Oh Buoy Abodes: Pantone's Color of the Year

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Our new house is a giant to-do list. While things like kitchen renovations and master suites will have to take the backseat for a couple of years, every square inch of wall space will need to be painted. The prior owners painted everything (and I mean everything) a pale shade of pink. The walls, the kitchen cupboards, the woodwork, the tile...


A couple of photos from the listing (it's more evident in person, and very pepto-bismoly in the afternoon sun):

Yes, that is a stained glass covered bridge on my front door. Why? I don't know. Anyway, as sick of the pink as I may be, Pantone has named Rose Quartz one of the colors of 2016. I wanted to see how pink could be done right, and found these great examples:

And, just as proof that we are making progress in our house, here is an after photo of the front hall (which was pictured above). That gigantic pink bar has also thankfully been removed.

Oh Buoy Abodes - Dining Room Blues

Looking for some dining room inspiration this week, turns out we've got the blues. Navy blue to be exact. Overall, we tend to like lighter wall colors in our homes, which leave rooms feeling large and airy. But it's always fun to have at least one room with a bold color for contrast, and this seems like the perfect choice. Offset the dark hue with white molding, brass accents, and natural wood. These gorgeous spaces will certainly get dinner conversations going!

Oh Buoy Abodes: Bookshelf Decorating Tips

Decor-wise, our apartments have a lot in common, with nautical elements galore. Another similarity is that we each have giant bookshelves. While they are different shapes and styles, our methods for filling them are similar. We looked to our own homes for this post, and put together some of our decorating tips. 

Oh Buoy Abodes - Copper

After receiving some gorgeous monogrammed copper mugs from my Oh Buoy Co-Captain, I got to thinking about copper. Using it in the home is a statement for sure, but we're wondering why it isn't used more often. It plays off so many different textures and colors, and can span traditional to modern. Here's some inspiration on how to bring some copper in to your life.

Holiday Gift Guide - For the Home

Today's gifts are the home. We are always on the look out for those special items that make our apartments feel extra homey and unique items that make the space our own. These finds are sure to brighten anyone's day and liven anyone's home!

1    Desktop Globe with Gold Base by Threshold

2    Wine Scented Candles by Rewined

3    Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life

4    Confetti Appetizer Plate by Crate&Barrel

5    Polpo Trinket Dish by Anthropologie

6    Winter Zebra Hooked Pillow by Furbish

7    Luxe Faux Fur Throw by Restoration Hardware

8    Stag Decanter by Pottery Barn

9     Futura Greek Borders Vase by Jonathan Adler

Oh Buoy Abode - Modern Farmhouse

Crate and Barrel currently has a collection of furniture called Modern Farmhouse, and we are digging it. We're ready to move out to the country, find an old farm house, and add our own modern touches to the old world charm. Who's with us??

"Surrounded by familiar comforts with a fresh point of view. Relaxing neutrals that soothe us. Inviting sofas that welcome us. Authentic craftsmanship that assures us."

Thirsty Thursday: Tory Burch Tabletop

Did you know that Tory Burch just released a tabletop collection? We're in love, and want to set our table in all things blue and white. We've rounded up some of our favorite items, perfectly suited for the happiest of hours.

Happy Friday-Eve. Cheers!