Turmeric: One of nature's most powerful healers, turmeric helps guard against everything from colds and infections to cancer and depression. And a little of this dramatic yellow hue in your home is sure to brighten even the gloomiest of days. Add just a pinch with a pillow or take a triple dose and paint an entire wall!
Pomegranate: You can't go anywhere these days without hearing about the health benefits of pomegranate; its tiny seeds are packed with nutrients that reduce the risk of arthritis and diabetes and help your skin maintain a youthful glow. Plus this deep pinky-red gives a powerful burst of energy to both traditional and modern interiors!
Oatmeal: Not only has this grain been proven to help lower levels of LDL cholesterol (the 'bad cholesterol'!), there are few things more comforting on a cold day than a bowl of hot oatmeal! Spaces that feature this creamy hue have the same soothing effect; let the layered tones ensconce you in warmth!
Avocado: Often avoided because they are high in fat, avocados are actually one of the best sources of vitamin E--plus their fats are all the 'good' kind. So don't avoid their unique and subtle green hue, either. It's surprisingly stylish and can even act as a neutral. Anyone else hungry now?
Image Credits: 1. Unknown 2. Flea Market Style
love the pomegrante scenes....how I wish I could lounge in that gorgeous bed today! :)
Posted by: cathi | October 15, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Just lovely, Anne! I think the turmeric is my fave (yellow, again!) with pomegranate as a close second! That grey staircase with the pomegranate runner is divine!
Posted by: Lilah | October 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
These photos are so inspiring! I want to inhabit all of these spaces! My space now is very transitory but someday I will hopefully have a place that is as nice as these examples!
Posted by: Emily | October 15, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I am in love with this post. You are so clever, relating the benefits of food to color, and color to design - Genius! The designs in these photos are absolutely charming.
Thanks!
Camberley
Posted by: The Bella Girls | October 15, 2009 at 10:51 AM
This post title alone made me laugh out loud. Completely ingenious!
Posted by: stephanie | October 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM
This so clever! Love the "tumeric wall" and the entire avocado collection :)
Posted by: Jaime | October 15, 2009 at 11:47 AM
lovely as always. it's been a while, anne, and thought i'd stop by to wave "hello"--i recently moved to LA!
Posted by: Absolutely Not Martha | October 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM
what a stinking cute idea! i'm totally smitten with that "pomegranate" staircase.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | October 15, 2009 at 12:07 PM
the white & the green are my favs!
have a lovely day, xoxo
Posted by: Susan | October 15, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Oh wow!! i love this post..i'm sooo into turmeric and avocado.. maybe saffron too
Posted by: manvi@mochatini | October 15, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Anne - you've outdone yourself! This is fantastic- really love how you've tied it all together!
Posted by: A Life More Fabulous | October 15, 2009 at 03:06 PM
room inspiration from food? fantastic! and all favourites -- with the exception of turmeric, which should really eat more of, by the sounds of it
week is wonderful so far, thanks for asking -- hope yours is as well,
xo
Posted by: {this is glamorous} | October 15, 2009 at 04:38 PM
SImply brilliant my dear. I love it. I want to decorate and eat all at the same time!
Posted by: erin | October 15, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Fabulous, as always! I am especially in love with the turmeric and am now craving and avocado!
Posted by: blair | October 15, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Love it!!!
Posted by: Spry On The Wall | October 15, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Wow, fabulous post! I especially love the turmeric-inspired spaces :-)
Posted by: Elisa | October 15, 2009 at 10:46 PM
love this post. everything is so poetic.
Posted by: Eliana Tomás | October 16, 2009 at 02:31 AM
The pomegranate-inspired rooms are my fave. =)
Posted by: Amanda- The Home Decorating Company | October 16, 2009 at 07:31 AM
gorgeous images, i love the yellow.
Posted by: Michelle Parks McCourt | October 16, 2009 at 08:31 AM
the greens are gorgeous! would love to snuggle down and read on that couch!
Posted by: miss bliss | October 16, 2009 at 10:05 PM
You crack me up. Great post. I feel heathier just looking at all these pretty rooms.
Posted by: Bromeliad | October 17, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Great idea. I bet one could do a lot also with an eggplant color scheme... that is an interesting color. Or orange.
Posted by: memory foam | October 19, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Wow, the tumeric is gorgeous in every one of those pictures. I have been looking for a color that would mesh well with my house and it seems as if I found it! and I agree with memory foam, eggplant could work wonders...
Posted by: Juicy couture tracksuits | October 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Amazing home. I like the colour of the kitchen. The Turmeric colour is looking awesome. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your home.
Posted by: depression | November 07, 2009 at 03:59 AM
This is truly gorgeous!
Posted by: Gmunsey | September 28, 2010 at 11:40 AM