Photo courtesy of Home and Gardens

I know the rage is all about “going green” as in terms of: eco-friendly, green-living, sustainable, etc. In that arena, we are saturated with environment friendly tips from every source. But, the “going green” I am quite interested in lately is the fresh ways to decorate with one of the friendliest colors yet. I especially love the shade of green found in new spring grass. Maybe with snow still on the ground, I’m just getting itchy for that warmer season that brings this color to the forefront.

Better Homes and Gardens says about the color green, “Using green in decorating has endless possibilities. It has infinite variations and blends easily with every other hue.”

This past week, I had the privilege of escaping back to Grand Junction to do a little shopping for our next project. With green already on my mind, I noticed it everywhere!

What I also observed while studying magazines, decorating books and observing displays, is that green is especially stunning when accented with black or white or both. Green also shows off when paired with another shade of green. And green has a way of creating a natural harmony in your home – no matter which room you choose to paint this restful yet cheery color.

Green Bedroom Accented with Black and White

If you take a cue from nature, you will see green everywhere. Do you notice how every color it is around – always makes that color stand out?

Well, I’m excited about my next project. You guessed it, I’m definitely planning on making green the center of attention. I also have plans to use it to accent the furniture piece I wish to showcase. I’ll let you see what I come up with…