I called at my local Laura Ashley shop earlier this week to pick up their new catalogue.
As always it is full of the most gorgeously tempting must haves.
Don't you just love this cerise combination for a summer picnic in the garden.
I couldn't leave the shop without taking a quick look at the curtain fabric, and guess what? The winter sale was still on and fabric was marked '50% off'.
Here was an offer too good to resist and I was quick to spot just what I'd previously drooled over for my spare bedroom.
Now half price, this palest pink and aqua was the perfect match for the bedspread I'd bought last year.
So I returned home with my 7 metres, packed away my knitting, and set to work making curtains.
Before I hang them at the window I shall give the wardrobe and chest of drawers a fresh coat of paint and then ....well .....a new carpet would nice!
I guess I'm going to be busy for a while!
Until next time,
Eli
What a wonderful find! Gorgeous fabric and gorgeous bedspread. I would love to wander through a Laura Ashley shop. Cannot wait to see your finished room!
Posted by: Helen | 29 January 2010 at 12:43 PM
So pretty, Eli!
Can't wait to see the results...
♥
Posted by: Martha | 29 January 2010 at 12:59 PM
Me too!It's going to be a dream bedroom.
Bellaboo
Posted by: Bellaboo | 29 January 2010 at 04:27 PM
Beautiful fabric Eli. Your spare room is going to look so pretty.
Posted by: Debbie | 29 January 2010 at 06:00 PM
Awww, the snowball effect of decorating..it's going to be beautiful with the gorgeous Laura Ashley fabric. Can't wait to see.
Posted by: missjulep | 29 January 2010 at 11:58 PM
Gorgeous curtains! Sure your spare bedroom will look beautifull and we would like to se a photo with the curtains hanging up!
Cheers.
Gaby
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Posted by: Gabriela | 30 January 2010 at 08:00 PM
Oh I love that fabric!
Posted by: Suzanne | 31 January 2010 at 01:39 AM
You lucky girl, temptation, I would say so. I adore Laura Ashley. Your curtains will be gorgeous. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | 31 January 2010 at 03:22 PM
Hello dear Eli,
Greetings from a cold Louisiana! I hope you are keeping warm there in the beautiful Lake District! I love Laura Ashley and I love the gorgeous fabric your purchased. I am so very glad it was on sale, and it matches your beautiful bedding perfectly! I do so hope you will share photos when your are finished. I know the whole room will be gorgeous. I am quite happy to say we found a beautiful very pale pink Laura Ashely paint for the bedroom... now if I could just find some of her pretty fabric.
Enjoy your creative endeavors and the rest of your weekend!
Much love,
Paula
Posted by: Paula | 31 January 2010 at 08:24 PM
Oh Eli, This colour combinations is gorgeous and I think you have just given me the inspiration I need for the bedroom colours for the little dolls house!
I love Laura Ashley - now if only they did mini versions of this print suitable for little girls only 11 cm tall!!
Looking forward to seeing more pics of the bedroom and freshly painted furniture. Talk soon Eli, Love Carol xoxoxox
Posted by: Wee Cute Treasures | 02 February 2010 at 01:00 PM