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Springtime Delight: Brights + White


It's only February and there's still a good couple months of winter left here in Iowa - or more, since snow in April and May is outlandish but not rare. After getting another 3 inches of the white fluffy stuff last night and enduring a 30-minute, fish-tailing commute (as opposed to my typical 7-minute drive), I can officially say that I'm over winter. Over it, over it, over it. 


So to preoccupy myself from the bleak blizzard conditions outside my window, I sought springtime on Pinterest. And here are the inspiring white plus bright pairings that I found. Like the lovely little window vignette above, featuring antique boxes and books with small pink, teal, and blue pots. (via: Studio Sjoesjoe) 


This velvet fainting couch in all its coral glory pairs perfectly with sky blue and tiny details like stiletto decals, floral boxes, and a cute giraffe. (via: Refinery29)


The lattice, flower-adorned headboard brings the garden indoors in this simple, but sweet bedroom. The bow pillow, vast splash of turquoise, owl lamp, and antique books are delightful touches. (via: ModCloth)


I pine for the days when bright, warm sunlight floods into my apartment like this. I love the pairing up of turquoise and olive green on this little sliver of wall. And the rainbow of books, too! (via: Design*Sponge)


In a sea of muted seafoamy blue, beige, and white, a mustard-hued dresser steals the show. What a ray of sunshine! (via: Design*Sponge)


Lovely coral, sunny yellow, and a hint of minty green come together in this dining nook to create a lovely, ladylike space. (via: Design*Sponge)

Which of these springy rooms are you ready to move into?


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