The French Tangerine

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I've already told you about my obsession with Mary Douglas Drysdale... (here) SHE IS AMAZING, and one of my favorite designers without a doubt. I recently spent a fair amount of time on her Facebook, stalking like no other, and shamelessly copying photos to my desktop. The inspiration I get from these images is embarrassing.

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I am in awe of Mary's command of color. Here, she uses a beautiful baby blue and white, a stunning example of her use of soft colors... 

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I'm in love with this custom stenciled armoire... Mary designed this painted piece and I've spotted it in several spaces ~ keep your eyes peeled for more...  

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Here's that same gorgeous french blue piece in the kitchen... love it with the lime green tops of the bottles.

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Apple green is a recurrent color in Mary's design work.

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Mixed with blue, it's spectacular!

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Another custom stenciled secretary...

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She is the master of vignettes...

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I adore her use of tangerines!

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My favorite stenciled secretary in tangerine!

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When it comes to using vibrant color, Mary is not a chicken and I LOVE it!

I'm certain this room was designed well before Tangerine Tango was named the color of the year. Ahead of her times is Mary Douglas Drysdale...

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In complete contrast with her unbridled use of color, her spaces can also take on a stark look... and are equally stunning.

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Check out this bathroom...

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"Bathroom" sounds like Hee Haw and is not at all appropriate for this kind of intense fancy.

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Another example of neutrals...

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Sort of like dining in Heaven?

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I really love this kitchen.

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I want those plates behind the sink!

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Her talents are not only for indoors...  Check out these stunning patio images...

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A remarkable designer indeed. I wish she would publish a book! Hopefully it's on her to-do list.