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A Colorful World: Orange Crush with Lisa from Serendipity Chic Design

March 21, 2011 by Cassie 23 Comments

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I am so excited to have Lisa from Serendipity Chic Design here today to talk about a fun color… Orange! Lisa is one of hte most down to earth bloggers out there. I was born and raied in New England, where Lisa lives, and felt an instant kinship with her that has developed into a friendship. Besides blogging, and painting furniture, we also share a love for cheesy 80’s music (Cue “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and roll to Lisa).

How excited am I to be here! Thanks so much Cassie for having me. Being asked to join the colorful world series really got me to thinking about, “colors”. I LOVE to decorate bright, bold, eclectic, and I guess you could say unusual. I am a fan of jumping out of the box and doing things many never would. (Like painting my bedroom black….LOL!!) I guess you could say, I like to be different. That is why I chose the color orange when Cassie asked me to participate in the colorful world series. People either love the color or hate it. For those of you who aren’t to fond of it, I am here to change your mind!

So without further adieu, let me introduce you to my take on……..

Everything orange makes me happy! Clothing, food, home decor, and of course my spring and summer flowers. I can’t wait for the day to come when I can get out in the garden again. In the meantime, here are some photos of last year…..

Now onto design..

Eclectic pops of orange can add drama to any room. Whether it is shabby, french country, whimsical, or in the case of my first few photos……RETRO! This is definitely the most orange room in our home. It belongs to our son Reece. He has quite a pad for a 12 year old.

Sami’s room is very PINK, she does have accents of orange throughout her bedding though.

Although I have recently changed the decor in our bath/laundry room, it did have orange accents throughout. Orange flowers in the Amy Butler fabric, a vintage orange scarf as a curtain tie, and orange interior painted on my chandelier flowers.

Additional “orange” throughout……

Vintage scarf with vintage tole pin….

I love to use vintage saucers under my flower pots for water drainage.

There you have it, my take on orange. Like I said, you either love or hate it. Have I changed your mind if you were on the negative side of decorating with this color?

Have a great day!

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  1. tale of many cities says

    March 21, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    love orange! {stay tuned for my latest project.. might just have to do w/ this color ;)..}

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  2. MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    March 21, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Love the orange!

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  3. Danielle {freshquince} says

    March 21, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Love orange in fact I just love color!

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  4. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    March 21, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I LOVE orange!!! Ad I love how you used it throughout your home. And using plates as water catchers…genius! totally going to steal that idea. 🙂

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  5. Melissa says

    March 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    I love love love orange! I have a kitchen that is the color of a pale catalope, my living room has touches of orange, my family room is painted Dreamsicle Orange (like a 50/50 bar). I just love it, it is cheery, makes me smile on a gloomy day. I wear a lot of orange as well. It is a great color that goes with almost any style I love how versatile it can be! Thanks for highlighting my favorite color!!

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  6. Jen of Country Weekend says

    March 21, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Great post, Lisa! I love orange (and oranges too)! The colors of the flowers are just incredible! Reese’s room is awesome. When I was 14 I painted one wall of my room orange. The fabric in your bathroom is beautiful–the orange against that teal blue is lovely.

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  7. Ms. Bake-it says

    March 21, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Great post! Reece has an awesome room! I do the same thing with vintage plates and saucers I pick up when thrifting. I love the color orange – it is such a bright and cheerful color. I do not have a lot of it in my house but do have just a few pops here and there. I currently have a caramel colored scarf tied around one of my urns in my living room but I did not think to use a vintage brooch – yeah, going to copy that idea!

    ~ Tracy

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  8. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Lisa! She is a down to earth girl, no doubt! Love her take on orange! The blue/orange fabric in the laundry room is awesome! I like to add orange with California sunflowers!

    Hope you both have a great day! 🙂

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  9. michelle says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Your kids and flowers are beautiful! I love orange but do not have much of it in my home. Love the 12 years old room, what a great place to hang out! Lisa your home is beautiful and thank you for sharing!!

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  10. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Orange is my favourite accent colour, it’s so warm and vibranta and awesome. Thanks for the great post!

    XO
    Lenore

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  11. Jen says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    Love the decor! That Bedspread is Awesome! I have some orange carpet I will trade you any day!

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  12. Rachel says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Hi love the Orange color I usually add splashes of the color with the flowers I paint but looking at Serendipity Chic Design ideas makes me want to be bolder…
    I am a new follower I love all of Lisa’s ideas and have recommended her to so many of my friends to check out her creations so as she tells the two of you are on the same wave great now I will make sure I am following yours. ♥ Sincerely Rachel from Our Creative Hands
    Check us out for your Prim, Country &Whimsical Designs with fabric and wood..
    http://www.ourcreativehands.com

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  13. Rachel says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    I wanted to add that I meant “plant” California poppies, Iceland poppies,zinnas,gerba daisies and birds of paradise…

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  14. Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasures says

    March 21, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Lisa I love the orange!
    In fact I’ve alway kept the Amy Butler fabric and the brown in the back of my head…….

    And you two haven’t lived until you hear me sing Every Rose……..just saying…..!! ha

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  15. Pam says

    March 21, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Great job on the orange Lisa! As I’ve told you before, I’m generally not a fan of the color, but I think you showed some very cute things using it. 🙂 Nice work!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  16. Kacey says

    March 21, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I just love orange – so happy!

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  17. Richmond Thrifter says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Great roundup!Im loving orange these days too! A nice orange lattice print makes me weak in the knees!

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  18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 22, 2011 at 3:11 am

    Orange is another one of those fun, happy colors that just makes you smile!

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  19. Judy says

    March 22, 2011 at 4:14 am

    I’ve never been an “orange” fan, but some of these really caught my eye. Love the orange accents in the Amy Butler fabric.

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  20. Kim @ Second Time Furniture says

    March 22, 2011 at 5:08 am

    Orange is for sure one of those happy colors!

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  21. Allison says

    March 22, 2011 at 5:42 am

    I have always like orange! I guess we don’t have a lot of it in our house except maybe some pops of orange in artwork and flowers outside in the garden. I like a piece or two though…it adds some fun and drama to a space. Several years ago I had a bright orange dress. I probably looked like a fire hydrant but I loved it. I love Reece’s orange walls and Sami has a fun room. Love the bright pink and what a fun bedskirt done in tulle. Thanks for introducing Lisa!

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  22. Holly says

    March 22, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Orange…LOVE that color. Lisa is awesome too – what a fun and bright post (I needed that today)

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  23. Tiffany says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Could you PLEASE tell me what brand Sami’s comforter is – and possibly the name of the design or where you found it? Really want to get that design for my twin girls’ room! Thanks!

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