I See Trees Of Green...

I love Louis Armstrong's Wonderful World, it has some great lines in it like
"I hear babies cry, I watch them grow, they'll learn much more than I'll ever know" and "the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night" 

As I said earlier, I like Farrow and Balls Teresa's Green paint - but not its price. Here is one of their suggestions for a lounge colour scheme - note the green walls, blue rug, bookcase, colourful artwork, light wooden coffee table and L-shaped sofa.

I actually found this picture after  we had finished decorating.

We went instead for the IKEA/Wilko version

Please note the green walls, blue rug, bookcase, colourful artwork, light wooden coffee table and L-shaped sofa in the F&B shot.

We are very happy with the finished result. It is very easy on the eye. The colour is a good background for our two pictures- on the left, Bob's recent birthday present from me. This is by local artist Jenni Thorneley. On the right my acrylic, purchased from a bloke on Bude seafront in 1978. On the longest wall is a print of a map from the 16th Century showing Kent, Sussex, and parts of Essex and the edge of London. We bought it years ago - it shows Deal and Romford [where we were born] and a number of other places where we've lived in the last 66 years.

Bob at last has space to display and use his record deck- we have lots of books on hand, and a comfortable place to relax. And should we have lots of guests, that sofa makes a very comfortable double bed.

And I couldn't be happier with the way the shade goes with my William Morris/Sanderson print curtains ! We took Wednesday very gently - and today we are off to Essex for a couple of days. Fear not, Splashit and Run will be back soon!