Pastels Are Still Going Strong for 2015: Trending

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWMR3EpaQb5-eqKdO5EQIIP_s-uQ2NzZhzYFb44OetHJrwUqz8pS6mOCQjgQCpFSLvFtL6wVCXG9twrSlpdA7MdZgHiVyfoaT0myQMQCuCNc0UwKwBODjNM0K1pYX6J0mNY0UbE6R/s1600/pasteltrend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWMR3EpaQb5-eqKdO5EQIIP_s-uQ2NzZhzYFb44OetHJrwUqz8pS6mOCQjgQCpFSLvFtL6wVCXG9twrSlpdA7MdZgHiVyfoaT0myQMQCuCNc0UwKwBODjNM0K1pYX6J0mNY0UbE6R/s1600/pasteltrend.jpg" /></a></div><br />Rose colored pinks and other muted pastel shades are still creating a buzz in the interior and fashion worlds. We just can't seem to get enough! <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2013/03/pastels.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Pastel shades</b></span></a> tend to envelope us with their relaxing and soothing powers. I also love the touch of feminine flair their use adds to a space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGvN_ZDlI4I7yh5dnKNB5L_8PRqMI5oLKZ-F3Tss9XIxZJaCVXMYjliCsKZhsuS2yJVxMYE9yk4cLwB-PFThmGgLJJ5hBU2GeKRnc-jkJ-sSqCT9vT4JrMSUgPo4MPBMd5nNXTdnH/s1600/pasteltrend5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGvN_ZDlI4I7yh5dnKNB5L_8PRqMI5oLKZ-F3Tss9XIxZJaCVXMYjliCsKZhsuS2yJVxMYE9yk4cLwB-PFThmGgLJJ5hBU2GeKRnc-jkJ-sSqCT9vT4JrMSUgPo4MPBMd5nNXTdnH/s1600/pasteltrend5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> So pretty, no? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1pAr47xYHCcc8k1M38-UXFpwUVwL9F-NUtrFLaIbOdLwPkMlCRdyJ_9PSZpRcbxhPrZgau4j1ZOPuz1K9Uur9GNFdgXeQ8zEUTBMZIYkO7IPLCryWhDe4Mcm3reeOhO83vQvJapM/s1600/pasteltrends8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Any pastel lovers out there? xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">images:{</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://designaddictmom.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #e06666;" target="_blank">tumblr</a><span style="color: #e06666;">, </span><a href="http://www.thisisglamorous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">this is glamorous</span></a><span style="color: #e06666;">,</span><span style="color: #ea9999;"> <a href="http://desiretoinspire.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">desire to inspire</span></a>}</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Pastels Are Still Going Strong for 2015: Trending

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A Container Store Giveaway: $50 Gift Card!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n2-GLPhKuSCuM-sT7HOHDWF-MDL4Q2W6wzMBo5WcEijR3EDR85UaatOndgnEW_-GLI0DQnotgxYOlpbyDU1x6RgxUv1ba_uHKqR1qwE0wnzki1h16Qgn73jll_5uqgSvAd2XK-Hl/s1600/pantry+organization.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n2-GLPhKuSCuM-sT7HOHDWF-MDL4Q2W6wzMBo5WcEijR3EDR85UaatOndgnEW_-GLI0DQnotgxYOlpbyDU1x6RgxUv1ba_uHKqR1qwE0wnzki1h16Qgn73jll_5uqgSvAd2XK-Hl/s1600/pantry+organization.jpg" /></a></div><br />On my to do list for this year is getting my pantry organized. I have a feeling that I am not the only who might be tackling this project this year. To get our butts into gear, I will be giving away a $50 gift card to the Container Store! Oh, I just love that place and now they ship worldwide, so that means my friends across the pond can enter too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhki0DSFqjs95EKnvO3kitF9-xx9J7RoguHt70a7dLFtjDhzz727wzdgeHtAdYv4jkadcQpjY_lS3kv_i8dqCZmJYDsnWwn7W1YEv6TlEOebDYOp_xXYblf1b97apa59K5UO13XAmmr/s1600/pantry+organization1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhki0DSFqjs95EKnvO3kitF9-xx9J7RoguHt70a7dLFtjDhzz727wzdgeHtAdYv4jkadcQpjY_lS3kv_i8dqCZmJYDsnWwn7W1YEv6TlEOebDYOp_xXYblf1b97apa59K5UO13XAmmr/s1600/pantry+organization1.jpg" /></a></div>Look at this! Everything in its place.  I love<a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/organizing-kitchen/organizing-pantry-checklist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>this checklist</b></span></a><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b> </b></span>from Real simple that serves as a guide for organizing ones pantry. It's definitely worth a bookmark.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKyQBiuVu9xqm7FeBikYmxz8f50U49CzuiJyKq2j0BcDfltV3bxQTM7yuKVrwGaKC2KGq4CtrJT1j-zp9RrxAYq3b2Jl2-gwgYi2qpEj_z7qRXikNXUTa1NjnJyNDXAezKTS5XTI6/s1600/theelfa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKyQBiuVu9xqm7FeBikYmxz8f50U49CzuiJyKq2j0BcDfltV3bxQTM7yuKVrwGaKC2KGq4CtrJT1j-zp9RrxAYq3b2Jl2-gwgYi2qpEj_z7qRXikNXUTa1NjnJyNDXAezKTS5XTI6/s1600/theelfa.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you're a fanatic of the Container Store, you've probably heard of the Elfa shelving system(an example is pictured above). Great maximization of space.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-6sxYFln3pMUB1PZ1M-ZX9pzeukoqPdK8oqSTQ894dYAhZuWxc898mf9PjHdeQPPR9XrPl8qjbnnQ3J5xfWiT_O6ARCrb9FCNAM3GLrwDW-L0ywXB6kkMBWnDY2ITaAcxkoFOy4G/s1600/closet+organization1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-6sxYFln3pMUB1PZ1M-ZX9pzeukoqPdK8oqSTQ894dYAhZuWxc898mf9PjHdeQPPR9XrPl8qjbnnQ3J5xfWiT_O6ARCrb9FCNAM3GLrwDW-L0ywXB6kkMBWnDY2ITaAcxkoFOy4G/s1600/closet+organization1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now if you're a fashionista and pantry organization isn't a priority, well the Container Store has something for everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alright, so how do you enter? Simple: Follow the steps below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Mandatory:</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Must be a follower of Design Addict Mom.</span></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">If you are a follower, simply comment below. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><u><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Additional entries: Leave a comment for each additional entry</span></strong></u></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><u><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></u></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><u><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">Follow my </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/designaddictmom" target="_blank">facebook page</a> </span></span></strong></u></em></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-align: start;"></em></div><div align="center" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><em><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tweet about this giveaway</span></b></em><br /><em><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></em><em><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Note</u>:</b> Please don't forget to leave an email where I can contact you if you're not a blogger or</span></em></div><div align="center" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><em><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></em></div><div align="center" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div align="center" style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway ends Friday January 16, 2015. Good luck everyone! XX</span></strong></em></div><div align="center" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></em></div><div align="center" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></em></div><div style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-align: left;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">images: tumblr</span></strong></em></div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></em></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

A Container Store Giveaway: $50 Gift Card!

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Happy New Year!

<img alt="Happy New Year!" height="416" src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/1c84a20a7271cfb85267ccb173609335/tumblr_nhdmcuDL2Q1r6lh11o1_500.gif" width="640" /><br /><br />I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are feeling refreshed and energized! As we embrace a New Year, I am filled with a spirit of gratitude and loads of optimism. I am looking forward to what 2015 has in store for all of us. Happy New Year to you all. Love and light. xx<br /><br />P. S. Stay tuned for a lovely giveaway that will be posted shortly.<br /><br /><a href="http://mouseshouses.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">gif</span></a>

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are feeling refreshed and energized! As we embrace a New Year, I am filled with a spirit of gra...

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