Thursday 7 March 2013

Spring Clean for Easter!

A crisp, sunny start to March signals the arrival of Spring so time to clear away those Winter warmers and freshen up for Easter! A clean colour palette of gentle chalk tones add a light touch to the home. A tender colour palette of Duck Egg Blue, Leaf, Zinc, Hen's egg, Twig and Blossom refresh and renew.
Above image: Cox and Cox Spring 2013 home collection  
Above images:1.A zinc grey wood burning stove in The Beach Studios and Locations 2.A retro child's ride on car from Blog Deas Og Mia - her beautiful home 3. colour palette The Paper Mulberry (the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)4.Neptune home and accessories for Spring Summer 2013 
Above image: A vintage antique trunk with 'chippy' paint in plum/brown tones beautifully with the pale grey sofa and white walls of the gorgeous home of Blog Deas og Mia
Above image: fresh white tulips in the gorgeous home of Blog Deas 
go Mia
Above image:Pretty twig and egg wreath from the lovely blog Sa Vitt Jag Vet
Above images:1.Unique homewares and interiors from Rowan and Wren 2.Colour palette suggestion - The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 3.Egg basket from Garden Trading 4.Linen Ticking striped cushions from Loop the Loop
Above image: Metal desk lamp Cox and Cox Spring 2013 home collection  
Above image: A retro wall clock from Cox and Cox Spring 2013 home collection and metal filing shelf looks fresh against the tongue and grove panelled wall
Above images:1.Speckled terracotta egg collection from Terrain 2.White heart dish perfect for holding Easter Eggs from The White Company 3.Colour palette suggestion - The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.Gorgeous Easter table setting by Nina Holst of the wonderful blog Stylizimo 5.Sweet tablescape for Spring from the home of Les Tissus Colbert on Flickr 
Above image:Pussy Willow stems displayed on an antique wood console table - film and photographic location 'Annabels House' SW18 on 1st Location
Above image:Contemporary Spring interior at film and photographic location 'Elmboune Road' SW17 - Light Locations
Above image:Ladder shelving Cox and Cox Spring 2013 home collection 
Above images:1.Gorgeous Easter table setting by Nina Holst of the wonderful blog Stylizimo 2.Colour palette suggestion - The Paper Mulberry (the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)3.Pretty painted Easter egg decorations from the lovely blog Sa Vitt Jag Vet 4.Vintage painted trunk and lantern in the gorgeous home of Blog Deas og Mia 5.Pussy Willow basket created by Scottish artist Lizzie Farey 
Above image:Gorgeously fresh Easter table setting by Nina Holst of the wonderful blog Stylizimo

Favourite Easter Pinterest boards: 
- 'Easter' by Marja van der Neut


For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their respective web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

The colour swatches shown above I create as a suggestion for furnishings, carpets, ornaments, fixtures, fittings and paints. They do not come from manufacturers charts but I am sure that if you want to use them for paint shades that your favourite supplier will be happy to help match them. 

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes
 

13 comments:

The enchanted home said...

So pretty...I cannot wait for spring. I love smelling fresh green grass, seeing flowers and nature come to life and opening up all my windows!!

Greet Lefèvre said...

Hello Glenda,
What an inspirational Easter post! I do have to start thinking about Easter decoration, but I am so very busy that I really find no time to decorate my home for Easter yet. And we are in the middle of our living room redo , so I will only have to decorate my kitchen and dining room for Easter!
Thank you for all the inspiration and all the links!
xx
Greet

somewhere on the avenue said...

I love these muted spring colours, especially duck egg. They make any room calming, lovely post x

The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel said...

Thank you so much for such lovely messages! Do have a look at the new blogs, their homes are gorgeous!!! Warmest Spring wishes - Glenda

Sophia said...

Hello Glenda,

What gorgeous muted Spring colours! Beautiful images......loved them all.

Sophia

Unknown said...

Nice ideas
Enjoy a beautiful weekend
Mari

Burlap Luxe said...

Looking forward to all spring inspires...never disappointed when I visit you, soft calm tones of spring air beauty over here always inspiring.

xx
Dore

An Urban Cottage said...

Glenda,
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question re the pineapple light. Just goes to show that great style doesn't always mean big bucks. You just have to recognize it.
Thank you for visiting my blog too!
Best,
Steve

Donna Reyne' said...

Love the Spring Idea Boards!
The softest colors with grey...perfection!
Love your blog!
Donna

Donna, The Decorated House said...

Hello Glenda~
Love these new color inspirations! They are so fresh and gentle like a Spring breeze. So beautiful!

Unknown said...

Beautiful Spring colors!! Here's to hoping Spring arrives soon. I like gray on the color wheel but not in the skies!

Happy Weekend!
xo Elizabeth

Unknown said...

You certainly have collection some gorgeous inspiration to share on your post. I adore the colors.

Karen

Brenda said...

So very pretty and a lovely bit of refreshment -hoping you a beautiful spring and a lovely Easter!