Chartreuse

Have you ever wondered what that perfect shade of citrus green was called?  We all know the exact shade I'm talking about - its not too aggressive, but not too dark that it has an awful brown undertone.. Just the perfect shade of lime green. Well, if you never knew the name but loved the color, let me enlighten you.

Chartreuse. {shar-troos} Yes, I took that one from Dictionary.com

One of my all time favorite colors. I understand that it might take a lot to get used to, and some of you might not like the look of it, but I promise it'll grow on you. For those of you on the fence, let me convince you:

Desire to Inspire

I also really love this pop of chartreuse in the sofa - it's such a bold furniture choice. Visit my Citrus Pinterest board here to see more! What are your thoughts on this bold color crush?

Inspired by

Today I'd love to share with you something that i've been loving lately. I recently saw a herringbone brick pattern being installed on an apartment building that is being built in uptown Charlotte. Right smack dab in the city, across the street from the new BB&T ball park {the home of the Charlotte Knights} After seeing that beautiful herringbone pattern scaling up the side of this building I couldn't help but notice it everywhere.

Like I've said before - I find inspiration in everything and anything I see on a daily basis. I take as many mental notes as my mind can fit,  I even snap pictures or make sure to note it in my notepad on my iPhone. Here are some herringbone floors I'm inspired by...

Decor Pad

homestilo

Daily Dream Decor

The Marion House Book

Flickr {this is glamorous}

Remodelista

And if you are as inspired as I am.. This Old House has an amazing tutorial for you to try your handiwork with!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is right around the corner! If you left picking out this years gift to the last minute and you've found yourself in a scramble to find the perfect gift, have no fear! Here is my little gift guide to the perfect mother's day gift with a little help from one of my go-to stores, West Elm.

all images courtesy of West Elm

1. For the Reader {Agate Bookends | $32 Set of 2}

2. For the Chef {Wooden Cookbook Stand | $30 ON SALE!}

3. For the Entertainer {Tile Print Glassware | $32}

4. For the Collector {Glass Shadow Box | $69 ON SALE!}

5. For the Organizer {Stacked Apothecary Jars | $34-$49 MONOGRAMMED!}

6. For the Lounger {Chain Lock Throw | $69 ON SALE!}

7. For the Coffee Lover {Potter's Workshop Mug | $8}

8. For the Gardener {Brass Base Terrarium | $ 29-$59 prices vary with size}

9. For the Foodie {Serving Platter | $80 ON SALE!}

Which gift would best fit your mom for Mother's Day?

Moodboard Monday

Let's show some love for the color of the year toady! Radiant Orchid is such a beautiful, bright spring color but I feel like it's not getting the recognition it deserves this year.  Every other year the color of the year has been seen everywhere - This year I don't know if everyone is feeling it..

So whether you're a fan or not,  Here's a little moodboard monday love for the color of the year!

Radiant Orchid on Pinterest
Pantone Color of the Year on Pinterest

How are you using the color of the year to brighten up your spring season? Have you seen this color out and about?