last one didn’t even scratch the surface of the beauty that is out there.

These bright emerald visuals make me giddy. Yes, I’ll admit some of them are straying more into teal and turquoise territory, but that is the beauty of perception - maybe your eyes will see a whole different picture. I hope you enjoyed this quick (and a little lazy) post. Until next time.

xo Romona