Thursday 6 January 2022

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!


29 comments:

  1. It all looks very stylish and it seems to me done in record time.

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    1. Thanks Pam. We were determined to get it finished in one go.

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  2. Lovely coloured walls, green is always my favourite.

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  3. Really great result. I actually prefer the Wilko paint! Absolutely love your curtains. Enjoy the weekend.x

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  4. You did a great job and it looks so nice! Oh, how I wish Splashit and Run will show up on the West Coast where I am! :D

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  5. Lovely! That William Morris fabric is gorgeous.

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    1. I presume you mean the lounge. Those two adjectives are rarely applied to me!!

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  7. That looks so comfortable - and I love the curtains!

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  8. What a lovely start to a new year. It looks great, contemporary and comfy at the same time. Well done both.

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    1. Thank you. I do hope you two will get to visit us sometime!

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  9. I love green, your choice is slightly paler than my usual favourite but it looks beautiful with your gorgeous curtains and sets off your wooden furniture perfectly.

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    1. It's ended up way better than we'd hoped. Which is lovely

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  10. One of my favourite songs too. Words are evocative of what really truly is important in life and to live in the moment. Love your front room looks really cosy xx

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    1. Thanks PP. I plan to sit and sew in there too. Hope all your 2022 projects go well

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  11. It looks lovely, so cosy. I really like your choice of colours.

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  12. Lovely how the colour works with the carpet and those gorgeous curtains! You must both be really happy with the outcome.

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  13. That was the song that my son and I danced to at his wedding reception! The room looks lovely, I especially like the wall color and the curtains.

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  14. Gorgeous! I'll show you pics of the under the stairs paint when it's done - you'll recognise the curtains...

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  15. Oh how lovely! It looks clean and crisp!

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