Monday, March 15, 2010

Forbidden Colors

Certain colors were forbidden to wear together when I was in junior high (middle school). If anyone wore pink and green ON THURSDAY (thank you, Loui), they were teased and called names - all in good nature for the most part.  This custom seemed to be common, though the colors varied somewhat. Fortunately in decor and creation there are no forbidden color combination. We'll focus on pink and green, which were those colors!
Did your school have a similar "code?" Do you like pink and green? Photos: Pink and Green Shabby Kitchen; Pink and Green Petit Fours; Pink and Green earrings; Pink Toile and Green bedroom; Hoops and YoYo toys; Pink and Green sophisticated Living Room; Great Lash and our inspiration from Creation.














43 comments:

  1. It's meMarch 15, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    This are my favorite colors.......you know??

    Great !! enjoy your day and this week hugs Ria

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  2. Jayme Goffin, The Coop KeeperMarch 15, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Oh my gosh, I never realized how much I loved pink and green together before. Beautiful! That bed! Hoops and Yoyo!!! Love it.....your posts are always so fun.

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  3. ShayMarch 15, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    We didn't have the forbidden colours thing going on, but we did have the "My clothes are cooler and more brand name than yours " thing happening. I never won that darn contest. My Mum wouldn't let me play.

    Now I couldn't care less.I go for comfort not fashion. There is a certain cachet to middle age don't you think?

    I love pink and green together. Those petit fours make me wanna lick my computer screen, but I'll just have to be satisfied with ordinary lamington roll...sigh...

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  4. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlMarch 15, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Janean,
    I am more of a red, yellow green girl, but these are very pretty together. The shabby kitchen is darling!
    Robin

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  5. *The Beautiful Life*March 15, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    While I have never personally trended toward pink/green in my wardrobe, I do love it in other areas -- those earrings, in particular!! :)

    I also really, really like that first photo of the kitchen! Wow! Though... I don't believe I would have the heart to subject my hubby to that much pale pink in our home. He wouldn't complain, but I'd spare him.

    Great photos and great post! :)

    Ruth

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  6. BridgetMarch 15, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    I LOVE pink and green :) You pics make me smile

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  7. Oklahoma GrannyMarch 15, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    My daughter's two favorite colors are pink and green and I like them together quite a bit myself. Kind of reminds me of a lovely pink garden.

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  8. ParsleyMarch 15, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Pink and green are my favorite colors too. Both peaceful.

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  9. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Oh my goodness, I had forgotten all about not wearing pink and green together. Love the beautiful post. I look forward to you every morning.
    Love those petit fours.
    I think I might just pick me up some pink flower at WM as I do my dad and brothers shopping this morning.

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  10. misstheseaMarch 15, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    I love pink and green together! Especially hot pink and lime green. One of the children where I work has this beautiful jacket with the colors on it. It's love :)

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  11. SuzMarch 15, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    I've never really thought about this..but that rooom is looking so cozy
    I will have to be on the lookout for it
    thanks for adjusting my vision

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  12. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Love those colors, though I don't decorate with them.....or wear them for that matter! HA!

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  13. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Oh, I wore a uniform for 13 years of school so we never had the 'forbidden colors'. We just wanted any color! :D

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  14. Loui♥March 15, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Never have been a PINK person..
    preferred blues..
    and reds...
    and yellows..
    and bright whites..
    no mossy greens ..
    nor earthy browns...
    green was the color to..
    NEVER wear on Thursday..
    didn't bother me..
    I had no green anyway..
    but this post is soo pretty..
    and springy!!
    warm hugs, laughing smiles..
    Loui♥

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  15. KTWMarch 15, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful photos! Those earrings are to die for, too! :) I love pink and green together and always have. My childhood bedroom was pink and green for a time and I remember it fondly. :)

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  16. Ann MarieMarch 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    LOVE-LOVE these colors together!
    In fact.. probably my favorite color combo together! :)

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  17. Midsummer StitchesMarch 15, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Absolutely my favourite colours, sooo pretty, what a lovely post.

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  18. HelenMarch 15, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I have forever loved the pink and green color combination! It has been way too long since school days to remember if we had any of those 'forbidden' things ... most likely we did though. Most kids do.

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  19. Julie HarwardMarch 15, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    I love pink and green, used to have it in a nursery. Very sweet, love your pic's. :D

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  20. kimsound studiosMarch 15, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    I could kiss & hug the person who came up with the "shabby kitchen" for this photo. I like the combination of colors ~ and I must say "wow!" on the aged pinks and what looks like collective green glassware ~ my favorite :) My day is now brightened know someone else's kitchen has the same challenge ~

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  21. Angie @ thejunkranch March 15, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    My daughter's room is pink and green. Now that she's grown and gone, I find myself going in there to read or nap. Very peaceful colors mixed with white furniture.

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  22. Vær våkenMarch 15, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    I definitely like green and pink! My daughters bedroom is all green and pink! Beautiful images!!!

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  23. SharonMarch 15, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I have never been a pink or green person.
    I loved all of your photos with that color together.
    Have a happy St Pat's day.

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  24. KarenMarch 15, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Love'm!!

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  25. La MaisonMarch 15, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    What a lovely post, I like the colors pink and green.
    The picture with the leave and waterdrops, so beaytiful.
    Thank you for showing us,

    Hermine

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  26. ~*~ saskia ~*~March 15, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful post! Green en pink make such a great combination! I have some buckets in which I keep my flowers.... looking really awesome in those pretty colors! Have a wonderful week!

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  27. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    No I don't remember any days like that but I do remember being teased for something all the time!
    Don't you just love those two colors together. Love the mascara example and of course Hoops & Yoyo!

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  28. BernieMarch 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Two of my favorite colors...when I was in school no one wore red and yellow together or they were teased and called names and not all of them good.....:-) Hugs

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  29. TechnodollMarch 15, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I love a nice pink and lime green! Not for wearing, or for decorating (much)... but in flowers, or accessories, in food - ok candy, or watermelon! - oh, the possibilities!

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  30. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyMarch 15, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Hello Janean! I love pink and green....it's so relaxing and yet refreshing. Perfect for spring and summer. Love the pictures. I hope you have a wonderful day (Tuesday). Maura

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  31. BrendaMarch 15, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Pink is oohh-la-la LOVELY! I LOVE the shabby cabinet too...BEAUTIFUL!

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  32. JuneMarch 15, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Janean that first image has been a favorite of mine for years. I love pink and green and used to decorate with it a lot. I enjoy it so much everytime I stop by.
    hugs

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  33. Simple HomeMarch 15, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Yes, I do like pink and green, especially in the spring. Of course, it always looks wonderful in flowers.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  34. Lillian RobinsonMarch 15, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    I love pink and green. That bed is a dream! My bedroom and master bath are both green and pink. Unfortunately, Mr J won't let me go ultra feminine in the bedroom. He did let me go hog wild in the bath!

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  35. PrairiemaidMarch 15, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    My favorite colors are red, red, and red....but the pink and green look so fresh and springy! And the earrings are precious!

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  36. RitaMarch 15, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    I love pink and green together. In fact I have a blouse that is pink with green piping on it and I wear it with green pants.

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  37. marylin & poussyMarch 15, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    What a magnificent blog! Everything is wonderful you are lucky!
    Best regards of FRANCE

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  38. JenniferMarch 16, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Great colors and photos - your blog brings a smile to my day - just love it! Jennifer

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  39. SandyMarch 16, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Yes, I like pink and green. Your photos were beautiful to show off this wonderful color combination.

    Teacup Lane (Sandy)

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  40. Joy TiltonMarch 16, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I had totally forgot that! Now I love, love pink and green. So glad I grew up! haha
    joycee

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  41. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageMarch 16, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    LOVE this Pink & Green post! My very favorite colors in the whole wide world! I sound like I am in Jr. High! LOL! LOVE your blog to! Thanks for coming by to say hello!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  42. Bella's Rose CottageMarch 16, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    the pink and green are so pretty and fresh! The kitchen is so beautiiful & those little cakes are too sweet! Bella

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  43. AnonymousNovember 8, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    I love the colours and the pictures, especially the one with the bed. May be one day I'll make the same cosy things for my bed!! :)
    Hoops & Yoyo rock!

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