I like to decorate for the seasons, as well. I use a sandy gold, red and green in my living room. I have way too much furniture in there, but I'm not willing to part with any of it, so I call it "country cottage" style! I love the way it looks in the spring, with yellow roses and berries on the mantle, a clear glass vase of (silk) tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils on one coffee table and Easter bunnies, crosses and more spring flowers on the year round tree. The walls are red, and we have cream colored leather furniture, along with a slipcovered couch that is actually denim underneath, but now is covered in a fabric that cooridinates with the drapes. They are a sandy-gold colored background with red peonies and green leaves on them...I love the way the light looks coming through them. I have cream colored sheers behind them, and we have wood blinds to block out the heat because the house faces east.
In the summer, I put patriotic decorations on the year round tree, and remove the spring flower arrangements, replacing them with vintage baskets with summery flowers. Candles in the fireplace make it feel homey and cozy without adding heat.
In the fall, the pumpkins and mums come out, as well as the fleecy throws, cozy afghans and more throw pillows to lounge on. I put a basket of pinecones and kindling, tied up with a fall ribbon, beside the fireplace, and start collecting fall leaves to display. I also bring in some fall scented candles to make it smell "autumny", usually apple pie or apples and cinnamon.
In the winter, the snowmen stay out long after the other Christmas decor is put away...and usually the lighted snow village stays out, as well. I love the look of the lighted houses on cold winter nights, even after Christmas.
One constant in my living room-spring, summer, fall and winter-is my red, green and cream quilt that my BFF gave me for my birthday a few years ago. I put it over the back of love seat, and am always surprised how often it's used, even in summer! Of course, my kids say we live in an igloo, so maybe that explains it!! :santalol:
I love hearing how everyone decorates! By the way, I've always used some form of cranberry red and green since we moved in here 10 years ago! We must all have the same tastes!!