Restrained Pink

As a child, pink was definitely my least favorite color. Being a twin, my mom tried her hardest to dress my sister and alike and I would throw a royal fit if I had to wear pink (I was a major tomboy). Luckily my sister was a much better sport than I and although she always preferred purple, she'd end up look like a pink Easter bunny while I strutted my stuff in yellow or blue.

It wasn't until college that I reevaluated my prejudice toward pink. I've made leaps and bounds in overcoming my initial negative perceptions of the color, so much so that I don't mind wearing it (in moderation) and I'm even liking pink in decor. The spaces below use pink in a restrained way, surrounded by whites and other neutrals. After much thought, I now find the use of pink in the home to be exciting, romantic, feminine and even a touch ironic.

via Sweet Home Style


via Selina Lake


via Sweet Home Style


via Nathan Turner {via Desire to Inspire}


via Emma Thomas
Now I just have to get B on board with my new appreciation for pink. Unfortunately, I don't see him sleeping in a pink bed anytime soon. Oh well.
What do you think about restrained pink? Would your prefer more or less?

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