My Boudoir...episode one.

According to Granny Google, via Wikipedia, a boudoir is a lady's private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room! This much I knew already, but it goes on to say that the term derives from the french verb bouder, meaning "to be sulky" or  boudeur, meaning "sulky".  Well, I have no such intentions, to be sulky in my new boudoir... the only "sulky", I want is ... luscious silky drapes, thank you very much!


At the moment my bedroom is painted in an earthy hue of  amber which I love. I wake up to a warm glow each morning no matter what the weather. In the afternoons, as the sun wonders round, the hue changes constantly as the light changes. When I painted this I was not very good at it, being my first furore into rubbing colour onto a wall. So, the one wall turned out to be a bit lighter than the other, or rather the one turned out a shade or two darker! Disappointed, I wanted to repaint it but was totally exhausted and left it for the next day. When I walked in the following afternoon, rearing to go with my paint brushes, the light looked so beautiful that my two different coloured walls said... "Honestly, think again".... and I did! I sat down and watched the light change and loved it. So it stayed and I have enjoyed it very much.



However,  I have always wanted a French wicker bed and a more muted palette  to match. Recently I have fallen in love with a colour combination which is similar, but toned down a few notches!

This image got me thinking...

and this one...

Amazing, isn't it? ... the subtle colour and detail...

Some of the names given to colours in paint catalogues are delightful in their description of the hue... this makes me feel "just peachie" and I was momentarily in a "peach panic" trying to decide which mosaic to use, today...

Would love to see behind this door... and would love the door. Imagine, I'd be late for work each morning as I stop to admire my door!

Subtle and stunning...

My current black metal bed will be used to redecorate my daughter's old bedroom ( she has left the nest , sulk allowed here!) as a new guest room. The walls here has a golden paint effect and the black will work well. So, onto my list for my new boudoir:

Armoire - I have one in mind...

According to the supplier of a similar armoire, it can be changed to suit my needs and will be painted in  a powdery blue chalk paint. I think I am sold.

French wicker bed
Bedside consoles
Large mirror
Small couch or chaise
Needlepoint rug...etc

Oh, and I am not at all into wall paper, BUT, I have seen the most amazing damask wall paper with powdery blue on a light coral (annoying, I can't remember where) that I need to track down. I am thinking of doing the wall behind the bed only.

Oh  yes,  I made all these mosaics and could not decide which one to use, hence the "peach panic" mode...

This whole, scheme ties in with my en suite bathroom tiles. I would hate to change those at this stage. It is going to be difficult to change the colour of the walls, I do think that they need to be toned down somewhat. Sigh ...

So, time to hunt down that elusive wall paper and the perfect needle point rug. I have one or two pending on my mood board...

or

Maybe, a bit too pink.

Oh yes and those "sulky" drapes...mustn't forget those...

So, what do you think?

Today I am linking with Mosaic Monday at Little Red House  Please wonder over there to see some of the other posts and visit a few please.

Have a great week and please leave me your comments and input. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Happy living

V

xxx

images from pinterest, country living, tassels and twigs.