Fresh, energetic, natural, productive, green! Green has long been associated with many positives. It can mean brand new or renewed. Maybe you have a green thumb meaning that you're good with plants. Green is also another word for cash so when you have a little extra green in your wallet that's a positive. Going green is equally good, it means you've decided to live in a way that benefits the environment. And think back on some of our favorite childhood characters. Who didn't like Mr. Green Jeans and Kermit? Still not sold on the color green? Watch this video. :)

Marimekko fabrics for Spring '08.

From a cultural perspective, green is the color of Ireland and the traditional color of Islam because it's a sacred color there. On the flipside, it also calls to mind a few negatives, poison for one. Remember Mr. Yuk stickers? It can also point to a lack of experience, jealousy or being green with envy. When I think of grassy green, I think of Ireland and Kate Spade. What about you? I've been thinking a lot about this color over the past few days and I've decided that it will forever be a positive color in my eyes and when it comes to the best rooms for it, I prefer seeing it in the bedroom, office, or bathroom. Here are a few of my favorite finds that may whet your appetite for this fresh Springtime hue!

Some of my favorite green finds for the home: Mariette pillow and the Inanda pillow both via Anthropologie, sowa salt + pepper shakers, STAACH Cain collection slatted bench, perry street frame from Kate Spade, and trellis green wallpaper fom Ballard Designs.

Other fun finds: Stella lamp, Lucy frame and alarm clock all from Pottery Barn. A lamp like this would look great on a lacquered white desk or console. I love the idea of green in an office because it gives me feelings of energy, calm, and balance. It's particularly nice mixed with white and violet or turquoise.

And when it comes to paint, isn't this Benjamin Moore stem green 2029-40 just beautiful on the walls?

Great dining room via Western Interiors magazine. Would you like to see more inspiring rooms in this color? Click here.

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