Peacock Perfection

Peacock, peacock, peacock! A look I am loving right now is anything to do with peacock. The rich emeralds, blues, teals, and purples just draw me in. Looking at pictures with these colors even makes me happy. I know we had a blog about this a while back, but I couldn't help but post one myself (We're such repeat offenders, I know!)

Since I've been obsessing so much, I decided to do a little research to find out more about this magnificent creature I've been obsessing about. The peacock is a symbol of integrity. Different cultures and religions see the peacock as openness, acceptance, and immorality. They also represent kindness, compassion, good luck and kind-heartedness. In Babylonia and Persia, the Peacock is seen as a guardian to royalty, and is often seen in engravings on royal thrones. Peacocks have also been associated with the "All Seeing Eye" because its feathers look as though they display 100 eyes. In Greek-Mythology, the peacock was the patron bird of the goddess Hera. According to myth, Hera placed 100 eyes on the peacocks feathers, symbolizing the eyes of the stars. Also, in Feng Shui, the peacocks feathers can protect you from disasters and dangers because of the "eyes" of the feathers.

Eclectic Living Room design

Modern Living Room design by Atlanta General Contractor Cablik Enterprises

Eclectic Bedroom design

Traditional Dining Room design by Furniture And Accessories COLECCION ALEXANDRA

Contemporary Living Room design by New York Photographer Rikki Snyder

Mediterranean Home Office design by Austin Architect Cornerstone Architects

Contemporary Bedroom design by Melbourne Interior Designer jameslondon

Eclectic Bedroom design by Los Angeles Interior Designer Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design

Eclectic Bedroom design by Los Angeles Photographer Erika Bierman Photography

Eclectic Living Room design by Dallas Interior Designer Abbe Fenimore Studio Ten 25

Eclectic Bedroom design by Omaha Interior Designer Birdhouse Interior Design Consulting

Eclectic Home Office design by Dc Metro Interior Designer Heather ODonovan Interior Design

Peacock by allisonryoung featuring burberry coat

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A no fail color scheme: Peacock!

The vibrant plumage of the peacock is a no fail color scheme with so much possibility! Peacock blue is like the regal, funky cousin of navy and works well with so many other colors. Some of the many colors that you can combine include apricot, orange, pink, red, yellow, lime, and teal. Use some of these photos as inspiration! Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, these jewel tones are a hit.

Images taken from Anthropologie, Cappellini, House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, and Apartment Therapy.