Saturday, April 17, 2010

Chartreuse....mmmmm?

When I was little chartreuse and black was all the rage in decor. My parents had chartreuse lamps with black and gold fleck barrel shades and blonde furniture! Though I'm not a HUGE fan of it, it's color is indicative of Spring....and I like it in my garden in the form of a sweet potato vine, for example. In some of these photos I'm paring it with black, which can hold its own against chartreuse. Would you use this color in your garden and/or outdoor room? Photos: Chartreuse roses; Modern Chair; Polka Dot dish would pair well with the plaid dish and coffee mug in an outdoor room; Earrings - online; Chartreuse and black French-inspired fabric; Chartreuse Gate and....I tried to tell her this is what happens when you get in the pool with too much chlorine!
 
 


















45 comments:

  1. JojoApril 17, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    I hate green but doesn't the color just shout "Spring?" For my spring tablescape I have used some chartreuse plates that are in the shape of a flower and I actually love them in spite of the fact that they are green! I love the earrings you have pictured.

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  2. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    Ah I love the roses never saw any that color.Love the plates, lol@trool I remember those.I have a summer top thats those high waisted ones, its chartreuse and white.Yes I think I would love this color outdoor on a deck.

    Enjoy the day!

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  3. cindyApril 17, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    i love that color. amazingly, i goes well with so many different color palates....

    love the troll... :)

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  4. SusanApril 17, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    LOVE the Chartreuse roses! My blonde daughter's hair actually DID turn that color from the pool water one summer! NOT SO PRETTY! The troll however, can really pull it off! And I'd love to see what's behind the chartreuse gate!
    Blessings!

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  5. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlApril 17, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    Janean,
    That gate is to die for and the troll... Yes, I had a whole collection of them, as a child. Their hair was always lime green, hot pink, etc. Have a good one, my friend.
    Robin

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  6. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlApril 17, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    Janean,
    That gate is to die for and the troll... Yes, I had a whole collection of them, as a child. Their hair was always lime green, hot pink, etc. Have a good one, my friend.
    Robin

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  7. Becky GarrisonApril 17, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    You know, I'm loving it! Yesterday my aunt and I went to a local monthly antique market and we saw a couple of cabinets - I guess you would call them a sideboard and a china cabinet that had gorgeous natural wood tops and accents, but the bodies were a bit deeper version of this, antiqued with a bit of color to match the wood tops. They were GORGEOUS! The neat thing is that it appeared they were mostly made from older, or maybe recycled lumber. They were just perfect!

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  8. DebApril 17, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    I love it...love the polka dots...great colors...

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  9. DoloresApril 17, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    Good morning!!
    Chartreuse has never been one of my favorite colors, but you have found some very interesting chartreuse pictures. I can't believe that I like the gate, but I do! However, the gate would probably look good any color.
    Have a great weekend!

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  10. Melissa PriceApril 17, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I do like pops of color against a natural color pallette. Chartreuse is a great color in the spring. I too, adore sweet potato vine. That chair in your photos is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing. : ) Melissa

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  11. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Janean,

    Those roses are beautiful. Not my first choice in colors but I would use it to accent / accessorize with. I had a troll collection!

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Deborah

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundApril 17, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Love that gate, and how did you get that photo of me in the morning?
    Have a great weekend!
    Debra

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  13. DonnaApril 17, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Hahahaha, you got me AGAIN with the troll! The last picture always makes me laugh!

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  14. PondsideApril 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I do like that chartreuse gate - but otherwise it's a colour I don't think I'd like indoors. I enjoy your colourful posts very much though!

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  15. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeApril 17, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Love the whimsy in the wallpaper with the chartreuse parrots. It's good to see something from our history in a positive light. Of course I adore roses no matter the color.

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  16. JulieApril 17, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Oh I do love that combination. Again for adding pops not necessarily an entire room of walls, but it just brightens and accents so well to bring cheer and contrast. Love your photos.... have yourself a great and awesome weekend. Hope you have sunshine outside.
    Hugs.

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  17. Lillian RobinsonApril 17, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I love green, but I'm more of a sage person. My bf loves contemporary, and her computer room is a chartreuse. It is awesome as a wall color!

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  18. MarlaApril 17, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    I actually love this color. I also like saying "Chartreuse". Makes me think I can speak French. :-)

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  19. KerrieApril 17, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Love Chartreuse! I have accented my Master Bath with in in flower arrangement, woven basket and more. Have a great weekend!

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  20. kimsound studiosApril 17, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I really like the chair! And, it's a color I could use. The ol'green hair days ~ I don't miss'em :)

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  21. It's meApril 17, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    That roses are wonderful !!! my dear Janean.....glad to be here...............have a nice weekend hugs from me............Ria

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  22. BarbApril 17, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    I love chartreuse - my wedding colors were chartreuse and yellow! What pretty pictures today - I just love your blog!

    Barb

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  23. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioApril 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Paired with black, a very pretty color. I wouldn't decorate with it...well maybe for the patio. But I sure would wear it. LOL, the green hair...my blonde granddaughters deal with that every summer.

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  24. KarenApril 17, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I would definitely use the mugs. Oh and I had a troll like that as a kid. Whew, what a long time ago!

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  25. LorrieApril 17, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    You're right, chartreuse does say spring! I would use a little of it to give a fresh touch to my decor.

    Is that chair covered in Amy Butler fabric? The roses are gorgeous, too.

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  26. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I love chartreuse and when paired with black or white it can look dramatic or soft and romantic.

    Love the little troll doll at the end.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  27. Amanda LeeApril 17, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    I absolutely LOVE chartreuse, but I know it's not for everyone! It can definitely overwhelm when used incorrectly, but when used in correct combination with other colors, it's fantastic. I really like it paired with a very dark brown, and with pops of pink, but there area million great ways to use it. I usually start with the mantra "elephants are gray,and canaries are yellow" when choosing color combos, then throw the rule out if I don't think it fits the client's style.

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  28. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...April 17, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    I on the other hand LOVE that color.
    Actually have some tops that color that are killer under a black vest!
    the troll = highschool!
    Happy weekend,
    xoxo~Kathy @
    SWeet Up-North Mornings...

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  29. BernieApril 17, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    No sweetie I am not a big fan but I did really like the plaid plate.
    ..........:-) Hugs

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  30. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 17, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    I love decorating with lime green or a pale green in Florida! I'm not sure I really know what chartreuse is...maybe brighter? heehee! ♥

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  31. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyApril 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Hello Janean! I love this green...probably because green is my favorite color. I don't have anything other than a couple of candles that are chartreuse but they certainly bring the spring color indoors. I love the earrings! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday....Maura

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  32. SuzApril 17, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Loved the gate...and the black and white polka dots...

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  33. TechnodollApril 17, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I think that chair belongs to the troll. Seriously.

    The dishes belong to me!

    well... in my dreams :-D

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  34. Simple HomeApril 17, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Well, it's kind of like "light" lime green, isn't it? I love the color with turquoise, in those earrings. That little troll doll brings back memories too.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  35. FrenchGardenHouseApril 17, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    I love that color. Just a little jolt of it. But those gates?! oh my!

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  36. Draffin BearsApril 17, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Hi Janean,

    I love green and the chartreuse roses and the garden gate are gorgeous.

    Hope that you are enjoying your weekend

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. Pam AriesApril 18, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    I am lovig your chartreuse post! I love that color...I do. When I was a teen way back ...I remember that green and pink were not supposed t og otogether! Wow..who knew then..haha!

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  38. Debby@Just BreatheApril 18, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    It's really beautiful in the examples you showed to us. I use to have a troll like that! I have some tops that color, I just thought they were lime green.

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  39. LynnApril 18, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Wow! I forgot about trolls. Yup had one just like that with the chartreuse hair. Chartreuse was my favorite color at one point in my childhood. Think I just loved the name, not so much the actual color.
    Lynn

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  40. Sara's Sweet SurpriseApril 18, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Janean~ Thank you for strolling in for a visit and especially for your lovely comment.
    Green is certainly not the green of my childhood. Chartreuse with the black lends a more modern look. I like seeing colors paired together that you wouldn't normally think of blending together. The outcome is always a pleasant surprise.
    I have a (new) fondness for Celadon green in a soft shade. I hope we see more colors in a new light.

    Sweet wishes,
    Sara

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  41. AndreaApril 19, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Love those earrings!! Do you know where they are available from?

    Thanks!

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  42. SarahMay 1, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Janean, this is one of my favorite colors for summer in recent years. I've several things in my wardrobe that are this color. Love the word chartreuse and put it with turquoise makes it all the more appealing to me. LOL

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  43. AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 4:55 AM

    Nothing is more eye popping than light green paired with a dark velvety purple in the garden! It's a beautiful combo!There are some beautiful green hostas out there that are so easy to grow, plant a beautiful trailing deep purple clementis next to one and you will get complimented for years to come! I love your site, its so inviting!

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  44. MonikaJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Can you tell me where this chair is from? I LOVE it! Who sells it?

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  45. JaneanJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Monika, the chair came from Urban Outfitters. It may not be available any longer, but they have a few others in this color! Hope you find what you're looking for. :)

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I am so excited you are leaving a sweet comment! Thank you. ~Janean~