When summer begins I always feel a drawn to more splashes of color around the home. The fragrance from citrus trees in the Ojai Valley over takes our senses and suddenly I find myself pulling out colorful outdoor pillows for our patio.
With the citrus trees ready to pick and the flowers in full bloom I am drawn to shades of orange, pink, yellow and greens. It’s as if we are bringing the gifts of the yard to our living spaces through color.
Bright summer shades just FEEL RIGHT in the summer. This kitchen, in a recent installation, became energetic with pops of celadon green in the rug and counter stools.
Color is a power which directly influences the soul.
~Kandinsky
Bowls of fruit are a great way to add color to countertops. Ripe artichokes are a beautiful addition to a fruit bowl in the summer and even into the first days of fall as the apple harvest begins. If you forget to pick your artichokes or have too many -leaving them on the vine longer creates incredible large purple flowers that look amazing in summer floral arrangements.
Have fun with the colors of the season! Bright hues bring happy energy to summer gatherings.
Bring on the color! ~OHI HOME
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