I have a large collection of decorating and design books. I purchased this one many years ago and I still love it today. I have a totally black thumb. I love to design the layout of plants and gardens, but the thought of keeping them pruned, watered and fertilized is over my head. Thank goodness David loves yard work. If I wasn't married to the "yard guru" I would live in a condo!
However, decorating with "yard" elements and bringing the Outside In is always appealing to me. I love to decorate with things in unusual ways. This is my mud room that I have recently redecorated. I used a wicker porch settee with a garden elements to create a welcoming place for friends to enter our home.
I spray painted these pieces white. You really didn't think I would leave them black did you????
The flow and scrolly elements inspired me, with the help of some bunny magic, to create this new quilt design. It will be a "couch quilt." Don't ya just love to lay on the couch with a pillow and a comfy quilt! Well, this piece will be done pretty soon and you can make one for yourself.
Bringing the outside in, really does inspire me within to create pieces that are truly Easy and Elegant.
Stay tuned...more to come soon!
hugs and friends,
shell
11 comments:
Quilt is going to be a beauty !!! I also love anything outside that I can make fit inside my home.
I absolutely love how you decorate everything in white and only use color for accents. It looks so crisp and clean!!!
Beautiful quilt-in-progress, Shell. I can even see the running bunnies in the dark appliques'! Can't wait to see the finished piece. Yum!
xoxo
Donna
Hi Shell
Just love all your outside elements inside! Just beautiful and your quilt is amazing!
Bunny Blessings :)
I love the colors of your quilt...It is amazing where inspiration comes from...lovely post.
I see you had a wee bunny in there' ahh" i hope it does not poop or else the currants will show up against all that white
I often find that inspiration visits when one least expects her to!
Beautiful quilt, Shell. Love the subtle colors, and cut paper style applique has always been a favorite of mine. I can't wait to see the finished product!
I really like your quilt design. I know that you wouldn't leave it black from reading your blog. You are like my daughter in some ways because she works in construction and some of her decorations are from the outside brought in. Take care.
This is so charming, I love the idea of bringing the outside in - and what a wonderful quilt design. Looking forward to seeing more!
Shell, your home is just beautiful! I love that you used the yard elements inside, they look just perfect!
Love and hugs,
Amy
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