Monday, June 25, 2012

A little orange obsession

So, I have a new obsession.  Well, it isn't really a "new" obsession, but rather a newly obsessed about obsession that I already liked, but maybe didn't really consciously know I liked...  ORANGE!

I love orange.

Now, I've always loved orange.

Oranges, orange juice, Tang, tangerines, tangelos, blood oranges, orange-flavored popsicles, lollipops, Starbursts, Skittles, tic-tacs, etc.

I love the taste of orange.

When I reached the age where I could legally consume alcohol, one of my favorite drinks became the Mimosa.  I mean, there can't be anything better than bubbles and oranges!  Seriously - so yum.

Aside from my food-based obsession with oranges, I always kind of somewhat liked the color orange, but for some reason never brought orange into my life with clothing, shoes, or decorating.  Now, however, I seem to be drawn to all things orange.

I recently went shopping with an amazing stylist at Nordstrom, and she talked me into getting a pretty bright orange cardigan.  I was a little skeptical of it to begin with, but very quickly fell in love with it.  And, I find that it is surprisingly versatile too!

Everywhere I look, I see orange!

Love these adorable orange birdie tea-light holders.  $7.95 at CB2

These orange metal stacking paper trays are just the right pop of color for an office.  $12.99 each at Container Store.
Love these orange trays.  16"x16" square.  $39.95 at CB2
These little laquered boxes are so cute to store any number of things (large or small) in.  Prices range from $6.99 to $17.99 each at the Container Store.

This zig zag rug is adorable.  Available in several colors.  Prices range from $49 to $199 at Urban Outfitters.

I love animal things.  And, now I love orange animal things.  Like this goldfish pillow.  So cute.  West Elm.  On sale right now for $24.99

This rug is also super cute.  The pattern is a little more subtle than the zig zags, but still a fun addition to any room.  Love layering textures and patterns!  West Elm.  $49 to $699 depending on size.

If you are into stripes, check this little orange cutie out.  West Elm also, $19 to $299 depending on size.

Need a little side table or spare seating? How about this little orange stunner?  West Elm.  $129. 


Want some orange that you can wear?  I know I do.


Alice+Olivia flats.
On sale now at Nordstrom
$96.90
 A super cute embroidered dress.
$198
Love this sequin tank top.
J.Crew
$325

  I have this tank in Aqua, and am about to order in Orange.
$48









The possibilities with orange are endless - there are so many shades and textures, there is something orange for everyone!

What orange tickles your fancy?

Until next time, bask in the loveliness of orange.

Mazatlan, Mexico November 2006