A Room with A View

Monday, July 18, 2011

The Effects of Blue and Green Together in Interior Spaces

I am drawn to shades of blue and green together in a space. This combination is pleasing to the eye because the colors are adjacent on the color wheel and therefore together they are calming. One is reminded of nature; it is about bringing the outdoors inside. Whether they are used on a large scale, in small doses or with a third color I find this combination pleasing to the eye, no matter what shades are incorporated.

via Elle Decor

via House Beautiful

via Pinterest

Sometimes it is the little touches like the green vase here which warms up the room while pleasant against the blue wall.

via House Beautiful photo James Merrell

via Apartment Therapy

via House Beautiful photo Jeremy Samuelson

via House Beautiful

Upgrade Your Doors and Windows

via Southern Living photo Laurey W. Glenn

Green and blue in mixed patterns for more dramatic yet calming effect in this beautiful room.
Repeat Prints

via Southern Living photo Laurey W. Glenn

In this elegant space, nature adds a dose of green to offset the blue-brown color palette.

via House Beautiful photo Kerri McCaffety

via House Beautiful photo Ngoc Minh Ngo

In this beachside bunkroom in South Carolina, a pop of solid color against the small-scale print anchors the space while still keeping the mood light and the look cohesive. The rug picks up on the other blues so that the patterns can coordinate, not clash.

via Coastal Living

A space with more saturated blue and green for dramatic effect.

Metropolitan Home via Elle Decor

via Elle Decor

via Pinterest

A beautifully serene setting!

via Pinterest

I would love to know what you think about the use of blue and green together. Does it grab you in any way?

Thank you for stopping by; please do check back often.

Lisa

Friday, July 8, 2011

Scarf as Artwork

Over the years I have built up a small collection of silk scarves. I bought some in India and some were given to me as gifts. All beautiful and colorful. Recently, while looking through my closet one day, I realized that I had to enjoy them more; use them decoratively, on display in some way.

This is one of the scarves

I knew that I did not want to glue or staple them to anything. I decided to frame them and looked for frames in various places. I did not want anything fancy (purely functional) as I wanted the scarves to be the stars of the artwork. I bought two poster frames with a metallic finish, something similar to this one, from Target.

I had initially thought to frame each piece individually but the scarves are of different sizes, rectangular or square, and with different patterns, with or without borders, so I decided to combine them in some way. This is what I came up with.

Putting it all was quite straightforward. Instead of framing all four in one frame I decided to combine two, so one could truly appreciate the different designs. I determined which two scarves to combine in each frame and which part of the patterns I wanted to highlight.

I gently folded them, not worrying about perfectly straight folds because I did not want that. I wanted them to look like fabric, not prints.
(I could not get a close-up without the flash reflecting).

I might redo them after a while, experiment with a different layout, perhaps; change the look so as not to damage the fabric where folded.

For now, these are propped up on the floor of my living room (where I left them after framing) until I decide where to put them if not to leave them where they are. I want to display them away from direct light.

I like how these turned out. What do you think?

Thank you for stopping by; please do check back often.

Lisa

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Interesting Vintage Decorative Finds

I discovered 5Gardenias on Etsy, a while ago while searching for vintage pieces. Here are some items which would add interest to any decor.

This pretty necklace could be worn as is, a piece of jewelry, or used to adorn a small pile of books on a living room table or in a decorative bowl on a dresser...many possibilities
fabulous fifties romantic celluloid flower and rhinestone necklace

fabulous fifties romantic celluloid flower and rhinestone necklace

Fabulous Fifties Celluloid Flower and Rhinestone Necklace

Something fun for a kids' space or family room or even on a desk.
antique primitive childs red wooden top

Antique Primitive Child's Red Wooden Top

Hand-Carved Wooden Spoon

Anything in this color family always catches my eye..would be great as bud vases or just on their own.
antique aqua blue glass enamel flowered tumblers

antique aqua blue glass enamel flowered tumblers

Antique Enameled Flower Tumblers

Something with color and texture, perfect for a dresser or nightstand. Could be used as a jewelry box.
1940s-50s quilted aqua blue satin glove box

1940s-50s quilted aqua blue satin glove box

1940s-1950s Quilted Satin Glove Box

I love the color and cut-work pattern on these.

mid century haffner & company push up candle lights

Mid Century Push up Candle Lights

Vintage Pottery Wheel Thrown Porcelain Candle Holder

1890s shepherd's lane antique print by foster brothers of boston

1890s Shepherd's Lane Antique Print

Something to add to my growing collection of blue-and-white pieces, perhaps.

vintage delft blue dutch girl and boy figurines

Dutch Figurines

This is what I bought from the shop - the London Iron. I bought this weighty piece to use as a bookend. I love that it is unique and old and that it has 'London' embossed on it, a reminder of one of the places I have lived in (although I have yet to determine whether it is originally from the UK). It will probably sit on my piano desk.