peachy keen.

Published on by Quandie

I thought I’d take this opportunity to compare the three shades of pinkish/coral from Dixie Belle that I use the most.

Here they are side by side; Flamingo, Cottage Door and Apricot.

Let’s start with the brightest, Flamingo.

You wouldn’t have thought I’d use this vibrant color on a piece of furniture, would you?

But I did.

Wowza!  It was very pretty though.

That being said, I typically use Flamingo to provide a pop of color on the inside, like I did with this toolbox.

If you prefer to keep your colors a little more subdued, you’ll prefer Dixie Belle’s Apricot.

I’ve used this one a bit more often than the Flamingo.

It was gorgeous on the inside of this armoire.

It was also pretty on the inside of this hankie drawer.

And I’ve used it on the insides of a couple of toolboxes now.

Including the one I shared most recently.

And that brings me to one of Dixie Belle’s newest colors, Cottage Door.

This might be the Goldilocks of the these three shades because if you think the Flamingo is a tad too bright, and the Apricot is a little bit too pale, the Cottage Door might be just right.

I first used this color on the inside of the ‘bee box’.

And then I used it again inside another toolbox.

I think it just might be the perfect shade of coral, not too bright, not too orange and not too pink.

Which one is your favorite?  I really love all three of these shades of coral, they each have their place.

And on that note, I’m going to give one of you the chance to fall in love with all three of them as well because I’m giving them away to one lucky reader.

This giveaway includes a 16 oz. Flamingo, a 16 oz. Cottage Door and a 4 oz. Apricot (because that was the only size I could get, unfortunately), plus one of Dixie Belle’s 1.5″ synthetic brushes.

The rules for today’s giveaway:  Simply leave a comment on this blog post (and please forgive me if I don’t respond to every one, but know that I read and appreciate all of them).

Your comment must be left on this blog post, not on Facebook or Instagram.  You are not required to follow my blog, or follow my Facebook or Instagram accounts, although it would be awesome if you did!

I will randomly draw the name of a winner for today’s prize from all of the comments left on this post by Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the stroke of midnight (U.S. Central time).

The fine print: no purchase necessary, you must be 18 years of age or older to win, void where prohibited by law, the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning, approximate retail value of prize is $85, if the prize is not claimed by Friday, October 27, 2023 another name will be drawn at random to win, blah, blah, blah.

62 thoughts on “peachy keen.”

  3. OMG! I would love to win! I joined your website because I saw the picture of the toolbox that you used the cottage door on about 2 or 3 weeks ago. It is gorgeous as well as the other one you have done. I love your spirit of adventure, which shows wonderfully when you paint and use transfers. I would have been way too conservative to use a bright pop of color like Cottage Door… never would have even considered it, yet when I saw yours I did a double-take! My, my, I cannot tell you how beautiful they are. And the transfer you used on the toolbox with Cottage Door is to die for…what is the name of it…and the maker, please? You have a knack for beauty when you create that is ‘stand alone’…I love to look at all your ideas! I’m so glad I found Q
    is for Quandie!

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    1. I agree, that transfer is gorgeous! It is called Elysium and is from Iron Orchid Designs. It’s one of their newer ones, so you should be able to easily find it online. And P.S., I’m so glad you found me as well, thank you for all of the kind compliments 🙂

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  5. I’m a new subscriber. I fell in love with your toolboxes and now I’m hooked! The Cottage Door is a gorgeous hue that I feel could be incorporated into almost any decor! Thank you for your talent and inspiration! 😊❤😊

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  6. Thanks for sharing these three shades of peach! I collect McCoy pieces and have the corral color in our bathroom and think the Cottage Door would match perfectly! Painting might be in my future…

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  7. Recently discovered your blog and love your creativity. Beautiful paint colors. Looking forward to following along on your vintage makeover journey…

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  9. You amaze me…how do you manage to go for all that you do. It is wonderful watching you snatch beauty from the jaws of ordinary!

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  11. I haven’t used any of these colors, but after seeing your projects with them I’m game! 🙂 I have bought several tool boxes (you’re inspiring) and hope to do one as lovely as yours soon!

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  12. The tool boxes are so fun! You’re so creative with the color combinations and the transfers. Would you ever consider doing a YouTube tutorial on how to make them?

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  19. I too have an addiction to tool boxes. Well… boxes of all styles & sizes really. 😊 You’ve shared so many beautiful pieces. I’m looking forward to getting out a few in my collection to try something similar. Perhaps I’ll be blessed & win your giveaway to try some of the beautiful coral colors too. 🤞 Keep the inspiration coming! I definitely enjoy your content!!

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  20. They are all three beautiful but think cottage door is my fav. Can we count on Mr. Q to make sure you are drawing the lucky winners name at the stroke of midnight???

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    1. Well, I never actually physically draw the name at midnight. Um, I can’t even stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve. But I cut off the list of eligible names by looking at the time stamps on the comments. Yours came in at 11:11 am, so you’re good to go Kaye!

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  21. These are all beautiful and I’d love to try the new color, Cottage Door. Spring is my favorite time of year and these colors make me feel like I’m right in the middle of it.

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  33. I’ve never used any of those colors but you’ve given me the confidence to spread my “color wings”! I might start small like the inside of box or bin but it’s just the push out of my comfort nest that I needed!!

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  46. I love all 3 colors, but the softness of Apricot is my favorite! I LOVE all
    of your work & you inspire me with the beauty you create! 💖

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  47. These colors are my favorite! I loved the little tool box you recently painted. Gorgeous. Thank you for your blog. I really enjoy it.

    Christine
    New Hampshire

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  49. Well, you know I absolutely love the Apricot…but the other two are wonderful as well. All your toolboxes are fantastic!

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  50. Love your site, I’m hopelessly addicted to toolboxes!!! Unfortunately I’m three days late for the drawing!!! Maybe next time!!!

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