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Thursday 9 June 2011

Romantic French Fabrics - Gorgeous Greys

This is the third in my series of posts about fabulous fabrics for French style interiors. This time shades of grey are highlighted, with the softest dove through to deep charcoal; in the perfect Toile de Jouy, embroidered florals and lavish silks.
Above images: Cabbages and Roses 

FABRICS: 1.Bennison 'Banyan' 100% linen colour shown: charcoal blue on oyster 2.Clarke and Clarke 'Cove Check'100% linen -colour shown:Mineral 3.Chelsea Textiles 'Posies' 100% linen colour shown: white on cloud 4.Tinsmiths 'Ticking' 100% cotton colour shown: flax 5.Clarke and Clarke 'Clifford Check'100% linen -colour shown:Mineral
Above images: The Bella Cottage
FABRICS: 1.Manuel Canovas 'Bellegarde' colour shown: sepia 2.Clarke & Clarke 'Gingham Check' colour: taupe 100% cotton 3.Clarke & Clarke 'Ashley' 70% viscose/30% linen colour shown: linen 4.Clarke & Clarke 'Marton'70% viscose/30% linen colour shown: linen
Fabrics: 1.Clarke & Clarke 'Alderly' 70% viscose/30% linen colour shown: linen 2.The Linen Works 'Kama Lin' 100% cotton colour shown: taupe 3.Chelsea Textiles 'Forget-me-not sprig' 100% embroidered linen colour shown: grey green 4.Marvic Textiles 'Toile Carreaux' 100% cotton colour shown: noir 5.Marvic Textiles 'Fortuna' 49% Linen/18% Cotton/18% Polyester/14% Viscose/1% Polyamide colour shown: flint
 Above image: Homes & Gardens photo Jan Baldwin

Just a note: I have compiled these fabric combinations working from images online so please forgive me if in reality they don't work as well together! Most shops are happy to provide swatches
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26 comments:

  1. Greet Lefèvre9 June 2011 at 09:10

    Glenda,
    A terrific post as usual! Oh I love the trumeau of Bella Cottage! To die for!
    xx
    Greet

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  2. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel9 June 2011 at 09:15

    Thank you so much Greet!!! Oh so do I, I just adore that style of mirror and Bella Cottage has such gorgeous examples!

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  3. Anonymous9 June 2011 at 09:27

    wouldn't mind having a chair with that Kate Forman fabric!

    PS. I have a giveaway on my blog if you're interested ;-)

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  4. Susan T9 June 2011 at 09:34

    Always a good day when it has a post from you in it. I keep hopping back to look at the images. I love the Clarke and Clarke fabrics, but then I love them all, grey has become such a soothing colour.

    I love the simplicity of the bathroom, so tempting. A magazine and a glass of wine, in that bathtub, sheer bliss.

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  5. The enchanted home9 June 2011 at 12:12

    I am going to have a separate file just for your posts that I am bookmarking! Excellent post and swoon worhty pictures....ahh that first picture makes my heart sing.
    Just stunning!

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  6. designchic9 June 2011 at 14:07

    Love the combinations. The Michael Paul Photography image is gorgeous...one of my favorite rooms!!

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  7. Anonymous9 June 2011 at 16:21

    Oh, I am so in love with these photos!! The first one is spectacular. I could see myself living there! You are always so inspirational, thank you for the continued beauty!
    Have a lovely day.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  8. Amy9 June 2011 at 16:25

    I love the fabrics in that second image.............absolutely lovely.

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  9. letrecivette9 June 2011 at 17:03

    I love your post!!!
    Ciao Monica

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  10. LaPouyette9 June 2011 at 18:56

    Hello Glenda,
    Here again - a very beautiful post! All images, the well-thought color combination....Just simply good!
    Looking very much forward to the next one!
    Greetings from Périgord,
    Karin

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  11. Sharon Lee Johnson9 June 2011 at 20:01

    Beautiful images. It's amazing just how many different shades of grey there are. I adore that Manuel Canovas toile! x Sharon

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  12. Anonymous9 June 2011 at 20:48

    I love them all! That mirror is gorgeous and the first and second images are simply stunning!

    I love the color grey...All shades.

    Kris

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  13. Wendy Paula9 June 2011 at 23:12

    Stunning post as always Glenda, I look forward to them every week!
    I love the mirror from Bella Cottage:)
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Wendy xo

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  14. Sandra van Doorn10 June 2011 at 04:28

    what a beautiful blog...

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  15. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel10 June 2011 at 07:16

    Oh thank you so much for such lovely comments! I love hearing from you - it's a wonderful way to discover new blogs!

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  16. Unknown10 June 2011 at 11:45

    Hi Glenda its so elegant isnt it Ill just have a dozette in the yummy bed too and take a coffee in the firat picture have greagt weekend fay x

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  17. Just White10 June 2011 at 16:54

    I LOVE THIS FABRICS AND PICS!!!

    So inspired!!!!

    Love and hugs, Eliana

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  18. Tara10 June 2011 at 23:46

    I recently redid my bedroom in french greys..Love it..xx

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  19. Stephanie Suzanne Designs11 June 2011 at 05:32

    My first visit to your blog and
    I must say I truly love your style.
    Exquisite! I love everything...

    Pink Sparkles for your days,
    Stephanie ♥

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  20. Linda Carswell12 June 2011 at 00:36

    I am terribly excited!!!! I have just found your wonderful blog and I have enjoyed my visit...Thank you!!! Your blog is full of fabulous inspiration...!!

    Linda

    http://une-petite-folie.blogspot.com

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  21. La Brocanteuse12 June 2011 at 11:32

    I love all that you have shared- so very inspiring and gorgeous! These colors are so calming and serene, just the best! hugs Col ~ Afrique du Sud

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  22. helen tilston13 June 2011 at 00:07

    A truly beautiful post. I just found your blog and will be so happy reading earlier posts.

    The blue toile with the wrought iron bed invited me for a nap.

    Thanks again for the joy
    Helentilstonpainter.blogspot.com

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  23. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home15 June 2011 at 13:02

    I am so happy to have discovered your blog! So many gorgeous images here! I am redoing my guest bedroom with a French feel, and boy, do you have a lot of inspiration here. Looking forward to following you :)

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  24. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel15 June 2011 at 14:01

    Thank you so much Carolyn! I am popping over to have a look at your blog right away! Warmest wishes to my new followers! Glenda

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  25. Pamela15 June 2011 at 15:26

    Lovely Glenda!!
    OH that first image is gorgeous! I love the wall colours !!

    Pamela xo

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  26. webmaster6 July 2011 at 20:40

    Seriously blown away by the sheer quality of your blog - on so many counts! You PLEASE have to enter the Decorex Interiors Blogger competition. Here's the link - do it! http://www.decorex.com/page.cfm/link=175

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