Monday Musings: Obsessed with Orange

Last Monday I posted a photo of my gorgeous surprise orange daylilies that I saw bloom for the first time since we moved into this house almost 3 years ago. All week I have been thinking about how happy the color orange makes me feel, and I have been seeking it out everywhere I look.

I can't deny that looking at anything in this vibrant bright and juicy hue instills a warm comfortable feeling, like my whole body is smiling! I have created a collection from Etsy of lovely items that represent this glorious color, this essence of sunshine!

I hope you'll enjoy this collection and experience that same radiant glowing feeling that will carry you through the week. Happy Monday!

Kumquat Tangerine Juice Vegan Olive Oil Soap by TheOriginalSoapStand on Etsy

Citrus Orange letterpress linocut print by thebigharumph on Etsy

Orange Dahlia Autumn Flower fine art photo print by PhotosByChipperfield on Etsy

Tangerine orange leather clutch handbag by MOSAIKO on Etsy

Tangerine Orange Autumn Leaves Earrings made from recycled paper by Jezebellamina on Etsy

Orange ombre braided rug by greenatheartrugs on Etsy

Amigurumi orange plush crochet heart wedding cake toppers by AllSoCute on Etsy

Orange amigurumi crochet octopus by leludallas on etsy

Alphonse the orange and white striped plush cat by Applekinzz on Etsy

Neon Orange Tangerine Spring Infinity Scarf by ForgottenCotton on Etsy

Backyard Flower Mystery Solved: Glorious Orange Daylilies!

Though we've lived in this house for nearly 3 years, I have never before seen these lovelies bloom.

Imagine my happiness to arrive home from vacation and see them in full flower for the first time! They were so breathtaking and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect flower to surprise me; I'm so in love with orange it hurts!

I have always wondered what they were. Seeing them with several buds last summer and watching them wither from the heat and die before blooming (despite my feeble sporadic attempts at watering them) was such a disappointment. Not knowing what they were meant not being sure how to take care of them, and it is such a thrill for me to finally see a burst of life in the otherwise sad and neglected 'garden'. Now I know they loved all the rain we got in May and June, and though I don't expect we'll be so lucky next year, I will be prepared to quench their thirst a little bit more with the hose.

I believe they are orange daylilies, but please correct me if I'm wrong; I am by no means a horticultural expert, and I am basing this assertion solely from comparing this photo to others on google. So, just throwing that out there...

Orange flowers are said to evoke enthusiasm and energy and convey confidence,  and these glorious Daylilies are no exception. A symbol of motherly love, the Daylily adds a beautifully vibrant shade and radiates warmth throughout the garden. 

Just looking at this picture I feel happiness and energy, warmth and vitality. I think it's fair to say that's how the color orange makes me feel in general, and I thought I'd share in the hopes that it might make  you feel that way too!

Crushing on Orange Part 2: Tangerine and Gold Styleboard (inspired by Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year)

Here's another styleboard I made to fuel my obsession with Tangerine.  I'm just crazy about orange and am having so much fun adding items to my shop which go along with this gorgeously juicy hue that Pantone named Color of the Year for 2012!

While I do have a few fabulous pieces of orange jewelry that are right on trend for Spring/Summer 2012, I also know that it's nice to spend your fashion budget on accessories that will transcend both seasonal and color trends that we all know can be out just as quickly as they became in. I'm obviously much more willing to spend a little bit more money on the things that I know I'll get a lot of wear out of!

In fact, I know my customers must feel the same way, because these types of everyday fashion basics are my bestsellers! I've incorporated my Signature Large Gold Wire Hoop Earrings and my Gold Wire Stack Bangles into the trendboard below.

Sorry, images on the photo aren't clickable, but there is a list of links to each item after this styleboard. Enjoy!

TANGERINE AND GOLD! Gold is a fabulous accessory to the bright tangerine orange that is sweeping the trends right now

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The Basics:

H&M soft jersey drape-neck top in orange (£7.99, hm.com)
Current/Elliot faded distressed skinny jeans ($208, farfetch.com)

Accessorize!

1. Prism New York matte metal sunglasses in rose gold ($380, openingceremony.us)
2. Small Gold Heart Pendant Necklace ($38, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
3. Xena Belt, brown leather ($24.99, modcloth.com)
4. Creative Nail Design lacquer in Electric Orange (Amazon.com)
5. Guerlain L'Or Radiance Concentrate with Pure gold Make-Up Base (Amazon.com)
6. Jimmy Choo Cayla Glitter Fabric Clutch ($1,150, mytheresa.com)
7. Two Lips Helen Bootie in Orange ($69.95, DSW.com)
8. Benefit Cosmetics 24K Sexy Gold lip gloss (sephora.com) 
9. Gold Wire Bangles, set of 3 ($54, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
10. Signature Large Gold Wire Hoops, 14k gold fill ($38, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)

Take a look at Crushing on Orange Part 1 to see 8 fabulous ways to accessorize an everyday outfit with Tangerine!

Crushing on Orange part 1: Tangerine Burst Styleboard (inspired by Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year)

I've been crushing on orange since I saw Krya Sedgwick and Katey Sagal in their beautiful bright citrusy gowns at the Golden Globes last year.  So, needless to say, I was a totally juiced to hear Pantone announce "Tangerine Tango" as the 2012 Color of the Year!

I put together a couple of styleboards representing my interpretations of how to incoporate this hot juicy color into a normal everyday look, including a few of my styles which were inspired by these gorgeous glowing ladies' looks!

Sorry, images on the photo aren't clickable, but there is a list of links to each item after this styleboard. Enjoy!

TANGERINE BURST! Eight fabulous options for that perfect Tangerine Orange pop color to accessorize a basic everyday outfit! 

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Disclaimer: It is my personal and humble opinion (- and by 'humble', I mean, 'expert' - ) that you would really only want to choose one or two of these accessories...and not so much all of them. ~We don't want you looking like Florida exploded or anything.~

The basics:

Fresh Laundry White Racerback V-Neck Tank (£69, the-dressingroom.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Womens' Blue Denim Skinny Jeans (£140, vanmildert.com)

Accessorize with Orange:

1. Julyanna's Chunky Orange Oval Stone Necklace ($49.95, fantasyjewelrybox.com)
2. Stella McCartney Skinny Belt ($230, farfetch.com)
3. Single Spike Ring in Peach ($18, topshop.com)
4. Stella McCartney Falabella faux leather shoulder bag ($1,175, net-a-porter.com)
5. Jeffrey Campbell Leather Zup Wedges ($108, ssense.com)
6. Tangerine Tango Orange Beaded Leather Bracelet ($36, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
7. Tangerine Indian Summer Chandelier Earrings ($102, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
8. Jennie Heart Shades in Tangerine ($18, shopcalico.com)

Hey! Check out Crushing on Orange part 2 to see my Tangerine & Gold styleboard!

Inspiration:

Pantone Color of the Year 2012:
Tangerine Tango color swatch

Kyra Sedgwick and Katey Sagal in beautiful tangerine
shades and gold accessories (Golden Globes 2011)