Sarah Hearts

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying your day! We are in Miami and going to have a picnic with my parents tonight and watch a fireworks show. I just made cheesecakes in jars to bring with us. I will share photos of the picnic with you late this week.

I love the photo above and I think nothing is more patriotic than an American flag and a horse. The color palette above is a more rustic version of the saturated colors you normally see on the 4th. The colors look a little worn and faded and I think they would be perfect for an outdoor party.

Photo by Raanai. Color palette by me.

I love blush. It’s my makeup staple. For some ladies the can’t do without mascara or their “signature” lip color. My makeup necessity is blush. I feel naked without. When I was creating today’s color palette I thought of two things: blush and summer. I thought about blush because it’s part of my daily routine and summer has been on my mind because it’s been so hot here in Florida. I feel this photo by MayaLee captures both those things. I love how summer lends itself to heavily saturated hues inspired by nature. The blues with a hint of green in them pair perfectly with blush and a bright saturated strawberry. Now I want to paint my nail the pool blue color and wear strawberry lipstick.

Photo by MayaLee. Color palette by me.

I created this wedding board for my friend Ellie. She’s sweet and spunky and loves pink and black. She’s been ring shopping with her beau, so the big question is coming soon! I’m so excited for her and I can’t wait to help her plan her big day. I feel like pink and black can be done so many ways. In the board above, I’m picturing this color palette used with a DIY, craft touch. Happy Wedding Wednesday!

1. Tiered Tulip Gown via BHLDN.
2.  Patterned cupcake liners via Wedding by Color.
3. Pink and zebra felt boutonniere via Etsy.
4. Kate Spade dreamer pumps in fuschia via Zappos.
5. Love banner via Etsy. (the hearts are pink glitter!)
6. Pink and black paper straws via Etsy.

This retro color palette would be perfect for a living room. I usually see red and black paired with ivory hues in living space. I think if the ivory hues were swapped with a camel color palette would be a little usual and more modern. Where would you use this palette?

Photo by Julia Davila; color palette by me.

I find so much color inspiration in nature, especially flowers. It’s amazing to me that so many brilliant, saturated colors occur in nature. This palette would be adorable in a little girls room or for a birthday party. Even though the bright hues may seem a little juvenile, I think it would look stunning for a fun, yet grown up shabby chic look.

Photo by Hello Sandwich. Color palette by me.

Happy Memorial day! I hope those of you that have the day off are relaxing in the company of friends and family.

I find today’s color palette to be surprisingly unusual and charming. I haven’t seen this combination of colors used before and I think it would be lovely in a kitchen or dining room. Or perhaps a sunroom? How would you use it?

Photo by Hello Sandwich. Color palette by me.

I’m loving deeply saturated hues. It makes me think of the summer time and dining outside. This color palette motivates me to have a dinner party outside and make a yellow, turquoise and red flag bunting.

Photo by Julia Davila, color palette by me.

I love this color palette. It’s a more modern interpretation of a classical look. I instantly thought of ballet costumes. I think it would be perfect for a simple garden wedding, or for a bedroom. How would you use it?

Photo by One Love Photo. Color palette by me.

I’ve been loving this color palette lately. There’s something about brown and light blue that always looks oh so good. And adding gold to the mix brightens it up perfectly for spring.

Image by The Schultzes.

Image by The Schultzes.