Monday 28 June 2010

A White Out...



White, white, white... It's fresh, uplifting and pure. The ideal backdrop upon which to layer a multitude of other tones. However, I admit that there are times when I wonder whether the relationship that I'm having with white is getting a little dull. A little lacklustre. A tad boring? Safe? Dare I say, old fashioned!!! I mean, white and I have been best buddies for as long as I can remember - maybe it's time for a little shake up? But then, I see pics like these gorgeous ones (from Country Living) and my heart skips a beat and I'm in love again. Ah white, you're my best buddy! And I love you so.....

20 comments:

Anna White said...

Shannon...you can always count on white to lift your spirits...freshen up any dull space or peice of furniture...and add tranquillity and peace to your life ...White is my second name!..lol...ok surname..but Im so proud of that..tee hee hee

Anna White :) x

The House That A-M Built said...

Boring????? NEVER! Timeless white. A-M xx PS Sat and devoured your books in Borders last week. You should be so proud.

Cheryl Elsbree Interior Design said...

New to your blog and really enjoyed it.
Thanks so much.

red ticking said...

love love love love love love.... xx

Alison Gibbs said...

A little lacklustre - A tad boring!
Not likely....gotta love the white.
It's just an 'addiction'!!!LOL
Alison

Alison Gibbs said...

A little lacklustre - A tad boring!
Not likely....gotta love the white.
It's just an 'addiction'!!!LOL
Alison

JMay said...

I LOVE that flower headboard, actually I love everything in all the pics :-)

Oh and your blog too!

Brown Button Trading said...

Love this place. My favourite - white canvas with subtle colour. The headboard in that bedroom and the bathroom? The exact tiles on the floor and basin I want. just delicious! x

Jossie said...

White is the new black...always! Although saying that and despite being a huge fan - have just pushed the boundaries and bought 4 new donna covers for country house - 2 white - 2 silver. Have lost sleep over silver - but will stick by it and see how we go. Gawd knows what i was thinking - white rules. But sometimes white is just too white for the gay boyfriends who come stay - silver s a good compromise? Or is it?! Aaaaaaargh!!!!!!

Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...

The white out, with the blue floor is nice and unique...like that. More practical, too!

Ange said...

I have that conversation with myself from time to time...too much white, old fashioned, time for a change etc... and I always come back to the way white makes me feel.
Angex

Unknown said...

Beautiful eyecandy & inspiration!

mimi charmante said...

I always admire people who can work with color and for a moment, consider it myself, but in the end, some shade of white is my comfort zone. thank goodness for accessories!
have a marvelous week,
xx

Brit said...

I am also in love with white, it's such a pure and very contemporary color. It's also my best buddy that's why I created a white Swedish style vintage kitchen in my new apartment, maybe you will also like it: http://myblackbook.free.fr/?p=5351
Have a great day!
Britta

Lisa Borgnes Giramonti said...

Shannon,

What a thrill to find your comment on my blog. I have long been an admirer of your work... silly me, I didn't realize you had a blog as well...it's absolutely gorgeous (of course!)

Best to you,

xx/lisa

Erin {House of Turquoise} said...

Beautiful, just beautiful. I adore white to no end!

beachvintage.com said...

Oh my Shannon, that first one has stolen my heart completely.

Karena said...

So fresh fun light and bright. So perfect for summer!

I hope you will join my designer Giveaway from Pillow Mint!

Karena
Art by Karena

style chronicle said...

Don't give up the affair...

Victoria Bellow said...

Loving the pretty white colour scheme chosen for this Bedroom, the colorful pillows are lovely!Bedroom in the last photo is absolutely gorgeous,looks inviting and fresh!I would be very happy sleeping in a simple, understated peaceful room like this.thanks for posting.