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Monday, 18 March 2013

And It Was All Yellow





Do you ever find that however much you dislike a colour, every now and again it comes into fashion, and, even though you aren't necessarily one to follow the latest trends, you find yourself looking at that colour in a whole different light? Yellow has never been a colour I would choose to have around. Having red hair, I was always told it would make me look sallow. I found it too bright, too brash, too 'let's all be happy happy happy!'


At the moment I can't get enough of the stuff! Whether it's because I associate it with the retro looks of the 1970's, or whether I'm seeing it used in new and interesting contexts, such as Mollie Makes, or perhaps it's my brain's way of crying out for spring after such a long and dark winter... I'm finding that I include it more and more in my accessories, button-making and photography. 





And yes, I've decided I can wear yellow after all! 








Are you a mellow yellow fan? 







PS: My giveaway ends tomorrow - you could win any two items of your choice from my Etsy shop!
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22 comments:

  1. Unknown18 March 2013 at 07:18

    How lovely and cheery - Yellow always makes me smile! I must pull out my yellow polka dot and add some to the LilVintageMakes range!
    Maxine xx
    http://lilvintagemakes.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. thriftwood18 March 2013 at 09:20

    Your post is just 'popping' with sunshine Anna!

    Love Claire xxx

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  3. Vintage Sheet Addict18 March 2013 at 10:32

    At this very moment I was thinking yellow, then this popped up! Thanks! :) x

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  4. Unknown18 March 2013 at 11:04

    Lovely! I don't wear yellow much (I think it can be tricky for blondes too) but I always enjoy it in decor and nature alike!

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  5. Crafted by Carly18 March 2013 at 12:33

    I'm LOVING yellow at the moment!!! Especially with grey!
    I bought some yellow and white spotty fabric at the weekend - I'm going to have a go at making a dress with it. Exciting!
    Carly
    x

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  6. PearlyPea18 March 2013 at 13:16

    My dad is a digger driver, so I always winced at the colour yellow. Probably as a result of over exposure to it as a child and the horrible shade the kitchen was painted! Lately I have found myself being drawn to it, and even liking it, which I honestly never thought I would! Especially a mustardy shade. I also have a real thing for plum/burgandy type purples at the moment, which I previously would have avoided at all costs!

    I am also quite liking little zings of neon pink and yellow, when paired with a pale bluey grey. But that is my little secret :o)

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  7. Anonymous18 March 2013 at 13:59

    Yellow such a pretty happy colour, but alas it does not suit my complexion either, It really does make me look sallow..but I make up for it in other ways too
    Thea x

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  8. Anonymous18 March 2013 at 14:54

    I love the yellow and grey combo on those buttons!

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  9. Rachel18 March 2013 at 18:42

    Winnie the Pooh!
    Because of that fact alone, I approve of yellow surroundings. I wouldn't wear yellow as I'm too depressed as a person to justify it. Although, that wool and tea cosy look very nice...

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  10. Jem 18 March 2013 at 19:25

    I'm a definite yellow lover - it's a family thing, my Dad's trucks/diggers etc are all yellow so it's become a bit of a family signature!

    Jem xXx

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  11. Mrs. H18 March 2013 at 19:27

    I am a fan of yellow but only more recently have I started to enjoy it in my home.

    : ) x

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  12. Unknown18 March 2013 at 19:57

    I am the same, was never a yellow fan but now I too cannot get enough of it!

    As per my blog (also currently on yellow due to my yellow and green kitchen theme), I even have a yellow flower rule.

    Not sure I would wear it though, don't think I could carry it off :o/

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  13. LittleDreamGirl18 March 2013 at 20:05

    I am big on colour therapy, and find I have always had a draw to certain colours which can highly effect my mood. Yellow has always been a big no no for me! I have never liked the colour on anything, especially interiors and clothes but being blonde it wouldn't suit me anyway! I love your blog btw :)

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  14. Michaela18 March 2013 at 20:08

    Ooh, I do like yellow and you've found some lovely examples of excellent yellow items. It's so cheery and can't fail to brighten up a grey day :-)

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  15. Gillian Roe18 March 2013 at 20:36

    I know exactly what you mean. It was never a colour I particularly liked but I am drawn to it so often lately. It's just such a happy, jolly, sunny colour.

    Gillian x

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  16. Alice18 March 2013 at 21:51

    I love yellow- I don't tend to wear it, but I love having it around. It's such a happy colour! x

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  17. Ashley cramp18 March 2013 at 22:44

    OOO me too...I love a 'mellow yellow' ....loving your photography too...
    bestest daisy j

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  18. the linen cloud19 March 2013 at 19:33

    I love yellow ... your post is full of sunshine ... just lovely ... Bee xx

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  19. ...Nina Nixon...19 March 2013 at 19:52

    Oh my - yellow and grey, my favourite combination.

    Nina x

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  20. Imogen19 March 2013 at 23:10

    I've never been one to love yellow either! But your lovely photographs just prove what a fantastic colour it is :) xx

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  21. Anonymous21 March 2013 at 17:55

    I'm not a great yellow fan either - I share the redhead thing - but some of my favourite things are yellow, daffodils, lemons . . . so there's hope for me yet - and I do love Bryony's tea cosy! Helen x

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  22. Oh Abigail21 March 2013 at 23:30

    I absolutely adore yellow and am really enjoying seeing it about everywhere! In fact I have been taking photos on my iphone around and about of everything yellow I have been enjoying the last month or so.

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