Yay for Yellow

It's so interesting to realize that as we focus on something, we sometimes start seeing more of it. Since the yellow post on Monday, I saw girls wearing interesting yellow shoes, plants with brilliant yellow flowers, a sweet elderly lady with a big yellow flower on her hat, and tons of yellowish purses at the mall. In what universe they were before last week, I don't know. Glad they magically appeared in my world.

I want to end this busy and fun work week with a touch of sunshine. I'm granting myself the wish for a tiny bit more yellow before we move on to something else. Aren't these pretty?:

Not a fan of wallpaper, but this seems the perfect place 

to have breakfast with friends
on a Sunday morning. Pass the maple syrup...

Adore the Chippendale-style mirror in the background:

                       

I just want to play house and have make-believe tea with friends 

(but real cookies) when I look at these...

Love the assortment of yellow porcelain vases 

on this dark wood dresser:

Can you believe these are made off fabric remnants? 

What a cool idea..

                                   

Don't know about the walls, but I am totally loving the yellow tub.

The accents around the yellow door are actual seashells, yes..amazing.

This has to be one of my favorite color combinations to WEAR.

Imagine...a black skirt, a yellow sweater and a turquoise 

summer shawl.  Neat. I love the elegance of black and yellow.

Look at the effect obtained from choosing one of the 

background colors in a much bolder shade:

Thanks, lovely yellow, for your sunny disposition.

May your weekend be full of sunshine and happiness. Viva el color amarillo, chicas! (for my Spanish friends).

Love and hugs,

CREDITS: dinning with white cabinet; dinning with sunflowers; chippendale-style mirror; dishware set; chair; sunflower plate; patterned sheets; yellow porcelain vases; breakfast nook; striped curtains; daisy frames; small pictures; bathtub; door frame; yellow and turquoise; secretary; tangerine pictures; yellow and black.

Here comes the sun

It looks like a few of us in the blog universe are in love with yellow this week. How can we not be? Even if yellow isn't your favorite color, you can't deny that it evokes sentiments of sunshine and warmth.
These beautiful tulips I got this past weekend are my inspiration for this week's posts:

  Aren't they pretty?

So let's get started with happy yellow week.
How about this fab yellow print? 

I love that it covers the wall almost completely.
A very unique focal point:

      I love the golden yellow on these walls and how they cast 

a shade of warmth and sophistication:

I don't know if I would be brave enough to paint 

my walls dandelion yellow, would you? 

The white trim offers a soothing contrast:

I've got to admit I want this chair, yes I do:

And wouldn't mind whipping up a nice meal in this
French-inspired yellow kitchen:

Love this Victorian-style chest:

and wouldn't mind sleeping here, gotta love the bed skirt:

The Psychology of yellow:
1. described as cheery and warm
2. most fatiguing to the eye due to the high amount of light that is reflected
3. can increase the metabolism. Seriously. There are studies to prove this theory.
Want to feel more active? Paint your room yellow if you can handle it
4. most attention-getting color so it is perfect to be used in small amounts for focal points

More yellow tomorrow.
Have a fun Tuesday, dear Lovelies! Thanks for stopping by!

CREDITS: big yellow wall print; staircase; chair; pillow; French-inspired kitchen; Victorian chest; bed skirt.