Showing posts with label Ralph Lauren. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ralph Lauren. Show all posts

Monday, August 13, 2012

One Coat White


One Coat White by Duron (Sherwin Williams)
Blue above the white is Impressionist by Ralph Lauren. See the rest of Robyn’s family room here.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Monticello Yellow

Happy Independence Day, everyone! This holiday is my favorite, after Christmas, for so many reasons. I love the food, the warm summer weather, fireworks,  Lee Greenwood, barbecues, boating on the lake, being with family, and feeling so PROUD of this country that I LOVE. I hope you all are feeling the same and enjoying this wonderful holiday.

To celebrate, I posted a few of George Washington’s and Thomas Jefferson’s favorite paint colors – (yes they had them too!) They are vibrant and bright, apparently showing off their wealth, and if you want to add some great color in your home and have a little bit of history behind it, you can get the same colors that were used in Monticello and Mount Vernon. 

Fine Paints of Europe has put together a collection based on the colors used in Mount Vernon and has some interesting information on George Washington’s sense of style. I love this:

“Washington’s diaries and letters reveal intricate details regarding his hands-on approach and passion for beautifying his home. The man who inspired a nation was himself inspired by beauty, design and bright, bold color.” Fine Paints of Europe

The more I read and learn about this man, the more I love him.

Enjoy the colors, and enjoy this wonderful Independence Day. Happy Birthday, America!


Verdigris by Fine Paints of Europe
(Mount Vernon Estate of Colours)

Prussian Blue by Fine Paints of Europe

Monticello Yellow by Ralph Lauren

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Hottie


Hottie by Para Paints
*Wainscoating is painted Pocket Watch White (half strength) by Ralph Lauren

Friday, May 11, 2012

Crabapple

RL Crabapple in office
Crabapple by Ralph Lauren
See another post on Crabapple here.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Balmoral Red



Balmoral Red by Ralph Lauren
*Love the subtle striping Richella painted by taping her walls and alternating between flat paint and high gloss.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Burlap


Burlap by Ralph Lauren (cabinets and walls)
California Poppy by Ralph Lauren (back door)
You can also read more about this transformation in The Lettered Cottage e-zine.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Canvas Natural


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Canvas Natural by Ralph Lauren Paint
*All trim, ceilings, and beadboard are painted Seaside Sand by Behr