Color Obsession: Brown = The New Black?

This spring's color palette is bright with oranges, yellows and pinks, but I'm gravitating to all shades of brown.  Perhaps 'the new black', it works well with every color in a softer sort of way.   The color itself symbolizes wholesomeness, stability and approachability.  Who couldn't use a little or a lot of that?!  Presently, I know I could...

 Take a look at some of my favorite "brown" finds:

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Room Inspiration: Florence Broadhurst Wallpaper

Last month, Elle Decor featured an article on Florence Broadhurst.   She was an Australian designer that created vivid patterns for wallpapers and fabrics in the 60's and 70's.  Her unique color palettes and flamboyant designs have made her work timeless and memorable.  I fell in love with her peacock feather wallpaper.  Take a look at how a room comes together around it:

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Window Shopping: Bergdorf Goodman

Whenever I'm in NYC, a must-do is to check out Bergdorf Goodman's window displays.  During this past visit, oranges and pinks dominated their grandiose displays.  Take a look at a few of my favorites:

See last spring's window shopping trip by clicking here and here.

Pillow Obsession: 7 Black and White Pillows

Black and white pillows provide a great way of adding contrast to a space.  Whether on a sofa or a chair, these color opposites add depth to both bright and neutral palette rooms.  Take a look at 7 of my favorites:

Click here to see interesting spaces that utilize black and white pillows.

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A Reader Inspired Post: Painted Antlers

Shortly after receiving a photo of a deer antler from a reader who found one while taking a winter's beach walk, I stumbled upon these painted antlers on the internet.  Artist Cassandra Smith uses metallic and flat acrylic paints to express herself on these natural animal adornments.  I have to admit that I do love them.  They mesh the boundaries between what's natural and what's clearly not.  I'm curious what our reader friend will say about them...

So what would you do?  Go the natural route or opt for bold and showy?!