After delightfully purchasing my lovely toile fabric (with coupons of course), and imagining oodles of ways to create a “heavenly” bed infused with texture, softness, and style...I have come to a terrifying halt.
I can not for the life of me decide on a "foundation or base" bedding. I have though narrowed it down to two colors:
White versus Creme or as I like to say –
I can not for the life of me decide on a "foundation or base" bedding. I have though narrowed it down to two colors:
White versus Creme or as I like to say –
Divinity
versus
Creme Brulee
Who would have thought such sweetness could create such turmoil? Here I have two huge pharmacy exams fast approaching me next week and I can not detour from this dividing decision.
It all began with a darling post from the one and only My Sweet Savannah. I was under the impression I could harmonize both. That I could intertwine the serenity and crispness of white with the lucid and indulgent nature of creme.
Unfortunately after a trial run with my ivory velvet PB shams and a white duvet from my stash of goodies that I have collected, I questioned the look. It just did not work.
And so, I began to rethink EVERYTHING (except the toile of course).
How come these pictures can master what I can't?
(This last duvet set whispers to my Filipino heritage..so lovely all unto itself.)And then it hit me...the toile. The toile does not gracefully bow to both colors. And so, I am caught in a love triangle between two of the sweetest shades...divinity versus creme brulee.
What are your suggestions?
Cheers~
e
I have to say creme brulee! It is warmer...it says cozy bedroom. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHehe..I am leaning that way. I just need a little more convincing and I need to find the PERFECT bedding. I do love creme brulee. It is one of my favorite desserts. :)
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e
LOVE your toile!! Don't worry, the right combination will come together, somehow. That toile is just too gorgeous not to work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog!
{{HUGS}}
Robin :o)
hey we may be related! jk. but i am filipino:) i love all the bedding inspiration. crisp white makes me happy!
ReplyDeletei got those sconce shades from www.thepinkgiraffe.com
hope you have a lovely day!
I know!!! It's hard sometimes to mix the two without one looking dingy. Pictures always make everything look great. Hope you find your look and it love it~ Good luck my friend~ ((hugs)) Susie
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that toile!
ReplyDeleteAnd for some reason I'm suddenly craving sweets. :D
Thank you ladies for the vote of confidance. I am trying to pratice "slow" home decor as I figure out this bedding bump...which is honestly a new concept for me. I love the rush of doing it all NOW.
ReplyDeleteSusie -- I am working thru it. All the same, I love what you have going on in your world.
Grace -- thank you for the link and I am delighted to know you are Filipino! My mom is half....and my Lola has actually been in the states since 1951. In fact, Thurgood calls my mom Lola! Hehe...simply delights.
HeathaLee -- Sorry for the hunger pains...I think about sweets ALL the time. Unfortunately visual sweets are not as yummy as the real thing.
Cheers~
e
I'm in the same place. I just bought a pretty, white matlesse/quilted coverlet. I also have 24 yards of light weight cream linen. I want to mix the 2. I layed them on the bed and threw in a few other ivorys I had...and like you, it didn't make sense or look good together. I wish I could solve your problem so you could concentrate on your pharm exams.
ReplyDeletePut it all away, walk away, and take it back out later with a fresh new outlook. That's what I'm going to do. Smiles :)
Kelly
PS that last duvet pic is GORGEOUS!
What a GREAT idea! Thank you for the insight into a "fresh" approach. I need to blog about my little fiasco with my drapes. It amazing me how when I study I find the slightest things in my home annoying and must fix ASAP! Let me know if you have any ephiphanies with the bedding. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers~
e
I love creme, but I am all about WHITE! I can bleach it. It is fresh and crisp and clean. I think it would look especially perfect with the toile. Can't wait to see what you pick!
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