Delft Blue, Gustavian Grey

The soft, romantic tones of the Scandinavian colour palette and the faded patina that features in the prettiest of rustic rooms is always an inspiration for me. This is a selection of some of my favourites.

Above images: Pretty Scandinavian bedroom scanned from BOOK: The Perfect Country Cottage by Bill Laws 

Above images: 1.PAINTING: Johann Zoffany The Minuet 1780 - 1783 2.Atelier September Antiques discovered via Master Henriks Blog 3.Augustus Brandt antiques 

Above image: Lars Sjoberg's house scanned from BOOK: Country Style by Judith and Martin Miller

Above images: 1.PAINTING: "White can and white cloths" by Willhem de Bont 2.Fireplace Norton Tile Company 3.Chair:  SHOP: Bouf 4.Hand painted English Delft tiles: H & H Tile and Flooring Services Ltd

Above image: Lars Sjoberg's house scanned from BOOK: Country Style by Judith and Martin Miller

Above image scanned from BOOK: The Perfect Country Room by Emma-Louise O'Reilly

Above images:1.PAINTING: "Knoflook Koffiepot" by Willhem de Bont 2.FABRIC: "Chinese Paper" by Bennison Fabrics 3.vintage ice skates    - my home 4.Ceramic ARTIST: Mari Kristofersson  5.SHOP: Pom Pom Interiors

Above image: Lars Sjoberg's house scanned from BOOK: Country Style by Judith and Martin Miller

Above image scanned from BOOK: English Cottage Interiors by Hugh Lander & Peter Rauter and features a dairy in Sussex England

Above images:1.Ceramic ARTIST: Mari Kristofersson   2. & 4. Appley Hoare Antiques 3.PAINTING: "Stilleven met Drentse archologica" by ARTIST Henk Helmantal

Above images: Pretty Scandinavian room scanned from BOOK: The Perfect Country Cottage by Bill Laws 

Above image: Swedish farmhouse scanned from BOOK: Country Style by Judith and Martin Miller

Above images:1.PAINTING: "Trenchter kan en melkkan" by Willhem de Bont 2.& 3.SHOP & BLOG: G-Style 4.18th Century English Delft bowl from Storey Antiques

Above image: ANTIQUES Brownrigg at Home

Perfectly Pale - Sitting rooms

Drawing room, parlour, salon, living room or lounge what ever the term you prefer and whether it's white, grey or buff, chalky tones of a pale sitting room create a relaxing & calming sanctuary.

Above image: Hotel Loverlij 

Above image PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

1. Antiques: Atelier de Campagne 2.Interiors and antiques: Arcobaleno 3.Lighting: Interiors by Vale

Interiors and antiques: Arcobaleno

Interiors and antiques: Arcobaleno

Images 1.,2.,3 & 4. Antiques: Atelier de Campagne

Location Agency: Shootfactory

Location Agency: Shootfactory

1.& 2.Antiques: Chateau Dominique 3.Interiors: Sue Murphy Designs

1.& 3.Elmueble Magazine 2.Antiques: Chateau Dominique 4.Antiques: Appley Hoare Antiques

  Interior paints: Pure & Original

1.Interiors by Vale 2.Antiques: Atelier de Campagne 3.Antiques: French Country Living

Above images via: Elmueble Magazine

Above images: Appley Hoare Antiques

Above images via: Elmueble Magazine

Above image: Interiors and antiques: Arcobaleno

Perfectly Pale style notes

A little shopping inspired by the beautiful home of interiors stylist Catherine Woram and her architect husband Michael Bains of White Architecture.

Balham House

Style notes: The beautiful glass footed apothecary jars are a particularly lovely feature of Balham House. Here are a few ideas on recreating the look: 

All glass footed jars & bonbon jars from SHOP: Dibor

Gorgeous soaps from SHOP: Gianna Rose Atelier

Stunning mirrors from SHOP: Decorative Country Living

Lovely candlesticks from SHOP: Cox & Cox

Pretty lighting from SHOP: Bliss and Bloom

Balham House

Style notes: Pretty textured bedlinen in soft chalky tones against a crisp white background for a restful colour palette. White painted furniture and gorgeous sparkling chandeliers add a feminine touch. Here are a few shops to try:

Deliciously delicate chandeliers from SHOP: Decorative Country Living 

Pretty painted furniture from SHOP: Sweetpea & Willow

Sumptuous bedlinen from SHOP: The White Company

Delicious silk cushions from SHOP: Gingerlily

Sublime beaded cushions from SHOP: John Lewis

Balham House

Style notes: Fresh white armoires, glass and silver ornaments create a unique, contemporary look to this stunning period home. Here are a few ideas for finishing touches:

 

 Pretty accessories from SHOP: Bliss and Bloom

Marvelous armoire from SHOP: Sweetpea & Willow

Gorgeous decorative details from SHOP: lavender/room