Oh Radiant Orchid…
You are such a pretty color with all your pink and purple hues
Whether it’s love you feel with this color
or you aren’t really sure
or definitely not so much
Pantone Radiant Orchid
is the color of the year for 2014.
or you aren’t really sure
or definitely not so much
Pantone Radiant Orchid
is the color of the year for 2014.
I love soft lavender and purple touches in accessories but
I don’t have too many incorporated into a room or design
and bright colors? Not so much.
and bright colors? Not so much.
So when the Lowes Creative Ideas challenge for March was to use
Radiant Orchid in a decor project I will admit…
it took me a little while to come up with a project I felt was a perfect way
that I could use this bolder than my usual style color
it took me a little while to come up with a project I felt was a perfect way
that I could use this bolder than my usual style color
So I thought about some of the ways that I love to use purples and pinks
which made me think of flowers
and table settings
and that led me to think of
chargers.
I thought maybe a pop of Radiant Orchid on a charger
paired with vintage white china
just might be perfect
paired with vintage white china
just might be perfect
So I picked up a can of Radiant Orchid in the paint department at Lowes
and got to work.
These chargers are plastic – the ones that you can find all.the.time at the thrift store
or the dollar store even. Perfect candidates for a makeover being that they are inexpensive
or the dollar store even. Perfect candidates for a makeover being that they are inexpensive
Since they were shiny plastic- they were scratched a bit with sandpaper
and then simply covered in a couple coats of paint
I love how the color was a near perfect match for the colors of the flowers
on the vintage china.
Even though it is not my usual style- I am loving how they turned out.
They are perfect for a spring table setting and are a simple way to incorporate
that bold and beautiful Radiant Orchid
What about you?
Are you loving Radiant Orchid
or not so much?
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Karen says
Beautiful color and gorgeous table setting. I think I may try this for a spring table.
Heaven's Walk says
Beautiful on your table with the vintage plates, Courtney! The shade is a little on the bright side for me, but I can certainly see it watered down a bit with some white and brown to create a duskier shade of orchid. 🙂
xoxo laurie
Courtney says
Yes, it is a little bold as is for us shabby loving girls- it would be pretty with some softening to it as well.
Faded Charm says
Surprisingly, I am really liking purples lately, myself and even started a board on Pinterest.. Beautiful table setting:-)
xoxo
Kathleen
The Burning Heart Diary says
I always thought lavender was pretty when showcased in the perfect way…like your table-scape. Gorg!
~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says
Love what you did with this lovely new color. Thanks for the tip to paint plastic chargers.
~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says
Love what you did with this lovely new color. Thanks for the tip to paint plastic chargers.
Courtney says
Thank you~ so many possibilities!!
Anonymous says
Okay Courtney–you got me!
I'll stop passing up those chargers!
Catherine
Courtney says
I know and they are so inexpensive and easy to change!
Rosemary and Thyme says
Think the chargers turned out beautiful. They complement the vintage plate perfectly. Anything you do is always stunning. I love the idea of painting the chargers. I am definitely using this idea.
Janet
Sandy says
I'm not a fan of Pantone's color of the year radiant orchid. Your photography makes the color look more like purple rather than a mauve shade (which I'm not fond of) I have to say that your project looks great, especially for spring. It looks marvelous paired with your delicate vintage dishes and silver. Well done!
Courtney says
Thank you!! This color definitely looks different in different lights- and I think the red of the charger behind it might play a part also.
Sandy says
It's I it's a tricky color but you've made it work perfectly!
Decor To Adore says
Our French themed bedroom has touches of this color in toile and check. I love it!
Stacy's Shabby Shoppe says
The color is abit bright for me, but I appreciate different colors and how they can work within a different palette. I love what you did with it! It looks beautiful!
kathy says
I love it in these plates! Eclecticallydesigned.com
BarbaraAnn says
I painted a silver tray from the thrift store this great new color. Added vintage white touches and painted the center with chalkboard paint. It is listed in my Etsy shop. Great pop of color for spring!
Kim -today's creative blog says
Turned out amazing!