Difficult choices

Greetings friends. You find me all of flutter with a paint brush in my hand and a lot of decisions to make. I'm doing a spot of decorating and want to give the sitting room a 'new look' but in my usual flutterby fashion I find I'm drawn to a number of different colours and styles.

Before starting any redecoration project I always consult my home-making books. The Laura Ashley style has remained a favourite of mine for many years and I regularly look at the beautiful interiors in my old catalogues to dream and wonder if I could replicate some of the ideas.

Interiors have changed over the years but my enthusiasm for the Laura Ashley style hasn't waned and this week the current LA catalogue popped through my letterbox.

What joy! 308 pages to drool over.

Just imagine a peaceful night's sleep in this cosy bed. I love the calming shades of aqua.

I could easily spend time in this summery sitting room in cool shades of eau de nil.

Or for a complete contrast, how about vibrant reds?

Or scrumptious pinks?

Imagine one of these cut glass chandeliers catching the sun's rays and making little rainbows dance across the wall?

I wonder if these glass knobs would look good on my doors?

Aah! What a pretty pink bedroom. My daughter is grown now but I know she'd still choose this style. Just look at those toys enjoying a tea party on the pink polka dot rug....sweet memories.

Shall we have our own tea party? We'll use the Laura Ashley bone china and treat ourselves to a fairy cake (or two).

Whilst taking refreshments we can look at the shades of paint on offer. Parisian blue, pale peony, soft truffle, cranberry.... just the names are enough to make me want to use them.

I've made a start...I'm playing safe and painting the windows white which leaves me plenty of scope to add colour when I've made my final choice. Now where did I put the catalogue?

Until next time,

Eli

Comments

[Melissa]

How exciting! GO! I feel your vibes - just came from holiday with a mega-pile of deco mags...keep us posted, LA inspiration is tops!

[clarice]

Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I love Laura Ashley. I can not wait to see what you do !!! Clarice

[Paula]

Hello Dear Eli,

There is always something exciting and wonderful going on at your Flutterby Patch. Laura Ashley is classic and I can see why you love it. I look forward to seeing what you choose. White is beautiful and goes with everything! I love the tea table and would love to share a cup with you and a fairy cake, too! The china is gorgeous! Love those pink roses!

I hope you have a beautiful and sunny weekend in your lovely England!

Thank you for your sweet comment... I loved the "cabinet of delights!"

Love, Paula