It’s great to be back to a normal routine now that the holidays are over - though it has been a wonderful two weeks! I don’t feel as organised today as I had hoped to after the break- somehow I didn’t get to a lot of those jobs around the house that I was determined to knock over, the time just flew by too quickly! But there is a lot to be said for routine, and it’s nice to have a few quiet minutes again to re-acquaint myself with the blogging world. So, onto decorating.. This is my favourite colour at the moment - pale grey that hints at purple or powder blue. It’s such an elegant colour, especially when combined with silver and black (above).
Pale shades of purple and white can sometimes look overly feminine. In this pale grey/lavender bedroom (above), the addition of black in the furniture and the abstract painting keep the room grounded and prevent it from becoming too girly.
Love the framed shells and coral in this water-inspired bedroom (above).
Chinoiserie wallpaper is something I always love to look at. The pale grey/purple/blue and gold in the pattern is repeated in the silk curtains and furniture. Isn’t that gold desk amazing? I love how the shape plays off against the more detailed and traditional elements in the room, like the chandelier, chair and drapery. It’s such a glam space.






Saturday House of Inspiration - Amanda Nisbet
Grey and Green
Latest finds on ebay
Beautiful Collection
Thinking Pink
Inspired by chinoiserie screens
A living room work-in-progress
Fab designer home..
Carolyn's new house Part 3
My weekend
Living room in greys and blues
A peek at a before and after project
Saturday House(s) of Inspiration - Collette Dinnigan
Hello again!
Saturday House of Inspiration - Dream Paris Apartment
A bit of pastel loveliness
Why grey is the best colour
A little shopping and florals
A few amazing bathrooms
Sticking to a colour scheme




What a beautiful post. I love the first photo of the chair with the silver side table, and the lavender bedroom. Very, very beautiful thank you! Mandsx
Gorgeous. It’s my favourite colour too!
i totally love purple-gray, too! can’t get enough!