My home is decorated mostly in neutrals and naturals but I am definitely drawn to red as an accent colour. I think it is inspired by the ubiquitous red stripe in French linen. I did a stroll around my home yesterday and was amazed by how much red I found.
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chair in the guest room |
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oven gloves at the stove |
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plate in the kitchen |
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French linen |
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geraniums on my patio |
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KitchenAid |
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tea towels in the scullery |
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roaster and tagine |
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quilts in the cupboard |
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on the playroom shelves |
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napkins in the dining room |
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a chair in the living room |
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swimming towels hanging out to dry |
Wishing you all a red-letter day!
Till next time
Sharon x
Sharon, My home is full of red! It's my favorite color, always has been since I can remember. It's inspiring like you said. I love your images, your home looks amazing. Have a Wonderful Wednesday, xoxo tami
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! Like crimson lips on a pale white face!
ReplyDeleteI love red too Sharon. Doesn't it just about give everything a lift? I love that rustic french look with red.
ReplyDeleteReds are nice...
ReplyDeleteThey never fail to put some spunk and a little bit of cheer in any space...and they look perfect with neutrals:)
Sharon, I have stopped back by to let you know I have honored you with an award, please stop by my recent post to accept, if you are so inclined :) If you have an award free blog, by all means please pardon my error, xoxo tami
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this take on a touch of red. it is true, I have noticed -unplanned-I have added red touches as well,inspired by my old vintage French towels..
thank you very much for the recipe! much appreciated.thank you your comment as well, re the magazine- only out in April, and not on our house, just some of the articles I import and sell.. the house will be later in the year for a different magazine..xo Col
I am too am always drawn to red.....
ReplyDeleteCute stuff!
I've always wanted a red mixer!!!