Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Yellow and Blue Toile


Having missed the Toile Party so many bloggers attended, I decided to post some photos of the yellow and blue toile I have around my house.

This isn't rocket science or world peace, but I realized I have a problem that I hadn't noticed before I took this photo with my trusty Kodak EasyShare.
Photo Above:
Large awning striped pillow- originally for outdoor furniture- too dark
White battenburg lace shams from WalMart-OK
Yellow and blue toile throw pillows from Hancock's-OK
Blue and white plate on side table-too dark
White milk glass lamp grouping on side table- seems small and out of scale-I am going to blame the camera.
Oh well, rearranging this room was not on my to do list this week. Do you know what I mean? I mean how does this all get started?
This guest room came together originally because I already had the Ralph Lauren comforter and a remnant of the same fabric for a side table.

I found the soft yellow ginger jar on one of my jaunts, and the grouping below was born.
I also liked the way the soft yellow looks against my favorite Sherwin Williams Banana Cream (previous post) .


I used the fabric below as a background for a post on an estate sale find.
Even though its a little busy, I like the way the silver looks on top of it.


However ,it is just right all by itself.
Good grief, that didn't sound like baby talk did it?


And finally a lamp I found at a garage sale one Saturday morning. I actually got a pair.



For those who understand, I am a house person.
There is a little blip of peace or satisfaction when I turn a corner in my house and see some of these things.
That could impact world peace, right?

12 comments:

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oh I say ..yes! If we were all house people, we'd be at home loving our houses instead of inflicting war on other people!! lol I love all of your toile. I didn't see any of the problems you were worrying about in your pics, BTW!!...Debbie

Anonymous said...

Hi again Laura,
Thanks for stopping by!! Foxgloves,Fabric and Folly hosts some fabulous swaps. I follow her and have some links through my swap posts. If you like when I find a cool swap I could forward the info to you. That is how I got another friend of mine doing them. They are a lot of fun. Have a super day!

Sarah and Jack said...

Gosh that silver looks gorgeous all piled up there. What a cute little blog you have here!

kari and kijsa said...

love your toile!! and what an amazing lamp find! Love these!! we are having a whole linky party next Tuesday for trash-to-treasure! You would have a most fabulous post from all your amazing finds!!

blessings,
kari & kijsa

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my place. I'm Rechelle, so happy to "meet" you. I love your toile and I'm one that believes things don't have to match to "work" together. If it makes you happy that's all that really matters, right? Personally I love the silver on the toile...Oh! Love those lamps! What a great find!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Those are great lamps you found! Love the toile!

Manuela

Dawn said...

Love your toile! Everything looks beautiful. I'm new to your blog and I'm definately enjoying it!

Great job!

~Dawn
www.lifeateventuallycottage.blogspot.com

Ashley ~ said...

I love your blue and yellow, and for what it's worth, it made ME feel peaceful*! (SMILE)

_Ashley*

Unknown said...

Hi there from another fellow Texas Blogger! I just popped over from The Crowned Casa and am enjoying looking at your blog. Your blue and yellow toile is so pretty!

Jena Williams, Not So Shabby Interiors said...

Oh, so inspirational! I am so glad you introduced me to your beautiful blog- I have enjoyed everything and will be back soon!

Jena

KD said...

Hello and thanks for inviting me over to visit your blog. I am quite new to this world as well. I love your blue and white as well as all your lovely transferware and toile. Oh and I for one do not think your plate or your striped pillow are too dark. You always need some contrast for interest! I joined your followers list so I can stop by often.
~KD from Southern Whimsy

Anonymous said...

I love your toile!! And the yellow and blue are so uplifting and restful. Perfect combination for a bedroom. Don't change a thing. :-)

 

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