Now let me tell you, I go from decorating shabby chic, to folk, to scandinavian to French Parisienne/country to industrial chic
I sat one day making charts of each:
Shabby Chic:
White
Cream
Rusty
Pink
Mint green
Ruffles
Old bedspreads
Chippy paint
Metal
Wood
Garden fixtures brought indoors
Folk Art:
Black
Burgundy/red
Rusty
Bells, pins
Cabinets
Chicken coop wire
Dolls
Muslin
Wool
Pumpkins
Dough bowls
Candles
Tin, metal
Sconces,
Stencils
Scandinavian:
White
Red
Plants
Plain lined furniture
Odd little nic nacs
Light curtains
White floors
Grey
Linen, cotton, wool fabrics
Tin, metal
Cheese boxes
French Parisienne/country:
White, cream, yellow/-gold, blues
Statues, busts and heads ofcwomrn, children, angels
Worn out tapestry furniture
Leather furniture
Plants
Stenciled furniture
Baskets, hats
Fireplaces
Outdoor garden ideas
So what am I?
Some people say ecclectic. Some say bohemian. Oh yes, I love those too.
Cant afford to keep changing.
So, because it is fall, the folk art comes in. I have collected pine cones and acorns.
I have been drying hydrangea and herbs, rosehips and artemesia.
I have a couple antique Martha Washington bedspreads. Washed them good and am cutting them up to make pumpkins for decorating, giving as gifts and selling in the vintage shop I have space in. Dont worry, these are older spreads an don't look pretty as spreads anymore. They are being put to better use.
I love looking at what other artists come up with... inspiring. Then I draw my own patterns.
I recently had carpal tunnel surgery and trying to handsew.
The question now is to grunge or not to grunge...
