I've never been one to be "in" on the latest trend, but it appears I've unwittingly become so.
When we painted our middle bedroom a vibrant orange, I wasn't thinking 'orange will be the next big THING!' I was thinking how bold, playful and fun it was. Yet as I was reading through a magazine recently, Tangerine Tango is the 2012 color of the year.
Yikes! I'm in on a trend! And completely by accident!
Let's just be sure 'the record' (whatever that is, and whoever actually keeps it) reflects that we painted our room in Nov. 2011 ... BEFORE the 'trend' was announced. Also, the color had been in the works for a good 4-6 months. So we're way ahead of the curve at the Bonar household!
And, remember my cute owls?
I picked out an owl clock seriously almost 2 years ago. I wasn't really looking much at decor at that point, but evidently it was the start of an owl up-swing. Because now I see them EVERYWHERE .... don't get me wrong, they're super cute and all. But do I really want to do something that's 'trendy' for a room? I guess I'll just try to go with subtle, and not over the top with a sort of 'theme' of them ... we'll see how it goes.
As a matter of fact, I am *almost* ready to share this complete/finished room! I have managed to paint all of the trim/built ins. The shelf/desk setup that I've been itching to get is with my bro in KC, and I'm just waiting for it to make its way here so we can assemble it - I seriously cannot wait for it to arrive!
Now just to get the hinges in for my built-ins. And then, of course, decide on handles for the drawers. I'm currently trying to decide if these owl nobs are too much. Also, can't decide if this owl light plate is too 'theme-y.'
5 comments:
That's hilarious!
My inkling would be a "no" on the knobs and switchplate, but that's probably just a personal thing. I'm sure they'd look really cool.
I recently bought an owl wet-bag (for diapers). Didn't realize either that they were so in. I feel trendy now. Ugh.
The owl nobs look scarey to me, although the light plate seems kinda neat. But I have never been much for decorating. I'm more of a functional person - if it does what I need and fits my budgtet then I go for it!
You trendy thing you! We painted our bedroom burnt orange WAY back (he he) in 2009 (or around then - shortly after we bought our house.) My take on the knobs is no, but that light switch is pretty awesome. It would go well with the white trim/built-ins. Can't wait to see the finished product!
The consensus seems to be face plate = yes, nobs = no. I am in absolute agreement!
And Michelle, you beat me to the trend, girl! :)
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