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Water Lily Palette

Modified: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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Can you tell I'm ready for Spring? This Water Lily Palette kind of says it all. Its rich greens and purples look strong enough that you could almost step on them and float on the surface of the water. After all the grays and browns of winter, it's time to put some color back into our lives!Water Lily Palette with greens and dark purple

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Comments

  1. Leora says

    February 03, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Yes, that's a springy combination of pleasing colors!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Thanks Leora!

      Reply
  2. Ken Dowell says

    February 03, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Monet would have jumped on that palette.

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    • Meredith says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Ha! That's a high compliment Ken.

      Reply
  3. Andy says

    February 03, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    "This Water Lily Palette kind of says it all."

    I must respectfully disagree, because there's no frog. A water lily palette is simply not complete without a frog!

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    • Meredith says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Haha! I'll see if I can find a frog next time for you Andy!

      Reply
  4. lenie5860 says

    February 04, 2015 at 4:50 am

    HI Meredith - while on this site I also checked out your Cherry Blossom palette and your spring leaf one - it would be a really tough to decide which one to choose - all three are beautiful, although this one, other than the pink being a deeper purple, sort of combines them.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:16 am

      Thank you Lenie! That's why I do these color palettes - there are just too many beautiful combinations to choose just one!

      Reply
  5. Donna Janke says

    February 04, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I love how you pull colour palettes out of photographs and art. I like the colours here. I can envision this as a fresh look in my home office.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thank you Donna! I agree, these would be inspiring colors for an office.

      Reply
  6. Anita says

    February 04, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Makes me want to return to Giverny--Monet's home with the famous waterlily pond. Lovely!

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    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      Yes, field trip!

      Reply
  7. Christine Larsen says

    February 04, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Although I'm not a green person, this water lily palette is gorgeous. But my heart is torn asunder by deciding between the Robin Eggs and the Cherry Blossom. Thank you for brightening MY day Meredith... and nice to meet you.

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    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you Christine, and nice to meet you too!

      Reply
  8. ballnchainz says

    February 04, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Very nice... the water lily palette reminds me just how far away we are from spring but is a great distraction from all the snow and ice we have had the last two weeks.

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    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks! I know spring is a way off, but a girl can dream, right?

      Reply
  9. jacquiegum says

    February 04, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the combination of the green and eggplant especially! Or does eggplant belong on a water lily???

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Ha! Perhaps eggplants don't actually go with water lilies, but I do love the colors together!

      Reply
  10. Tim says

    February 05, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Stunning photo; crisp and clear. Your palette is very cool Meredith and can see that in a sun room for sure.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Tim! The sunnier the better!

      Reply
  11. William Rusho says

    February 05, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Never thought of those color combos before, but they seem to work. I too am looking forward to spring.

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    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks William!

      Reply
  12. Jason @ TheButlerJournal.com says

    February 05, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Great colors. I am also ready for Spring.

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    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Bring on the sun!

      Reply
  13. Marquita Herald says

    February 05, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Oh I love the colors Meredith! I know most people think that we pretty much have one season in Hawaii but that's not exactly true. Spring is just as special here because for just a sort time wild gardenias, orchids, pakalana (my favorite flower for leis!) and jacarandas bloom all over the Islands and it is really amazing. in fact the road going up to Mt. Haleakala is lined with jacaranda trees and when they all bloom - usually beginning in April - it is truly breathtaking. Yep, I'm also ready. 🙂

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    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Oh my goodness, I'm so jealous! One more reason to want to visit Hawaii!

      Reply
  14. andleeb says

    February 06, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I love your color Palette Meredith. This photo looks amazing here. Thank you for selecting this. I really love the combination of colors. Great to think that Spring is approaching us.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      Thanks Anna, and thanks for sending me the inspiration!

      Reply
  15. Jeri Walker-Bickett (@JeriWB) says

    February 06, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    Green is so serene 🙂 I miss the green I used to have in the front bedroom/office of my house. Maybe I'll give an accent wall a try soon.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      That's a great way to try out another color! I love green too, but couldn't find the right spot for it in my house, so I painted my laundry room green. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kire says

    February 07, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Already too much green in my house (said no one in my house ever). Never thought it mixing earth greens with dark purples.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 09, 2015 at 9:35 am

      That's what I love about green! It can be earthy or bright, and mix with just about anything.

      Reply
  17. Johanna says

    February 07, 2015 at 10:59 am

    ooh, I like it--I love the dark purple in the picture. I think many water lily pictures have light pink or white flowers and that seems to dominate the color palette.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 09, 2015 at 9:36 am

      That's why it caught my eye. I'm used to light and airy looking water lilies, but this one was so deep and dark and mysterious!

      Reply
  18. revelbos says

    February 07, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Hi Meredith,

    I'm right there with you being ready for spring. This water lilly palette is gorgeous. The color combination is soothing and invigorating at the same time. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 09, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Thank you! I like that description - soothing and invigorating. 🙂

      Reply

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