Sunday, March 24, 2013

colour palette for autumn/winter

Hello there,

thought I would share a few snaps of my colour palette inspiration for the autumn and coming winter!  (and a couple of my weekend projects!)  I seem to be drawn lately to softer, muted pinks and blues which is unusual for me... I normally prefer very clear and crisp colours...

 
This is the union jack part of a large throw Im making.  I havent completed it yet, I had some grey cotton for the largest part, but decided its a bit toooo grey! need something a bit lighter!
I have used Rachel Ashwell Treasures fabrics and some hand dyed velvet (the pink)
 

 
Colour chips ... and fabrics snippets!
 

 
I repainted my little chinese stool over the weekend too.. it s  makeover was well overdue!

 
I think i recieved a miss tint!  I asked for the top colour but once the paint was dry, I was pretty sure the paint guy mixed me the lighter pink.... what do you think?  i know the photo didnt turn out too clear but I reckon so!

 
Still, I do really like the colour, lucky for the paint guy!!!
 

 
I have also been repainting my sons bedroom and had a new carpet fitted this morning!  Not a huge fan of painting but its so lovely and fresh and I love freshly painted rooms!
 
 

 
Also loving velvet!  Anything velvet! adore this sofa (via pinterest)  Dont mind the chanel shoes either!!!
 
Will take a pic of the finished throw soon, hoping!
 
Bye everyone, have a totally lovely day!
Laura x
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28 comments:

  1. NanaDianaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Morning, Laura- okay- I am going to do a little promo post for you tomorrow. You are so talented and I want to share that with some others! xo Diana

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  2. SImple and Serene LivingMarch 26, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Hi Laura, I just came over from Diana's blog and so glad I did. Your blog is lovely, and well, we Laura's have to stick together. xo Laura

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  3. farmhouse-storyMarch 26, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    love your throw, laura, and i do think the guy got your pink color choice wrong, but it's still lovely:)

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  4. Maria ElenaMarch 26, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Visiting from Diana's blog. Love, love you blog. Your throw is going to be gorgeous!I am your new follower.

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  5. SusieMarch 26, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Hi Laura, I found your site from Nana Diana. She a sweetheart, isn't she? I like your pastel colors. The very palest of pinks is nice. Hope you have a wonderful day. I'll be visiting again. xoxo,Susie

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  6. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 26, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Hi Laura,
    Following now from Sweet Diana's blog. So nice to find you...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. Pam KesslerMarch 26, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Diana sent me over this way. Glad she did! I'll be looking forward to seeing your throw.

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  8. ShirleyMarch 26, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Good Morning. Diana sent me over from her blog and I love your beautiful flower arrangements. I have some other friends from down under. It is my way of traveling and seeing the world through the eyes of other. I am anxious to see your throw and I will be back. You were braver then I was teaching your 16 year old to drive. I wouldn't . We did have 2 acres of ground that they could practice on. I will be visiting again. Hugs and Prayers from a New Missouri Friend.

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  9. Patty PattersonMarch 26, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    You do plan to show us the throw when it is finished, don't you? I look forward to seeing it. And yes, I think the paint guy messed up! It always seems they mess up when I have paint mixed, too, but it is normally close enough. And I came from Diana's blog!

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  10. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapMarch 26, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    came over from Nana Diana. You have a beautiful blog. I am a new follower

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  11. Tina@WhatWeKeepMarch 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Hi Laura,
    Lady Di sent me over and I'm in love with your throw. Seriously, I can't wait to see it finished.
    I am crazy for velvet, too. I just bought a beautiful muted green fabric to recover a chair for the dogs to ruin. ;)
    You have a lovely blog and I'm happy to follow!
    x's, Tina

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  12. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 26, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Hi Laura,
    Nana Diana sent me over and I am so glad she did. I love your posts and I will be following you and hope you will be following me.
    Love the trow and floral arrangements.
    Have a super day.
    Mary

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  13. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Headed to you from Diana-what a neat blog you have. Yes I'd say the paint guy was a little off but still like the way it turned out. Going to add to the list of followers.
    Have a good week.

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  14. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    So lovely to find your beautiful blog. I love the colors that you chose to work with. That quilt looks amazing. I just marked your blog to follow.

    Have a beautiful day.

    Karen

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  15. NanaNor'sMarch 26, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Hi there, I just came over from Diana's blog and had to say hi. I'm a new follower. I love the colors blue and pink and am also a quilter. I look forward to getting to know you.
    Noreen

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  16. BethMarch 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I am stopping by from nanadiana's blog to say hi! Your page is beautiful.

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  17. Sherry at The Rusty PearlMarch 26, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Hi Laura .. NanaDiana sent me here and so glad that she did .. Follow me at the rusty pearl . WOULD love to have you . I love your blog.. That Nana she knows awesome(ness) .. Hugs to you in Austrailia too. I cant wait to go there one day .. Hugs

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  18. KrippledWarriorMarch 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    hello and G'day love. I stopped bye at the prompting of Nana Dianna, who holds you in very high esteem and for good reason, you seem to have remarkable taste in color choices when displaying the Jack, despite me not caring too much for the color pink, the Chinese stool looks nice. Be safe, be well, be blessed and be a blessing to others.

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  19. SueMarch 26, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Nana Dianna sent me your way. I do a little floral arranging myself, so I think I will really enjoy seeing your arrangements and getting ideas. You have a lovely blog.

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  20. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Love the colors you have in this post! Oh, Nana Diana sent me!:-) Nellie

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  21. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 26, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Hopped over from Dianas. Love this Union Jack. Great and unusual colors. Hand dyed pink velvet ribbon, oh my! Sounds luscious! Happy to find you!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  22. This N ThatMarch 26, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Dianna sent me..I love flower arrangements..Your throw looks great..will keep in touch..

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  23. AnneMarch 26, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful colors on your union Jack throw! So glad I found you through Diana's blog!
    xx
    Anne

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  24. KarenMarch 26, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    I love soft muted colors, that throw will be gorgeous. I came over from Diana's blog. I love floral design and decorating to so I know I'll enjoy following your blog.

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  25. Blondie's JournalMarch 26, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Hi, Laura! Visiting from Diana's blog. Hurray for you for going back to school! My daughter just graduated with a degree in interior design and is loving her work. I am sure you will, too. I am in love with your Union Jack throw, the soft colors are lovely. And I think the paint color of the stool is very pretty! I look forward to following your blog! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  26. joanneMarch 26, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    stopping by from Diana's place only to find such a beautiful site that I had been missing. Your colours and photos are beautiful. I have become a follower and look forward to seeing more of your creations! Have a lovey day!

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  27. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 26, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Me, too, visiting from Diana's and love your sweet blog! I do like your new projects - the colors are very nice. Looking forward to following along.... xx

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  28. Patty April 1, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I love the muted Union Jack colors - so pretty. I am going to enjoy your blog. So glad you are back!

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