052308_pinkbluegold.jpgWe've seen very similar pieces to the ones in this living room on Craigslist, but we'd never think about putting them together like this, much less cover 80% of it in various shades of pink. But somehow, this entryway area comes off looking bohemian and feminine, not Malibu Barbie Goes Hollywood. Well, OK, maybe it does look kind of like that...a little...

[ Photo from In Style ]

The pink with gold accents look harmonious, but what we really love is the unexpected twist of china blue and white. Despite all the styles and patterns going on, there's a nice symmetry and balance. The graphic stripes from the blue pillow seem to gel with the style of the artwork; the frame of the mirror matches the console table; and the upholstery from the ottoman echoes the look of the porcelain bowls and vases. And now we're kicking ourselves for not picking up a similar tufted tub chair that we saw on CL last week...