Thursday, June 10, 2010

Interiors: Touches of Fuschia

I can never remember how to spell the word "fuschia"; I always have to look it up to make sure I'm getting it right.  A mix of purple and pink, fuchsia is not for the meek and apparently not for the spelling inept.  I like it in small spurts mixed with cool colors or against a neutral background.


























































Our bedroom is currently painted a similar baby blue as seen in that first room. When we were first "decorating" it, I suggested a pop of fuchsia but was vetoed by B (surprise, surprise) for green and white accents.  Oh well. Try again later.
Do you have any fuchsia in your home?  Tell me- I want to live  vicariously through you!

images: 1)scanned by me via House Beautiful June 10 2) via Paul Massey Photography 3) via Alistair Nicholls seen on desire to inspire
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17 comments:

  1. TiffanyJune 10, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Pink is so versatile. You don't have to have a bunch of it to make a statement.

    Peace, Love and Chocolate
    Tiffany

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  2. julialifeisartJune 10, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Sadly, no... my most girly-girl decorating ideas are usually vetoed by the boy too.

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  3. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    SURE DO! - my hallways! - i dunno if it's fushia or megenta .. now that i think of it - but it's a deep dark bright pink .. yea it's fushia - i've been saying megenta for some reason - but def fushia .. I LOVE IT - but again, it's my "girlie pad" - don't have to share with any boys! .. haha

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  4. flynnJune 10, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    That headboard is divine! The fuchsia in my house is confined to my sewing space, for similar y-chromosome-d reasons. Btw - did you see the white owl necklace they featured in Lucky magazine this month? Congrats white owl!

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  5. TheBeautyFileJune 10, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Fuschia is my FAVE!!!

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  6. justagirlLauraJune 10, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I'm currently redecorating my bedroom to charcoal grey and touches of hot pink. However, I'm afraid I am acquiring more than just touches, ha! There is way too much fun stuff out there and I'm learning that I have no discipline.

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  7. ChristinaJune 10, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    flynn- i did see that in lucky! i was very excited for them.

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  8. Islandia LaneJune 10, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    oh, I love that bathroom especially.

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  9. _ffyonaJune 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    The little fuschia touch everywhere in each room is lovely. I thought the bathroom looks very darling with it, with that teal!

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  10. JillianJune 10, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Oooh love the blue/fuschia combo. Now I want to redo my living room. :/

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  11. JessJune 10, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    I can't agree more! I have blue walls throughout our house and I love using fuchsia accents (usually peonies and other flowers)-- they really pop!

    http://www.houzz.com/photos/47362/The-River-Cottage-contemporary-living-room-

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  12. oh, hello friend.June 10, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    pretty pictures! fuchsia would be an AWESOME color to have! sadly all my walls are boring white. i need to get around to painting ;) xo.

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  13. Color CollectiveJune 10, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    ooh, very pretty! i love the fuchsia/blue combo in the first image!

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  14. carolina @ patagonia giftsJune 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    the same happens to me, I have to check how to spell it! love this color. I recently added some fuschia pillows to our living room (without asking anyone, too risky to ask darling, knowing you would get a no for answer!) I must confess the hub didn't even noticed them, only the boys complained! xo

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  15. Maggie MayJune 10, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    that second image is heaven

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  16. drollgirlJune 10, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    don't make me spell that word. i don't have any in my decor, but some in my closet. and some in the backyard. that color of flower is so vivid and vibrant -- it is just amazing!

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  17. Sarah from 20somethingcupcakesJune 11, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    That sink is perfection! Now I want some fuschia! xxSAS

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