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Be Colorful Coastal
A Midwesterner relocating to Florida but always surrounded by rooms of color
A color evangelist creating rooms of color one project at a time.
Interests: time with friends and family, painting, blogging, decorating, and making something fabulous out of the discarded and ignored.
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Thanks, Marty. Coming from you, that is quite a compliment.
Toggle Commented 7 days ago on Modern Tropical Bedroom at Be Colorful Coastal
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Modern Tropical Bedroom
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Why don't I like the phrase tropical design? Maybe because it conjures up images of dark and heavily carved wood furniture and too many palm leaves. What I'm hoping to pull together instead is an updated take on a timeless look. Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Be Colorful Coastal
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Twenty Years Of Updates Series - The Library
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Don't miss the latest installment of the Twenty Years Of Updates Series on Be Colorful Coastal. Here is a sneak peek. You can see the rest of the post by clicking here. Follow me on Facebook Instagram or Bloglovin' Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2019 at Becolorful
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Twenty Years Of Updates Series - The Library
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Please follow me as I link up this library post with other inspiring contributors @ The Dedicated House and A Stroll Thru Life. Check out these earlier posts of The Twenty-Year Update Series here on Be Colorful Coastal Twenty Years Of Updates - The Living Room Twenty Years Of Updates... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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I'm glad you think so because I did it. I am anxious to post about it but still waiting on the hardware. Thanks for visiting Be Colorful Coastal. I hope you will stop by again soon. Pamela
Toggle Commented Apr 3, 2019 on To Paint Or Not To Paint at Be Colorful Coastal
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New Post On Be Colorful Coastal - Latest Loves March 2019 Edition
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Becolorful has evolved into Be Colorful Coastal. See the latest post of Latest Loves- The March 2019 Edition by clicking here. Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2019 at Becolorful
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Latest Loves March 2019
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This inviting restaurant is my latest favorite place to enjoy a relaxing lunch in Naples, Florida. Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Laura I can imagine it does look gorgeous. Black makes such a statement and it would be unexpected which is, I think, part of the appeal. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Sent from my iPhone
Toggle Commented Mar 28, 2019 on To Paint Or Not To Paint at Be Colorful Coastal
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Thank you Beverly. It will be bittersweet to move on but we are looking forward to our next chapter. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Pamela Sent from my iPad
Toggle Commented Mar 26, 2019 on Twenty Years Of Updates Series - Part 1 at Be Colorful Coastal
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There's A New Post On Be Colorful Coastal - A Painting Dilemma
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There is a new post on Be Colorful Coastal. So you've decided to paint the interior side of your entry door in a contrasting color. It looks amazing! But now, what color do you paint the trim? Do you match... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2019 at Becolorful
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To Paint Or Not To Paint
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Our entry consists of a single door with sidelights and the sidelights are not wide. So, the conundrum is will painting the surrounding trim dark, like the door make the door look more substantial or will it just look over powering and odd? Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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There is A New Post At Be Colorful Coastal- The Century Old Living Room
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To see the rest of this post, please click here. To be sure you don't miss any future posts, sign up for email updates on the Be Colorful Coastal blog by entering your email in the right-hand column sign up... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2019 at Becolorful
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Twenty Years Of Updates Series: The Living Room
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I hope you will follow along here at Be Colorful Coastal as I take you through the finished looks of twenty-years worth of updates on this century-old home of ours Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Twenty Years Of Updates Series - Part 1
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The Entry Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Top Color Choices For A Craftsman Door
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I've had a raincoat yellow front door on our big, old family home for the past ten years and although I love it, I am ready to try something new on this Craftsman style front door. I'm all about bold colors but sometimes I like subdued shades too. Continue reading
Posted Mar 9, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Latest Loves February 2019
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It's just so great having cool friends that introduce me to products and ideas that I didn't even know existed ( insert smiley face) This roll-up grate/mat idea is so smart and functional I had to order one for our kitchen. Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Modern Mediterranean Doorways That Take Your Breath Away
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As I began my searching for Mediterranean front doors I found a lot of heavy or very ornate doors that didn't fit my vision. I tweaked my search a bit more and discovered some of these jaw-droppingly gorgeous entry doors. Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Thank you, Jessica. It is always fun to hear confirmation that we are heading in the right design direction. So glad you stopped by Be Colorful Coastal. Sent from my iPhone
Toggle Commented Feb 19, 2019 on Five Star Outdoor Grill Area at Be Colorful Coastal
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Five Star Outdoor Grill Area
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We wanted low maintenance surfaces for this project and so I chose a matte finish granite, called New Caldonia, for our outdoor kitchen countertops. The best thing about this leather finish is that it doesn't show spots, fingerprints, or dust. LOVE. THEM. Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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An Inexpensive And Welcoming Touch For Overnight Guests
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hair dryer bag Zazzle Custom Ribbon * disclosure. This post contains an affiliate link. Clicking on this link does not result in any cost to you. Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Four Lighting Suggestions For Your Best Bedroom Ever
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Bedroom lighting is a design element that is frequently overlooked. A contractor might add a ceiling light or a lighted ceiling fan and call it done. It happens a lot, but there are some great options out there for ambient lighting that will help you create your best bedroom. Continue reading
Posted Feb 5, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Latest Loves - January 2019
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Like a lot of you, I jumped on the Marie Kondo bandwagon. That got me to wondering what brings me joy currently? I came up with a list of fun products and websites that I wanted to share with you, the readers @ Be Colorful Coastal. Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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Thanks Marty for swinging by and taking the time to comment. I feel like you of all people understand this process. I have throughly enjoyed watching you take you newest house and make it into such a welcoming and beautiful home. Stay warm,] Pamela
Toggle Commented Jan 28, 2019 on Checking In With Our Downsizing Remodel at Be Colorful Coastal
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Checking In With Our Downsizing Remodel
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Before we knew it we were moving walls and gutting this thirty-year-old house down to the studs...we opted to eliminate the dining room and relocate these stairs to the center of the house. Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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An Oasis Room In Blue and Coral
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I never thought of myself as a blue person but from this room's soft blue walls to the oversized bay window and plantation shutters to the cozy casual feel, this room is my happy place and a retreat. Continue reading
Posted Jan 18, 2019 at Be Colorful Coastal
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