tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post971479929534987925..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.672-05:00Comments on roses over a cottage door: Persephone-Inspired DecoratingDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-27410550388580179222012-03-30T06:25:39.025-04:002012-03-30T06:25:39.025-04:00Oh it looks gorgeous! But of course you already kn...Oh it looks gorgeous! But of course you already know how I adore blue-grey :) K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-34271703357063450862012-03-27T21:31:29.317-04:002012-03-27T21:31:29.317-04:00Vintage Reading, Thank you! Next time you're ...Vintage Reading, Thank you! Next time you're in the market for a paint change in a room whip out one of your Persephones and try it on for size. Who knows?!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-21990556993077188592012-03-27T19:44:03.727-04:002012-03-27T19:44:03.727-04:00Oh that is beautiful. Never would have thought of...Oh that is beautiful. Never would have thought of using that colour on a wall.Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-15968472065574363222012-03-25T17:50:40.119-04:002012-03-25T17:50:40.119-04:00Claire, This colour makes the room feel like a Nan...Claire, This colour makes the room feel like a Nantucket getaway! So I'm guessing that if one day you own one of your 'library lust' rooms it will be blue, yes?<br /><br />Susan, Oh dear. Well you are a very nice Mum and she's lucky to have you. Keep your eye out for sales in the flyers!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-15280275227428843632012-03-25T08:38:56.860-04:002012-03-25T08:38:56.860-04:00Warning: it seems the daughter can alway call the ...Warning: it seems the daughter can alway call the bed, I learned yesterday. And there's no time limit. She's declared she wants it for the third child, about to graduate from crib, so I am left with a bedless guest room.susan dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-1881797880480417772012-03-24T20:35:02.310-04:002012-03-24T20:35:02.310-04:00It's beautiful, Darlene! I hear you on the di...It's beautiful, Darlene! I hear you on the difficulty of picking the right blue/grey. I've had to go through the process three times now, for painting rooms in three different houses/apartments (I REALLY like blue), and I always go through so many samples trying to find the right shade. But it is always worth the effort for a stunning end result!Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-80121477971130900972012-03-24T16:35:25.364-04:002012-03-24T16:35:25.364-04:00Audrey, Oh I'm so glad you gave that a try! A...Audrey, Oh I'm so glad you gave that a try! And you get the best ideas from seeing what other people have done with a room. Enjoy!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-15728720786149929432012-03-24T13:13:33.770-04:002012-03-24T13:13:33.770-04:00Darlene, just jumping back on to say thank you for...Darlene, just jumping back on to say thank you for the idea about googling the paint color! I never thought of that, and now I've found lots and lots of pictures and even more paint color names to drive myself batty with! :)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-3628023178820570882012-03-24T10:00:21.571-04:002012-03-24T10:00:21.571-04:00Stacy, I'm having visions of your parents wait...Stacy, I'm having visions of your parents waiting until you went out for the day and then running into your room with tape measures and paint chips! And how lovely to hear from you, it's been ages!<br /><br />Verity, That is a very tempting idea because then it would free up some shelf space where they are now. I made myself laugh yesterday as my previous lovely border collie's urn matches the wall colour! It just wouldn't be right to use him as a decorative accessory though...<br /><br />Laura, That's the problem with fresh new walls isn't it? Our bedroom is looking a bit tired now as well. Spring is the perfect time for a new look!<br /><br />Cornflower, Thank you!<br /><br />Audrey, Well all the best. We found typing the paint colour into Google brought up several decorating blogs with photos so give that a try. It definitely helped us to eliminate a few choices.<br /><br />Desperate Reader, It's a tricky shade, sometimes we just had to walk away from the chips when our eyes couldn't decipher colour any more. All the best to you once you decide to get your paintbrushes out!<br /><br />JoAnn, Thank you! I sent off a photo and phew...she likes it. But if she ever ends up in that room again there is to be NO posters and pins! That just might make the other spare room a bit more appealing...Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-77006844996991069672012-03-24T09:18:48.026-04:002012-03-24T09:18:48.026-04:00I love the color and your inspiration! Hope The He...I love the color and your inspiration! Hope The Heiress approves, too...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-72243988862102146692012-03-23T18:03:19.689-04:002012-03-23T18:03:19.689-04:00It looks great, my bedroom is a similar colour, bu...It looks great, my bedroom is a similar colour, but after 7 years is in need of a repaint. I will be bearing your advice about greys in mind when the search begins.Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-86485347685114096452012-03-23T13:17:09.857-04:002012-03-23T13:17:09.857-04:00I love the color (and its inspiration!) and the li...I love the color (and its inspiration!) and the linens are very pretty too. But, oh no! I'm finally going to have a chance to paint a room or two, or maybe a whole apartment, in my beloved dove and pearly greys, and I just hope I get it right. :)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-5845900649926453042012-03-23T10:27:01.900-04:002012-03-23T10:27:01.900-04:00It looks lovely from here.It looks lovely from here.Cornflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779286635989616330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-31454377602793294602012-03-23T10:19:30.000-04:002012-03-23T10:19:30.000-04:00I love it! It's very pretty. And I can just ...I love it! It's very pretty. And I can just picture you i the home improvement store, a Persephone in hand, comparing with those little paint swatches!<br /><br />Love Verity's idea of a Virago green room as well. I'm currently in my study, where my Viragos are kept, and this room could certainly use a coat of paint. :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219439074687598827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-23860663082881796992012-03-23T10:13:08.453-04:002012-03-23T10:13:08.453-04:00Beautiful! Will you put a shelf in there for your...Beautiful! Will you put a shelf in there for your Persephones? I like the idea of coordinating rooms to books, maybe you could have a Virago green accented dining room!<br /><br />Hope you are not missing The Heiress too much.verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645380186218270629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-36354370376169325862012-03-23T10:04:12.641-04:002012-03-23T10:04:12.641-04:00Oh Darlene, it is beautiful! And I love the linens...Oh Darlene, it is beautiful! And I love the linens. I am sure the Heiress will approve. When I moved out, my parents moved into my old room... huge improvement over all the pictures I had taped to the walls and that layer of dust only my mother seemed capable of removing:)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.com