Oh Buoy Abodes: Going Green

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While we're on the subject of paint colors (see this post), I'm toying with the idea of going green in the dining room. It's an unexpected color choice for us, since our typical color palette is (obsessively) patriotic. I'm not running out to Benjamin Moore just yet, but these photos are providing good inspiration, and I think I may be convinced to stray from the reds, whites, and blues.

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: Spring Colors

After this long winter, we are ready for some sunshine, flowers, and bright colors. These bright spaces are incredibly fresh for Spring and provide some great inspiration for bringing some pops of color into our homes!

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: New Couches

Amanda here. First off: PATS!! Mother Nature is celebrating the big win by dumping another foot of snow on Boston today. I'm not complaining...I am enjoying my third snow day in 2 weeks. Being snowed in is extra sweet today because our new couches were delivered this weekend. The room is still a work in progress (try to ignore the rug that's floating like an island in the center, and the beat up coffee table too) but I love how the cream sofas have brightened the space while still feeling extra cozy.

Oh Buoy Abodes - Turkey Before Tinsel

We'll admit it, once November 1st hits we are ready for Christmas time. While the tree might not go up for another month, we are definitely ramping up the holiday spirit. However, our favorite eating holiday does tend to get overshadowed by the excitement. In our homes, we tend to forego the turkey decorations and skip straight from Halloween pumpkins to Christmas. These photos and prints give a little inspiration to slow down at this time of year and be thankful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oh Buoy Abodes: Chairish

Nothing can spice up a room like a bold color. We love the idea of adding a statement chair in a bright hue, and picking pieces to complement it. This turquoise chair with navy piping from Chairish immediately caught our eye. We love the vintage, yet fun & modern vibe. We paired it with a colorful print, matched the rug to the piping, and brought in some white and crystal pieces to keep the other elements in the room crisp and simple.

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."